Ostic Group Insurance Blog
Curling Bonspiel Fundraiser
On January 17, 2015, members from our Shelburne office participated in a fundraiser bonspiel at the Shelburne Curling Club. The fundraiser was for the Shelburne Wolves Bantam Rep Hockey Team. Committee members Heather Besley, Joanne Decker & Cheyanne Hancock, decided...
Read MoreWhy Do I Need To Keep A Home Inventory?
A home inventory is something that every person with home insurance should have. It will make the process of filing an insurance claim much quicker and easier, because insurance companies don’t have to guess how much they need to reimburse....
Read More5 Ways to Protect Your Home While You’re Away
Winter is upon us and for many, that means it’s time for a trip down south. The last thing you want while soaking up the sun on the beach is to worry about whether your house is safe. Take these...
Read MoreKeeping Your Home Safe During The Holidays
From decorating the house and family dinners, to out of town visits and holiday parties, the holidays are a busy time of year for everyone. However, with this added excitement comes added risks to the safety of your home. Following...
Read More7 Wood Stove Safety Tips
By now, most cities have experienced their first winter snowfall. This means that many homeowners are starting to turn on their home heating units, including wood stoves. Using a wood stove to heat your house is a great alternative to...
Read MoreShould texting and driving be a criminal offence?
Since the Distracted Driving law was implemented in 2009, texting and driving has been a hot topic. With texting being one of the main forms of mobile communication for both teens and adults, the implementation of this law hit close...
Read MoreHow Do I Get My Car Ready For Winter?
This is question that many Canadian car owners find themselves asking, especially after a winter like we had last year. With October being car safety month and the upcoming snowy months, what better time to write a blog about car...
Read MoreWhat are Individualized Insurance Rates?
One of the today's great mysteries for car owners has been the process used to calculate the cost of their individual automobile insurance policy. In the past, insurance companies have all generally used a class rating system to calculate insurance...
Read MoreTips for Closing the Summer Cottage
With the days getting shorter and the leaves beginning to change, the end of summer is officially here. For most cottage owners, the changing seasons also means that it's time to start thinking about closing up the beloved summer...
Read MoreThe Ostic Group Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plans
As proud members of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Dufferin Chamber of Commerce, we wanted to give back to these chambers, and the amazing members that comprise them. We’ve put together...
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