Will You Accept the Challenge?
January 27, 2012
Rhodes & Williams would like to congratulate the winners of
the 2012 Aviva Community Challenge. Although our sponsored
charity, Kaiden's Care Kits, was not awarded funding by the judging
panel, Rhodes & Williams does not want to consider this a
defeat but rather a challenge.
...
Rhodes' Submission Makes the Finals in National Competiton
December 20, 2011
Rhodes & Williams is proud to announce that Kaiden's Care
Kits have made it to the Final Round of the 2011 Aviva Community Fund Challenge.
The 30 finalist ideas are now in the hands of a panel of
impartial judges who will rank the final 30 ideas in order from 1
to 30 and then split th...
The Personal is the Professional
December 16, 2011
Rhodes & Williams C.O.O. Takes Part in a group of
Young Brokers interviewed regarding Social Media and
Insurance.
On August 3 of this year, Chief Operating Officer of Rhodes
& Williams Insurance Brokers was asked to participate in an
"Insurance 2.0: Embracing the Digital Age" symposium....
Rhodes' Sponsored Submission Makes the Semi-Finals in Aviva Challenge
October 24, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Limited's sponsored submission of Kaiden's
Care Kits has won its way to the semi-final round in the 2011 Aviva
Community Fund Challenge.
This is the 3rd year for the Aviva Community Fund
Challenge, which was developed to put into effect ideas for
positive change with...
If you Could Help Families with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) With a Click of Your Mouse ... Would You???
September 28, 2011
September 28, 2011 - Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers are
proud to be working directly with the KIN Club of
Russell on the 2011 Aviva Community Fund Challenge. The
goal of this union is to promote awareness for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
and have Kaiden's Care Kits donated...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers Help Raise Over $19 000 at 6th annual Marsha Morton Memorial Golf Tournament
September 23, 2011
The 6th annual Marsha Morton Memorial Cystic Fibrosis
Golf Tournament, co-sponsored by Rhodes & Williams Limited and
the Kin Club of Orleans and District was held September 23, 2011 at
Hammond Golf and Country Club.
Cystic Fibrosis is one of Rhodes & Williams
Insurance Brokers two...
RW Insurance Mobile app Featured on /A\Channel Morning News
August 16, 2011
Personal Insurance Manager, Chris
Armstrong appeared on Ottawa's #1 morning news show,
/A\Channel. On the show which aired this past Tuesday, Kurt
Stoodley asked about the insurance app to help clients and others
when they need us most. The free iPhone and
Android app http://mypocke...
Cyber Liability
August 10, 2011
You read about it all the time.... DATA BREACHES!
It is a hot topic in the news as well as in insurance circles.
Do you understand how your current coverage protects from
some of the expenses associated with a data breach? Are you
aware of coverages that you could purchase to protec...
Marsha Morton Memorial Golf Tournament
July 26, 2011
The fifth annual Marsha Morton Memorial Cystic Fibrosis Golf
Tournament will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the
Hammond Golf & Country Club.
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers have chosen Cystic Fibrosis
as one of it's two charities, so it is a pleasure for us to be
a ...
Do You Have Room in Your Pocket for Your Insurance Broker???
July 6, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers offer "A Broker
in Your Pocket" Service
The use of
mobile devices has skyrocketed in the past few years with the speed
that few technologies, if any, have enjoyed.
"We have looked at numerous methods of providing clients
with the information they need wh...
Chubb Charity Challenge
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011 - Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers took part
in the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies 12th annual golf Charity
Challenge. The team of four representing the Rhodes &
Williams Group of Companies was Trent Young, Kelly Beggs, Jim
Hamilton and John Bethune.
Th...
RW Family and Friends Summer Picnic 2011
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011 - A big thank-you to the Social Committee and
Mother Nature whose contributions made the Rhodes & Williams
Ltd. 2011 Family and Friends Company Picnic a smashing
success.
The festivities starting at 5:00 pm were attended by employees
from all of the Rhodes & Williams...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers to Offer Paperless Access to Gore Mutual Commercial Clients
June 8, 2011
In partnership with one of our
Insurance Providers, Gore Mutual Insurance Company, we have
developed a secure system for our clients to access their policies
and other information we think may benefit them
and their business.
