Be Prepared The key to being able to manage through an emergency is to anticipate as much as you can before a situation happens. Having a few simple steps in place reduces the need to problem-solve under pressure. Be winter road-ready Because of the unpredictability of our climate, schedule the installation of your four snow… Read more »
Loss Prevention
The first step to safeguarding the important things in life is to eliminate the factors that put your family and business at risk. Loss can be minimized by taking some simple measures to assess if your home or business has vulnerabilities that may be the cause of claim in the future. We have the experts with knowledge and the tools to help you identify those hazards, and let you breathe easier knowing your company has you covered.
Preparing Your Business for an Emergency
Be Prepared You put your heart and soul into your business. Be sure to also make plans for disaster recovery so your company can function if an emergency situation presents itself. It can be hard to think straight when a crisis happens, so having the steps in place ahead of time will make getting back to business much… Read more »
Emergency Planning for Your Farm
Be Prepared When you are faced with an emergency, it’s hard to think straight. The key is to put a plan in place to reduce the need to problem-solve under pressure. On your farm Write a plan that details what must be done when certain types of incidents arise. This plan should be reviewed regularly… Read more »
Winter Warnings for Wood-burning Stoves and Fireplaces
There’s nothing like the warmth and smell of a wood fire in the chilly days of winter. But that woodstove or fireplace you have needs TLC to pump out the heat to keep you feeling toasty warm. Wood smoke can condense on the cool inner surface of a chimney, producing a buildup of creosote deposits… Read more »
Give Your Oil Furnace Some TLC
That trusted furnace can start to show its age if you don’t give it some attention at least once a year, but especially as we head into winter. Regular annual maintenance by a qualified professional will reduce the likelihood of problems that could result in damage to your home. So think about these simple steps:… Read more »
Prevent Your Farm Buildings From Going Up in Smoke
Though barn fires aren’t as common as house fires, more fires to farm buildings are occurring each year. According to the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management, in just about every scenario, barn fires are avoidable as human error is often a factor. The cause of fire for almost half of all barn… Read more »
Safeguarding What’s Most Important to You
You’re a smart home owner or business person. You do everything you can to make sure you are properly protected. That’s why you have insurance: to protect you in case of a loss. But how do you minimize the chance of a loss in the first place? The answer – by reviewing your home or… Read more »