David McCullum
With summer soon to be a distant reflection in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead and embrace the fall. The only thing more beautiful than B.C. in summer are the golds, yellows and reds of the foliage that transform the province every autumn. Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a weeklong adventure, these 7 road trips…
To our Valued Broker Partners: Renewal Procedures You can find Stratford’s renewal procedures by clicking here. These procedures cover how to: Retrieve and print a renewal from our Sales Portal, Make a renewal payment, and Lapse a declined renewal. Your producer or branch leadership will provide you with guidance and instruction on whether and how to create and distribute renewal…
If you’re a car owner, you know all too well that buying a vehicle isn’t necessarily the expensive part. Once you consider the insurance, gas, servicing and inevitable repairs, owning a car can become quite costly. While we can’t help eradicate these costs, we can offer these tips to help you save money on your vehicle: Buy used If you’re…
To our Valued Broker Partners: ACTIVE WILDFIRE ALERT – PROVINCE OF BC Effective immediately, binding authority will be temporarily suspended for any new business or adding to or increasing coverage on existing policies located within 50 kilometres of an area currently under an active forest fire alert. This restriction will remain in place until such time as the alert has…
For many pet owners, the day inevitably arrives when you need to pack up the car and get your pets from point A to B. Depending on the length of your journey, and the kind of pet you’re traveling with, there are a few things to consider that will make your drive a safe and comfortable one for you and…
If you experience anxiety while in the car or behind the wheel, you’re not alone. Driving anxiety is a common affliction among adults and can range from low-level discomfort to a full-on phobia. The good news is, most fear around driving is irrational and there are many strategies available to help reduce your apprehension. Whatever your hesitations around driving, this…
To our Valued Broker Partners: With COVID-19 somewhat in our rear-view mirror and we slowly start to get back to some form of normalcy we want to remind you of a couple of things: The Free look period is for the first 10 days of the policy and if cancellation occurs within those 10 days (with no claims), premium will…
Buying a used vehicle is a great way to save money when you’re shopping on a budget. In 2019, retail sales of used car dealers in Canada amounted to approximately 12.34 billion dollars. A used car that’s in good condition can go for a fraction of the price of a new vehicle, but making an educated purchase takes time and…
Regular vehicle maintenance isn’t just an important safety measure, it can also prolong the life of your vehicle and help maintain its value. If you’ve never so much as checked your oil, the thought of looking under the hood can be intimidating, but performing basic car maintenance yourself isn’t as daunting as you might think. The first step to performing…
To our Valued Broker Partners: During these difficult times, Stratford Underwriting is working hard on several options to better assist our mutual clients. For clients on the Monthly Payment Plan through First Insurance, please review the attached communication which outline several options that are available. Below are a couple clarifications: NSF Charges NSF fees will for the time-being be…