As the weather warms up, Canadians across the country are heading back to lakes, rivers, and coastal waters to fish, waterski, cruise, and unwind on their boats, yachts, and other personal...
Accurate property valuation has always been an important piece of insurance coverage but in a rapidly shifting economic and environmental landscape, insurance to value (ITV) has become an...
Home insurance is designed to protect you from sudden, unexpected losses — not ongoing issues caused by wear and tear, deterioration, or the lack of maintenance. While policies cover many...
While roofs are built to handle some accumulation of snow, it’s important not to let snow or ice build up too much. This winter has seen a significant amount of snow add up since early...
January is a time where home budgets are often reviewed and many look for opportunities to find savings in their monthly expenses. As an independent insurance broker, our mandate is to...
As we move into mid-January 2026, Ontario is experiencing an unexpected January thaw. Warmer than average temperatures across North America are causing some of the accumulated snow from...
Here we are again: It's November in Ontario. The first real snowfall hits, the kids are ecstatic, and half the province suddenly must remember where they stored their shovels last March....
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...
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...
