--- 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. * * * [**Tips for Saving Money on Heating and Cooling Your Home** — If you're like most people, you like to keep your home at a comfortable temperature throughout the year. However, running your heater or air conditioner constantly uses a lot of energy, and your electric and gas bills can seriously add up over time. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can… — Feb 4, 2022](/blog/2022/tips-for-saving-money-on-heating-and-cooling-your-home) [**How to Evaluate and Choose Energy-Efficient Appliances** — Today's modern appliances are much more energy-efficient than their predecessors, and some are even better than the rest. When shopping for appliances, you'll likely be overwhelmed by choice, so it is important to know what you are looking for. Follow these steps to find the right energy-efficient… — Jan 7, 2022](/blog/2022/how-to-evaluate-and-choose-energy-efficient-appliances) [**How to Reverse the Rising Costs of Doing Business in the Return-to-Work Transition** — **It’s Time to Modernize Your Employment Practices Liability Policy to Match the Modern Workplace** — — **By James Barr, Vice President** — Every time we think we’re out of the woods, a new data point reminds us that we still have a long way to go. COVID case numbers rise. Hospitalizations surge. Variants… — Dec 14, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-reverse-the-rising-costs-of-doing-business-in-the-return-to-work-transition) [**How to Choose Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors** — Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential for any home, so you should ensure that your house is equipped with them. You should have detectors in the main living areas on each floor, including in every bedroom and the kitchen. This way, you'll be able to identify problems in the most… — Dec 3, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-choose-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) [**How to Make a Fire Safety Plan** — No one likes to think about the possibility of a fire in their home, but this is one situation where it definitely pays to be prepared. This is especially true if you have children or pets in your home. Read on to learn how to develop a fire safety plan to ensure you and your loved ones are as safe… — Nov 5, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-make-a-fire-safety-plan) [**How to Decide If Solar Panels Are Right for Your Home** — Solar panels can provide clean electricity for your home, helping you to save money on energy costs while also doing your part to help the environment. However, not all homes are suited to solar energy. Here's what you need to know to determine whether solar panels make sense for your home. — **Can…** — Oct 1, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-decide-if-solar-panels-are-right-for-your-home) [**How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents** — When it comes to buying insurance, you have two primary options available to you: **independent agents** like us, and **captive agents**. While both can provide insurance services, these two types of insurance agents are not the same, and it's important to understand the differences. — **Captive Insurance…** — Sep 3, 2021](/blog/2021/how-independent-agents-are-different-from-captive-agents) [**Benefits of Using a Dash Cam** — More and more people these days are choosing to add dash cams to their vehicles, and for good reason. These small cameras can be highly useful to you, especially in the event that you get a traffic ticket or are involved in a crash or other incident on the road. Here's how a dash cam can benefit… — Aug 6, 2021](/blog/2021/benefits-of-using-a-dash-cam) [**Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer** — Summer is here and people are flocking to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of those are children 14… — Jul 2, 2021](/blog/2021/swimming-safety-10-tips-for-summer) [**Why You May Need Personal Offense Coverage** — In today’s digital world, slander and libel lawsuits are more common than you may think. Comments made in haste or anger on social media can have lasting and far-reaching effects on a person’s reputation or character, so it’s easier than ever to libel, slander, or invade a person’s privacy. 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