On Jan. 2, 2026, Definity Financial Corporation, the parent company of Economical Insurance, completed its acquisition of Travelers Canada.
Definity (Economical Insurance) acquires Travelers Canada: What It Means For You
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What’s a Mutual Insurance Company?
A mutual insurance company is a type of property and casualty mutual insurer operating in Ontario, that is owned by its policyholders rather than shareholders. These companies provide...
Canada Post on Strike (Update: Document eDelivery is Active)
On Thursday, September 25, Canada Post workers went on strike, disrupting mail delivery across the country. READ: CUPW has launched a national strike that will cause postal delays | Canada...
Two Truths and A Lie about Insurance Brokers
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...
Police Warn of Taxi Scam in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning about a taxi scam targeting residents and their debit cards. How the Taxi Scam Works A duo of suspects act as a taxi driver and a passenger....
What You Need to Know about a Potential Canada Post Strike
IMPORTANT UPDATE (Friday, May 23): Canada Post workers have avoided a full strike and will continue to deliver mail, however they are refusing overtime, which may lead to delivery delays...
Updated Fireworks Bylaws in Kitchener and Waterloo (2025)
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the...
APRIL FOOLS: Newly-discovered ‘S’ on Moon’s surface baffles Astronomers
In a discovery that has astronomers scratching their heads with theories, a massive ‘S’-like shape has been recently discovered on the Moon’s surface. Captured by NASA’s Lunar...
Fraud Prevention Month – 5 Tips to Combat Scams
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to remind ourselves of the sneaky tactics scammers use to trick people out of their money, personal information, or both. With scams becoming more...
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,...
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’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...
Helping you Send your Child to Post-Secondary School
« Back to Fall 2024 Newsletter September marks the beginning of the new school year. This is exciting and challenging time for students, but for most post-secondary students and their...
Back-to-School Checklist to Help Prepare for September
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are preparing for the September rush! Whether your child is heading to kindergarten or tackling their final year of high school, getting...
The Best Patios in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge for Summer 2024
As the sun shines brightly over Waterloo Region, there's no better way to savour the season than by lounging on a patio with good food, great company, and memorable views. Whether you're a...
Fraud Prevention Month: 4 Tips to Share with Older Adults
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and with an increase in reported fraud cases targeting older adults, it’s important to share tips to help protect them from becoming a victim....
Staebler’s 2023 Holiday Hours
The Holiday Season is a special time to spend with family and friends. To provide our employees with more time to enjoy with loved ones, our office will have special hours during the final...
Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in 2023
Father's Day is on Sunday, June 18, and Staebler Insurance wants to make it easy for you to celebrate. We surveyed our team and compiled the most fun ways they are celebrating Dad this...