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Alexandra Bosanac has been a content manager for RATESDOTCA since 2021, specializing in auto insurance. She began covering auto insurance in 2017. Alexandra has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Before joining the RATESDOTCA editorial team, she reported for the Canadian Business, the Toronto Star, the National Post, and the CBC.
Experience
Car Insurance
Education
Bachelor of Journalism, Toronto Metropolitan University
Job Titles:
- Vice - President
- VP of Brokerages / Principal Broker / VP of Brokerages / Principal Broker
As Vice-President, Darryl May leads both the P&C and Financial brokerage divisions of RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Scoop Insurance, and Scoop Financial. The Scoop Insurance team is based in Welland, Ont. and has grown to more than 300 people in a three-year period. With a focus on strategic growth through online channels and creating a true end-to-end digital experience, Darryl's passion is leveraging technology to eliminate friction points in the customer journey and constantly improve engagement and value throughout the client life cycle.
Darryl takes pride, through Scoop, on nurturing mutually beneficial partnerships with more than 15 of Canada's largest insurance providers through profitable portfolio growth and access to digital customer insights and acquisition. Darryl joined Scoop (formally known as KTX) in 2006 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, progressing through a number of sales, underwriting and senior management roles.
Prior to RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Darryl worked at TD Insurance as an analyst. Darryl has a CIP designation, is a graduate of Queen's University, and holds a MBA.
As Vice-President, Darryl May leads both the P&C and Financial brokerage divisions of RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Scoop Insurance, and Scoop Financial. The Scoop Insurance team is based in Welland, Ont. and has grown to more than 300 people in a three-year period. With a focus on strategic growth through online channels and creating a true end-to-end digital experience, Darryl's passion is leveraging technology to eliminate friction points in the customer journey and constantly improve engagement and value throughout the client life cycle.
Darryl takes pride, through Scoop, on nurturing mutually beneficial partnerships with more than 15 of Canada's largest insurance providers through profitable portfolio growth and access to digital customer insights and acquisition. Darryl joined Scoop (formally known as KTX) in 2006 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, progressing through a number of sales, underwriting and senior management roles.
Prior to RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Darryl worked at TD Insurance as an analyst. Darryl has a CIP designation, is a graduate of Queen's University, and holds a MBA.
With RATESDOTCA, Richmond Hill drivers saved an average of $930* on their car insurance premiums.
Car insurance is mandatory in all provinces and territories in Canada, so if you plan to drive in Richmond Hill, Ontario, you will need to get it. Hopefully, it will also meet your budgetary and driving needs.
Car insurance in Richmond Hill ranks as the fourth most expensive in Ontario, according to the 2023 RATESDOTCA Insuramap data. The report shows that the average annual car insurance rate in Richmond Hill is $2,188 per year or about $183 per month. That's 20% higher than the provincial average of $1,744 per year.
Given Richmond Hill's location, it makes sense that it ranks high on the auto insurance premium list. Richmond Hill, like Brampton and Mississauga, borders Toronto and has many commuters make their way into the city for work and other activities. It is a congested area that also has its own industrial and factory areas with people constantly on the road. Highway 404 runs through Richmond Hill as does Yonge Street. There are efforts underway to extend the Toronto subway system into Richmond Hill, which may ease congestion in future years, but until then, premiums will remain expensive.
There are many factors that can affect your auto insurance premiums in Richmond Hill.
No. Month-to-month insurance coverage isn't available in Richmond Hill. However, select insurance companies offer policies that are six months long instead of the usual term of one year.
Ridesharing insurance is available throughout Ontario, including Richmond Hill, and all legal rideshare companies in the province offer insurance from their own providers.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Professional Accountant, Canadian Chartered Accountant
- Chief Executive Officer / Chief Executive Officer Click
- Leader With a Long Track Record
- Visionary Executive
Igal Mayer is an accomplished visionary executive with more than 25 years of insurance sector expertise. As CEO of RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Igal will help further position the company as a leader in digital customer acquisition for insurance and financial products. He is the founder of Shop Insurance Canada, now part of the RATESDOTCA Group Ltd.. family, and was the former CEO of Aviva Canada, Aviva UK and Aviva Europe.
Igal is an established leader with a long track record of creating customer value and delivering transparency and ease to consumers in the insurance industry. While leading Aviva's UK business in the mid 2000s, Igal experienced first-hand how price comparison websites evolved the insurance marketplace. During his time, Igal introduced a revolutionary pricing model which led to record growth in Aviva's car insurance business. In 2015, Igal founded Shop Insurance Canada with the mission to become an authoritative source for insurance information and quotes, and to deliver on his passion for transparency in the industry. Igal also led several mergers and acquisitions over the past 25 years, ranging from large Insurance companies to regional brokerages.
Igal is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Canadian Chartered Accountant, and an Honourary Chartered Insurance Professional. He holds an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Igal Mayer is an accomplished visionary executive with more than 25 years of insurance sector expertise. As CEO of RATESDOTCA Group Ltd., Igal will help further position the company as a leader in digital customer acquisition for insurance and financial products. He is the founder of Shop Insurance Canada, now part of the RATESDOTCA Group Ltd.. family, and was the former CEO of Aviva Canada, Aviva UK and Aviva Europe.
