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Don’t Let Inflation Leave You Underinsured
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...
APRIL FOOLS: Ontario Introduces New ‘Provincial Recovery Day’ Holiday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KITCHENER, ON (April 1, 2026) — Government of Ontario officials were at Staebler Insurance in downtown Kitchener today to announce the creation of a brand-new...
Important Changes to Ontario Auto Insurance Accident Benefits
What’s Changing about Accident Benefits in Ontario? Starting July 1, 2026, the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) — the no-fault bodily injury benefits portion of your auto policy...
How to Save on Your Insurance in 2026
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...
Definity (Economical Insurance) acquires Travelers Canada: What It Means For You
On Jan. 2, 2026, Definity Financial Corporation, the parent company of Economical Insurance, completed its acquisition of Travelers Canada.
Is Car Insurance Coming to Ontario Dealerships? Province Should Be Careful
The Government of Ontario is considering introducing car insurance sales in car dealerships in a test and learn environment (TLE). A recent article on Driving.ca caught our attention that...
Staebler Insurance 2025 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 and business closures during the final two weeks...
WATCH: Staebler Insurance Helps Kick-start Toy Mountain
For the third year in a row, Staebler Insurance and their staff-run Charity & Community Involvement Committee donated to the Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign, and appeared on CTV...
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...
What Happens If You Miss Car Insurance Payments in Ontario?
In Ontario, insurance companies are seeing a growing number of clients missing their car insurance payments. This trend not only raises costs for affected drivers but can also restrict...
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...
Using an Insurance Broker can net Savings in 2025
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....
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...
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...
How Stunt Driving Impacts Your Insurance Rates
In Ontario, stunt driving isn’t just a joyride – it’s a serious offence with lasting consequences, especially when it comes to your car insurance. Defined under the Highway Traffic Act as...
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...
How U.S. Tariffs could impact your Insurance Premiums and Policy Limits
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,...
Staebler Insurance featured by the Canadian Press
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...




















