Have your work practices changed due to COVID-19?
Have your work practices changed due to COVID-19? Work with your insurance broker to determine your next steps.
Roughley Insurance Announces New Hours!
Effective March 30, 2020, Roughley Insurance Broker’s hours of operation will change to 9:00am until 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
What is in your vehicle emergency kit?
Being prepared for any situation while on the road will provide you with peace-of-mind and the tools to overcome a potentially dangerous situation. Public Safety Canada has put together a great resource for you that includes items you should keep in your vehicle in...
What does a vacation have to do with your auto insurance?
Whether you are taking your car with you on vacation or you are leaving it at home, a quick call to your Insurance Broker should be on your list of things to do to prepare for your upcoming vacation. If you take your car with you: Your auto insurance coverages only...
Be Prepared for a Motor Vehicle Accident
Have you ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident? No one wants it to happen to them but the reality is that it might happen to you. If it does, being prepared for what happens directly after the accident is important. What to do if you have an accident: Call...
If you have a small business, you need insurance.
If you have a small business, you need insurance. The next item on your check list is deciding which type of business insurance is right for you. Some examples of small businesses that need insurance: Home-based businessesYou make and/ or sell products out of your...
What does renting a room mean for my home insurance?
Traditional home insurance will protect your property and belongings against theft, fire and weather damage. Renting out a room is different and will not fall under your home insurance policy. If you rent out any of the following, it must be declared to your Insurance...
Protecting your Home throughout Heating Season
If your home is unoccupied throughout the heating season for more than four consecutive days, you have an obligation outlined under your house insurance contract to take steps to avoid the freezing of water pipes.
Distracted Driving and what it means for your Insurance
If you are convicted of distracted driving that results in a motor vehicle accident, insurance companies will classify this as a major offence just like careless driving and driving under the influence.
Watercraft Insurance
Does your home insurance policy cover liability in terms of boats, jet skis and other watercraft? Your home insurance will only cover losses on small watercraft, valued at less than $2000.00 and have a smaller than 25hp outboard motor. At Roughley Insurance, we do...
Lakeridge Health Foundation’s Launchpad
Lakeridge Health Foundation’s Launchpad is a group of young leaders dedicated to improving the health of our community. Through rewarding events and initiatives, their goal is to raise awareness and funds for the hospital. Donations received through Roughley Insurance...
Cyber Liability Insurance
According to a Canadian Underwriter article written by Willie Wong, Security Leader, IBM Canada, “Data security has always been an issue, but perhaps no more than today. A recent survey of 1,500 Canadians clearly shows, however, that awareness of data security lags...
Ride-Share Insurance
It is no secret that ride-sharing has grown over the last few years. Did you know that ride-sharing is not covered on your personal auto policy? As the sharing economy continues to forge ahead, more and more services are popping up to allow those who have space to...
Roughley Insurance Brokers is a Technology Leader!
We are proud to announce that we have been named a top performer with CSIO Technology based on our 100% score on their Technology Scorecard assessment! This achievement was based upon our website, allowing users to receive a quote online, engaging with our followers...
Insurance Tip – Home Insurance and Watercraft
Does your home insurance policy cover liability in terms of boats, jet skis and other watercraft? Your home insurance will only cover losses on small watercraft, valued at less than $2000.00 and have a smaller than 25hp outboard motor. At Roughley Insurance, we have...