"It is like an online
filing cabinet for your insurance d...
Protect Yourself from Litigation, In The Mortgage Industry
May 13, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers was recently approached
for expert input in to an article being written about Errors &
Omissions insurance for Mortgage Brokers. An article
entitled, "Protect Yourself from Litigation, In The Mortgage
Industry", written by Heather Wright was the ...
Commercial Insurance Primer Part 2 - Commercial Property Insurance
May 11, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers just released the second
part of a Commercial Insurance Primer Whitepaper.
In this section, it discusses business property insurance coverage
in basic general terms. The article was written by Bob Burhoe,
one of the Senior Account Executives in...
Commercial Insurance Primer - Part #1 - Liability Insurance Overview
April 28, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers just released a Commercial Insurance Primer Whitepaper.
In this first part, it discusses business liability insurance
coverage in basic general terms. The article was written by
Bob
Burhoe, one of the Senior Account Executives in our Commercial...
Director & Officer Insurance White Paper
April 18, 2011
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers just released an
insurance White Paper discussing Director's and Officer's Insurance
coverage. The article was written by Mark Pusiak, one of the Senior Account
Executives in our Commercial Lines Insurance Department.
"Most CFO's understand enough a...
Sens Ticket Giveaway
Senators Ticket Giveaway - Winner!!
Congratulations to Lee Hunter, the winner in
our recent Senators Ticket Giveaway!
Mr. Hunter has won:
Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Saturday, April 2/11 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa
100 Level Seats with Parking
Tot...
Understanding Insurance Risks of Contracts
March 1, 2011
As a business owner you probably deal with contracts almost
every day. Have you ever considered the insurance
implications that are embedded in almost every one of those
contracts? Did you know that your Rhodes & Williams
Insurance Broker would be happy to go through your contrac...
2011 Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show
February 25, 2011
Your Rhodes &
Williams Insurance Broker is going to have a booth at the Ottawa
Boat and Sportsmen's Show again this year. "Being an
expert in this type of protection for our clients," says Marine Insurance Expert
Heather Bonadie, "we feel that it is important to be at
this show f...
Rhodes & Williams C.O.O. Gets Social
February 25, 2011
On February 22nd, Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers Chief
Operating Officer, Cory
Young, made the trip down to the Insurance Brokers association
of Ontario offices in Toronto, to discuss social media with a group
of Best Practices Brokers.
The presentation outlined some of the ways Rhodes...
Texting and Driving - R U Serious - it's no lol matter :-(
February 17, 2011
A new Blog was posted by Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers
today:
Have you done it? Come on ... tell the truth!
Check out the blog for video's and discussion of potential outcome,
both from an insurance perspective and a personal perspective:
"Passion for Protect...
Insure Your Home to Value
February 11, 2011
Your home will be one of your largest investments and
assets! Do you know what the right limit to insure it for is?
Do you truly understand what replacement cost means (It is not what
you can sell your house for or what it is appraised at for tax
purposes)? Watch this video to learn more a...
RW Donates to Toy Mountain
December 17, 2010
This year, the staff at Rhodes & Williams bought toys for
their Secret Santas. The gifts were donated to Toy
Mountain - helping the Salvation Army deliver toys this
Christmas to Ottawa's less fortunate children.
Here's how you can help out! http:/...
Don't Blog Yourself into a Lawsuit!
December 17, 2010
The Internet is a fascinating place that is opening up new forms
of social interaction, activities, and organization of information.
Social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace
are creating revolutionary ways to interact with people all over
the world. In addition, ...
Sens Facebook Contest
Rhodes & Williams is gearing up for an excellent 2011.
As existing clients, you know we have always provided you with the
insurance protection you need, and now we are trying some new
things to reward our loyal clients like you and at the same time
help our business to grow. We are...
Operation Christmas Child
October 25, 2010
Christmas is not far away now and one of our community minded
staff is collecting on behalf of Operation Christmas Child put on
by Samaritan's Purse. Watch the video for details on what we
are doing, and how you can help. You can help out and it is a
great learning experience for you...
Rhodes & Williams on Renegade Bass Radio Show
September 10, 2010
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers
(RW) have been a sponsor and partner with Renegade Bass for the
past four years. Last year Rhodes & Williams partnered
with Renegade Bass, and launched an exclusive program offering discounted home and auto
insurance rates to the Renegade Bass me...
