Scrivens' Covid-19 Response

All the latest information regarding Scriven's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Scrivens COVID-19 Update

Last updated: April 8, 2021
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The health of our clients, employees, and partners is very important to us therefore our offices remain closed at this time.

Ontario announced that as of April 8, 2021 at 12:01 AM, the province will enter its third State of Emergency since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Financial Services permitted to open in Ontario, including insurance services
Ontario's financial services sectors that are permitted to open during the State of Emergency, stay-at-home order

‍‍Although we remain open, please do not visit our office in person. We are equipped to manage nearly all operations over the phone or email.

Our team is working diligently to process all requests and is dedicated to your insurance and investment needs so you can focus on what’s most important: the health and safety of your family.

We remain open with a few employees in our office managing operations at a safe distance while maintaining a safe and clean environment. All other employees are working remotely to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Everyone can be reached via their usual contact methods.

We wish everyone in our community and around the world a healthy day, week, month, etc. as we all come together to overcome this virus. Social distancing doesn’t mean to socially isolate yourself from the world. Stay connected with your loved ones, friends, coworkers, and even insurance brokers!

Be smart, be safe, be kind!
Scrivens Insurance and Investment Solutions understands that many of our clients have been financially impacted by the measures taken to help lessen the impact of COVID-19. Therefore, we ask that if you have any questions, please contact your representative or call us at (613) 236-9101. 

These are truly exceptional times and as the situation changes, we will too. What has remained the same, however, is our commitment to serving your needs. We know there are many questions and we will continue to share updates with you in the coming days and weeks ahead. If there is anything we can do to help support you, know that we are here, as always.
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