Desjardins Insurance Home Insurance Reviews

Today I received a yearly contract from Desjardins for renewing my condo's insurance for the next year starting from 21st March 2020 and to my shock and disbelief, I noticed that they have increased my rented condo's premium by $60. I called the customer service number and spoke with a woman who said her name was Sandra. From the outset, she was aggressive and defiant and couldn't give me a satisfactory reply to a decrease in the policy amount and increase in the premium. Especially when I have not filed any claim in the previous year. The reason for the decrease in policy amount and increase in premium given by her didn't make any sense. She said since Desjardins are receiving claims from other people that's why they have decreased my policy amount and increased my condo's premium. I told her that it doesn't make any sense to which she said that she has two houses and three cars and she also has to pay more premiums. Again, this example was not necessary to bring home my complaint. In the end, she said if I'm not happy, I'm free to shop around because she can't do anything about the increased premium amount. This proves that Desjardins customer care people are not only aggressive and defiant but also are impolite with their customers. Very bad customer service.

I can only assume any good reviews about Desjardin on this site are a hoax. Desjardin contracts out claims investigation to an independent adjuster. Their sole purpose is to deny your claim. Denying claims is how they are favoured in the industry. I had no contact with Desjardin and no help from the policy issuer. The adjuster shows up immediately while you are upset. Their intent is to record your statement to find anything they can use to deny your claim. It doesn't matter that your claim is legitimate. Anything you say is for the purpose to deny or reduce your claim. They are not your friends and are certainly not there to help you. Look at all the tactics insurance adjusters use to deny or delay your claim.

My house got hit by the lightning on July 16 and the adjuster is absolutely useless. The file was transferred to contractors who hired subcontractors. They came, took pictures and everyone is throwing the ball to the other. I have at least 10 appliances that are damaged and the roof and from July 16 until today, August 30, nothing was done. When I call, I'm told the adjuster is on holidays and when I ask to talk to a manager, I'm told that it is not possible and I'll be called within 24 to 48 hours which never happens. A bunch of liers and unprofessional. When it comes to get your money they are great but when it comes to repair your stuff, they disappear and hide. The worst company, cancel your contract with them right away, they don't care about customers, claims...

Had little water damage in one section of my basement caused by a "recalled" toilet that came with my new house. It took Desjardins well over a month before anyone came to inspect and 3 months before repairs...and this was a small insurance claim. The adjuster was rude over the phone, she tried to be humorous but was more sarcastic than helpful. Tried to nickel and dime repairs that were imminent caused by this faulty manufactured toilet. Had never filed a house claim in 34 years. Had to contact her Director for fairness. Filed one car insurance claim "for my brand new car" that a neighbour's daughter backed into when she neglected to look when backing out of her laneway - new driver. Desjardins tried to nickel and dime that claim as well. An insurance adjuster was rude, sarcastic, and had a laissez-faire attitude. Some of their bank tellers are unwelcoming at times. Time to drop Desjardins! Stay away.

My home insurance went up $350 a year. I never had a claim. I have been with them for 7 years now. I will not renew and I brought them a huge customer base through me recommending them. Now you increasing my rates more than $30 a month. I called them and they said it's the best rate they can give me. I said I'll take my business somewhere else. They didn't care. I will not recommend them anymore and I will recommend to everyone I have in the past who went with them to go elsewhere as well as they will not care if you leave when they raise your rates that high for no reason. It's a shame because I'm a 10-star driver with them as well and when the policy comes up for renewal. I'll be switching auto insurance as well before they raise those rates through the roof. Never had a claim or even a driving offence either. I'm a model customer who now gets the shaft from Desjardins Insurance. Bravo! Do not get insurance with this company. They offer low rates to hook you in and then try to get their moneys worth out of ya at the end and since they got years of money out of ya, they won't care if you leave. Thank you for nothing!

The worst customer service ever. Response time: N/A. The advisor didn't care to respond back to tell me when to expect an answer. Very unprofessional and unthoughtful. Constantly ignoring messages and emails!!! I wish I was dealing with a robot instead!

On a rare occasion, your phone call manages to get through, the agent will refuse to tell you anything of value. We were homeless for a month and they didn't tell us what was going on until 3 weeks in - then they refused to cover any of the damage the plumbers caused.

Do not purchase insurance from this company, they doubled my yearly insurance premiums despite I never had any previous claims, then yet when we encountered a fire and lost 50,000$ worth of merchandise they refused to pay out. Amandip M was our so-called "fire investigator", very prejudiced and uneducated, she would have paid out the claim perhaps if I were from India. I wouldn't insure my doggy poop scoop with these guys.

I recently had my high end washer/dryer stolen. 6 months to come to the conclusion that I did not take a picture of the damaged door for entry. Claim was rejected. Christine handled this and was a true joke to deal with. As said, she took 6 months. Each time I tried to contact her, she was on vacation. Just a low grade company and individual to work with......

I live in Gatineau, Quebec. I have insurance for my condo and when I discovered water coming up through the floor one evening, I was alarmed and took steps to deal with the situation. That included calling Desjardins the next day. The agent on the phone did not start a file so when I made a subsequent phone call the next agent was asking me why I didn't call sooner. After much hassle and delay (It has now been one week since my emergency) they have just e-mailed me and said they will not provide any coverage whatsoever to my damaged floors and furniture. Now I have to hire a lawyer to sue for damages. Is this what Desjardins stands for? Not being there when you need them? I suggest anybody considering this insurance company think twice. Also, put money aside for lawyers because you will have to sue for Desjardins to do what they say they do.