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Winter is Coming, so be Prepared
For Canadians, "winter is coming” isn't just a pop culture catchphrase but a reality we live with every single year. In fact, meteorologists are warning that after getting off with a...
All I Can Say Is…..Trusted Advisor or Necessary Evil?
Recently, I’ve had to choose a "trusted advisor” regarding financial aspects of my business and personal life. We all arrive at a time in our lives that we have to do this. I dreaded it....
Would you Shop at a Retailer That Lost your Personal Information?
If a company compromised your personal information - your credit cards or social insurance number - how long would it take you to trust them again? Months? Years? Would you ever consider...
Watch out for these Dangers while Playing Pokémon Go!
Children of the early 2000's finally got the chance to live out their fantasies of becoming a Pokémon master earlier this year with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game...
Your Teenager Just Got Their G2, Now What?
The unthinkable has finally happened – your teenager has earned their G2 license and they’re asking for the keys. This is a big moment, not just for the teenager who is taking their first...
Nature, UNLEASHED!
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Our planet has more than a few ways to turn your life upside down in an instant! As an insurance brokerage, it's our job to be there when that happens -...
Your Last Piece of Back to School Prep
You've spent the past two weeks scouring stores and hunting down everything your kids will need to go back to school. They have a wardrobe of snazzy new clothes to hit their new class...
Brush Up on These “Back to School” Road Rules
Children everywhere are sulking and dragging their heels? Check. Parents are trying to hide their excitement and not smile too much? Check. A mountain of pencil crayons and binders fell on...
2016: The Year of Ransomware
While cybercrime has consistently "enjoyed” a reputation as the fastest growing criminal activity in North America for several years now, 2016 has seen an explosion of one particular type...
Taking your Dog to the Lake? Here are some Tips to Keep them Happy and Safe
It's Canada Day weekend, and many of us will be racing off to cottage country and camp sites around Ontario, eager to squeeze in as much fun in the sun as possible. For most of us, that...
Bonfire Safety this Long Weekend
Canada Day is coming up and many of us are looking forward to a relaxing long weekend of fun and celebration. Whether you'll be staying at home or heading to camp or cottage country, many...
Otto is trying to make the autonomous trucking fleet a reality
You may not have heard of Otto yet, but you will. Founded by some of the minds behind Google's self-driving car including Anthony Levandowski, the team apparently got tired of working on...
Are you Ready for The Self-Driving Car?
Autonomous vehicles have always been the domain of cheap sci-fi books and impractical tech demos. But, in the past few years huge strides in technology have been made and it seems like...
April 28 is Canada’s National Day of Mourning
On April 28, take a moment to reflect and observe Canada's National Day of Mourning. This day commemorates and remembers all the workers who have been tragically lost, maimed, or...
Everything you Need to Survive – in an Altoids Tin?
My father-in-law is an outdoorsy type and chronic hobbyist. He's always showing me some new piece of camping gear he's picked up or his latest piece of DIY handiwork. The other day he...
Terminating an Employee the Right Way
Contrary to stereotypical pop culture depictions, very few bosses actually enjoy having to fire someone. It's a stressful, heart-wrenching confrontation that wears on everybody involved....
How To Find the Right New Hire For Your Business
Hiring a new employee represents an investment far greater than a new salary to pay every week. While the exact cost can be difficult to pinpoint and will vary from business to business,...
Is your business cyber-smart? Understanding cyber liability Insurance
Padlocks, alarms, and burly security guards don't cut it these days when it comes to protecting your business. Even with the best physical security, your business can still be at risk from...
So Someone has Stolen your Name: What to do if you are the Victim of Identity Theft
As you know from last week, March is National Fraud Prevention month. Today, we want to talk about one of the most common and insidious types of fraud in North America today – identity...
Fraud Prevention Month
While most of us associate March with vacation breaks and the dwindling days of winter, it is worth remembering that March is also National Fraud Prevention month as well! Started in 2004...
Are you ready for March Break?
Can you feel the excitement? March break is coming up fast, and for many of us that means travel plans! Whether you're going someplace warm to beat the winter blues, or are sending your...