Ostic Group Insurance Blog

Snowmobile and ATV Safety

Snowmobile and ATV owners that haven’t talked to their insurance company yet should do so as soon as possible to learn more about their coverage. These vehicles are often used for recreation but can have serious consequences if they are...

Paying Down Your Mortgage

This article will explore some of the common financial options available to those looking to plan their financial future, such as RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan), TFSAs, and debt management. At Ostic Financial, we understand that there are hundreds of...

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...

Why 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....

5 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...

Keeping 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...

7 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...

Should 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...

How 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...

What 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...