--- title: Gompers, Cornish & Barr Blog description: Read Gompers, Cornish & Barr blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # THE GCB INSURANCE BLOG ## Tips and guidance to maximize coverage and minimize costs related to personal and commercial lines of insurance. * * * [**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) [**Things to Know When Shopping for Home and Auto Insurance** — If you’re looking around for home or auto insurance, you may find the process confusing, especially if you’re new to buying coverage and aren’t familiar with the terminology. Here are five essential things you should know when you consider options for your residence or vehicle. — **What Is a…** — Sep 2, 2022](/blog/2022/things-to-know-when-shopping-for-home-and-auto-insurance) [**How to Keep Your Insurance on Pace with Inflation** — **Tips to Make Sure Your Commercial Property Coverage Doesn’t Fall Behind Actual Replacement Costs** — **By James Barr, Vice President** — Like homeowners insurance, commercial property policies are feeling the impact of inflation, as costs continue to soar for everything from labor and materials to… — Aug 19, 2022](/blog/2022/how-to-keep-your-insurance-on-pace-with-inflation) [**Grill Safely With These Outdoor Cooking Tips** — Grilling food is a fun pastime, and it’s ideal on those summer days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. But every year, there are accidents and home fires because people don’t grill safely. Follow these tips to make sure you and your household don’t become one of those statistics. — **Avoid…** — Aug 5, 2022](/blog/2022/grill-safely-with-these-outdoor-cooking-tips) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) **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)