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Which are the Best Rated Insurance Companies?
A Staebler Insurance partner, RATESDOTCA Group, commissioned an auto insurance study to share which insurance companies ranked highest in customer satisfaction. As an insurance brokerage,...
How Natural Disasters affect Canadian Insurance Rates
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart...
Winterizing Your Home: Tips and Preventive Measures
Winter has settled in Ontario with long stretches of freezing temperatures. This season has brought harsh weather conditions with high winds, heavy snow, and freezing rain, all of which...
What Are Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Rules?
As of January 1, 2025, Ontario has introduced changes to the collision reporting rules, impacting how drivers must respond to accidents. Here’s a look at these changes and how they can...
Five Areas of Winter Maintenance for Commercial Properties
Winter brings challenges for commercial property owners, with snow, ice, and cold temperatures impacting not just the look of a property but also its safety, functionality, and structural...
What You Need to Know with Canada Post Resuming Mail Delivery
It is expected that Canada Post will resume its operations on Tuesday, December 17, after a four-plus week strike halted the delivery of mail across Canada. Labour negotiations aside,...
December 2024 Holiday Hours
The Holiday Season is upon us! To give our team extra time off to spend with family and friends, Staebler Insurance will have special hours during the final two weeks of December....
What is the Most Stolen Vehicle in Canada (2024)?
‘Tis the season for an update on vehicle theft trends in Canada. Unfortunately, auto theft remains a significant issue for motorists across the country, particularly in the Greater Toronto...
WATCH: Staebler Insurance donates to Toy Mountain in 2024
For the second year in a row, Staebler Insurance made a donation of toys, gift cards, and other items to CTV Kitchener's Toy Mountain. Through the Salvation Army, Staebler Insurance...
Canada’s “Forever Chemicals” Law Impacts Commercial Insurance
Starting in 2025, Canada will require businesses to report the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," in their supply chains. PFAS are...
Identity Theft and Other Scams During the Holidays
« Back to Winter 2024 Newsletter As the winter holidays approach, the spirit of giving and celebration fills the air. Unfortunately, this festive season also brings an increase in social...
Mark Your Calendars: Holiday and Winter Activities in Ontario 🎄
« Back to Winter 2024 Newsletter Santa Claus Parades to Watch this Season Many parades ran earlier in November including Kitchener-Waterloo (November 16), Cambridge (November 16), and...
Mark Your Calendars for Holiday Parades, Events, and Light Displays
This year, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern Railway (CPKC) is once again running its Holiday Train across Canada. The CPKC Holiday Train runs November 21 to December 20 for its...
10 Ways to Manage Your Spending this Holiday Season
« Back to Winter 2024 Newsletter Guest Article by Rhonda Martin, Plan For Wealth Christmas budgeting can feel overwhelming, especially when it feels like the list of people to shop for...
Attention Snowbirds 🌴 Top Tips for Protecting Your Travel Plans
« Back to Winter 2024 Newsletter Guest Article by Rhonda Martin, Plan For Wealth When planning for winter travel it’s crucial to carefully consider travel insurance. Snowbird travel...
Staebler Suggests ☑️ Shake Up Your Gifting 🎁
« Back to Winter 2024 Newsletter The Holiday Season is nearly upon us, and we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here are a few of our top...
What’s a “Ghost Broker” and how to protect yourself?
There have been reports in Ontario of “Ghost Insurance Brokers” selling fraudulent insurance policies to unsuspecting victims, causing financial loss. A "Ghost Broker" is a person or an...
UPDATE: Canada Post on Strike
UPDATE: As of Friday, November 15, Canada Post is on strike, disrupting mail delivery across the country. Below is important information about alternative ways to access your insurance...
Staebler Insurance is Returning to our Roots in Downtown Kitchener
Staebler Insurance is very excited to announce we are returning to our roots with a move to downtown Kitchener. Effective Monday, October 28, Staebler Insurance will be located at 51...




















