About us
As Sinistar, we empower claim adjusters to relocate displaced policyholders quickly and cost-effectively.
In 2016, Alexis ran into a friend whose mom was facing a post-fire fallout, which forced her to stay in a pricey and uncomfortable hotel. Touched by the misfortune, Alexis offered her to stay at a friend’s cozy home instead. This caring idea sparked something big.
Inspired by the difference better housing could make, Alexis founded Sinistar with a mission to offer diverse, high-quality, and homelike solutions for those in similar situations. Since then, with a community of hosts offering over 25,000 furnished accommodations, we have helped claim adjusters relocate over 5,000 displaced policyholders across Canada and beyond.
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What we do
At Sinistar, we created a home-matching platform with ease and accessibility in mind.
By submitting temporary housing requests within just a few clicks, you will be connected with a community of suitable hosts via our matching and price bidding algorithm. Our team also provides personalized support every step of the way, ensuring a smooth relocation for the policyholder.
Our standard
We have obtained SOC 2 type II attestation - an accomplishment that shows our commitment towards safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all information entrusted to us.
Our pursuit of excellence in data protection helps keep cyber threats at bay, establishing ourselves as a trusted and innovative partner in today’s ever-evolving insurance landscape.
Our people
Founder & CEO
Alexis was named Forbes 30 under 30 North America 2024 in the social impact category for his disruptive approach to insurance housing.
Chief Technology Officer
Marc leads Sinistar’s engineering team. Previously, he worked as a team lead at BetterSleep and a developer at Intact.
VP of Business Development
Vlad develops new industry connections and leads partnerships. He brings over 20 years of property insurance experience from Canada and the UK.
Chief Financial Officer
David oversees financial processes, reporting, and compliance to maintain accurate records and support informed decision-making within Sinistar.
Senior Product Designer
Yidan designs and delivers our great customer experience. Previously, she was a product designer at TD Canada Trust and Tangerine.
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We can provide displaced families the sense of home and comfort they deserve.