Happy New Years! On the doorstep of the new year, we are reflecting on the money staff has raised through raffles and donations where Nicol Insurance matched the funds to give back to our local communities. In 2023, we donated to food banks in each branch location: Woodstock, Mississauga, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores, and…
Factors Contributing to Stolen Vehicles According to News Ontario, “In Ontario, a car is stolen every 48 minutes. From 2014 to 2021, there was a 72 percent increase in auto thefts across the province and a 14 percent increase in the last year alone”. Supply chain interruptions, international demand, new technologies and the growth of…
Nicol Insurance Inc. sponsored the Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance that brings awareness to the health and well-being of the residences of Dufferin County and Caledon through different programs such as Farm to School and the Farm Fresh Map. From the dinner went towards the Farm to #Schoolprogram which focuses on teaching kids about a…
2020 was a strange year, to say the least. It changed how we worked, how we gathered with friends and family and almost every other aspect of our lives. And as the holiday season neared, it also meant there would be no opportunity to thank our staff for their dedication, perseverance and patience over the…
They asked 100 Insurance Brokers to participate on CBC’s Family Feud Canada and guess who said yes? Our very own Personal Account Executive, Ana Mendonca! Ok, they didn’t actually ask, but she and her family really did participate in not one, but three episodes! Use the links below to check them out on CBC Gem.…
With support from Intact Insurance and Edge Mutual Insurance, we are proud to share that Nicol Insurance has donated $50,000 to the Reach Centre Grey Bruce. Located in Owen Sound, The Reach Centre of Grey Bruce provides programming focused on life skills, nutrition and wellness for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
It’s the most wonderful time of year, when happy shoppers hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. It also happens to be one of the most dangerous times of year, with ever-changing weather and all the “hustle and bustle” leading to less focus, more stress, and increased home and auto claims across the…
When Nicol brokers reach out to our clients to go over their auto policy renewals, there are a few questions we hear time and time again. “If I buy winter tires, will that mean lower insurance rates? I only drive in the city, so do I really need them?” The short and simple answer to…
While most Canadians are very careful while driving on the snowy, slushy, icy roads of winter, many forget that there are plenty of dangers associated with fall driving too. We see a surge in auto claims every year during the autumn months, and while many of them are outside of the driver’s control, there are…
“Snowbirding” has become a staple for many Canadians; with thousands flocking south every year in order to escape the bitter Canadian winters. We are currently faced with many travel restrictions this year, and with concerns around leaving home higher than ever, many are left without their usual retreat. With such a big shakeup to the…