Christmas is on the horizon and, for many of us, that means travel plans. Whether you're heading out to stay with relatives, or fleeing the chill and snow of Ontario for sunnier climates,...
As a nation of savvy consumers, we know the holiday season brings with it an increased risk of fraud and scams. But, that's only half the story. While this is a risky season for consumers,...
Many of us look forward to the holiday season all year long. It's a time to get together with family, reconnect with friends, and spend some time with the most important people in our...
For Canadians, "winter is coming” isn't just a pop culture catchphrase but a reality we live with every single year. In fact, meteorologists are warning that after getting off with a...
Children of the early 2000's finally got the chance to live out their fantasies of becoming a Pokémon master earlier this year with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game...
The unthinkable has finally happened – your teenager has earned their G2 licence and they’re asking for the keys. This is a big moment, not just for the teenager who is taking their first...
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Our planet has more than a few ways to turn your life upside down in an instant! As an insurance brokerage, it's our job to be there when that happens -...
You've spent the past two weeks scouring stores and hunting down everything your kids will need to go back to school. They have a wardrobe of snazzy new clothes to hit their new class...
Children everywhere are sulking and dragging their heels? Check. Parents are trying to hide their excitement and not smile too much? Check. A mountain of pencil crayons and binders fell on...
While cybercrime has consistently "enjoyed” a reputation as the fastest growing criminal activity in North America for several years now, 2016 has seen an explosion of one particular type...
It's Canada Day weekend, and many of us will be racing off to cottage country and camp sites around Ontario, eager to squeeze in as much fun in the sun as possible. For most of us, that...
Canada Day is coming up and many of us are looking forward to a relaxing long weekend of fun and celebration. Whether you'll be staying at home or heading to camp or cottage country, many...
On April 28, take a moment to reflect and observe Canada's National Day of Mourning. This day commemorates and remembers all the workers who have been tragically lost, maimed, or...
My father-in-law is an outdoorsy type and chronic hobbyist. He's always showing me some new piece of camping gear he's picked up or his latest piece of DIY handiwork. The other day he...
Padlocks, alarms, and burly security guards don't cut it these days when it comes to protecting your business. Even with the best physical security, your business can still be at risk from...
As you know from last week, March is National Fraud Prevention month. Today, we want to talk about one of the most common and insidious types of fraud in North America today – identity...
Are you a risk taker? I know that’s a bold question, but one I think we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Smart risk takers in business grow their business and do well for...
Distracted Driving and You In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: To prevent pipes from freezing, open your tap to allow a thin stream of water to keep flowing. The...
While getting ready for all the trick-or-treating fun this evening, it's a good opportunity for parents and their children to go over good safety practice to make sure that tonight is a...
TRIVIA TIME: WHICH GROUP OF DRIVERS IS AT GREATEST RISK FOR CRASHES DUE TO DROWSY DRIVING? THINK ABOUT IT... AND COME BACK FOR THE ANSWER IN OUR NEXT POST! You're a good driver, right? You...
