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You Should be Careful Around Traffic Cameras, but Not for the Reason you Think
By now I'm sure we've all seen traffic cameras looming high above busy intersections. What was once a feature of sci-fi fantasy or something you'd only see in a massive city like Los...
Finding the right loyalty reward system for your business
At Staebler we love small businesses, but we also know how competitive it is out there. Small and medium sized businesses need to do everything they can to get an edge on the competition...
Developing an emergency and disaster response plan for your business
We live and work in an unpredictable world. No matter what your business does, there is always the risk of an emergency or disaster causing a serious interruption in services. Whether it's...
Beware of Cyber Crime this Holiday Season: Part 2
As the holidays wrap up and the boxing week sales start flying, it's a great chance to save on some amazing deals! Sadly, it's also a great time for online scammers to try and hustle...
The Captive Insurance Agent vs the Independent Insurance Broker
You can purchase your policy directly from the insurance company using the phone or online, or you can buy though an insurance broker. With more ways to purchase insurance than ever before...
Beware of cyber crime this holiday season: Part 1
The end of holiday season is an exciting time of year for shoppers. The festivities are wrapping up and the big retail chains are pull out all the stops with deals and special savings on...
Getting your Home Winter Ready: Part 2
The pipes are calling! Most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about our plumbing system – until there is a problem that is, then it's all we can think about. Frozen pipes are not...
Getting your Home Winter Ready: Part 1
Winter is here, and it's bringing high winds, ice, and sub-zero temperatures with it. Brrrr. It's the time of year to dig out your long johns, comfy blankets, extra mittens, and maybe...
10 Ways to Save Money on your Car Insurance
Looking for ways to save money? Here are our top 10 ways for you to save on your car insurance: Ask your broker for a price check: Insurance companies are constantly changing their rates....
Winter Tire Discounts Are Coming!
There were a few insurance items tabled in the 2015 Ontario budget and winter tires were one of them. The government announced yesterday that effective January 2016 all insurance companies...
Safe Driving Distance
Are you a risk taker? I know that’s a bold question, but one I think we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Smart risk takers in business grow their business and do well for...
Reminder to All Drivers: Stop for School Buses, It’s the Law!
Stopping for school buses School buses in Ontario come in a range of sizes. All are chrome yellow and display the words "School Bus.” You must stop whenever you approach a stopped school...
7 Really Good Reasons to Use an Insurance Broker
1. Whose side are we on? Unlike an agent with Desjardins, Cooperators, Belair, Allstate, et al, who are employees of their insurance company and obligated to represent the best interests...
Don’t Be Idle About Idling Habits
In our previous post, we asked this question: In May of what year was the cornerstone for East Avenue auditorium site laid? Answer: In 1950, Kitchener council chose the location on East...
Lorne Edward Philpott 1930 – 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne Edward Philpott on Friday March 6th, 2015 at the age of 85 years in Calgary, Alberta. We remember Lorne with gratitude for...
Who Loves Zeppelin?
In our previous post, we asked this question: Approximately how many licensed taxis are on the road in Toronto? Answer: There are around 5,000 licensed taxis on the road in Toronto, which...
Who’s Liable With UberX?
Did the number of collisions between cars and cyclists increase or decrease over the past few years in Waterloo region? Answer: The number of collisions has actually increased in a big...
10 Worst Intersections in Waterloo Region
In our previous post, we asked this question: How often should you clean your roof’s gutters? Answer: To prolong the life of your roof and gutter system, they should be cleaned twice a...
5 Tips for Winterizing Your Roof
2015's first quiz question! How often should you clean your roof’s gutters? Check back for the answer in our next post! When the air gets a chill and the flakes start falling for a few...
Lock It or Lose It This Christmas!
Did you know that a professional thief can steal your vehicle in only 30 seconds, and they don’t even need the key to do it? That shocking statistic is the basis for the award-winning...
Commercial FAQs
Q: What does "All Risks” actually cover? A: If you imagine All Risks as a pie, your policy starts with a whole pie and then takes out wedges of that pie. First, the insurance company...