September 18, 2024

So You Just Started Your Own Business – Congratulations! Everything you need to set yourself up for success.

Whether you’ve just achieved your lifelong dream of building a business from the ground up or are venturing out to start a new career chapter, starting a company on your own is no small feat! We understand that there can be so many unknowns when it comes to figuring out […]

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July 22, 2024

Just bought your first car? Congratulations! Here is everything you need to know before you hit the road.

Whether it’s brand new off the lot or a new to you purchase, buying your first car is an incredible thing! That sense of freedom cannot be put in to words – but before you head out on the road, there are a few things to take care of! That […]

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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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November 23, 2023

Do you know what’s sitting in your driveway? Explaining TAG, High Theft Vehicles and High Theft Surcharges

Did you know that it takes thieves less than 1 minute to steal a vehicle? No one wants to have their vehicle stolen; as if the financial stress, disruption of daily routines, and management of unanticipated insurance claims are not enough to deal with, there are added safety concerns that […]

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June 1, 2023

Happy Pride Month!

Pride Month is recognized throughout Canada every year in June. As we kick off the month, we thought we’d share some information about Pride & its symbols.   Diversity, equity and inclusion continue to be key priorities of McFarlan Rowlands, and we strive to be an organization that supports openness […]

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May 8, 2023

McFarlan Rowlands Partnering with McDougall Insurance, with support of Definity Financial

We are excited to share news of our new partnership with McDougall Insurance Brokers, with the support of Definity Financial.  The relationship between McDougall and McFarlan Rowlands goes back decades, and we look forward to our future, representing a leading broker platform with significant scale and geographic reach in Ontario. As exciting as […]

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March 1, 2023

Introducing McFarlan Rowlands Gold Private Client

We are happy to announce the launch of McFarlan Rowlands Gold Private Client – A dedicated team for VIP and accomplished individuals. As a department operating within our Personal Lines division and consisting of a team of experienced Brokers with specialized skills to create customized insurance solutions for high net worth […]

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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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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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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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