Belairdirect Auto Insurance Reviews

I have been with belair for 10 years. When I have just joined they did offer competitive rate for my car, but were gradually increasing it year after year, despite lack of tickets, claims etc, so I am not happy about that part.
Interesting fact is when I had claim they have actually decreased my premium, but given they were raising premium every time I had no claims I find it quite logical.

When I got my first and only claim (car was hit on parking lot, I wasn't in car but I have managed to catch the guy and get his insurance info before he drove away) belair shown exceptional customer service.
I was first offered by guy to cover my repair, but then he started pulling back, not returning my calls etc, so I have filed the claim only 6 days after the fact. They said that my situation is quite common and that they will do verification and will proceed. End story: They covered my rental, let me select the body shop of my choice (not that I wanted any particular body shop, but I heard horrible stories about some other insurance companies that send you to particular place). Body shop fixed everything, but delayed by 2 days as they had to repaint few times, but again I did select them myself. The Belair extended rental for 2 more days, no questions.

My experience with them during the claim was exceptionally great. I am sorry to leave belair, but they are just way too expensive now.

I believe Belair should be more informed of what the facilities they send clients to are capable of and what care these facilities take with vehicles. My truck went in for a front bumper and came out with a scratch across the tailgate. A better screening process of these facilities would be more beneficial for Belair and it's clients.

Claim disaster; my car was hit by a city snowplow while my car was legally parked, the city employee left a note with his name EE# license etc., Insurance dragged their feet claiming that the city was uncooperative, the city employees were very cooperative, understanding with me. The provincial policy is clear: claimant's insurance pays. I made a formal complaint against my insurance company's tactics but since Belair complaint procedures are nonexistent - they sent the complaint to be resolved by the advisor who was dragging it out initially, I had to re-complain to speak with a supervisor. Daily calls and 50 days to determine liability (did I mention my car was parked). Then they low-balled the estimate, insulted my chosen mechanic and told me that because he does not have a fax they won't deal with him, recommend that I don't do any business with my trusted mechanic. They finally twisted my arm to send my car to their insurance approved garage. Who then wanted to charge me directly because the estimate was so poorly done. Stay away from this company.