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Few Things You Should Never Leave in Your Car
When we think about automobile crime, we tend to focus on car theft, thieves that will make off with your entire vehicle. Obviously, that is a huge concern and one you should definitely...
What is Personal Cyber Insurance?
With a seemingly never-ending wave of high-profile attacks rocking the tech world for the past two years, none of us can afford to be complacent about cyber crime anymore. But, while many...
The Fortnite mobile craze is a Hacker’s Delight
Do you enjoy video games or have someone in your household who does? If so, it’s more than likely you’ve heard of Fortnite. It’s unavoidable in the gaming scene. Fortnite is currently one...
Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in 2018
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released the list of Canada's most stolen vehicles, and once again, Ford F-Series trucks dominate the list. Six of the top ten stolen vehicles across...
Don’t be hit with this 2 Factor Scam this Holiday Season
By now, most of us are familiar with 2-factor authentication. It’s a simple, but important, security precaution for your most sensitive online accounts such as your email and personal...
“Is Anybody Home?” How to Protect your Home During an Extended Absence
Whether you’re finally going to backpack across Europe, or on a temporary work assignment out of town, whenever you leave your home for an extended period you need to prepare. Unoccupied...
Protecting Your Home During a Thunderstorm
When we think about protecting our homes from the elements, we tend to focus on the most extreme events -- hurricanes, blizzards, golf ball sized hail stones crashing into your roof, that...
Window Security for Your Home
When considering home security, windows are an obvious weak point. While it is true that these large panes of breakable glass can quickly become a liability when your home is cased by a...
A Load at Rest is a Load at Risk
The long weekend is almost here! Remember to keep your cargo safe, as it may be at greater risk of theft. A long weekend can be a prime time for opportunistic thieves to strike. Key Points...
Let’s get physical with cyber security
Here at Staebler, we've talked before about cyber security and the importance of locking down your digital assets. Off-site backups, encryption, and password/access hygiene are all...
Small Home Improvements can make a Big Difference
Being a homeowner is a job that is never finished, and let's face it, we're not all Bob Villa. So while you might not be knocking out a wall and installing a new walk-in shower or...
Steer Clear of Card Skimmers this Holiday Season
With the Christmas season in full swing, many of us will be out shopping and spending, trying to get those last few items to put under the Christmas tree. But while you're out trying to...
Why Your Business Needs Cybercrime Insurance Right Now
It wasn't long ago that the idea of "cyber crime” would have been a punchline on a late night talk show, or a plot point in The Matrix, but if the past year of high profile hacks and...
Insurance for the Daredevil
Sometimes you just need to break loose and do something wild to feel like you're really living. Maybe that means jumping out of a plane. Or maybe diving deep beneath the waves and...
Getting your Home Ready for the Fall
As September draws to a close, the slight chill of the fall will soon be upon us. While some see the fall as the time to start winding down their home and lawn care routines, smart...
Keeping your Cottage Safe this Season
After you've done all the work opening your cottage, getting everything set up, and taking care of every little expense related to it, you're going to want to get some serious relaxation...
Keep an Eye on your Credit Card Statement for Post-Holiday Surprises
After the Holidays are over, checking your credit card bill might be the last thing you want to do. "Santa” was very generous this year and while he might get to fly back to the North Pole...
Would you Shop at a Retailer That Lost your Personal Information?
If a company compromised your personal information - your credit cards or social insurance number - how long would it take you to trust them again? Months? Years? Would you ever consider...
Fraud Prevention Month
While most of us associate March with vacation breaks and the dwindling days of winter, it is worth remembering that March is also National Fraud Prevention month as well! Started in 2004...












