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Tom Burnside Desjardins Insurance Agent

Updated 2026-07-24 · 1,697 reviewed · 415 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(54) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Auto InsuranceHome & Property InsuranceLife Insurance
Tom Burnside Desjardins Insurance Agent
Services
Auto Insurance, Home & Property Insurance, Life Insurance
Reviews
54

What recent reviews say

Tom Burnside's team earns consistent praise for taking time to explain options, responding quickly, and treating insurance as a personal conversation rather than a transaction. A single serious complaint about a claim miscategorization and fault determination stands out sharply against the broader pattern of straightforward service and named staff (Heather, Lyric, Chelsea) who handle claims and policy changes without bureaucratic friction.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, patient staff
  • quick responsiveness and follow-up
  • client-focused approach, no pressure
  • smooth, transparent process
Watch-outs
  • claims handling errors
  • incorrect fault determination
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Best for: People switching policies who want to understand coverage options before committing.
Think twice if: One reviewer reported a serious claims error (a shelf-fall marked as at-fault). Verify claim handling carefully if that scenario applies to you.

Strengths

  • Staff explain coverage options thoroughly and answer questions clearly
  • Named team members (Heather, Lyric, Chelsea) handle claims and policy changes quickly
  • Available by phone, email, or in-person without pressure to rush decisions
  • Responsive to urgent needs (can add coverage day-before deadline)

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Heather (auto insurance), Lyric (policy adds), Chelsea (claims and financing)
  • Can add home insurance to existing auto policy within 24 hours
  • Offers face-to-face, phone, and email contact without fixed appointment pressure

What reviews say by service

Auto Insurance
Staff walk clients through coverage options clearly and respond quickly to policy changes or claims questions.
Home & Property Insurance
Home coverage added on short notice; staff explain options without pressure.
Life Insurance
Limited review detail, but reviewers mention staff handle life insurance discussions professionally.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.08 average across the 263 auto insurance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 76
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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Common questions

Can I get home insurance added quickly if I'm moving?
Yes. Reviewers report the team added home coverage to an existing auto policy within 24 hours.
What contact options does Tom Burnside offer?
Phone, email, and in-person meetings at the Medway, London office. No mention of fixed appointment-only policy.

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Last updated 2026-07-24