AccesDirect, 29 years comparing insurance.
Founded in 1997, AccesDirect is an independent Canadian insurance comparator. Our mission: offer consumers a simple, fast and transparent way to compare rates from multiple insurers.
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About AccesDirect — Insurance comparator in Quebec since 1997
AccesDirect is an online insurance comparator in Quebec, launched in 1997. The site is operated by AccesDirect, a certified damage insurance brokerage based in Thetford Mines, heir to the Boissonneault family firm. Quotes received via AccesDirect are handled by AccesDirect brokers and its network of partner brokerages, all certified by the applicable regulator.
AccesDirect in numbers
- 📅 Launched in 1997 — more than 25 years of online activity in Quebec
- 🏢 Operated by AccesDirect — certified damage insurance brokerage
- ✅ Partner brokers — AccesDirect and its partner brokerages are registered with the applicable regulator
- 🏛️ Member of the Chambre de l’assurance — AccesDirect and its brokers are members of the Chambre de l’assurance
- 🇨🇦 Quebec heritage — family brokerage rooted in Thetford Mines
- 🤝 7 partner insurers — Intact, Aviva, Promutuel, L’Unique, Echelon, Pafco, Jevco
- 📋 12+ insurance products — auto, home, business, motorcycle, RV, life and more
- 💰 100% free service — brokers are paid by insurers, never by the client
Contact information
📍 Address: 108 rue Notre-Dame Est, Thetford Mines (Quebec) G6G 2T1
📞 Phone: (toll-free)
✉️ Email: info@accesdirect.com
🕐 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
AccesDirect is operated by AccesDirect, a certified damage insurance brokerage holding a licence from the applicable regulator. Member of the Chambre de l’assurance.
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Our history
AccesDirect was launched in 1997 as one of the first online insurance comparators in Quebec. The site is operated by AccesDirect, a damage insurance brokerage in Thetford Mines, heir to a Boissonneault family firm that has gone by several successive names: Assurexperts Larose & Boissonneault, then Larose & Boissonneault assurances placements conseils inc., before the current AccesDirect identity.
Under the leadership of Jean Boissonneault, AccesDirect was among the pioneers of online insurance brokerage in Quebec and continues to evolve to offer a fast and transparent comparison experience.
Over the years, the company has been recognized for its innovation: Profit 100 Award (Rogers, ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Canada), Award of excellence for creativity and innovation (Club d’administration du Canada), and participation as a speaker at the Journal de l’assurance Leaders Summit.
Our team
Quotes received via AccesDirect are handled by the team at AccesDirect, the damage insurance brokerage that operates the site, as well as by its network of partner brokerages in Quebec. All damage insurance brokers who handle files are certified by theapplicable regulator and members of the Chambre de l’assurance.
You can verify each broker’s certification with the applicable regulator. Transparency is one of our core values.
Frequently asked questions — About AccesDirect
Is AccesDirect an insurance broker?
No. AccesDirect is a online insurance comparator — a website. It is operated by AccesDirect, a certified damage insurance brokerage duly authorized by the applicable regulator. Quotes received on AccesDirect are handled by AccesDirect brokers and its network of partner brokerages, all certified and members of the Chambre de l’assurance.
How long has AccesDirect been in operation?
The AccesDirect site was launched in 1997, making it one of the oldest online insurance comparators in Quebec. The partner brokerage that operates it today (AccesDirect) inherits from a Boissonneault family firm active in Thetford Mines for even longer, having borne the names Assurexperts Larose & Boissonneault then Larose & Boissonneault assurances placements conseils inc.
Is AccesDirect free for clients?
Yes, using AccesDirect and the brokerage services that result from it are entirely free for you. Brokers from our partner brokerages are paid through commissions from insurers when a policy is issued — you do not pay any additional fees.
Where is the brokerage that operates AccesDirect located?
AccesDirect, which operates AccesDirect, is located at 108 rue Notre-Dame Est, Thetford Mines (Quebec) G6G 2T1. You can reach it by phone toll-free from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How many insurers does AccesDirect compare?
Through AccesDirect and its network, AccesDirect lets you compare 7 partner insurers in Quebec: Intact, Aviva, Promutuel, L’Unique, Echelon, Pafco and Jevco. This network covers all the damage insurance needs of individuals and businesses.
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