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We’re Hiring – Customer Service Rep – Pickering

Petley-Hare is growing again! We’re currently on the hunt for great people who are ready for a rewarding, unique challenge. Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, high energy team right here in the Durham Region? If so, then Petley-Hare is the place for you. We’re currently seeking a rock-star, customer service representative with a personal lines background (home and auto). We offer an amazing team, unique and fun company culture and a competitive salary. This is a full-time position in […]

August 21st, 2017

Car Insurance Tips for New Drivers

10 Car Insurance Tips for New Drivers to Help Get Discounts on Their Premiums There is often a feeling of exhilaration when someone succeeds at obtaining their driver’s license or permit; this excitement is driven (pun intended) by a sense of accomplishment in passing all of the mandatory testing as well as the new-found liberties associated with no longer having to rely on public transit or other people whenever a ride is needed. However, the euphoria of attaining such independence […]

July 27th, 2017

Commentary – New Regulations Have Impacted Designated Driver Services in Oshawa

Results of Imposing New Rules for Designated Driver Services Were Predictable Most people are likely familiar with the role of a designated driver; this is the person that abstains from consuming alcohol in order to safely drive home other members of a group who have been imbibing, sometimes to excess, at a local establishment or private party. In fact, designated driving is a common recommendation in ads for drinking responsibly. What may be less known, although just as important with respect […]

July 17th, 2017

Top Auto Insurance Discounts and How to Qualify for Them

What Discounts Are There for Car Insurance and How Can You Get Them? In a common scenario, two people may be engaged in a conversation when one of them boasts about a great discount that they recently received when they signed or renewed a contract for a particular service. And as the speaker continues to share the details about how much they gained and how much money they saved, the listener grows increasingly exasperated by the fact that they are […]

July 10th, 2017

What You Should Know About Tractor and Farm Equipment Insurance

Tailor Your Farm Equipment Insurance Coverage to Your Particular Operation When people drive, cycle, or jog by a farm, one of their first internalizations might be to identify the specific type of operation; this is typically influenced by what they see in the fields and/or in the barnyard: hens, cattle, pigs, sheep, wheat, corn, and so forth. Any secondary thoughts might then focus on the amount of time and effort, and dedication, required to maintain that tract of land; but for […]

July 5th, 2017

We’re Hiring – Integrated Solutions Representative

Petley-Hare is growing again! We’re currently on the hunt for GREAT PEOPLE who are ready for a rewarding, unique challenge. Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, high energy team right here in the Durham Region? If so, then Petley-Hare is the place for you. We’re currently seeking an individual to join our integrated solutions department. We offer an amazing team, unique and fun company culture and a competitive salary. This is a full-time position in our Oshawa office. In this […]

June 20th, 2017

Facts About Boat Insurance in Ontario

Boat Insurance: Not Mandatory in Ontario but a Highly Worthwhile Investment Most consumers would likely admit, even if somewhat reluctantly, that there are specific services or amenities that simply must be included in their monthly budget regardless of the actual/individual costs. Public utilities would conceivably be foremost on their minds, while many people might also include their vehicle operating and maintenance expenses within their list of necessities. Recognizing that these costs are essentially inescapable, it should not come as a surprise […]

June 17th, 2017

Factors Affecting the Cost of Small Business Insurance in Oshawa

What Oshawa’s Small Business Owners Should Know about Insurance Coverage Operating a small business in Oshawa or in any other municipality across Durham Region can be particularly gratifying for the owner and their employees. Regardless of the type of business and the scope of its products or services, efforts to establish a solid customer base in a commercial sector and sustain a measurable level of success over time could undoubtedly generate a significant sense of pride and accomplishment. However, for […]

June 10th, 2017

2017 Ontario Budget Introduces Digital Proof of Auto Insurance Coverage

Mobile Phone Apps Move Proof of Auto Insurance Coverage into the Digital Age The sight of people using their mobile phones is indeed commonplace in today’s society. In restaurants and coffee shops, at major sporting events, tourist attractions, and family functions, and in hotel lobbies and airport lounges, it is a virtual certainty that at least one person and likely more will be looking intently at the display screen on their device. Although these devices, not to mention their users, can […]

June 5th, 2017

Water Damage: What is Covered and Not Covered by Your Home Insurance

Know What Damage is Covered and Not Covered under Your Home Insurance The vast majority of the homeowners throughout Durham Region will likely have a home insurance policy; and deep down, those who do not have coverage would probably admit that they should (maybe a topic for another day?). Regardless, when pressed to disclose the specific types of damage that are customarily covered under home insurance, neither side may be able to provide many particulars other than ‘the house and contents […]

May 27th, 2017

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