As we’ve now entered the busiest online shopping season of the year, it is also the ideal time and environment for cybercriminals to cash in on eager shoppers who accidentally

Whether you’ve just achieved your lifelong dream of building a business from the ground up or are venturing out to start a new career chapter, starting a company on your

Whether it’s brand new off the lot or a new to you purchase, buying your first car is an incredible thing! That sense of freedom cannot be put in to

With spring officially here, we know what some of you are thinking – it’s almost time for motorcycle season! Living in Ontario makes it difficult to ride your motorcycle year

Spring is in the air and there’s no better time to organize your home, clean it, and get it ready for a new season. It’s also a good time to

Protect Your Paradise: A ‘Can’t-Live-Without’ Guide to Cottage Trip Essentials Canadian cottages – where the air is fresh, the lakes are pristine, and the sound of loons call you home.

When It Makes Sense to Change Your Car Insurance Policy Introduction As your trusted insurance brokerage, we understand that your car insurance needs may change over time. It’s important to

Introduction As the refreshing scent of spring fills the air and the perfect season for road trips has arrived, renting a vehicle becomes an increasingly popular option for those eager

Drive Safe, Save Big: How Car Safety Features Can Slash Your Insurance Premiums Introduction Did you know that the car you drive can have a significant impact on your insurance

Getting your driver’s license is like getting the keys to freedom, but make sure you lock it down with the right insurance before you or your loved ones hit the

Tenant insurance allows renters to be protected in the same way that homeowners insurance does. The term renters insurance can be used interchangeably with tenant insurance. It offers financial security

Tips to Prevent Your Home from Water Damage While On Vacation It’s that time of the year. It’s cold out there, and many of us look for a quick escape

Electric Vehicles (or EVs) are becoming more popular every year. In this blog post, we get into the different type of electric vehicles, the best approach to insuring your EVs

Car breakdowns are often unexpected, but roadside assistance can keep you out of trouble when your car breaks down while on the road. You may come across difficult situations like

Are you shopping around for auto insurance? Is your policy about to expire? Or you just got your new car and you’re excited to hit the road? You probably know

It’s February 2022 and the real estate market in Canada has gone crazy! If you managed to sweep up a home in this market, congrats on your accomplishment! You are

Does Your Ontario Auto policy cover you while driving on Vacation? The short answer is yes and no. The first thing to consider is whether you are driving in Canada and/or

With the recent high cost of living, everyone wants to keep their costs and expenses as reasonable as possible. At Colley Insurance, we understand the need for maximizing the coverage while

Christmas just past us (Merry Christmas to everyone from the Colley family) and winter is upon us. However, as we get ready for the new year, you need to think

Colley Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of the The Guelph Lecture – On being Canadian. Now in its tenth year, The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian has

Liana Price, our Personal Insurance Manager, is celebrating 25 years with Colley Insurance today! I am a little surprised by the emotions I am feeling as a result of this

When you look in the rearview mirror this summer, who will you see looking back at you? Spring is the time of year that we all look forward to getting

We have all felt and possibly even given in to the urge to take our eyes from the road for one reason or another. It was only for a second.

How to help protect your home during renovation or construction DID YOU KNOW… A house that is under construction or renovation is more vulnerable to damage or destruction than at

HOSTING THAT TIME-HONOURED TRADITION – THE SUMMER PARTY TIPS TO CONSIDER TO MAKE EACH EVENT SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL It’s that time of year again when everyone is planning

Your insurance provider requires notification before you start building your new home. Most providers require all information on your home, and will base their premium on the “completed” project. Insurance

LET’S SAY YOU OWN A RESTAURANT AND SUFFER A FIRE LOSS. YOU ARE FORCED TO CLOSE FOR TWO MONTHS TO MAKE REPAIRS AND THEN YOU FIND IT TAKES ANOTHER TWO

So your bags are packed and you’re ready to go. But are you? Vacations are a great way to relieve stress and get away for a while, but a call

WOW, WHAT A WILD WIND! DON’T LET A TORNADO BLOW YOUR ASSETS AWAY ON AUGUST 21, 2011, THE FIRST F3 TORNADO IN OVER 15 YEARS HIT THE LAKESIDE TOWN OF

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WINTER WEATHER A unifying feature of being Canadian is the constant struggle with extreme winter weather. Every winter we brace ourselves for the accompanying heavy snowfall

WHILE DRAFTS AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS WILL COST A FEW MORE DOLLARS IN HEATING BILLS, HEAT LOSS THROUGH YOUR ROOF CAN RESULT IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. WHY? THE

UNLIKE ALL-SEASON AND PERFORMANCE TIRES, SNOW TIRES ARE DESIGNED TO EXCEL IN THE COLDER TEMPERATURES, SLUSH, SNOW AND ICE THAT MANY OF US EXPERIENCE FOR THREE OR MORE MONTHS A

6 SAFETY TIPS FOR INSTALLING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Just about everyone loves the look of Christmas lights. Installing them, on the other hand, is not always as simple as it looks.

