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What is the Difference between an Insurance Agent and an Insurance Broker?
Some of you may be wondering, "what is the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker?” It's a fair question. They both work in the insurance industry. They both sell...
Insurance-Career month: What is a loss adjuster?
Loss adjusters are the on-scene arm of the insurance industry. When misfortune strikes, they're the ones who will come travel to the location of the claim and look at the damage first...
Insurance-Career month: Underwriters, the professional risk takers
If an insurance broker is the public face of the insurance business, the insurance underwriter is the guy behind the scenes. Just like a stage play or television set needs someone to hang...
Insurance-Career month: What is an insurance broker?
This February marks the second annual Insurance Careers Month, an international celebration of insurance professionals around the world. This is a month dedicated to education and...
The Most Common Neighbourhood Disputes and How to Deal with Them
Unless your neighbour's name is Ned Flanders, chances are they're probably going to do something you don't like at some point. In fact, chances are, you're going to do something they don't...
Keep an Eye on your Credit Card Statement for Post-Holiday Surprises
After the Holidays are over, checking your credit card bill might be the last thing you want to do. "Santa” was very generous this year and while he might get to fly back to the North Pole...
Warm in the Winter: Wood Stove and Fireplace Safety
There's nothing better than cuddling up in front of a nice wood-burning fireplace or stove when the winter starts to get chilly. Tucking under a blanket with your significant other while...
Don’t let the Grinch steal your Christmas!
Alright, it's the last few weeks before Christmas, and yet again you've left it till the last minute, but it's okay. In this last, frantic day of sharp elbows and shoving crowds, you've...
Deck the Halls! 10 Tips for Safely Decorating your Home for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners will soon be hard at work putting the finishing touches on their decorations. Decking out the home with Christmas lights, wreaths, and...
4 Tips to keep your home Safe while on Christmas Vacation
Christmas is on the horizon and, for many of us, that means travel plans. Whether you're heading out to stay with relatives, or fleeing the chill and snow of Ontario for sunnier climates,...
Be aware of business fraud this holiday season
As a nation of savvy consumers, we know the holiday season brings with it an increased risk of fraud and scams. But, that's only half the story. While this is a risky season for consumers,...
‘Tis the Season for Fraud Awareness
Many of us look forward to the holiday season all year long. It's a time to get together with family, reconnect with friends, and spend some time with the most important people in our...
Winter is Coming, so be Prepared
For Canadians, "winter is coming” isn't just a pop culture catchphrase but a reality we live with every single year. In fact, meteorologists are warning that after getting off with a...
All I Can Say Is…..Trusted Advisor or Necessary Evil?
Recently, I’ve had to choose a "trusted advisor” regarding financial aspects of my business and personal life. We all arrive at a time in our lives that we have to do this. I dreaded it....
Would you Shop at a Retailer That Lost your Personal Information?
If a company compromised your personal information - your credit cards or social insurance number - how long would it take you to trust them again? Months? Years? Would you ever consider...
Watch out for these Dangers while Playing Pokémon Go!
Children of the early 2000's finally got the chance to live out their fantasies of becoming a Pokémon master earlier this year with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game...
Your Teenager Just Got Their G2, Now What?
The unthinkable has finally happened – your teenager has earned their G2 license and they’re asking for the keys. This is a big moment, not just for the teenager who is taking their first...
Nature, UNLEASHED!
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Our planet has more than a few ways to turn your life upside down in an instant! As an insurance brokerage, it's our job to be there when that happens -...
Your Last Piece of Back to School Prep
You've spent the past two weeks scouring stores and hunting down everything your kids will need to go back to school. They have a wardrobe of snazzy new clothes to hit their new class...
Brush Up on These “Back to School” Road Rules
Children everywhere are sulking and dragging their heels? Check. Parents are trying to hide their excitement and not smile too much? Check. A mountain of pencil crayons and binders fell on...
2016: The Year of Ransomware
While cybercrime has consistently "enjoyed” a reputation as the fastest growing criminal activity in North America for several years now, 2016 has seen an explosion of one particular type...