Onlia Reviews 

3,528
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 50 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently commend the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff and agents. Many people highlight representatives going above and beyond to provide detailed information, answer questions, and ensure quick policy setup, contributing to a generally positive experience with customer support. However, some customers also noted significant dissatisfaction with pricing, citing instances where quoted values didn't match or policies increased unexpectedly. A few other people also felt that customer service could be unresponsive, leading to delays in resolving issues and a perceived lack of transparency. Some reviewers described experiences with poor communication and extended waiting times for assistance.

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Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, with many praising their helpfulness, professionalism, and... See more

Service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on service, with many reviewers praising the great service, knowledgeable... See more

Customer service

Users describe positive interactions with customer service, highlighting helpful, communicative, and... See more

Price

Customers had ambiguous experiences with price, with many reviewers praising the good rates and affordable... See more

Response time

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The company is good and offers convenient insurance options; everyone—even business owners—looks for a company that provides affordable insurance. Based on my limited experience in this field, Amila w... See more

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Company details

  1. Auto Insurance Agency
  2. Home Insurance Agency

Written by the company

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 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly

Friendly, positive individuals who both spoke clearly. No trouble hearing each of them. Understood everything that I had asked to change with my auto and home insurance policies.
Recommend what I should add that I hadn't had in my previous policies.

June 20, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Thanks for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great insurance platform

Great insurance platform. Although there were many reviews here outlining the flaws of this company a few months ago, recently it has significantly better. After south Hampton took over there were some initial problems, but now, the insurance platform is much better. Quick responses and great customer service. Overall really good right now - would totally recommend!

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent and illegal company

Fraudulent and illegal company

It appears that Onlia has shut down, yet they continue billing former customers. This is clearly fraudulent behavior. Avoid this company at all costs.

Started an investigation with the FSRA

June 10, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Waleed, we are definitely still in operation. I can see that an agent recently responded to your ticket, but if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. If you'd like your ticket escalated, please email us at support@onlia.ca with the subject line "Trustpilot Review" and it will be escalated to the appropriate team to action.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This use to be a great company until…

This use to be a great company until they became a brokerage firm awful everything canceled won’t be back they tried to over charge me for days included it my policy and other weird things if your still with them get out now !

June 6, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we're sorry to hear that you're not enjoying your experience with us. If you need any further assistance, please email us at support@onlia.ca and include 'Trustpilot Review' in the subject line. This will help us locate your case quickly and investigate your concerns properly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All virtual

Best when it comes to quote and getting policy in place

May 30, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear you found it easy :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yikes…

Took over 4 months to get a reply to my application for insurance. Customer service isn’t reachable.

May 26, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, thanks for leaving us your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and the time it took to hear back. That's definitely not the service we strive to provide! If you'd like to chat with us further, please reach out to a broker at support@onlia.ca or at 1 844 472 7905.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

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 a double payment on the 1st of the month when rent is due. That seems highly unfair.

May 16, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Erin, thanks for your great feedback! Oftentimes when a new policy starts, a double payment is charged up front by our carriers - similar to how first and last month's rent is due upfront when you move into a new apartment. If you'd like to discuss your payments further, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at support@onlia.ca.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Onlia support is a big joke

Following a couple of my nasty reviews here, I was asked to send an email to their support team. Their support team took a month to respond back. The funny thing is they asked me for my number so that they can reach out and discuss the grievances. It has been a month and half and they are yet to contact me to "discuss".

I wonder if there is already a class action lawsuit against them for putting their customers through such hassles and wasting their time.

May 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with onlia for so long over 2…

I’ve been with onlia for so long over 2 years of being with them and having to re new my policy they are charging me 469 when I use to pay 450 for two people on my policy there so expensive I will find insurance else where the agent promised to call me back Saturday and didn’t do that. I’ve been lied to so I no longer will stay with onlia

April 25, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Monara, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and the missed callback, that's not the service we aim to provide. We understand your frustration with the pricing changes and appreciate your time with us. If you'd like to discuss further, please reach out to your broker at support@onlia.ca or at 1 844 472 7905.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GARBAGE. Stay away. They're thieves and should be prosecuted for fraud

I cancelled my plan back at the end of 2024 after ONLIA changed the way they handle payments / accounts, yet I continued getting billed. They never responded to my request at any time.

I emailed again in February and am just now getting a response and they're telling me my balance is almost $600. After this "ticket" was opened in February and no response was given, I get a generated response stating I owe them money and they immediately close the ticket saying it was resolved. Bullcrap!

Their website is garbage; I cannot login and make adjustments and they removed the ability to make payments through my online web account. Requesting a "new password" never sends an email, because my account has clearly been deleted or locked to stop me from accessing my info.

ONLIA, stop screwing over your "clients" and make things right. Remove the "$590+" that I "owe" as my insurance has been cancelled since late last year. It was cancelled BY YOU due to "non-payment" as a result of YOUR dysfunctional website and lack of communication. I've seen the dozens of negative reviews and bad press you're receiving. I'm not asking for money back, I'm asking for you to remove any outstanding balance you think I have. I've been with a new insurance provider since December 2024 because you don't conduct business in a professional manner and shut me out when contacting for a resolution.

April 25, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we're very sorry to hear about your experience. We take your concerns very seriously and would like to look into this in more detail to help resolve it. Since we don't have your contact information through this review, could you please email us at support@onlia.ca and include 'Trustpilot Review' in the subject line? This will help us locate your case quickly and investigate your concerns properly. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to make this right.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Was in a bind and needed insurance…

Was in a bind and needed insurance quickly. Was approved within 40mins of getting a free quote and for a lower premium that I was quoted elsewhere. Unfortunately they were unable to offer me rental insurance, so I have to look elsewhere for that.

April 15, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi GB, thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear we could help you get covered quickly, and at a lower premium too! 🙌 We're sorry we couldn't offer you rental insurance at this time. We really appreciate you choosing us, and we’re here if you ever need anything in the future!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with the knowledge and…

I was impressed with the knowledge and expertise of agents that I spoke with or communicated with. Your service was superb. However, my biggest problem is on time availability via phone is very poor. Average 40 to 70 minutes to get a live agent to talk to us not good at all. Pls consider improving your direct access to agent services.

April 13, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi Kojo, thank you so much for your kind words about our team’s service. We truly appreciate your feedback! 😊 We’re sorry to hear about the long wait times you experienced when trying to reach us by phone. Please know that we’re actively working on improving this area.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst experience ever! Don't buy from them

The worst experience ever!
After my car accident, I was completely left in the dark. I was bounced between three different companies — Wawanesa, AHA Insurance, and Onlia. I reached out to Onlia several times by email and phone, but never received a single real response. Only automated messages saying someone would contact me — no one ever did.

Their customer service is completely unresponsive. I still haven’t received any answer about the prorated refund I requested after my claim was denied, nor have I received confirmation of the cancellation of my insurance.

The lack of communication, transparency, and basic support is absolutely unacceptable. I would never recommend this company to anyone. If I could give a rating below zero, I would.

March 6, 2025
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Reply from Onlia

Hi there, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience — we understand how frustrating this must have been, especially during an already stressful time following an accident. As we don’t have your contact details from this review, please reach out to us at support@onlia.ca and include 'Trustpilot Review' in the subject line so we can prioritize your case and look into what happened with your refund and cancellation. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re committed to improving and making things right.

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