Having homeowners insurance (also known as home insurance) isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Since your home is probably your biggest investment, damage or loss to your property can be emotionally and financially devastating. In some cases, homeowners insurance is required. For example, if you have a mortgage, your lender or mortgage company will typically […]
To our loyal Bowmanville customers, It’s with mixed emotions that we announce effective May 1st 2021, Petley-Hare will be closing our doors at 68 King Street East, Bowmanville. Over the past 30+ years, we’ve had the pleasure of watching downtown Bowmanville flourish into a lively, joyful and bustling business community. We were fortunate to not […]
To say that COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives would be an understatement. Since the virus first emerged, COVID-19 has presented tough choices for governments, hospitals, schools, local communities, and families. As many Ontarians are still facing financial hardship, it’s important to know that there are steps you can take in order […]
A backyard skating rink is a great Canadian tradition and enjoyed by many families across the country, maybe even more so during a pandemic. If you are enjoying a backyard DIY rink, it’s important to understand what is and isn’t covered under your home insurance policy, and make sure you’re protected in case anything goes wrong. […]
From getting a new roof to starting a home-based business, there are certain changes you need to share with your home insurer to make sure you have the right coverage and you’re paying the right price. It’s also important to note that because many of these changes affect your risk level in different ways, failing to share […]
Petley-Hare Limited Insurance Brokers announced today the appointment of Ashley Holmes as Vice President, Operations. Ashley brings with her 14 years of industry experience and will be leading a bold and vibrant revitalization of our growing company. Ashley is a proven leader with the ability to think big and execute with precision. Her passion and […]
Before buying the home of your dreams and finalizing everything with your mortgage lender, there is one thing you need to get: a home property insurance. Finding the right insurance coverage is not easy, but it can be done. Find the home insurance policy that will best suit your needs by asking the following questions: […]
The effects of the Coronavirus on the economy is nothing short of devastating. Millions of people have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. This crisis has put us all in a place of uncertainty. And homeowners, too, are getting worried that this outbreak could possibly affect their insurance policies, one way […]
Today, distracted driving is the number one risk on Canadian roads and more common than you might think. Eight out of ten police-reported collisions involve some form of driver distraction up to 3 seconds prior to the event.* When distracted, a driver may fail to see and register up to 50% of the available information […]
Risk assessment is a tricky business. By definition, risk is somewhat unforeseeable; you can predict what risks exist, but how exactly they’ll play out is outside of your hands. A much maligned Donald Rumsfeld quote about risk comes to mind. To paraphrase, in risk management there are known risks, there are unknown risks, there are […]
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