We’re still here for you: Update on COVID-19
Although our front doors may be closed as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we want you to know we are still working tirelessly to ensure your insurance coverage is adequate and up to date. We are happy to inform you that insurance is deemed an essential service, which means […]
Read MoreSocial Engineering Attacks: Is your business protected?
Social engineering scams have been going on for years, however, they are getting more and more sophisticated which makes them harder to detect. Here’s a quick and dirty summary of today’s most common and deadly social engineering scams provided with insight from our friends at BOXX Insurance, the cyber […]
Read MoreDigital Pink Slips are coming to a smartphone near you
Drivers in Ontario now have the option of presenting a digital copy of their insurance slip. The Government of Ontario announced yesterday that digital pink slips can be used as proof of insurance, effective immediately. This announcement provides Ontarians the choice and convenience of displaying their proof of insurance using […]
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons (& more) for Risk Inspections
This post is brought to you by the team at Trillium Mutual Insurance Company. Thanks for partnering with us! Risk inspections are essentially a meeting between, you, your broker, and a professionally trained Risk Inspector, who performs a thorough review of your farm to identify hazards that could increase the likelihood of […]
Read MoreHeaded to the cottage? Here’s a guide to opening it up for the season!
Before you head out: Organize: It’s best to go at this task with a plan of attack. To begin with, make a checklist covering everything that needs to be done to get your cottage back in working order. This way you can make sure you don’t forget anything important. Once […]
Read MoreFlood Risk: Here’s what homeowners can do!
Homeowners are falling behind when it comes to protecting their homes from catastrophic events. As the frequency and severity of events increase across the country so should the preventative measures being taken by homeowners. This is especially the case when it comes to flooding. In fact, the number of homes […]
Read MoreMinimizing Risk on Your Farm
This post is brought to you by the team at Trillium Mutual Insurance Company. Thanks for partnering with us! What is a risk? A risk is the potential damage to your property and results in a loss that was not planned. Losses are expensive to recover from and they are the […]
Read MorePrepare to pay $1000 or more on a distracted driving fine
According to the Ministry of Transportation, more repercussions for distracted driving now make Ontario the province with the toughest penalties for repeat distracted driving offenders. Ontario’s Transportation minister said the law “allows the province to address unsafe driving behaviours, including careless driving and impaired driving with tough new rules […]
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 […]
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