1 in 3 Deaths on MB Roads involves a Distracted Driver One of the most dangerous distractions is using a hand-operated electronic device, such as a cellphone, while driving. In Manitoba, it’s against the law to use these devices for any reason behind the wheel. This includes texting, checking notifications, talking, etc. Effective Nov. 1st, …
Your child’s safety is a priority. Using a child car seat correctly means you’re taking one of the best steps to protect your child in a crash. Knowing which car seat to use at each stage of your child’s development can be confusing. The most important thing to remember is to not rush your child …
I am amazed at the amount of risk farmers are accustomed to dealing with each and every year. I am also amazed that farmers can sleep at night knowing that their crop may not be the same when they awake the next morning. Some farms are very careful at maximizing all insurance options available to …
As of September 1st, 2018, Rempel Insurance Brokers Ltd. has been acquired by Shawn Graydon, a long-term leader within the company and industry. “It is important to us to have the brokerage continue into the future. Rempel Insurance’s clients and employees will benefit greatly from Shawn’s expertise and commitment to the ongoing success of a …
One of the most overlooked details of construction projects is the insurance coverage. With all of the details involved, it is easy to overlook the important step of insuring your new building. This summer, I had the privilege of watching the progress of a new building under construction each day while I drove to and …
If you got it… A trucker brought it! Happy National Trucking Week to all drivers and company owners & staff. National Trucking Week is being held September 2nd to September 8th this year. The week-long celebration recognizes the important contributions made by the approximately 400,000 Canadians who keep this country’s freight moving. Rempel Insurance has …
The basic concept of insurance is to put someone back to the place they were before the loss. From insuring your phone from “water damage” after you drop it in the toilet to insuring a cigar for fire insurance, there are lots of options available. Due to the frequency of hail and wind damage claims …
With the excitement of harvest building up around Manitoba, this is a good time to make sure you are properly prepared. Your first action might be to make sure you have long playlists of country music available along with a cab filled with energy drinks and western novels for the short periods of downtime throughout …
Before becoming an insurance broker, I spent three wonderful years working for a farm in southern Manitoba. I grew up loving the farm life but had no experience until I was given the opportunity to work on a farm. Day two on the job, I was handed the keys to the tractor and told to …
What is the role of an insurance broker? I started my career in the insurance industry working for a direct writer insurance company. While there were some advantages to that model, I also developed the ability to let my clients down gently. “As much as I’d like to help you, I don’t have an option …