Drinking and Driving Laws Just Got Tougher
July 27, 2010
Did you know that young drivers in Ontario will be subject to
some of the toughtest restrictions on drinking and driving in the
country starting Sunday?
Under the new rules, drivers aged 21 and under cannot consume
any alcohol before getting behind the wheel.
Ontario is the fourth province to ...
Aviva Consumer Fraud Alert
Ontario Consumer Alert - Phone scam attempting to defraud Aviva
customers.
Canadian Consumers are advised of a current fraud scheme. Phone
calls are being made to Ontario consumers stating that upcoming
auto insurance regulatory changes will reduce their current
coverage. The callers identify t...
Auto Reform Videos
July 22, 2010
As Discussed in Previous posts, your automobile insurance
changes on your first renewal on or after September 1st,
2010. As your Independent Insurance Broker, Rhodes &
Williams is doing everything possible to keep you informed to allow
you to make educated decisions. Today we pos...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers' C.O.O. Featured in Canadian Insurance Top Broker Magazine
June 22, 2010
In the June 2010 issue of Canadian Insurance Top Broker Magazine, Chief
Operating Officer of Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers, Cory
Young, was interviewed in their "Peer to Peer" feature. The
article entitled "Tweeting to the Top", explored everything
from targetted clients to ...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers Helping Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis
June 8, 2010
Last year's Golf Tournament in support of Cystic Fibrosis was a
great succes, raising $17,400.
In the fifth annual Marsha Morton Memorial Cystic Fibrosis
Tounament, we hope to help raise even more! Once again, the
event will be held at the Hammond Golf & Country Club on Friday
...
Your Car Insurance Coverage Changes Effective Your First Renewal on or After September 1st, 2010
May 31, 2010
Your car insurance coverage changes effective
your first renewal on or after September 1st,
2010.
Over the coming months, you
are going to be hearing about the fact that your automobile insurance is changing. Every 5
years, there is a mandated review of the auto insurance coverage.
The ou...
Water Losses
May 18, 2010
No matter how you look at it, rain,
snow, water … can be a real problem for homeowners and therefore a
real problem for their insurance companies. It used to be that fire
was the biggest concern for losses on a homeowner's insurance
policy, but now water losses are quickly passing fire as the
bi...
Watching the Risks - Cyber Breaks, Insurance and Data Breach Response Advice
May 11, 2010
Cyber Breaks, Insurance and Data Breach - OH MY! It is
certainly top of mind for many business executives these
days. This timely video by Insurance Journal TV gives some
simple tips and some great Information. Being experts in High
Technology Insurance, Rhodes & Williams I...
Please Do Not Read This Article
April 29th, 2010
We have just added the lastest entry to our Blog entitled,
"Please, Don't Read This Article!". Whatever you do, please
don't read this article. I have been in the insurance
industry for 14 years and this is one of the first articles I have
seen that actually spins an insurance articl...
Automobile Insurance Fraud
April 22, 2010 - courtesty of CNW
TORONTO, April
22 /CNW/ - The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario has
recently experienced a number of calls from people who have been
caught in an automobile insurance scam.
Newspaper ads have been placed in several Ontario cities
newspapers advertising "Auto Insurance" and to call a "1-80...
Rhodes & Williams - Helping out Worthy Causes Locally and Across the World
April 14, 2010
Once again, Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers is proud of
it's employees. When they heard about the story of a local
family man who sustained serious injuries in a recreational hockey
game - it really affected all of us, and our employees turned that
in to action. We discussed ...
Auction Ottawa Senators Tickets - Proceeds to Rene Faucher Trust Fund
January 25, 2010
This Story (see details below) has hit very
close to home for many of us at Rhodes & Williams Insurance
Brokers. We are doing what we can to raise some money to help
this family out.
We are auctioning off two tickets to the Ottawa Senators game on
January 26th, 2010 against the New Je...
The Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association Reward Local Drivers who Don’t Drink and Drive
December 18, 2009
Local Brokers complete successful MEGA RIDE
Program
RELEASEOTTAWA,
December 18, 2009, Last night, the Ottawa Insurance Brokers
Association (OIBA) held its third
and final MEGA RIDE Program for the 2009 winter season. In
partnership with the RCMP, the OPP, the
Military Police and the O...
