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....
For Canadian snowbirds and Ontario residents who own property in Florida, preparing for your upcoming winter escape involves more than just packing sunglasses and flip-flops. Purchasing...
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...
Starting in March 2026, Waterloo Region will implement a cart-based waste collection system for garbage and organics — replacing manual collection for approximately 161,000 single-family...
As residents in southern Ontario face scorching summer temperatures, safeguarding your home and keeping it cool are top priorities. Extreme heat can damage your property and drive-up...
Wildfire smoke has been blanketing southern Ontario, raising concerns about its impact on health and home. If you're wondering whether smoke damage is covered by your home insurance...
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...
Whether you’re on the Bruce Peninsula, in Muskoka, around the Kawarthas, or elsewhere in beautiful Ontario, getting away to the cottage is a treasured time and a peaceful retreat from city...
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro around your property, it’s important to keep in mind how things work both in and around the house. With the spring "water season"...
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,...
Earlier this month, the Staebler Blog covered how natural disasters in Canada and abroad can affect home insurance rates. Shortly after, the Canadian Press wrote a story about natural...
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart...
Winter has settled in Ontario with long stretches of freezing temperatures. This season has brought harsh weather conditions with high winds, heavy snow, and freezing rain, all of which...
Homeowners in Ontario are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels and heat pumps, to embrace cleaner energy sources. While these upgrades can lead to...
Rapid rainfall over a short period last week led to disastrous conditions and flooding in many parts of southern Ontario, including Waterloo Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Insurance...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: In 2025, Kitchener and Waterloo made significant changes to its fireworks bylaws. The updates can be found here: Updated Fireworks Bylaws in Kitchener and Waterloo (2025)...
Setting up a new insurance policy can feel like a lot of work and at times a bit daunting. Using an insurance broker helps, but there are still things that can be confusing sometimes even...
Special Guest Blog by Chelsea Burley, Reporting & Payroll Administrator, Staebler Insurance A property insurance claim is never something that I wanted to go through, however I quickly...
While there may still be snow and ice on some bodies of water in Ontario, we know eager boaters are thinking about the upcoming season. Before putting your personal boat or watercraft in...
More and more Canadians are turning to home-based businesses and so-called "side hustles" for some extra income. Some examples of these home-based operations include: starting an ecommerce...
