If you travel the 407 ERT you may not be aware that the employees in their customer Service department (members of the Canadian Auto Workers Local 414) began a legal strike on February 22.
For more information on your self service options and how to make a payment click here.
A common misconception in insurance is that using an insurance broker costs you more than going direct. We’ve seen this not to be true time and time again, and so far 2025 is no exception. Staebler’s Michelle Mortensen — Sales Broker, Personal Solutions, noted a rise...
Let’s play two truths and a lie: Insurance Broker Edition! Can you spot the lie? When it comes to buying insurance, you have many options including going direct or using a broker. There are differences and benefits between the two, and listed below are a few common...
The Staebler Blog has written a lot about the rising trend of auto thefts in Ontario — providing the causes, statements from authorities, and sharing tips to help prevent having your vehicle target by the next thief. Read our past blog posts on Auto Theft in Ontario:...
Ontario has seen a surge in an increasingly common form of auto theft known as "re-vinning," a tactic used by criminals to disguise stolen vehicles and sell them to unsuspecting buyers. The Staebler Blog first wrote about this trend early in 2024: Warning for Car...
In Ontario, stunt driving isn’t just a joyride – it’s a serious offence with lasting consequences, especially when it comes to your car insurance. Defined under the Highway Traffic Act as driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit (or 40 km/h over in zones...
Waterloo Region’s transportation infrastructure was transformed with the launch of ION light rail transit (LRT) in the summer of 2019. The frequently running trains connecting points in Kitchener and Waterloo are a boon for public transit and in the past five-plus...
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums, and add stress to policyholders’ coverage limits. Reported by Insurance...
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 affect you. Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Threshold The most notable change is...
‘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 Area and southern Ontario. As in year’s past, certain makes and models are...
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 entity that fraudulently sells fake or non-existent insurance policies. They...
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