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Commercial Insurance: Emerging From Lockdown

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 another wave? What month is it? What is that glowing hot ball in the sky? While we start to figure out […] Keep Reading

Emergency Preparedness: Top 7 Forever Foods

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. Keep Reading

How To Stay Busy When Business Is Slow

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. Keep Reading

Business Shutdown? How insurance comes into play

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. Keep Reading

Older Kids Stuck At Home? How To Structure Their Day

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? Keep Reading

Top 5 Ways To Prevent Slip And Falls During Winter

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. Keep Reading

The 3 Best Ways To Reduce Barn Fire Risk

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. Keep Reading

Protect Your Home From The Outside This Winter

For residents here in southern Ontario, there is arguably no time of year more damaging to our property than the winter months. Keep Reading

Why Do You Spend More On Business Insurance?

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. Keep Reading

3 Common Furnace Problems (how to fix them)

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? Keep Reading

Things Farmers Do In The Winter

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. Keep Reading

Holiday Vacation Checklist

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. Keep Reading

3 Ways To Protect Your Business During The Holiday Rush

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. Keep Reading

Staying Safe on Halloween

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. Keep Reading

How Commercial Insurance Protects Your Office

As a business owner there are many things for you to think about on a daily basis, one of the most important is that you are properly insured in the event of an emergency. Being insured as a business owner covers a wide range of things from protecting the building, the employees, the clients, as well as the products themselves. We will explore the different ways that you are protected with a special emphasis on offices and home-based businesses. Keep Reading

5 Myths About Your Home Insurance

Home Insurance can be a tricky thing and finding the right provider takes research. There are many myths when it comes to home insurance policies and there are intricacies that can be confusing. Below are the top five myths debunked and their truths. Keep Reading

Things Farmers Do In The Fall

As a continuation of our WHAT FARMERS DO series, we are now officially in the fall season and ready to help farmers prepare for winter in the best ways possible. We have a deep understanding of the farm business and take steps to protect it vigilantly. Keep Reading

Questions We Still Have About Digital Proof of Insurance

Did you know that as of September 2019, Ontario drivers can now carry their auto insurance policies on their smartphones or other mobile devices? Keep Reading