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Considering 79 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently highlight the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, often praising specific individuals for their excellent service. Many also appreciate the quick responses and efficient support received, indicating a generally positive customer service experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the pricing, finding it to be expensive or inconsistent. There were also instances where customers experienced issues with response times and the overall service, with some reporting difficulties reaching customer support or delays in receiving assistance.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far I’ve had great service. My only complaints are that 1) i purposefully had my payments coming out on the 15th of the month because that was better for me. 2) now i suddenly have to come up with... See more

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Company details

  1. #6 of 6 best companies in Auto Insurance Agency
  2. #6 of 6 best companies in Home Insurance Agency

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At Onlia, we make home, auto, and lifestyle & leisure insurance a breeze. Our secret sauce? We’re the only brokerage that gives customers access to multiple insurance companies and competitive pricing, with the freedom to buy online or through a broker. We keep things simple, clear, and stress-free—because insurance doesn’t have to be a headache. Bottom line: we’re here to offer straightforward, flexible options with a friendly touch—and maybe a little swagger. As a RIBO licensed insurance broker serving customers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC, we’re able to find you the best quote for your needs at the best possible price from our group of nationally trusted carriers — 24/7 online, or over the phone with a broker. We’re backed by a strong and reputable Canadian financial holdings company, Southampton Financial Inc. Southampton’s principles are recognized for creating robust and successful insurance distributors in the Canadian marketplace.


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

4K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not satisfied

They Don’t answer. Still waiting for my policy number so I can actually drive my car using the insurance that I bought. Already reached out to support. Would really appreciate the policy number, as I need my car. Rates are nice though, I’m unsure if this is a scam or not yet.

February 18, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Khadija, we’re really sorry for the delay. We understand how urgent this is, and your concern has been escalated. A team member will be in touch as soon as possible to get this resolved for you. Thanks for your patience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely bad service

They are almost impossible to reach by phone, email or Chat. The level of incompetency is hard to even to describe. I became so upset I am in the process of cancelling all my polices with them and going with a more reputable insurance company. Stay far away!

February 18, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Robert, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. That's not the level of service we aim to provide. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we appreciate your feedback. A broker has reached out to assist you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good but I am unable to register…

Very good but I am unable to register my account.

February 11, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Rajeev, thanks for your feedback! 😊 Sorry to hear you're having trouble registering. Usually you should be able to register 1-2 business days after you received your confirmation email.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Onlia insurance

Onlia insurance, what the hell is going on with your company lately as for the last four or five months I cannot get a hold of anybody over the phone emails or chat also, you guys try to sign me up with another company that I never authorized or anything, so I think I’m entitled to a refund for all this But you won’t take any phone calls or answer any questions about policies payment seem to come out not on time anymore, causing issues with people‘s banks. This is not right on Leah and we are. The customers are probably gonna have to pay the price and we’re not going to Cause we shouldn’t have to hopefully do the right thing.

February 18, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we sincerely apologize for the issues you've experienced with reaching us and the challenges regarding your policy. We understand your frustration. To help us address your concerns directly, we kindly ask that you reach out to us via email at support@onlia.ca - please make sure to put "Trustpilot review" in the email subject line. Our team will prioritize your inquiry and work to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I need someone there to respond to my…

I need someone there to respond to my emails, I have sent numerous emails inquiring as to how to make my payment with no response. At this point I don't know if I have coverage or not.

January 2, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Mike, we apologize for the delay in response. Your case has been assigned to a broker, and they'll be reaching out to you shortly to assist with your payment and coverage questions. Thank you for your patience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken

This Company went extremely down hill after they merged. Stay AWAY I've been trying to cancel my insurance for the past month, you can't login into the online portal to make a claim or view anything. Try calling you get no one and they don't answer emails. Not sure how this is even allowed... wouldn't surprise me if a class action lawsuit will be taken against them.

February 17, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Ryan, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. A broker has already been in touch to help cancel your policy. We appreciate your feedback and are working to improve our services.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service. No call back. No answer phones. Never using or suggesting this scam company to anyone. Good bye.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi James, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience. Your concern has been escalated to a manager, who will be reaching out to assist. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never receive replies to support…

Never receive replies to support emails. Website is horrible, can’t log in

February 6, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Michael, we apologize for the inconvenience. Your request has been escalated, and we’re working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Horrible customer service! No matter when you call during their business hours (Mon - Fri. 9 AM to 5 PM only) you are put on a super long hold lasting hours. At times, you never can get through at all. They don't have a call-back feature either. All you hear is that they are "Experiencing a higher-than-normal wait-time". They refer you to their website constantly but sadly I have even tried that and you get the same response that the response time is higher than usual (for email responses. I have been waiting for 3 business days already and nothing). Seems like they only have a couple of employees. Last year their excuse was that they were undergoing company changes and the customers should bear with them. One year later... no change.