Igal is an established leader with a long track record of creating customer value and delivering transparency and ease to consumers in the insurance industry. While leading Aviva's UK business in the mid 2000s, Igal experienced first-hand how price comparison websites evolved the insurance marketplace. During his time, Igal introduced a revolutionary pricing model which led to record growth in Aviva's car insurance business. In 2015, Igal founded Shop Insurance Canada with the mission to become an authoritative source for insurance information and quotes, and to deliver on his passion for transparency in the industry. Igal also led several mergers and acquisitions over the past 25 years, ranging from large Insurance companies to regional brokerages.
Igal is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Canadian Chartered Accountant, and an Honourary Chartered Insurance Professional. He holds an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Joel Kranc is a freelance writer and content provider who has worked with RATESDOTCA since 2019. He holds an MA in political science from the University of Toronto and a film certificate from New York University.
He has been published in and worked for such companies as CNN, Rogers Media, Institutional Investor Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Infrastructure Investor, BenefitsPRO Magazine, Global Finance Magazine, With Intelligence, the CPP Investment Board, Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan, and many more financial services and industry publications.
He is the author of "Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps," which, when released in 2015, was No. 11 on the Publisher's Weekly US Bestseller List for Business and Finance, beating out Mark Cuban's "How to Win at the Sport of Business."
Education
Master's of Political Science, University of Toronto
Job Titles:
- Content Manager
- Manager at RATESDOTCA
Katie Rook is a content manager at RATESDOTCA, specializing in home insurance. She has been a full-time reporter at CTV, National Post, and The Globe and Mail. Her work has also appeared in Dow Jones' MarketWatch, Toronto Star, Toronto Life, Saint John Telegraph-Journal and VICE. Katie is a graduate of Ryerson and Dalhousie universities.
As the Vice-President of Engineering Hub, Matt Lutzko leads the software as a service business and is responsible for delivering revenue performance and client satisfaction across the RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. organization. As a leader in online insurance solutions, Matt's team supports over 25 clients, including several of the largest P&C and commercial insurance providers and brokers in Canada.
Matt joined RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in 2001 not long after the company was founded and has experience in a variety of areas including technology, business development, operations, and data analytics. As one of the initial creators of the company's online system, he's also had a hand in fostering the industry relationships needed to help it grow; bringing to market consumer-facing products and services; and, delivering industry leading data analytics to partners. With his breadth of experience in both insurance, technology and the online digital landscape, Matt has a unique understanding of what's involved to successfully help clients bridge the gap between traditional insurance and the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Job Titles:
- Absolute Waste of Time and a Total Con Never Answer Phone When You Call Back
As the Vice-President of People Operations, Reygan Hale leads all human resource functions for RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. She advises at all levels of the organization with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Reygan joined RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in December of 2011. With her expertise in the human resources field, Reygan is a thoughtful leader who challenges the status quo. She is a results-oriented business partner who is able to leverage talent to drive the organization forward. Reygan's experience spans many different industries in Canada as well as the United States. Her career has developed over the years with companies such as Workbrain Inc., Filogix Inc., Armstrong Pharmaceuticals and the PepsiCo.
Reygan is a graduate of McMaster University, and holds a diploma from Humber College for Human Resources Management and Services. She has also taken a number of other development programs including Harvard University's Challenges of Team Management.
Job Titles:
- VP of Insurance & Chief Underwriting Officer / VP of Insurance & Chief Underwriting Officer
As the Vice-President of Insurance & Chief Underwriting Officer, Steve leads the P&C Insurance division and is responsible for the overall product strategy and day-to-day leadership. An accomplished insurance executive and actuary, he has more than 25 years of experience in the Canadian Property & Casualty industry in Pricing, Underwriting, Portfolio Management, and Customer Propositions. Prior to joining RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in November 2021, Steve spent time with some of the largest insurers in Canada including Intact, Aviva and RSA.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Mathematics from Concordia University in Montreal. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries as well as the Casualty Actuarial Society.
As the Vice-President of Insurance & Chief Underwriting Officer, Steve leads the P&C Insurance division and is responsible for the overall product strategy and day-to-day leadership. An accomplished insurance executive and actuary, he has more than 25 years of experience in the Canadian Property & Casualty industry in Pricing, Underwriting, Portfolio Management, and Customer Propositions. Prior to joining RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in November 2021, Steve spent time with some of the largest insurers in Canada including Intact, Aviva and RSA.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Mathematics from Concordia University in Montreal. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries as well as the Casualty Actuarial Society.
As the Chief Financial Officer, Umair Suria leads all finance functions for RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. Prior to joining RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in July 2012, Umair was a Senior Financial Analyst for Direct Energy. At Direct Energy, Umair worked on several $100 million plus merger & acquisition deals and consulted to all lines of business in North America on technical accounting matters. Before joining Direct Energy, Umair was a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young LLP. Umair audited a diverse portfolio of large private & publicly listed companies. Umair holds the Chartered Accountant designation in Canada and Certified Public Accountant designation in Illinois, USA. Umair received the Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University.
As the Chief Financial Officer, Umair Suria leads all finance functions for RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. Prior to joining RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. in July 2012, Umair was a Senior Financial Analyst for Direct Energy. At Direct Energy, Umair worked on several $100 million plus merger & acquisition deals and consulted to all lines of business in North America on technical accounting matters. Before joining Direct Energy, Umair was a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young LLP. Umair audited a diverse portfolio of large private & publicly listed companies. Umair holds the Chartered Accountant designation in Canada and Certified Public Accountant designation in Illinois, USA. Umair received the Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University.
Job Titles:
- Agent Was Courteous and Efficient, and Connected Me With a Broker in Minutes