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Insurance Company Reactions to Auto Theft in Ontario
Car thefts continue to rise across Ontario and insurance companies are developing new ways to help address the problem. In response, some insurance companies are imposing a high-risk...
Ontario’s Top Stolen Vehicles and How To Prevent Auto Theft
Canadian insurers are sounding the alarm on increased auto thefts throughout Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Thieves have become more sophisticated and are using modern conveniences...
Renew Your Ontario Driver’s Licence and Licence Plate
Ontario has stopped mailing out driver's licence and plate renewal notices, making it more important than ever to keep track of expiry dates. In addition, the Ontario Provincial Police are...
Staebler Insurance Offers Young Drivers 25% Discount with CAA
Staebler Insurance is proud to offer a 25% car insurance discount for young drivers with the new CAA Head Start Discount in Ontario. We understand that being a young driver can be tough....
Reminder to Readd Road Coverages on your Seasonal Vehicles
Spring is here! For many of us, that means it's time to dust off our seasonal vehicles and to get our trailers, boats, and other recreational equipment out of storage and ready for use....
When Can I Take My Snow Tires Off My Car?
Spring has sprung in Ontario with melting snow, warmer weather, and dry roads. Naturally, drivers are beginning to ask when they can take the snow tires off their car. To maintain your...
What Changes Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Broker?
Your insurance coverage is unique to you and policies are tailored to each person or item (i.e. your policy will be different than your neighbour’s, even if you drive the same car). READ...
What are the New Speed Limits for Kitchener and Waterloo Streets?
The City of Waterloo is introducing new speed limits to slow down motorists and improve pedestrian safety in Waterloo Region. During a recent council meeting, Waterloo approved its new...
Top Tips For Safe Winter Driving
As the winter season moves along, Mother Nature has brought its familiar friends of dicey road conditions, ice slicks, and blinding flurries. Driving in the winter is never fun, but there...
Five Insurance Related Resolutions for the New Year
Here are five smart insurance related resolutions to begin 2023.
How to Stop Your Car from Being Stolen in Kitchener and Waterloo Region
Car thieves are becoming more sophisticated and, despite the latest technologies, these criminals are discovering new ways to thwart anti-theft devices. They are most often targeting...
New Speed Limits and Speed Cameras in Waterloo Region
September is here and back to school time means back to sharing the road with school vehicles and being extra careful with students walking. To help keep everyone safe, Kitchener,...
How to Plan for a Summer Road Trip and Camping Adventure
As the school year winds down once again and the summer season officially begins next week, thoughts turn to vacation planning and what to do with the kids for two months ahead. Our...
How to Renew your Licence Plate in Ontario
The province of Ontario has shifted to a no fee licence plate sticker program and issued refunds for those that had paid in the past. To avoid any confusion, yes, you still need to renew...
Ontario Licence Plate Sticker Refunds are Coming
Most drivers in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario will no longer need to pay a licence plate sticker fee every year. Get all the details here. In February, the Ministry of...
How Vehicles are Being Stolen and What You Can Do to Stop it
Police in Waterloo Region and throughout southern Ontario are warning car owners of new techniques that thieves are using to steal vehicles from driveways. These techniques are taking...
Our Broker’s Experience With an Auto Claim
Michelle Mortensen has been an insurance broker for more than four years and has helped many of her clients through claims. She knows the processes each company has and how to advocate for...
Record Gas Prices in Kitchener-Waterloo! The Top Ways to Save on Gas Mileage Today
With gas prices souring around Ontario this month, drivers are frustrated and there’s no question they’re looking for ways to save. Industry experts are suggesting there isn’t an end in...
How Long Does a Ticket Stay on my Driving Record?
Earlier this month the provincial government introduced steeper penalties for speeding and stunt driving offences. The new laws are targeting the most dangerous of drivers on the road,...