HMS / Woods Hodgins Insurance Broker Inc.

02/13/2025

Join us on Family Day at the HMS Insurance Centre (Parkhill Arena) for a FREE Family Skate from 2pm-4pm!

Join us on Family Day at the HMS Insurance Centre for a FREE Family Skate from 2pm-4pm.

06/03/2020

With so many Canadians working from home due to COVID-19, it's more important than ever to take cybersecurity seriously. This post from Economical Insurance has some great tips on ways to keep your family's information and technology safe.

Now is a good time to take some simple measures to protect your family’s technology and keep your personal information secure.

03/17/2020

To our valued customers and neighbours,

In an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19, we have closed our office doors to the public. Our staff can still be reached by e-mail or telephone.

Where possible, we ask that all information and payments be sent to us electronically - please contact our office for further instruction. If you must drop something off at the office, please call ahead or knock at the front door and a staff member will assist you outside during business hours.

We thank you all for your understanding, and hope to return to business as usual as soon as possible.

Our contact information is below:

HMS Ailsa Craig - 519-293-3295

Kevin Hodgins - [email protected]
Geoff Hodgins - [email protected]
Paul Hodgins - [email protected]
Heather Cornelis - [email protected]
John Read - [email protected]
Renee Ducharme - [email protected]

08/13/2019

If you run a home-based business, your home insurance might not provide all the coverage you need. Check out this article from Intact Insurance and discover the best ways to protect your business, and your home.

Even when we dream big, we often have to start small. Many major companies had humble beginnings. For instance, when Steve Jobs founded Apple, he set up company headquarters in his parents’ garage! If you’re launching a business or are self-employed, it’s likely you’re working out of your ho...

06/25/2019

Sump Pumps are not only crucial for preventing water damage to your home, they can also save you money on your home insurance! Check out this post from Economical Insurance for some great tips on keeping your sump pump running reliably and smoothly, and how it can earn you a discount on your insurance premium.

Learn how sump pumps work and how you can keep yours flowing smoothly all year long.

03/26/2019

Fake insurance scams are on the rise in Ontario - don't be the next victim, are your experts for real, reliable insurance advice.

Check out this article from Economical Insurance for some tips on how to avoid being tricked by fake insurance sellers. Then send us a message if you could use an insurance check-up.

With insurance fraud on the rise across the country, we want to arm you with the information you need so you can recognize potential scams and make smart choices, especially when it comes to buying insurance.

03/12/2019

How much do you really know about your insurance policy? If it's time for an insurance check-up, are your experts. Give us a call or send us a message to make sure you're protecting what matters to you.

Insurance brokers drill through the market to find the best policy for you. Visit ontariobrokers.ca.

03/06/2019

Going on vacation? Before you hit the road, make sure your home is protected with these great tips from Intact Insurance - then give your insurance broker a call to discuss the best ways to protect what matters to you.

Whether you’re planning a long or short trip, the following tips can help protect your home and give you peace of mind when travelling.

02/08/2019

Taking your vehicle on a trip to the US? If you've ever wondered how your Ontario automobile insurance would handle an accident in the United States, check out this Q&A from Economical Insurance.

Whether you’re taking a quick weekend getaway or you’re planning on staying in the States all winter, you should know that your car insurance policy probably has you covered if you get into a collision while you’re there. But if you do happen to get into a collision in the U.S., you may be won...

12/06/2018

A quick reminder...

11/22/2018

Don't get caught in the cold - whether your home is heated by gas, oil, electricity or wood, it's important to prepare your heating system for winter, and Intact Insurance has some tips to keep the heat going all season long.

There’s nothing like a home that’s toasty and warm when the temperature starts to drop. But there are precautions to take in order to heat safely. Here are some handy …