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Is it time to re-evaluate life insurance?

COVID-19  |  Re-evaluate Life, Disability, and Critical Illness I think most of us can agree that life is a lot different today than it was 3 months ago. Does anyone…

Spring Drive Safe Tips!

Mathew Harris

Finally spring is here! The days are getting longer and we are actually able to see the sunrise and sunset depending on where you live in the city.  We all…

COVID-19 and Salon Commercial Insurance

S. Michael Sargent

COVID-19 and Salon Commercial Insurance Salon Commercial Insurance Policies do not appear to provide coverage for salon owners impacted by the COVID-19 Virus. The reason for this is that Business…

COVID-19

COVID-19 | HBG Update Updated: March 26, 2021 The Highcourt Breckles Group of Companies cares about the well being of our customers, employees and the communities we support.  During this…

Understanding Car Insurance Premiums

Chris Coniglio

So you received your car insurance renewal and the price has gone up – for no reason! Right?  Well there are a few reasons.  Most of the reasons come from…

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Reporting a car accident

Getting into an accident is an extremely stressful situation and something we would prefer avoiding entirely.  Unfortunately, accidents happen and Highcourt Breckles Insurance Brokers has some good tips to keep…

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Halloween candle safety

Mathew Harris

Candles are a great way to make your house feel more inviting, or help create a spooky ambiance. But candles can also be a serious fire hazard. In addition to…

“Do Not Disturb” while driving

Surprising statistics continue to bring attention to distracted driving and nearly 3 out of 4 Canadian drivers admit to driving distracted.   According to the government of Ontario’s distracted driving statistics,…

Fall Insurance

Fall leaf cleanup

Mathew Harris

We chose the neighbourhood we live in because it is a mature area with unique homes,  some larger lots, some heritage homes and very mature trees.   Many of the streets…

What do brokers do?

Chris Coniglio

Why choose an independent broker? In Canada, it is highly recommended to have insurance coverage and in some cases mandatory.  There are several ways you are able to buy insurance. …

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Traveling With Your Pet

Car safety tips when traveling with your Pet Check the regulations. If you live in Ontario, there may be different laws depending on where you are travelling that require you…

Flood Insurance

Be Flood Ready

Local flooding continues to be a challenge to deal with and we want to connect with you to discuss the importance of being “Flood Ready”. Imagine the burden a flood…

Winter Insurance Tips

Healthy and Happy Winter

During this chilly time of year we learn to deal with the winter season but often forget about some best practices in dealing with the flu season.  If you prefer…

Customer Spotlight: Just Buro

BURO – The mobile rental marketplace Buro is a peer to peer rental marketplace.  Essentially, this company has created a service to share goods between people, so that you may…

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Tougher DUI Laws

Don’t take the chance #DriveSafe With the recent legalization of cannabis, will there be a spike in accidents due to impaired driving?  The truth is we won’t know the statistics until…

Winter Driving Tips to remember!

With our extremely cold climate in Canada, there are several important driving tips we need to remember. • Create a Survival Kit • Keep a larger than normal following distance,…

Going on vacation? home safety checklist

If you are going on vacation it is especially important to make your home appear inhabited. To fully protect your home you will need to enlist the help of trusted…

OVA Drive Safe Campaign

Mathew Harris

Ontario Volleyball Association Drive Safe Campaign The Ontario Volleyball Association and Highcourt Breckles have teamed up to promote safe driving.  As OVA members hit the road for their next volleyball…

Prevent Animal Collisions

Joshua Stein

How to prevent collisions with animals Far too often, do we hear about collisions occurring with animals on the road.  Imagine happily driving along at night when all of a…