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Gap Insurance, what’s that?!

December 18, 2018

About 85 per cent of new car buyers will use some sort of financing to pay for their vehicle, according to credit reporting company Experian. If you’re such a buyer, you can expect that during your purchase a car dealership will try to sell you gap insurance. Gap insurance makes up the difference between what a person owes on a vehicle and that vehicle’s actual cash value if there’s an accident and the car is declared a total loss. Read more on Canadian Underwriter…

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New impaired driving Laws are Here

December 18, 2018

    New impaired driving laws are here as of Dec 18, 2018. Stricter impaired driving laws come into effect that will allow officers to demand breath samples without ‘reasonable suspicion.’According to the OPP, more than 7,300 impaired driving charges were laid across Ontario between the start of the year and mid-November.  Simply put – call a cab, a friend or take public transit if you are impaired. These options save lives, legal fees, insurance, fines, and so much more. Read more: CTV News Barrie &  Global News Article

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Distracted Driving Laws Changing

November 13, 2018

Ontario’s new tough distracted driving rules to take effect January 1, 2018   Simply holding a cell phone or other electronic device while at the wheel counts as distracted driving. As of Jan. 1, 2019, motorists charged with distracted driving will face fines as high as $1,000, incur three demerit points, and receive a three-day driver’s licence suspension.

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Weather Patterns Are Changing

November 13, 2018

All Canadians – especially those of us who work in insurance – are becoming mindful of our changing weather patterns. In many cases, these changes have been very dramatic. Since the beginning of 2018, there have been numerous severe storms across parts of Canada.  In 2018, homeowners and businesses across Ontario experienced several major windstorms as well as severe ice and rain event and winter is just beginning. As a result, our industry has had thousands of claims reported across all markets and some adjusting

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Winter Tires = Discounts!

November 13, 2018

Do you have winter tires on your vehicle? If so, you could be saving money each month on your car insurance just for having them. Contact us today to see if you qualify for this money saving discount. The difference between All-season and Winter tires

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Driverseat hits the road in Orillia

September 11, 2018

The new Driverseat service is a great way to help keep the streets of Orillia safe. Please check out the link below for more information on this service. McLean & Dickey insurance would like to remind you that if you allow a driver from this type of service to drive your vehicle and your vehicle is involved in an accident where your driver is at fault, that accident will fall under your own policy and not the policy of the service provider. Read more here.  

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Big Brothers & Big Sisters Golf for Kids Sake

September 11, 2018

What if every child had someone to count on? Apply Today: Email your resume to [email protected] Each Big Brothers Big Sisters agency provides direct service to children by matching volunteers and youths in quality mentoring relationships. Our agency staff members are experts at screening volunteers and matching them with a child.

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McLean & Dickey wins First Place at Brechin Scarecrow Festival

September 11, 2018

Sheri Mitchell and Jamie Mitchell represented McLean & Dickey in the Brechin Scarecrow Festival this weekend and won FIRST PLACE for the best scarecrow. This event is held in Brechin every year around Halloween. Congratulations to Jamie & Sheri and thank you for your creativity and work in representing McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance and making us proud!!!

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