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  Backyard Pools

  Jul 15 2020 2 min read

  In Hamilton, as just one example, the number of permits issued for swimming pools was 24% higher compared to previous years including a tripling in June 2020 over June 2019.

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  Distracted Living

  Jul 15 2020 2 min read

  A pot boiling over. An iron left on. Children not being supervised. Doors being left unlocked. You are likely aware of how distracted driving leads to more accidents on the road, but did you also know that a similar impact is being felt at home? It is called distracted living.
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  3 Ways Farmers Have Begun Adapting To Climate Change

  Jun 18 2020 2 min read

  Climate change is seen by many as the defining challenge of our time. You have no doubt heard about the impact it can have on our water levels and living conditions but perhaps less about something as important as anything; our food supply.
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  • Commercial Insurance

  The 3 Best Ways To Enhance Your Google Business Listing

  Jun 18 2020 3 min read

  83% of consumers perform an online search for a product or service before making a purchase and since 92% of online searches are done on Google, it is no wonder why ensuring you have a strong Google listing is crucial for any small business.
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  The Benefits of Farm Plates

  May 21 2020 2 min read

  As a mutual insurance provider of both farm and auto insurance (in addition to business and home), we often get questions related to farm vehicles including when and why to register a vehicle with a farm plate. The WHEN is pretty straight forward. If you are a farmer with at least $7,000 in annual farm […]
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  Commercial Insurance: Emerging From Lockdown

  May 20 2020 2 min read

  Individually we all have different questions as we begin to emerge from lockdown: How can I stay safe? Are my clothes still in style? How do I lose the pandemic 15? Will there be a second wave? What month is it? What is that glowing hot ball in the sky? While more of us start […]
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  Emergency Preparedness: Top 7 Forever Foods

  Apr 20 2020 2 min read

  If 2020 has taught us anything so far, it is that most of us need to work on being better prepared in the event of a supply chain disruption. Power and communication are certainly high up there in terms of priorities but there is nothing more important for our survival than reliable food supply.
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  • Commercial Insurance

  How To Stay Busy When Business Is Slow

  Apr 20 2020 2 min read

  Whether dealing with a slow period is an annual occurrence as it is often the case for a seasonal business, or if it may be due to other circumstances outside of your control, a slow day does not have to be an unproductive day.
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  Business Shutdown? Here is how insurance comes into play

  Mar 26 2020 2 min read

  When we face uncertain times we look for answers. There has perhaps never been a more uncertain time than if you are a business owner during a temporary shutdown.
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  Older Kids Stuck At Home? How To Structure Their Day

  Mar 26 2020 3 min read

  As a parent we are sure you have seen many articles and self-learning resources being posted online lately for younger children, however, if you are a parent of an older child or teenager you might be wondering; where is my advice?
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  Top 5 Ways To Prevent Slip And Falls During Winter

  Feb 19 2020 2 min read

  Young or old, big or small, it is something we all deal with. As if there is not enough to worry about in our normal everyday life, the winter brings an extra layer of concern about the dreaded slip and fall.
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  • Farm Insurance
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  The 3 Best Ways To Reduce Barn Fire Risk

  Feb 19 2020 2 min read

  Barn fires are a problem for Ontario farmers, with an average of 166 barn fire incidents and an average annual loss of 28 million each year recorded between 2008 and 2014. These costs do not even take into account the loss of equipment, products or livestock which any farmer will tell you can be just as big of a loss as the structure itself.
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  • Property Insurance
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  Protect Your Home From The Outside This Winter

  Jan 24 2020 2 min read

  For residents here in southern Ontario, there is arguably no time of year more damaging to our property than the winter months.
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  • Commercial Insurance
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  Why Does Your Business Spend More On Insurance?

  Jan 24 2020 3 min read

  What factors about your business could increase what you pay in insurance? As a business owner, ensuring the security of your business and managing operating costs are often two of the top concerns churning in the back of your mind as you work to establish and grow your business in southern Ontario.
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  • Property Insurance

  3 Common Furnace Problems (and how to fix them)

  Dec 17 2019 3 min read

  For homeowners living here in Southern Ontario, one of our biggest fears is dealing with a furnace issue during our infamous winters. Who dreads the thought of waking up cold in the middle of the night with a furnace problem and panicking because we have no idea how to fix it?
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  • Farm Insurance

  Things Farmers Do Series – Winter Edition

  Dec 17 2019 2 min read

  Ontario is home to over 25% of all Canadian farms. At last count according to 2016 Census, there are over 49,000 farms run by over 70,000 farm operators within Ontario alone and contrary to what some people may believe, we have yet to meet a single one who shuts down during the winter.
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  Holiday Vacation Checklist

  Nov 21 2019 2 min read

  Have you decided to skip the traditional home for the holiday routine this year for a week down in the Caribbean? Before you leave, after inviting us along with enough notice to dig out our beach wear, make sure your home is protected.
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  3 Ways To Protect Your Business During The Holiday Rush

  Nov 21 2019 2 min read

  If you are an owner or employee of a retail business, Santa Claus is not the only one coming to town this month. As the shopping season gets into full swing, any company selling products that can be given as gifts will be dealing with levels of physical and digital traffic typically not seen at any other time of the year.
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  • Insurance Tips Advice

  Staying Safe on Halloween

  Oct 29 2019 2 min read

  For many kids and those young at heart, Halloween is the best time of year. What is not to love? Cozy movie nights, parties, fun costumes and of course the candy! With all the excitement on the night of Halloween, it becomes easy to forget how dangerous it can be if we are not careful.

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