Don’t be a dummy at your next dinner party: know the ins and outs of the UberX debate
Over the past few months, UberX has been making news headlines and there has been much discussion throughout Canadian cities and their municipal laws, allowing it to operate legally. Last week, Toronto decided to outlaw UberX, and a recent polling of citizens in six major Canadian cities has indicated that Londoners were most […]
Read MoreIn Your Community: Run to the Fair (Dorchester)
We are happy to be supporting the “fastest 5k around’ which raises funds for Lord Dorchester Secondary School this Sunday (October 11). This family friendly event is a 5k Race / Walk and kids race in Dorchester starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Dorchester Fairgrounds and runners can register at […]
Read MoreOverland Water Protection is available to you!
In the spring we introduced you to Overland Water Protection offered by Aviva. We’re now offering it to all of our clients upon renewal date. Aviva is the first to offer protection for your home in the event of damage caused by: Heavy rains Spring run-off Overflow from lakes and […]
Read MoreVote for Bullwinkles Cafe in the Aviva Community Fund Contest!
For seven years, AVIVA has been investing in charitable community initiatives across Canada. They have funded $5.5 million in community projects to date, and are donating another 1 million this year. McFarlan Rowlands is taking part in this contest by supporting the Moose Family Centre & Operation Sharing in Woodstockwith […]
Read MoreAnnual Hill Day in Ottawa
Our CEO Rod Hancock took part in the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada’s (IBAC) annual Hill Day in Ottawa. Every year, members of IBAC meet with MP’s to remind them that the insurance needs of Canadian consumers is best served by Insurance Brokers because brokers provide choice of products, advocate on […]
Read MoreDemutualization – what does it mean to you?
Draft regulations have been produced by the Canadian federal government that would allow Economical Insurance, which is owned by mutual policyholders, to convert to a stock company. To stay up to date, get all the facts on this process and how it may impact you as an Economical policy holder, click […]
Read MoreTelematics and Usage-Based Auto Insurance
What is Usage-Based Insurance? Usage-based insurance is a new way to price auto insurance and is gaining popularity in the industry, but many consumers have questions regarding what it is, how it works, and if they should consider it. The term usage-based insurance refers to a new way to calculate […]
Read MoreOverland Water Protection
Ask us about Overland Water Protection According to Environment Canada, over the past sixty years our atmosphere has been getting warmer and wetter. Climate change could bring about another overland flood such as the storm in Burlington last year that saw 190mm of rain fall within hours causing severe damage. […]
Read MoreMcFarlan Rowlands Community Involvement
We take pride in supporting the communities we operate in. Recent and upcoming events we have supported include: April 3 – Downtown London 5K race April 11 – YMCA Western Ontario’s Sweat for Strong Kids April 26 – Forest City Road Races, MCFR half marathon April 28 – St. Joseph’s […]
Read MoreSpring/Summer Investor Insight
The Spring/Summer edition of our Investor Insight publication is out! This publication contains the most up to date information on issues and trends in the financial market place. This edition features the following articles: Economic outlook for 2015 RRSP’s and personal bankruptcy Mortgage life insurance labeled “junk product” Retirement Long […]
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