In a recent blog, we discussed some of the most important changes that impact your personal insurance. This included things like home renovations and driving for a delivery service, among...
ChatGPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) is a computer program designed to chat with people in a natural language. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to...
With the holiday season upon us, our focus shifts to decorating, shopping, festivities, baking, and possibly travel. To help keep the holidays cheerful and safe, we bring you some...
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard quite a bit lately about cyber insurance. Not only are you hearing about the usual stats about cyber attack this and cyber breach that, but now the difficulty in even being able to get cyber insurance coverage for your business.
Heading down the entrepreneurial path and opening a business can be a rewarding experience. Of course, there are challenges along the way, from staffing to supply chains to marketing and...
In a previous blog, we discussed how insured property values may need to be increased because of a number of inflationary factors affecting restoration costs. These continue to include...
Since 2020, the world has seen supply chain problems, catastrophic weather events, wars, political upheaval, and viruses. All of these events have put upward pressure on costs for...
With the warmer weather, thoughts of summer jump into many people’s minds, and with it comes the urban rituals of parks, splash pads, and food trucks! Who doesn’t love a tasty meal or a...
It’s a trend that continues to be more prevalent every year. Last summer the Staebler blog reported the unfortunate increase in security breaches, ransomware demands, and other data...
With Ontario's "Slip & Fall" Claims Period Reduced, Here's What You Need To Do The cold weather is here - bringing with it snow and ice, meaning that potentially dangerous walking...
Important Changes Coming for Financial Statements For the first time in more than 30 years, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) have updated its accounting standards...
Beginning Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the Province of Ontario is requiring proof of vaccination from patrons to enter select businesses. Ontario is joining other provinces with a...
It’s becoming more frequent that we read a media report of a large, well-known organization that’s been the target of a cyber breach. Often sensitive data and client information is...
One of the biggest hits to a trucking firm’s insurance policy can be the theft of cargo and Ontario insurance companies are sounding the alarms to bring attention to this particular...
The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) have partnered together to address insurance availability issues within the commercial trucking...
Insurers, snow removal contractors, and commercial property owners in Ontario received some good news from the provincial government this month, ahead of the heavy snow fall season. A...
Insurance is bought to ensure if the unexpected happens, there’s a solution to make things better. Imagine an accidental garage fire: All of your possessions are lost, but insurance is...
Tips to keep your workplace safe during COVID-19 The most important thing to remember is the health and safety of everyone - and that begins with employees. As always, under the...
It’s been over eight weeks since government and health officials mandated the majority of businesses close their doors to the public. A lot has changed and everyone has needed to quickly...
With excepts from Staebler Broker Lisa Arseneau in the Rear View Mirror. Here we are: All isolated and distanced from each other in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken hold of our lives...
