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Winter Tire Discounts Are Coming!
There were a few insurance items tabled in the 2015 Ontario budget and winter tires were one of them. The government announced yesterday that effective January 2016 all insurance companies...
Safe Driving Distance
Are you a risk taker? I know that’s a bold question, but one I think we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Smart risk takers in business grow their business and do well for...
Reminder to All Drivers: Stop for School Buses, It’s the Law!
Stopping for school buses School buses in Ontario come in a range of sizes. All are chrome yellow and display the words "School Bus.” You must stop whenever you approach a stopped school...
7 Really Good Reasons to Use an Insurance Broker
1. Whose side are we on? Unlike an agent with Desjardins, Cooperators, Belair, Allstate, et al, who are employees of their insurance company and obligated to represent the best interests...
Don’t Be Idle About Idling Habits
In our previous post, we asked this question: In May of what year was the cornerstone for East Avenue auditorium site laid? Answer: In 1950, Kitchener council chose the location on East...
Lorne Edward Philpott 1930 – 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne Edward Philpott on Friday March 6th, 2015 at the age of 85 years in Calgary, Alberta. We remember Lorne with gratitude for...
Who Loves Zeppelin?
In our previous post, we asked this question: Approximately how many licensed taxis are on the road in Toronto? Answer: There are around 5,000 licensed taxis on the road in Toronto, which...
Who’s Liable With UberX?
Did the number of collisions between cars and cyclists increase or decrease over the past few years in Waterloo region? Answer: The number of collisions has actually increased in a big...
10 Worst Intersections in Waterloo Region
In our previous post, we asked this question: How often should you clean your roof’s gutters? Answer: To prolong the life of your roof and gutter system, they should be cleaned twice a...
5 Tips for Winterizing Your Roof
2015's first quiz question! How often should you clean your roof’s gutters? Check back for the answer in our next post! When the air gets a chill and the flakes start falling for a few...
Lock It or Lose It This Christmas!
Did you know that a professional thief can steal your vehicle in only 30 seconds, and they don’t even need the key to do it? That shocking statistic is the basis for the award-winning...
Commercial FAQs
Q: What does "All Risks” actually cover? A: If you imagine All Risks as a pie, your policy starts with a whole pie and then takes out wedges of that pie. First, the insurance company...
Halloween Safety Tips
This Halloween, neighbourhoods all across the country will be buzzing with excitement — the kids will be getting their costumes on, and adults will be prepping bowls of tasty treats for...
Jake Tamminga of Jaylor on Exporting.
Many economists are forecasting sluggish growth in the Canadian economy for the next few years. Could this be a good time for businesses here in Ontario to begin looking for new customers...
CASL: Spam, Customers, and You
CASL: Spam, Customers, and You In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Employment Practices Liability insurance only protects employers against claims made by past and...
Directors, Officers, and Employers: Are You Liable?
Directors, Officers, and Employers: Are You Liable? In our previous post, we asked this question: When determining an adequate coverage limit for your insurance policy, what is the...
Do You Have Adequate Coverage Limits?
Do You Have Adequate Coverage Limits? In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Insurance brokers are provincially regulated. Answer: Yes,...
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 3
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 3 In our previous post, we asked this question: How many companies in Canada offer their own variety of insurance coverage? Answer: There are...
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 2
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 2 In our previous post, we asked this question: In Canada, what are the four avenues available to consumers to purchase insurance? Answer: In...
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 1
Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker? – Part 1 In our previous post, we asked this question: How often should you mow the lawn, to keep your business’s property looking fresh &...
Spring Landscaping
Spring Landscaping In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Written employment contracts can reduce employer liabilities. Answer: True! A written employment contract...