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5 Ways To Winterize Your Home On A Budget

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. Keep Reading

Safe Fall Traditions

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. Keep Reading

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

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. Keep Reading

Your Home Insurance Does Not Cover Pandemic Pods

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. Keep Reading

How The Fire of 1666 Changed The Insurance Industry

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. Keep Reading

5 Ways To Keep Your Laptop Safe

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. Keep Reading

Backyard Swimming Pool Insurance

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. Keep Reading

Distracted Living

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. Keep Reading

3 Ways Farmers Have Begun Adapting To Climate Change

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. Keep Reading

The 3 Best Ways To Enhance Your Google Business Listing

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. Keep Reading

The Benefits of Farm Plates

As a mutual insurance provider of both farm insurance and auto insurance (in addition to business insurance and home insurance), 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 […] Keep Reading

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