--- title: Gompers, Cornish & Barr Blog Posts from 2025 description: Blog posts published by Gompers, Cornish & Barr in 2025 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2025 * * * [**The Power of Positivity, Courtesy of The Macomb Charitable Foundation** — **A Wonderful Reminder of the Season of Giving** — This is such a heartwarming letter, we just had to share... — Each year, our team sponsors a local family in need for the holidays in partnership with The Macomb Charitable Foundation. We recently received our latest issue of the organization's… — Dec 1, 2025](/blog/2025/the-power-of-positivity-courtesy-of-the-macomb-charitable-foundation) [**What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Utility Shutoffs** — Owning a home means taking on a wide range of responsibilities, from mortgage payments to seasonal maintenance. One of the most critical, and commonly overlooked, areas of home safety is knowing how and when to shut off your utilities. In a moment of crisis, like a burst pipe or suspected gas leak,… — Nov 24, 2025](/blog/2025/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-utility-shutoffs) [**The Business Benefits of Safety Training for Employees** — Workplace safety is more than just checking boxes for compliance. It’s a smart investment that can positively impact your bottom line, employee morale, and long-term risk exposure. Whether you run a construction firm, a retail shop, or a professional office, providing regular safety training to… — Nov 20, 2025](/blog/2025/the-business-benefits-of-safety-training-for-employees) [**Get to Know: Mary Shoemaker, Commercial Lines Manager** — **Meet Mary Shoemaker: Gompers, Cornish & Barr’s steady and experienced leader of our Commercial Lines department.** — With nearly four decades of insurance experience and a deep commitment to teamwork, organization, and client service, Mary plays a pivotal role in ensuring our commercial operations… — Nov 17, 2025](/blog/2025/get-to-know-mary-shoemaker-commercial-lines-manager) [**Michigan’s “Open and Obvious” Rule Flips the Script on Slip and Fall** — **What Property Owners and Snow Removal Businesses Need to Know** — _By Frank Mercurio, Commercial Lines Agent_ — If you own commercial property in Michigan—or operate a business that handles snow and ice removal in the winter—there’s an important legal change you should know about. — In 2023, the… — Nov 12, 2025](/blog/2025/michigans-open-and-obvious-rule-flips-the-script-on-slip-and-fall) [**Keeping Your Commercial Property Prepared for Severe Weather** — Severe weather events like hurricanes, snowstorms, wildfires, hailstorms, or heavy rain can cause major damage to commercial properties and disrupt business operations. For property owners, facility managers, and tenants alike, being prepared ahead of time is key to minimizing risk and recovering… — Oct 21, 2025](/blog/2025/keeping-your-commercial-property-prepared-for-severe-weather) [**How to Insure a Travel Trailer or Camper for the Off-Season** — For many RV and travel trailer owners, the fall and winter months bring road trips to a pause. Whether you store your camper in a garage, on your property, or at a designated facility, it's important to make sure your insurance coverage adjusts with the change in season. — Even when your travel… — Oct 14, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-insure-a-travel-trailer-or-camper-for-the-off-season) [**Celebrating 80 Years of Community** — **GCB Joins Presbyterian Villages of Michigan in Honoring a Legacy of Service** — At Gompers, Cornish & Barr, we believe positivity isn’t just a mindset… **it’s a movement.** Every partnership we form, every neighbor we support, and every organization we stand behind reflects our belief in “The Power of… — Oct 8, 2025](/blog/2025/celebrating-80-years-of-community) [**Drive or Own a Company Car in Michigan?** — **You May Be Driving with a Risky Insurance Gap** — _By Mary Shoemaker, Commercial Lines Manager, and Frank Mercurio, Account Executive_ — If you drive a vehicle that’s owned or leased by your employer, or you’re a business owner who lists your everyday “personal” car on the company’s commercial auto… — Sep 16, 2025](/blog/2025/drive-or-own-a-company-car-in-michigan) [**Six Overlooked Items You Should Add to Your Home Inventory** — Creating a home inventory is one of the smartest steps you can take to prepare for the possibility of a future insurance claim. If your belongings are damaged or stolen, a detailed list makes it easier to verify losses and can speed up the claims process. While most people remember to include… — Sep 10, 2025](/blog/2025/six-overlooked-items-you-should-add-to-your-home-inventory) * * * - [1](/blog/2025.md) - [2](/blog/2025.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2025.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"}}]} ```