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.
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 Michelle Mortensen — Sales Broker, Personal Solutions, noted a rise...
Back in 2020, despite an 11% drop in total miles driven across Canada and the United States, vehicle accident-related deaths in the U.S. surged by 8.3%, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). This alarming rise was linked to several risky behaviors, such as:...
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 are differences and benefits between the two, and listed below are a few common...
The Staebler Blog has written a lot about the rising trend of auto thefts in Ontario — providing the causes, statements from authorities, and sharing tips to help prevent having your vehicle target by the next thief. Read our past blog posts on Auto Theft in Ontario:...
Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning about a taxi scam targeting residents and their debit cards. How the Taxi Scam Works A duo of suspects act as a taxi driver and a passenger. The “passenger” tells a nearby person that the taxi driver is refusing to accept...
Ontario has seen a surge in an increasingly common form of auto theft known as "re-vinning," a tactic used by criminals to disguise stolen vehicles and sell them to unsuspecting buyers. The Staebler Blog first wrote about this trend early in 2024: Warning for Car...
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the Staebler Blog wrote about Backyard Fire and Fireworks Bylaws in Waterloo Region....
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 driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit (or 40 km/h over in zones...
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro around your property, it’s important to keep in mind how things work both in and around the house. With the spring "water season" beginning, we’ve put together a quick homeowner’s crash course on a few key...
A newly introduced regulation on the storage and contained of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS or “forever chemicals”) is impacting the commercial insurance space. Ahead of the new reporting requirements taking effect on January 31, 2025, the Staebler Blog...
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