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Cyber Security: Best Practices for Protecting your Business and Yourself

September 14, 2022

Cyber security is a hot topic these days. News articles about hackers attacking vital systems in the Ukraine or large companies having their data compromised by ransomware demonstrate how vitally important it is to make cyber security a priority in our online interactions. Preventing a security breach could save you thousands of dollars and weeks of stress and lost income. A decade or more ago, we worked from desktop computers that never left the office. Now we use laptops, tablets, and smartphones to stay connected

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5 things you need to know about home-based business insurance

May 20, 2022

When you’re thinking of starting your own business, it’s easy to get lost in the details. What will I call my online shop? Who will design my logo? Where can I find the perfect cookie-cutter for dog biscuits shaped like hamburgers? While business insurance might not be the most exciting thing to think about when you’re picturing yourself as the next big winner on Dragons’ Den, it’s an important one. Here are the top five things you need to know about insuring your home-based business:

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Insuring your home isn’t just for homeowners

January 20, 2022

Getting renters insurance is a smart way of protecting yourself and your belongings. If you rent your home, whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, do you have tenant insurance? A recent survey conducted by TD Insurance found out that almost half of Canadian renters (41%) opt out of getting tenant insurance. Many cite cost as a factor or the mistaken belief that their landlord’s insurance policy will cover their personal belongings in the event of theft, fire, or water damage. While landlords have property

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Tips for keeping your business location safe if you have to close

January 6, 2022

The latest COVID-19 wave is seeing many businesses close their doors to the public and send their employees home. As a business owner, use this checklist courtesy of Northbridge Insurance to close-up your property so that it’s safe and secure while you’re away. Make sure your staff are also aware of the importance of checking for potential fire and security hazards prior to locking up for an extended closure. Fire Prevention Checklist Is all equipment off? Are all flammable stored properly? Are combustibles stored away

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‘Tis the Season: 3 Things You Need to Know About Snowmobile and Motorcycle Insurance

December 6, 2021

Old Man Winter is definitely here. Christmas lights are twinkling and if you own a snowmobile, you’re already counting the days until there’s enough of the white stuff to hit the trails. On the other hand, if you own a motorcycle, you’ve already parked it for the season and like some people, you may be considering cancelling your seasonal insurance policy in order to save some money. Before you pick up the phone to talk to your broker, here are three things to consider about

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McLean & Dickey Retrofits a Former Grocery Store

September 27, 2021

When McLean & Dickey Ltd. purchased the old Goodwill Building at 4 King Street in Orillia, we were looking for larger office space to accommodate our rapidly growing company and a means to bring our Marine Insurance division under the same roof. The building, located across the street from the Home Hardware Building Centre and within a block of Orillia’s new Recreation Centre, had been vacant since 2016 and need a major overhaul. The project quickly became an opportunity to implement several sustainable building practices

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A classy sports car was the beginning of a 60-year relationship

September 23, 2021

McLean & Dickey Ltd. will be celebrating 100 years of business in Orillia in 2022. Over the next few months will be featuring stories celebrating our history and some of the memorable moments of being part of the Orillia community for so many years. The sleek ivory white MGA parked on the British motors car lot was the classic sports car. The elegant lines oozed charm and whispered, “girls will be falling over themselves to go for a ride in this car.” It was 1960

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Stronger stunt-driving laws in effect as of July 1

July 9, 2021

If you have a heavy foot, watch out. You could find yourself charged with stunt driving and suffer a slew of penalties under Ontario’s recent changes to the Highway Traffic Act. A section of the province’s Moving Ontarians More Safely Act (MOMS Act) went into effect on July 1 and it promises harsher penalties for drivers caught driving substantially over the limit. Someone can be charged with stunt driving if they are going 50km/h or higher above the limit on roads with a posted limit

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week – Are you Ready?

May 4, 2021

Severe weather is on the rise in Canada and with the COVID-19 pandemic still on the rise in many parts of the country, there’s an even greater need for all of us to plan ahead and be prepared. There are three simple steps to get better prepared to face a range of emergencies: Know the risks Make a plan Get an emergency kit Know the Risks Did you know that some areas may be at risk for one kind of disaster over another? Knowing the

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Government launches Tow Zone pilot program

April 9, 2021

In an effort to clamp down on unscrupulous towing practices and the “Wild West” environment that has led to escalating violence among tow truck companies, the Ministry of Transportation is imposing towing restrictions on some Toronto area provincial highways. Kickbacks and Fraud are prevalent So, what’s the problem with a $200 dollar tow from the side of a highway? That one tow can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in windfall for the companies involved and criminal elements have moved in to take

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