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Why Dorey & Tolgyesi?
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Our Mission

To deliver, assist, and manage our clients’ needs, resulting in the best insurance options, coverage, service, and value.

We’ll Do the Work

Leave it to us … you’re busy! We’ll navigate the endless insurance options out there to find a personalized solution just for you.

We’ll take the time to shop around, with our access to markets that include most major insurance companies to get you the rates you deserve.

We’ll Do the Work

Leave it to us … you’re busy! We’ll navigate the endless insurance options out there to find a personalized solution just for you.

We’ll take the time to shop around, with our access to markets that include most major insurance companies to get you the rates you deserve.

Let’s Chat

Whether you want to talk by phone, online, or in person – the more we know about you, the better we’ll be able to keep it fast and simple.

Our History

As direct insurance agents with a single line large multinational insurance company, founders Jim Dorey and Ernie Tolgyesi knew there had to be a better way.

Bigger is not always better and as Brokers, not direct agents, we knew we could offer better options with multiple insurance companies to suit our clients’ exact needs. To us, everyone is unique and special, and we always look forward to getting to know you better.

Dorey & Tolgyesi announced in June 2024 that it had partnered with Acera Insurance Services Ltd., the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada.

This is an exciting evolution that will empower our local Kingston and Bath, ON, teams to continue
expanding the coverages and services available to our clients and communities.

While our name will change in time, clients can rest assured that the same team they have come to know and trust will continue providing highly specialized insurance and risk management solutions. Learn more about this partnership.

Fun Fact

Jim Dorey spent 15 years as an NHL/WHA hockey star including time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers among others!

Our Commitment to Putting Customers First

We started by partnering with insurance companies who shared our vision, and who focused and valued each and every client, just like we do. We looked not only to multinational insurers with large capacity for large commercial clients, but also to small, independent, and local Mutual Canadian Insurance Companies, who are not just our partners, but our neighbours also.

We then partnered with a variety of companies offering diverse markets and appetites. Again, with the idea that our customers deserve the best.

Great Growth, Great Success

Once we put our vision into practice over 15 years ago and we grew quickly. We are now one of Kingston’s largest independently owned insurance brokers. The reason is simple, we ask, we listen, and then we give our clients what they want, expect and deserve.

 

So, Let Our Team
Get to Work For You!

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★★★★★

Personal and compassionate service. Outstanding response times and a quality of care that’s uncommon today.

 

Dion L.

★★★★★

The staff at Dorey & Tolgyesi are fantastic. They were able to insure my house and two cars for less than anyone else, but keep the same coverage I had previously. When I had a claim, they worked quickly to ensure everything was back to normal quickly. I highly recommend them.

 

Terry T.

★★★★★

Your best Insurance Brokerage choice in Ontario! Professional, courteous, fast responses. Ernie and Heidi are very knowledgeable and they will always advise you for the best options. Highly recommended! Thank you for standing behind my back all the times!

 

Donata M.

★★★★★

We know Ernie for over 20 years. He looks after our house and car insurance. It’s always been a pleasure dealing with him and his office. Always fast to answer any question we have and taking care of our insurance needs. Highly recommended.

 

Mimi C.

★★★★★

This company was able to take care of all my insurance concerns for my properties and automobile. The quick response was very appreciated over the years. I would recommend them to anyone.

 

Richard H.

★★★★★

I have been dealing with this company for almost 9 years and they have gone above and beyond for me. They all are so pleasant to speak with and take pride in all of their clients needs thank you for being there for me when I needed insurance in a pinch.

 

Amanda D..