--- title: Gompers, Cornish & Barr Blog Posts from 2022 description: Blog posts published by Gompers, Cornish & Barr in 2022 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2022 * * * [**Don’t Forget to Insure Those Precious Holiday Gifts!** — — **Consider Your Homeowners Schedule Your Seasonal “Nice List”** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — It’s the holiday season! People everywhere are getting excited about giving and receiving gifts. Of course, nobody wants to dampen that enthusiasm by thinking about their insurance policies,… — Dec 16, 2022](/blog/2022/don-t-forget-to-insure-those-precious-holiday-gifts) [**Year-End Checklist to Reduce Commercial Insurance Costs** — **Several Ways to Lower Costs, Minimize Risk, and Maximize Coverage in 2023** — **By James Barr, Vice President** — With the end of another year fast approaching, the “insurance elves” at Gompers, Cornish & Barr are hard at work this holiday season, shopping for the best possible rates and coverage options… — Dec 15, 2022](/blog/2022/year-end-checklist-to-reduce-commercial-insurance-costs) [**What to Check Before Buying a Used Car** — With the new car market impacted by shipping delays, many people are choosing to buy used cars lately. And some people only purchase a used vehicle because it saves them money and lets the first owner figure out if it’s a lemon or not (most major problems show up by around 60,000 miles). Here’s a… — Dec 2, 2022](/blog/2022/what-to-check-before-buying-a-used-car) [**Should I Notify My Insurance Company About a New Puppy?** — Having a new puppy join your household can change your life. The snuggles and kisses make getting up in the middle of the night for potty breaks worth it, but in the whirlwind of change, it’s easy to forget some practicalities. For example, should you inform your insurance company about your new… — Nov 4, 2022](/blog/2022/should-i-notify-my-insurance-company-about-a-new-puppy) [**How to Lower Your Workers Compensation Costs** — **Four Ways to Reduce Claims, Lower Costs, and Get People Back to Work** — **By James Barr, Vice President** — Workers compensation is one of those aspects about being a business owner or HR manager that brings little joy, truth be told. Nobody wants to see a valued team member get injured, and disruptions… — Nov 2, 2022](/blog/2022/how-to-lower-your-workers-compensation-costs) [**The Four Biggest Mistakes People Make When Insuring Their Homes** — **Avoid These Oversights to Save Money and Maximize Coverage** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — Most homeowners are not insurance experts. Nor do they need to be. If you have an independent agent who is committed to representing your best interests, you can confidently entrust your… — Nov 1, 2022](/blog/2022/the-four-biggest-mistakes-people-make-when-insuring-their-homes) [**Gompers, Cornish & Barr Celebrates 60th Anniversary** — **Company Established in March 1962 Continues Founder’s Legacy** — Gompers, Cornish & Barr is celebrating 60 years in business in 2022, having grown from humble beginnings to become one of few remaining mid-sized privately owned independent insurance agencies in Michigan today. — Prominently situated… — Oct 28, 2022](/blog/2022/gompers-cornish-barr-celebrates-60th-anniversary) [**How to Choose the Right Smart Security Camera** — A security camera can help protect your property against intruders or provide evidence in the event of a break-in. But with all the technology available today, it can be tough to figure out which smart security camera is right for you. Here are four points to consider when you shop for a camera for… — Oct 7, 2022](/blog/2022/how-to-choose-the-right-smart-security-camera) [**Competing for Talent Is a Whole New Ball Game** — **Make Sure Your Employment Practices are Keeping Pace with Your Hiring Incentives** — **By James Barr, Vice President** — Employers in virtually every industry are facing the same challenge: maintaining staffing levels to meet customer and client demands. Whether you’re waiting too long to be served at a… — Sep 29, 2022](/blog/2022/competing-for-talent-is-a-whole-new-ball-game) [**Five Ways to Save Money on Home and Auto Insurance** — — **Take These Steps to Lower Premiums Without Compromising on Coverage** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — With the cost of nearly everything on the rise, people are naturally looking for areas in their spending where they can cut back. As inflation persists, it’s understandable that… — Sep 20, 2022](/blog/2022/five-ways-to-save-money-on-home-and-auto-insurance) * * * - [1](/blog/2022.md) - [2](/blog/2022.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2022.md/page-3) **Start your quote online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Start Your Quote](/quotes) [Contact Us](/contact) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```