I have a claim open with them since November of 2023 and they keep changing the adjusters every couple of months and keep delaying my payments as the new person has to review my claims from then!

Horrible. I think my next steps are going to be to contact the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario for a speedy resolution.

Update: Onlia replied to the review above (promptly, I must say). Would have been nice if they could also do the same when people email or call them.

ONLIA: I am still waiting for your response to my query that I sent on February 09, 2025 to the email address mentioned in your reply. What's the excuse?

Funny how they will reply IF I write "Trustpilot Review" on the subject line on the email. Pathetic!

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Kamal, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and we understand how frustrating this must be. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. We’d like to review your situation and help resolve it as soon as possible. Could you please reach out to us at support@onlia.ca with “Trustpilot review” in the subject line? This will help us prioritize your request and escalate it to the right team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not efficient

Call back is not efficient. Wait times are unreasonable. Hold music states there's online chat support which is not accurate.

February 11, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Kayla, we’re sorry for the delays and any frustration this has caused. We understand how important it is to get timely support. A broker has been in touch and is working on your case.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent multiple emails to follow up on…

Sent multiple emails to follow up on auto insurance and no response. Still havnt received policy in the mail and when i call in agents say don't worry

January 24, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Denish, we’re sorry for the delay and for any frustration this has caused. We’ve escalated your request internally to ensure it gets the attention it needs. Please note that policy documents can take a few weeks to arrive in the mail.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Where is the customer service??

I have been trying to reach someone at Onlia for two months with no response. Email, online requests, calls, nothing. I wait on hold on the phone for an hour and then get automatically disconnected. What is happening??? Does anyone even work there anymore since the takeover? I want to add a car to my policy and take my old car off. I also need to change my address. I just can't be bothered at this point! But now reading other people's experiences these past few months I'm worried I won't even be able to cancel. I had no issues whatsoever until these past two months. Did they get bought out by a scam company?

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we’re sorry for the difficulty you’ve had in reaching us. This is not the experience we want for our customers. We want to assist you as soon as possible, but we don’t have your contact details here. Could you please send us an email at support@onlia.ca with “Trustpilot review” in the subject line? This will help us prioritize your request and get it to the right team quickly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful !

Awful !! I needed to modify my home and auto policies and I contact Onlia by phone and email for the last 2 months but I got no response whatsover !! They are litterally leaving customers in Limbo

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Habiba, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and the difficulty you’ve had in reaching us. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We’ve escalated your request to the right team to ensure it gets the attention it deserves. Someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please cancel my policies.

I have been trying to get a hold of Onlia insurance to cancel my insurance policies with them. They don't answer emails, phone calls... it is impossible to deal with them, how could I ever trust this insurance company? Please just cancel my policies and don't take any more of my money.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Caio, we’re sorry for the trouble you’ve had reaching us. A broker has been in touch to assist with your cancellation and refund. Let us know if you need any further help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to get a hold of…

I have been trying to get a hold of Onlia insurance for three months now. The month i canceled my insurance after i could not get a hold of them, they took 2 months pay out of my account on the same day. I left a review here few weeks ago where onlia responded saying we will contact you as soon as possible. Still no response from them and my money is not return yet. What should my next steps be?

February 11, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Muse, we’re sorry for the delay and understand your frustration. A broker has been in touch to work on a resolution.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Long time for responses

Way to long to get a response

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we're sorry about the delay. A broker has reached out to you via email to assist. Let us know if you need anything else!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

waiting for a refund from this company…

waiting for a refund from this company for 3.5 months

email requests unaswered

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi William, generally speaking refunds for Verassure policies will be processed this week. If you'd like us to look into your specific case, please send an email to support@onlia.ca and put "Trustpilot review" in the email subject line. If you're insured with a different provider, the refund policy might be different.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with customer…

Had a great experience with customer service! The website was easy to navigate, making the insurance purchasing process smooth and hassle-free.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, thanks for your kind words! We're glad you had a smooth experience with our website and customer service.

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