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 […]
Read MoreWelcome 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 […]
Read MoreBoat Insurance? Here’s a guide to finding the perfect coverage!
It’s almost that time of year again! We’re lucky to live so close to our freshwater lakes in southwestern Ontario, with our summer playgrounds only a short drive away for many of us. At such an exciting time, the last thing you’re thinking about are any dangers or risks you […]
Read MoreCottage Season Is Here! Protect Your Home Away from Home
Did you know that how you use your cottage or vacation home affects the type of insurance you need? Cottage insurance is not quite the same as home insurance, and having the coverage you need to protect your home away from home depends on a number of factors, including whether […]
Read MoreHow are insurance companies supporting you through COVID-19?
The first question our brokers were asked when COVID-19 hit in March of 2020 was, ‘what is my insurance company going to do for me during this time?’ And with Ontario subsequently dealing with wave two and wave three of the pandemic, we’re seeing the need for insurance companies to […]
Read MoreSo you’re starting to grow your family. Congratulations!
We are here to help have those important conversations to make sure you understand what those ‘what ifs’ really mean.
Read MoreCOVID-19, 365 Days later
On March 24, 2020, 80% of our staff began working remotely– for the first time in our history. Thanks to the efficiency of our IT Department and the support of our Management Team, we were able to provide our staff with a complete remote set up. When surveyed, 90% of […]
Read MoreHappy International Women’s Day!
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We applaud and support those who #choosetochallenge, every day. Today, we celebrate all the women at McFarlan Rowlands who are expanding our future from behind the scenes and at the forefront.Our Operations Team is predominately powered by outstanding women, with some pictured here. Sarah Heiser – Director of […]
Read MoreMcFarlan Rowlands employees give and additional $6500 to food banks across Southwestern Ontario
The end to the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet in sight. In a recent report, Ontario food banks predicted the amount of families reaching out for help will increase over the next six to 12 months. We believe in the importance of supporting the communities in which we work and […]
Read MoreWhy do insurance rates change depending on where you live?
At the core, insurance is about assessing your level of risk, and how much it would cost to get you back on your feet if you experience a loss. What is a risk? A risk is the potential of something going wrong and is the main reason why people and […]
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