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Be well Equipped for the Cottage
When I was growing up, my dad would make the same joke every year after staying at the cottage "that was fun, now I need a vacation from my vacation!” He was a devout DIYer and probably...
How to Find an Honest Mechanic
"What the heck is that squealing noise!?” you ask as you pull out of the driveway and wake up half the neighbourhood. Uh oh, something is up with your car. It could just be a $15 belt that...
A Load at Rest is a Load at Risk
The long weekend is almost here! Remember to keep your cargo safe, as it may be at greater risk of theft. A long weekend can be a prime time for opportunistic thieves to strike. Key Points...
Make sure your Kids are Equipped for Bike Safety this Summer
With the warm weather here and summer just around the corner, your kids are probably eager to get out there and hit the road on their bikes! That's fantastic! Bike riding can be a fun and...
When Should you Re-Examine your Car Insurance?
We get it, insurance might be exciting to us, but the average person would rather spend their free time thinking about other things. For most people, the only time they think about their...
Let’s get physical with cyber security
Here at Staebler, we've talked before about cyber security and the importance of locking down your digital assets. Off-site backups, encryption, and password/access hygiene are all...
An Insurance Broker can Be Your Gladiator
When explaining the value of an insurance broker to potential clients we remind everyone that we work for them, not the insurance companies. What does that mean? First, we shop the market...
What to Remember When Opening the Cottage this Season
It's that time of the year when many of us hear the call of the lake and the trees - cottage season. There is nothing better than scheduling a little time off to pack up the family and get...
Claims Forgiveness: A Safety Net for Good Drivers
Uh oh, you got yourself in a fender bender. After years and years of pristine, perfect driving it finally happened. You've crumpled a bumper backing up in a parking lot, or clipped a tail...
SLEEP SERIES: Drunken Monkeys
This is the final part in our Four-Part Sleep Series Part I: The Land of Nod | Part II: The Dark Ages | Part III: All the World's a Stage Buddha described the human mind as being...
Cannabis Legalization: The Implications for Drivers
If You're Going to Spark, You Need to Park Originally published in Staebler's Spring 2018 Commercial Newsletter Several provinces have been tabling legislation to address the legalization...
Lock away these 5 Items in your Fireproof Safe
A fireproof safe can be one of the best investments you make for your family's protection and ongoing security. These affordable, briefcase sized boxes are capable of withstanding...
SLEEP SERIES: All the World’s a Stage
This is part three in a four-part Sleep Series Part I: The Land of Nod...Why should we go? | Part II: The Dark Ages There is a lot more to sleep than meets the eye. During the night...
5 Important Tips When Buying a New Car
Buying a new car can be one of the most exciting, and stressful, purchases you make in your life. But with a little preparation and thought, you can avoid the lemons and find the best deal...
SLEEP SERIES: The Dark Ages
This is part two in a four-part Sleep Series | Part I: The Land of Nod...Why should we go? We humans react to light exposure. This ancient regulatory system controls our sleep/wake cycle...
Aviva’s Undercover Investigation Reveals Fraud Is Costing You
One of our insurance partners, Aviva Canada, conducted an undercover investigation into auto body shops and their repair practices. What they found was quite frankly shocking, even to the...
SLEEP SERIES: The land of Nod…why should we go?
This is part one of a four-part series. Stay tuned for the next editions on STAEBLER.COM/Blog! Scientists are pretty clear that sleep is necessary for our survival but they are still...
Young Drivers can be Insured: TTSAO Panel
Article originally posted on TruckNews.com (March 1, 2018). MISSISSAUGA, ON – The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, according...
Car Maintenance in the Cold Months
Winter lingers on in Ontario, with we could still be shoveling snow deep into March. While this kind of long, protracted winter is no fun for anyone, it's absolutely murder on your...
Staebler’s Joanna Mendonca appointed to the YBC
Staebler Insurance is excited to announce Joanna Mendonca, Business Development Manager, has been appointed a territory Team Leader on the Young Brokers Council (YBC) of the Insurance...
Staebler partners to donate $10,500 to KW Counselling
On January 31, Staebler Insurance joined longtime community partners Gore Mutual and CARSTAR Canada to present a major donation to KW Counselling Services. KW Counselling received a...