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...
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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...
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 -...
Taking your Dog to the Lake? Here are some Tips to Keep them Happy and Safe
It's Canada Day weekend, and many of us will be racing off to cottage country and camp sites around Ontario, eager to squeeze in as much fun in the sun as possible. For most of us, that...
Bonfire Safety this Long Weekend
Canada Day is coming up and many of us are looking forward to a relaxing long weekend of fun and celebration. Whether you'll be staying at home or heading to camp or cottage country, many...
So Someone has Stolen your Name: What to do if you are the Victim of Identity Theft
As you know from last week, March is National Fraud Prevention month. Today, we want to talk about one of the most common and insidious types of fraud in North America today – identity...
Ice Damning: Prevention is the Key to Saving Money and Protecting your Home or Business
Now that winter is actually here… follow these tips to prevent ice from forming on your home or business Stay ahead of ice dams 1. Use a melter before it snows. A liquid magnesium chloride...
Beware of Cyber Crime this Holiday Season: Part 2
As the holidays wrap up and the boxing week sales start flying, it's a great chance to save on some amazing deals! Sadly, it's also a great time for online scammers to try and hustle...
Getting your Home Winter Ready: Part 2
The pipes are calling! Most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about our plumbing system – until there is a problem that is, then it's all we can think about. Frozen pipes are not...
Getting your Home Winter Ready: Part 1
Winter is here, and it's bringing high winds, ice, and sub-zero temperatures with it. Brrrr. It's the time of year to dig out your long johns, comfy blankets, extra mittens, and maybe...
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...
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...
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, they are! Insurance brokers...
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...
Protecting Your Home in Cold Weather
Protecting Your Home in Cold Weather In our previous post, we asked this question: How many active users does the social media giant Facebook currently have? Answer: According to online...
How to Keep Your Driveway Clear in Winter
How to Keep Your Driveway Clear in Winter In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Young drivers are most likely to be killed or injured during the winter and least...
Protect Your Credit
Protect Your Credit In our previous article, we asked this question: A recent BMO study revealed that what percentage of Canadians always buy medical insurance before traveling?...
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance In our previous article, we asked a true or false question: True or False: If you switch to a more expensive car or a newer model of vehicle, your car insurance premium...
Art Insurance
Art Insurance In our last post, we asked the question: According to the 2013 Norton Report, what has the global cost of cybercrime risen to over the past year? Answer: In the past year,...