April 4, 2024

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is in the air and there’s no better time to organize your home, clean it, and get it ready for a new season. It’s also a good time to tackle clutter in the home, restock important supplies, update your home inventory and inspect for any potential issues or surprises. […]

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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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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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May 21, 2023

Cottage 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 […]

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February 9, 2023

5 Tips for Protecting Precious Gifts this Valentine’s Day

Diamonds, watches, and other sparkly jewels are the most common Valentine’s Day gifts given in Canada (other than chocolate!). The sentimental value attached to these items is irreplaceable, which is why insuring these items should be the first task on your to-do list after they’ve been purchased or received. If […]

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December 22, 2022

Winter Storm Season – Stay Cozy & Stay Inside

The forecast for the next few days is calling for some wicked winter weather! If you can, stay put and stay cozy with a warm tea or hot coco, and take a few minutes to gather the supplies you may need to ride out the storm. Winter Storm Tips: Related […]

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November 3, 2022

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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October 7, 2022

It’s that time of year again – Tips for closing your cottage for the season

When the leaves start to change and the air gets chilly, cottagers across the province know what that means – it’s time to close up your home away from home for the winter. Other than the obvious chores like getting rid of any food in the fridge and storing away […]

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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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May 4, 2022

Wind Damage – Are you prepared for the worst?

Many Ontario residents were caught off guard and impacted by sudden and intense windstorm events that have occurred over the past few years. Here is some information that could be beneficial to know as we head into the windy months ahead.  There are several types of storms that can cause […]

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