Our vehicles carry around our most precious cargo of all, our families. Here are the Top Safety picks for 2012 as chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
As the season shifts to winter, there is a return of possible dangerous walking conditions, which increases the potential for slips, falls, and other similar incidents and injuries. Keep in mind that these hazards aren’t only for the outdoors. While frozen sidewalks...
As autumn turns to winter and the temperatures drop, the risk of icy and snowy conditions returns to Waterloo Region. With the wintry weather comes the responsibility of homeowners and landlords to ensure that walkways around their property are clear of ice and snow....
A recent study revealed more than 40% of drivers didn’t know that their vehicle is one of the most frequently stolen in Canada. Experts say that knowing your vehicle is highly targeted can be the first step in protecting yourself from auto theft. Despite news reports,...
Did you know the number one cause for home fires is related to unattended cooking? Whether it’s an unattended oven, stovetop, or barbeque, with busy lives and household distractions it is becoming more common to forget that something is cooking. To help avoid a fire...
September is here and back to school time means back to sharing the road with school vehicles. Knowing the laws for sharing the road can save you from big fines and potentially even bigger increases in your insurance premiums. In recent years the traffic laws have...
Residents in Waterloo Region have different rules for backyard fires depending on the city or township they live in. The regulations range from no permit needed to requiring a permit to not allowing allowing fires at all. See below for a roundup of Waterloo Region's...
Car thefts continue to rise across Ontario and insurance companies are developing new ways to help address the problem. In response, some insurance companies are imposing a high-risk premium surcharge on vehicles that are most often targeted and stolen by thieves,...
Canadian insurers are sounding the alarm on increased auto thefts throughout Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Thieves have become more sophisticated and are using modern conveniences and newer technology to make it easier to steal vehicles. A new report from...
Ontario has stopped mailing out driver's licence and plate renewal notices, making it more important than ever to keep track of expiry dates. In addition, the Ontario Provincial Police are rolling out licence plate scanning devices on its cruisers, creating an easier...
Staebler Insurance is proud to offer a 25% car insurance discount for young drivers with the new CAA Head Start Discount in Ontario. We understand that being a young driver can be tough. Car insurance pricing in Kitchener, Waterloo Region, and throughout Ontario are...
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