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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

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…

“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,…

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…

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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,…

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…

CHECKLIST: Retiree Insurance Protection

Every dollar counts – especially during retirement. We have prepared a quick checklist to help you uncover insurance savings and protection that you might be eligible for. This is a…

Car Survival Kit

Some items you want to include in your car in case of an emergency: • Jumper Cables • Flares or triangle reflectors • Backup supply of motor oil • First…

Tips: Buying a used car

Buying a used car can be a financially rewarding, but also tricky endeavor. While some cars may appear to be an extremely good deal for the value, there are too…

Commercial Vehicles Loss Prevention Tips

Be SELECTIVE when hiring drivers for your vehicles by obtaining pre-employment checks on all employees. Your vehicles should be suitable for the type of work you do and the relative…

Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

Read your vehicle owner’s manual to understand its maintenance needs. Maintaining your vehicle according to the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule will go a long way in extending the life of…