New Impaired Driving Laws in Place
New impaired driving laws are set to be in place today. What’s the deal? Canada’s new impaired driving laws will make our roads “among the strongest in the world.” Police officers now have the power to test anyone pulled over with a roadside breathalyzer test, without needing reasonable suspicion as […]
Read MoreHot off the Press: Risk & Business Magazine
Look out for our winter issue of McFarlan Rowlands Risk & Business Magazine being delivered to your doorstep this week! Farms and businesses throughout our communities will receive our newest edition and although most of the articles are business oriented, everyone is able to enjoy the magazine! Some of the articles […]
Read MoreThe Cannabis Act & Your Business
Like it or not, the use of cannabis has become legal in Canada for recreational purposes. This change in the law is going to have significant impacts on the general public, but it will also change the way employers deal with their businesses as well. It’s essential that employers are […]
Read MoreThe Unseen Danger of Cyber Liabilities
Does a substantial portion of your business operate utilizing some form of technology? Do you store customer and business information on your computers? How about your technicians or employees? Do they use their phones to help communicate important details about work? Chances are, the answer to the majority of these […]
Read MoreThis Just In! Risk & Business Magazine: Summer Edition
Our summer issue of McFarlan Rowlands Risk & Business Magazine will be delivered to farms and businesses within our communities this week. This magazine is for our commercial clients because most of the articles are business oriented, but everyone is able to enjoy the magazine. Some of the articles in this […]
Read MoreSevere Weather & the Insurance Industry
This year has been a big one for severe weather events, from ice storms, to flooding to windstorms; we have seen our fair share of weather related incidents in Southwestern Ontario. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the storm we experienced in early April which hit Ontario and Quebec, […]
Read MorePrevent Damage to Your Home by Preventing and Removing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a common winter roofing problem that many are faced with. If the problem is ignored it can cause extensive damage to your roof, paint, gutters, interior, or dry wall. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is caused when snow melts on the upper warmer parts […]
Read MoreSurvey Results Show the Public’s Concern for People Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
With the legalization of marijuana now on the forecast for 2018, many are voicing their concerns over the risk of people driving under the influence of the drug. A survey completed by State Farm had many findings when it comes to driving under the influence of marijuana. 80% of respondents […]
Read MorePrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement has us thinking DIAMONDS – and how to protect yours!
While everyone is busy thinking about the ring Prince Harry put on Meghan Markle’s finger, we are busy thinking about the rings you have on yours. The three-stone engagement ring which was reportedly designed by Prince Harry himself features diamonds from both Botswana (a recent vacation destination of the love […]
Read MoreThis Just In! Risk and Business Magazine: Fall Edition
Our Fall issue of McFarlan Rowlands Risk & Business Magazine will be delivered to farms and businesses within our communities this week. This magazine is for our commercial clients because most of the articles are business oriented, but everyone is able to enjoy the magazine. Some of the articles in […]
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