10 Tips to Protect Against Fire: IBC

Safety Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

Apr 4, 2024 | Community, News, Our Community, Safety

An extremely rare astronomical event will occur in parts of southern Ontario on Monday, April 8, 2024, when the moon will completely cover the sun, creating a total solar eclipse! While Waterloo Region is not in the path of totality, it is expected that daylight will...

The Value of a Broker during My Water Claim Experience

Mar 21, 2024 | Home Insurance, Staebler Employee Experiences, Staebler Insurance

Special Guest Blog by Chelsea Burley, Reporting & Payroll Administrator, Staebler Insurance A property insurance claim is never something that I wanted to go through, however I quickly learned that having a broker on my side made the process much more manageable....

Fraud Prevention Month: 4 Tips to Share with Older Adults

Mar 12, 2024 | Home Insurance, Staebler Suggests

March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and with an increase in reported fraud cases targeting older adults, it’s important to share tips to help protect them from becoming a victim. Statistics show seniors are targeted more often than any other segment of the...

What Boaters Need to Know about Updates to Canada’s Marine Liability Act

Mar 2, 2024 | Cottage, Home Insurance

While there may still be snow and ice on some bodies of water in Ontario, we know eager boaters are thinking about the upcoming season. Before putting your personal boat or watercraft in the water for the first time this year, take a moment to review the important...

What Insurance is Needed for Home-based Businesses and “Side Hustles”

Feb 21, 2024 | Business Insurance, Home Insurance

More and more Canadians are turning to home-based businesses and so-called "side hustles" for some extra income. Some examples of these home-based operations include: starting an ecommerce store, opening a hair salon at home, or consulting from a home office. While...

Security Suggestions to Help Keep Your Business Property Safe

Jan 29, 2024 | Business, Business Insurance, Safety, Security

Businesses and commercial properties are often the target of thieves and criminal trespassers looking to cause trouble. For businesses and property owners, it’s critical to have strong security features in place that will both help deter and prevent break-ins from...

New Towing Regulations in Ontario to Help Protect Drivers

Jan 12, 2024 | Car Insurance, Safety

With the New Year’s arrival, Ontario has introduced new towing industry regulations aimed at protecting consumers and reducing the risk of fraud when drivers are in a vulnerable position. Starting January 1, 2024, towing and storage operators are required to be...

Claim Incident Response Forms – What You Need to Know

Nov 30, 2023 | Business, Business Insurance, 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...

Waterloo Region Snow Removal and Ice Clearing Bylaws

Nov 24, 2023 | Home Insurance, Safety

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....

Kitchener Fire Department’s Home Safety Reminders

Sep 22, 2023 | Home Insurance, Safety

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...

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