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What to do when Door-to-Door Salespeople come knocking?

May 15, 2026 | Finances, Home Insurance, Safety, Security, Staebler Suggests

Staebler Suggests: Top tips for handling door-to-door salespeople — especially when contracts are expensive or for long-term commitments Sometimes door-to-door sales can be legitimate, but high-pressure pitches can also be used to push unnecessary work on a homeowner...

Boating Season is Back! Bring Safety On Board with You

Apr 24, 2026 | Boating, Cottage, Home Insurance, Safety

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 watercraft. With an estimated 12.4 million Canadians enjoying boating each...

Don’t Let Inflation Leave You Underinsured

Apr 6, 2026 | Business Insurance, Construction, Finances, Home Insurance, Staebler Insurance

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 even more important issue for both personal and commercial property owners. Some...

5 Ways Maintenance Helps Your Insurance Respond When You Need It

Mar 18, 2026 | Cottage, Home Insurance, Renovations, Security, Water Damage

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 types of accidental damage, they generally don’t cover problems that may slowly...

Important Reminder to Remove Snow and Ice from Your Roof

Feb 1, 2026 | Home Insurance, Safety, Water Damage

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 November. Accumulation beyond 20 cm can cause damage to the structure and roofing...

How to Save on Your Insurance in 2026

Jan 23, 2026 | Car Insurance, Group Insurance, Home Insurance, Staebler Insurance

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 represent you and find sustainable insurance solutions to keep you protected...

Home Insurance Risks Can Rise with Rapid Snowmelt

Jan 9, 2026 | Home Insurance, Safety, Water Damage

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 earlier winter storms to melt rapidly. While this might feel like a welcome break...

Snow-Clearing Season in Ontario: Do’s, Don’ts, and Extra Tips to Stay Safe (and Legal)

Nov 24, 2025 | Home Insurance, Safety

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. It’s also the time of year when police services and municipalities start posting...

What’s a Mutual Insurance Company?

Nov 3, 2025 | Business Insurance, Car Insurance, General, Home Insurance, Staebler Insurance

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 various types of coverage, such as home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance, with...

Using an Insurance Broker can net Savings in 2025

Sep 9, 2025 | Car Insurance, Event Insurance, Group Insurance, Home Insurance, Staebler Insurance

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. Staebler’s Sales Brokers in Personal Solutions have noted a rise in individuals...

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