March 7, 2024

Understanding Flood Coverage – Is your home protected?

Floods—the costliest natural disaster in terms of property damage—can be caused by commonplace occurrences such as melting snow and ice, high lake or river levels, heavy rains, and thunderstorms. Last year, 25 communities across the province were forced to declare a state of emergency due to flooding causing a significant […]

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November 23, 2023

Do you know what’s sitting in your driveway? Explaining TAG, High Theft Vehicles and High Theft Surcharges

Did you know that it takes thieves less than 1 minute to steal a vehicle? No one wants to have their vehicle stolen; as if the financial stress, disruption of daily routines, and management of unanticipated insurance claims are not enough to deal with, there are added safety concerns that […]

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November 22, 2023

New! Exclusive Health Benefit Plan from McFarlan Rowlands’ Life Division

Health & dental plans for Ontario regulated home child care providers working with a licensed agency.  Magenta Insurance Professionals is joining forces with the Life Division of McFarlan Rowlands to provide an affordable solution to manage health & dental expenses.  The convenient online self-service tool provides members with access to […]

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November 3, 2023

Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather

As the winter weather approaches (sad, we know), it’s important for homeowners to understand that preparing your home for winter weather can result in substantial savings over time. By preventing costly repairs and making choices that reduce utility costs, you can get ahead of the risks associated with the cold, […]

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June 26, 2023

McFarlan Rowlands COO Recognized by Insurance Business Canada as an Elite Woman in Insurance

We’d like to extend a warm congratulations to Christa O’Neil for being named an IBC Elite Woman of the Year! Insurance Business Canada recognizes 2023’s Elite Women as leaders, fostering meaningful change in the industry and setting an example for other aspiring female insurance leaders. Their professional accomplishments, industry contributions and […]

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December 2, 2022

‘Tis the Season for Cyber Scams – Online Shopping Safety

As we’ve now entered the busiest online shopping season of the year, it is also the ideal time and environment for cybercriminals to cash in on eager shoppers who accidentally let their guard down. A recent holiday retail survey conducted by Deloitte found that 63% of shoppers prefer to shop […]

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July 29, 2022

Filing a Claim? Let us be your advocate

At McFarlan Rowlands, we understand that being in any situation that requires filing a claim is incredibly stressful. While it can feel intense and overwhelming, our dedicated Claims Team is here and ready to walk you through the process. Although we hope they won’t, accidents do sometimes happen. If you […]

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June 17, 2022

More Ways to Help Protect Your Most Valuable Asset – Your Home!

Have you ever considered what you are covered for in the event of a water related loss and additional coverages that are available for purchase?  Do you know if your home has any preventative measures installed and where they can be found? The following illustration shows how water can enter […]

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December 1, 2021

Winter Driving and Vehicle Maintenance

With the unpredictable winter weather now upon us, it’s important that you and your vehicle are ready for whatever weather is thrown your way. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has compiled a list of recommendations to help prepare you for winter driving and vehicle maintenance. Continue reading for a helpful […]

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January 25, 2024

McFarlan Rowlands partners with Quandri: Automated Solutions & Support

Within the past year, the implementation of Quandri has led to a transformative shift within McFarlan Rowlands. As a result of rapid growth over the past five years, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions, we discovered there were new challenges presented to our frontline brokers in terms of managing […]

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November 18, 2023

The Ins and Outs of Snowmobile Insurance

Whether you’ve just bought your first snowmobile or have been driving one for years, there are some important things to keep in mind before you hit the trails this winter. Types of Snowmobile Insurance Unless you’re driving your snowmobile on private property only, the law requires that you have Third […]

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November 1, 2023

Why are snow tires critical for driving on Ontario roads?

Sometimes, we never know what we’re going to get for winter weather in Ontario. One temperature fluctuation can be met with a snowstorm on a day to day basis. So, when it comes to driving during Ontario winters, having the right tire is crucial. From black ice to heavy snowfall, […]

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November 1, 2023

Welcome McConville Omni Insurance Brokers & T.G. Colley & Sons Ltd. to McFarlan Rowlands!

We are happy to welcome the teams at McConville Omni Insurance Brokers Ltd. (“McConville Omni”) in London, and T.G. Colley & Sons Limited (“Colley”) in Guelph in to the McFarlan Rowlands fold! McConville Omni has 16 employees with office locations in London and St. Thomas and annual premiums of approximately […]

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October 10, 2023

We Had A Busy Summer!

It’s hard to believe that the summer of 2023 has officially come to a close. Lucky for us, we have lots of big memories to look back on! Here at McFarlan Rowlands we started off the summer with a huge announcement in May, sharing news of our new partnership with […]

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September 25, 2023

One to Watch – Kelsey Hazelton named IBAO Rising Talent Finalist and IBC Rising Star Award Recipient

We are proud and excited to share that Kelsey Hazelton (Commercial Marketer, York St.) has been named a finalist in the 2023 IBAO Awards of Excellence Rising Talent category. She has also been recognized as an IBC Rising Star award recipient, naming her one of The Best Young Insurance Professionals […]

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