Preparing for Extreme Weather in Ontario: A Winter 2026 Guide
Canada’s climate has always been diverse, but in recent years, extreme and unpredictable weather has become more common — especially here in Ontario. As we move through the winter months, many homeowners are already feeling the effects of a winter that includes fluctuating temperatures, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and mid-winter […]
Read MoreStronger Together: The Next Chapter for McFarlan Rowlands
At McFarlan Rowlands Insurance, we are continually focused on building a stronger, more connected organization — one that is well positioned to serve our clients today and into the future. As part of this long-term strategy, we’re pleased to share an update on the continued alignment of our brokerage network. […]
Read MoreStrengthening Our Services: McFarlan Rowlands & Burton Financial Group Join Forces
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for McFarlan Rowlands – we have officially acquired Burton Financial Group, a highly respected financial services firm based in London, Ontario. This marks another significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to growing our capabilities and strengthening our services across the financial […]
Read More‘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 […]
Read MoreCanada Post has announced a strike starting September 26, 2025, which could cause delays in traditional mail service.
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Read More10 Fall Fixes That Could Save You Big This Winter
With cooler weather rolling in and the leaves starting to pile up, it’s officially that time of year again – fall maintenance season. Now, we know it’s not the most exciting part of autumn (we’d all rather be sipping cider or enjoying a fall fair), but taking care of a […]
Read MoreWelcoming DJE & Associates to the McFarlan Rowlands Family
We’re excited to share some big news — as of August 18, 2025, DJE & Associates Inc. has officially joined McFarlan Rowlands Insurance! DJE & Associates includes a group of respected brokerages operating across Western Ontario: Sutherland Elliott Insurance Brokers, Gaiser Elliott Insurance Brokers, and Thames Financial. They’ve built their […]
Read MoreMcFarlan Rowlands joins forces with Excalibur Insurance Group Inc.
With a new season comes new beginnings! We are very happy to share that effective September 1st, Excalibur Insurance Group Inc. has merged with McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc. Excalibur is a full-service brokerage with offices in Clinton, Exeter, Mitchell, Wingham and London. We’re thrilled to join forced with such a highly […]
Read MoreReady for Riding Season?
With spring officially here, we know what some of you are thinking – it’s almost time for motorcycle season! Living in Ontario makes it difficult to ride your motorcycle year round, which may just make the spring and summer months of riding even more enjoyable. No matter the kind of […]
Read MoreMcFarlan 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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