According to legend, the Christmas tree was first introduced to Canada in 1781 – long before Confederation. This first tree, decorated with white candles, was a balsam fir cut from

Aside from keeping your pets in another room, there is no sure fire way to keep them away from Christmas trees. Be sure to keep your pets as safe as

New Year’s Eve is a night to have fun, celebrate the coming year and reminisce about the year passed. Many people look at it as a fresh start, a time

PROTECTING BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS No one thinks it will happen to them. You wake up to a ringing phone at 1:30 a.m. A representative from

EVERY WINTER, MANY ROOFS COLLAPSE DUE TO HEAVY SNOW OR ICE LOADS. ADD RAIN OR HEAVY, WET SNOWFALLS ON TOP AND YOU’VE GOT A DANGEROUS COMBINATION. Often roofs collapse suddenly,

The side of the road is no place to be stuck during winter’s frigid temperatures. To keep your car humming right along, it is best to schedule a winter tune-up

WHAT IS “HOST LIQUOR LIABILITY” AND WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT IT? Liquor is usually available to most of us on a regular basis. It’s there at dinner parties,

The my Driving Discount with Intact Insurance Company is a program designed to reward good driving behaviours. Assessment is based on 3 factors, which are evaluated in relation to the

Follow these 5 steps for clearing the snow off your car, and you’ll quickly be on your way. 1. Clean off the roof — all of it. This is critical,

MOST INSURANCE COMPANIES CLASSIFY VEHICLE USE INTO ONE OF THREE CATEGORIES – COMMUTING TO WORK, COMMERCIAL USE OR PLEASURE AND ERRANDS ONLY. While these categories accurately describe the driving behaviour

IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE SPRING IS HERE, WHICH MEANS IT’S TIME FOR A THOROUGH, SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECK OF YOUR HOME. MANY OF THESE SIMPLE TASKS

Even though you don’t live there year-round, it is a smart idea to have good coverage on your vacation property. For the most part, insurance coverage for a vacation property

Many people feel that Flood Insurance is for homes that are located near the coast or by large lakes or rivers. Nothing can be further from the truth! “BUT I

Recent announcements at the political and insurer level have sparked a number of questions about demutualization and its potential impact on policyholders. The only Mutual Insurance company currently considering demutualization

Uber is now available in Guelph. Does car insurance provide necessary protection for you whether you are a driver or a customer? The Financial Services Commission of Ontario which regulates

Winter in Ontario often seems to go on forever, and it comes with more than just a slight drop in temperature and light dusting of snow. It also means dangerous

Each month, Colley Insurance will be completing a “Community Faces” profile of either a company or an individual in our community. To kick off our very first Community Face, we

That cold weather is here, and that means it’s time to put away your classic car for the winter. Storing your car for the season helps to prevent problems, but

Ho Ho Hold up… How many days until Christmas?! Whatever it is that you celebrate, the holiday season is quickly approaching! After the decorations, shopping, wrapping, baking (and eating) it

Exceeding client expectations since 1978; offering the best quality diamonds and jewellery, excellent service and professional sales advice. Knar Jewellery was founded in Guelph, Ontario, by brothers Greg and Jeff

My brother Brock and I are at that age that we could probably stick it out doing the same thing day in and day out for another 10 years, sell

We recently hired two 24 year olds, Abby and Pierce. I believe the current term for this age group is Millennials. We have hired Millennials prior to this and things

We recently hired two new people at Colley Insurance. Pierce and Abby are both 24 years old and have probably had a similar reaction to what Owen’s friends have in

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Or in this case an old Colley new tricks. Debbie Rogers won’t be very happy that I seem to be referring to

I have a 22 year old daughter. She has graduated from University and lives and works in another city. She doesn’t own a car and is rarely home to drive

One of our brokers was recently in a serious car accident. Someone cut her off on Guelph’s Hanlon Expressway causing her to roll the vehicle. The vehicle was a write-off.

Specializing in the Canadian retail market as a manufacturing representative since 1997. Lane Sales’ refined distribution functions and professional sales support makes them a chief retail partner. After having moved

I have been asked several times over the last week whether the damage to the homes in Fort McMurray would be covered by home owner’s insurance. The question comes from

As a “millennial” I am constantly being reminded of my generation’s tendency to expect instant gratification, our reliance on technology, and our constant connection to the world around us. For

Liana Price, our Personal Insurance Manager, is celebrating 25 years with Colley Insurance today! I am a little surprised by the emotions I am feeling as a result of this

Colley Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of the The Guelph Lecture – On being Canadian. Now in its tenth year, The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian has come to

To help keep pedestrians safe, as of Jan 1st 2016, all vehicles (including bicycles) must “stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers, school crossings and other locations where

An Ontario auto insurance policy only provides coverage if the person operating the vehicle is authorized by law to drive. If they are not authorized by law the Ontario Auto Insurance

Happy New Year! That was an expensive holiday season wasn’t it? Now, you’re probably taking stock of finances and trying to plan for the year ahead. Need some help? Try this

The Colley Insurance 25 Year Club has expanded once again and the new member, Kim Folkerson, deserves an incredible amount of respect. Primarily because as the Commercial Insurance Manager she

This can’t be happening. It’s happened to all of us.  We walk out of the mall and head directly to the spot where we know we parked our car only