Insurance Regulators Take on Climate Change
December 21. 2009
This video is a bit long (6 min 47 sec) and geared at the
American market place, but might still be of interest to some of
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Broker clients. It gives a
bit of insight in to some of the environmental issues Insurance
Companies are dealing with.
Climate change ...
Media, Tech Markets Converge: Dodell On Keeping Up
December 7, 2009
This is an interesting video done by
the Insurance Journal. There is some interesting discussion
on media liability, and some of the risks posed by online
publishing.:
Leib Dodell is no stranger to media or technology liability
risks. He has a background in the field, most recentl...
Raising Money for Charity - Silet Auction for CHEO and CF
November 18, 2009
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers once again stepped up to
the plate for our chosen charities, Cycstic Fibrosis and the
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (C.H.E.O). The staff
Charity committee organized an in-house silent auction. Staff
brought in items they no longer want...
Vice President of Rhodes & Williams to Join Making Partner Panel
October 20, 2009
Royal & SunAlliance's Making Partner Program Panel has
chosen their third round of candidates. After a grueling
and in-depth review of almost 75 applications, they're pleased to
report that their third-party selection committee has chosen
eighteen future leaders to atten...
Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist Program
October 20, 2009
Two of our Commercial Lines Account Executives have obtained a
new designation. Lonny Lessard and Darren
O'Connell have completed the Construction Risk and
Insurance Specialist (CRIS) program.
The CRIS program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the
insurance and risk management needs...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers help Kin Golf Tournament Raise $17,400 for Cystic Fibrosis
September 24, 2009
The
fourth annual Marsha Morton Memorial Cystic Fibrosis Golf
Tournament was held at the Hammond Golf & Country Club on
September 23rd.
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers have chosen Cystic
Fibrosis as one of it's two charities, so it was a pleasure
for us to help out b...
Rhodes & Williams Welcomes Renegade Bass Members to an Exclusive Home and Auto Insurance Program
August 28, 2009
Rhodes & Williams (RW) is
pleased to announce a continuing partnership with Renegade Bass and
its members. RW has newly launched an exclusive program
offering discounted home and auto insurance rates to the Renegade
Bass membership. RW has been the commercial insurance ...
Gore Mutual and Rhodes & Williams Make Contribution to Cystic Fibrosis
August 7, 2009
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, in cooperation with
Rhodes & Williams Limited, is proud to make a donation in the
amount of $...
R&W Vice-President Cory Young Featured in The Ontario Broker Magazine!
August 3, 2009
In the June 2009 issue of the Ontario Broker, Vice President of
Rhodes & Williams Cory Young was interviewed for the work he's
put into the insurance firms' online marketing efforts. Cory has
created accounts for Rhodes & Williams on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to help him bet...
R&W Wins Employees Choice Award for 2008!
July 31, 2009
Rhodes & Williams Ltd. has been chosen as a winner of the
Employees' Choice Award (formerly known as the Employer of
Distinction Award) for 2008. This award, which was announced in
September 2008, honours ten organizations within Canada's National
Capital Region that recognize employees as t...
Find Rhodes & Williams on Facebook!
July 28, 2009
Well, we finally did it. Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers
is now on Facebook. The new Rhodes & Williams Facebook page has
tonnes of content and encourages participation. Check it out now.
If anyone has any ideas for how to make it more useful, please
let me know. Future ideas include...
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers win $1000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research
June 18, 2009
On June 18th, Team Rhodes & Williams, consisting of Trent
Young, Kelly Beggs, John Bethune and Phil Cleary, attended a Chubb
Charity Golf Tournament. There chosen charity was Cystic
Fibrosis Research, and they were able to win $1000 for the
cause. Great work guys!
Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers Profiled in “Green With Envy” 4 Companies and why they are great places to work!
June 4, 2009
The management and staff at Rhodes & Williams Insurance
Brokers are very proud to have been profiled by local staffing
company, The Pollack Group.
"Our first rule," says Kristy McDougall, HR Manager
at Rhodes & Williams Insurance, "Is Families First. I should
explain that t...