--- title: Gompers, Cornish & Barr Blog Posts from 2023 description: Blog posts published by Gompers, Cornish & Barr in 2023 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2023 * * * [**Explaining the Rise in Property Insurance Premiums** — — **Four Actions You Can Take to Help Mitigate Rising Homeowners Rates** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — Annual increases in property insurance — whether dwelling/homeowners coverage or commercial property insurance — are not unusual. We typically see dwelling coverage increases around 4%… — Dec 18, 2023](/blog/2023/explaining-the-rise-in-property-insurance-premiums) [**Celebrating the Season of Giving Back** — — **The GCB Team Continues its Annual Holiday Tradition** — **By Staci Remley, Operations Manager** — This year, our agency is once again continuing its **tradition of giving back to the community we serve** in partnership with local nonprofit organization **The Macomb Charitable Foundation**. Since 2006, when my… — Dec 14, 2023](/blog/2023/celebrating-the-season-of-giving-back) [**Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations** — If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their driving to current conditions. — **Rain, Snow and Ice** — It’s not always possible to… — Dec 4, 2023](/blog/2023/preparing-your-teen-driver-for-different-road-conditions-and-situations) [**How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat** — Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other hazards. Here’s a quick list of steps you should take before storing. — **Decide…** — Nov 7, 2023](/blog/2023/how-to-winterize-and-properly-store-your-boat) [**Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer** — Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer insurance claims and less hassle for you. — **Smart Programmable Thermostat** — A… — Oct 2, 2023](/blog/2023/save-money-with-these-smart-home-devices-that-make-your-home-safer) [**Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer** — If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. — **The Advantages of Renting** — When you rent, you don’t have to commit to a neighborhood or… — Sep 12, 2023](/blog/2023/renting-vs-owning-a-home-protect-your-property-no-matter-which-you-prefer) [**Why We Do the Insurance Shopping for You** — **Three Reasons to Make Sure You Get the Most Comprehensive Coverage at the Most Affordable Rate** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — In the most recent issue of our newsletter, we shared a segment from The Today Show in which an expert asserted that one of the best ways to make sure you’re… — Sep 5, 2023](/blog/2023/why-we-do-the-insurance-shopping-for-you) [**Giving the Gift of Life to Share Her Spirit** — — **How Tragedy Touched a Member of the GCB Family; Finding the Power to Persevere** — Sometimes even a great cause — no matter how worthwhile and important — touches a little too close to home. But when someone can turn a tragedy into future triumph, as our own team member Lori Brouillet has done, a… — Sep 5, 2023](/blog/2023/giving-the-gift-of-life-to-share-her-spirit) [**Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims** — If you want to reduce your risk of traffic accidents and the insurance claims that accompany them — which could cause your premium to go up — you need to drive defensively. Here are some driving tips to help you avoid crashes and stay safe on the road. — **Always Assume Other Motorists Will Make…** — Aug 7, 2023](/blog/2023/defensive-driving-techniques-to-avoid-accidents-and-insurance-claims) [**Q&A with Gompers, Cornish & Barr Vice President Jim Barr** — — **Reasons to Stay Independent and Privately Owned** — We recently sat down with Vice President Jim Barr to discuss the strategy that he and President John Cornish are pursuing to grow their agency locally and strengthen the firm’s deep roots in the Macomb County community. Jim explained why he and… — Jul 27, 2023](/blog/2023/q-a-with-gompers-cornish-barr-vice-president-jim-barr) * * * - [1](/blog/2023.md) - [2](/blog/2023.md/page-2) **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"}}]} ```