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  • Farm Insurance

  3 (More) Ways To Reduce Barn Fire Risk

  Oct 26 2020 2 min read

  Barn fires are a devastating event for farmers and their families with financial and emotional impacts being felt for many years after the incident.

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  • General Information

  Niagara Winter Traditions Alive and Well in 2020

  Oct 26 2020 2 min read

  What we hear all too often lately is that the winter of 2020/2021 will be especially dark because of the ongoing pandemic. While there’s no doubt the season will be different than most of us are used to, we want to shine some light by reminding ourselves that there is still plenty to do this winter right here in southern Ontario.
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  • Property Insurance

  Home Insurance: Is It Covered?

  Oct 20 2020 3 min read

  We are often asked if certain possessions are covered under a members’ home insurance policy and we noticed that several common items were asked about most often.
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  • Commercial Insurance

  Link Building 101: How To Expand Your Business’ Online Presence

  Oct 16 2020 3 min read

  Being a small business right now is tougher than it’s ever been. Business owners are looking for a leg up on the competition and one way they can do that is by expanding their online reach.
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  • General Information
  • Property Insurance

  5 Simple Ways To Winterize Your Home On A Budget

  Sep 29 2020 2 min read

  Winter is coming. There’s nothing we can do about that but there’s plenty we can do to prepare our homes. The best part is that a lot of what we can do is very easy on the wallet and could end up saving us money in the short and long term.
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  • General Information

  Safe Fall Traditions

  Sep 14 2020 3 min read

  For many, the fall season is the actual most wonderful time of year (sorry Christmas) and lucky for us there should still be plenty to do safely in 2020.
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  • General Information

  3 Most Popular Workplace Distractions (and how to deal with them)

  Sep 02 2020 3 min read

  Do you find yourself noticeably more or less efficient while working in an office compared to working from home? Some people need the structure that an office provides to properly get down to business, while others may find an office environment to be more distracting than it’s worth.
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  • Property Insurance

  Your Home Insurance Does Not Cover Pandemic Pods

  Aug 25 2020 2 min read

  While schools have re-opened, not all parents have been on board with sending their children back into the classroom. One of the popular alternatives is organizing a pandemic pod where their child can learn and socialize with other children in a smaller group.
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  • General Information

  How The Fire of 1666 Changed The Insurance Industry Forever

  Aug 21 2020 2 min read

  On September 2nd 1666, shortly after midnight, a fire broke out in London England. High winds spread the flames that consumed 80% of the city and changed the course of western civilization. The impacts of the “great fire” are still being felt today in our everyday lives.
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  • General Information

  5 Ways To Keep Your Laptop Safe

  Aug 21 2020 2 min read

  Whether a student is back in the classroom or continuing e-learning from home, it’s never been more important to ensure the safety of the device they rely on the most.
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  • Property Insurance

  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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  • Property Insurance

  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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  • Farm Insurance

  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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  • Farm Insurance
  • Auto Insurance

  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

  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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  • General Information
  • Property Insurance

  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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  • Commercial Insurance
  • Liability Insurance

  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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