News & Updates

Guelph Film Festival

Any film buffs out there? You won't want to miss the Guelph Film Festival! (more…)

Cyber Liability Insurance 101

In the modern digital age, cyber security is becoming more and more important, for both large companies and small businesses. If your data and systems aren’t protected by a comprehensive insurance plan, then it may be time to start looking...

Take Care in Private Car Sales

One local Ontario man learned about the risks of selling your car privately the hard way. John Pettit sold his car over popular Internet site Kijiji in 2008. He thought nothing more of it, until he received a letter a...

Are You Aware of the New Driving Laws in Ontario?

On September 1st, 2015, the Government of Ontario introduced new and increased fines for drivers and cyclists under Bill 31 – Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act, but unfortunately there is still some confusion about what exactly has changed. To clear...

The Ostic Group and Unica Insurance

At the Ostic Group, we are proud to be a Canadian company dedicated to supporting the communities we are a part of. When choosing our insurance partners, we strive to find organizations with the same community-focused values that we have...

The Ostic Group and Aviva Canada

At The Ostic Group, we are proud to partner with insurance carriers that not only put their customers first but also make an impact in the communities they are located in. In our company’s over 135 year history, we have...

Severe Weather Causes $40 Million in Losses in Canada

In Impact Forecasting's Global Catastrophe Recap for June, they reported that Canada suffered more than US$40 million in damages across the country due to severe weather. Storms, tornadoes, hail and flooding was responsible for most of the damage. They also...

Boating Safety Tips

Summer may be wrapping up, but there are still a few weeks of boating season left! When you're out on the lake with your friends and family this fall, be sure to follow these 5 safety tips: 1. Wear Your...

6 Ideas for Farm Safety from the Ostic Group

Most people don’t think of a farm as a dangerous place — not compared to a factory or a warehouse. When you think of farm life, you tend to picture fields and grazing animals or chickens in the yard. But...

5 Motorcycle Safety Tips from Ostic Insurance

Do you remember when you told your mom that you were getting a motorcycle? Unless you grew up in a family where this was common, she probably wasn’t happy about it. And with good reason! Statistics show that serious injuries...