--- 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. * * * [**Inexpensive Fixes for a Safer Home** — Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. — But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can handle to make your home safer – whether you’re handy or not. And you won’t… — May 7, 2021](/blog/2021/inexpensive-fixes-for-a-safer-home) [**Why a basic Homeowners policy isn’t always enough** — Sometimes a basic homeowners policy just isn’t enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it’s important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage and prevents you from paying too much out of pocket in case of a claim. To be… — Apr 2, 2021](/blog/2021/why-a-basic-homeowners-policy-isn-t-always-enough) [**10 Tips to Help Prevent Identity Theft** — Shopping online. Visiting the doctor. Buying gas. In nearly all of the things we do from day to day, there’s the risk of identity theft. — You could unknowingly give your information to a fraudster thinking you’re shopping at a legitimate site. Your doctor’s office could experience a data breach.… — Mar 5, 2021](/blog/2021/10-tips-to-help-prevent-identity-theft) [**Own a home? Here are two policy options you should know about** — If you have a homeowners policy, you probably expect it to cover all the costs of rebuilding your house in case it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered hazard. But are you certain you have enough coverage? Read about two common situations you may be unaware of — and the affordable options that can… — Feb 5, 2021](/blog/2021/own-a-home-here-are-two-policy-options-you-should-know-about) [**Porch Safety: Should You Leave the Lights On?** — It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this time of year, when the days are short? — Those answers can differ depending on a… — Jan 8, 2021](/blog/2021/porch-safety-should-you-leave-the-lights-on) [**Don’t Delay — Start Thinking About Winterizing Your RV Today** — Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter — or you live in one already — fall is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is). And just because _you_ may be in a warmer climate doesn't necessarily mean your RV is — RVs can be… — Dec 4, 2020](/blog/2020/dont-delay-start-thinking-about-winterizing-your-rv-today) [**10 Things to do to Prepare Your Home for Fall** — Fall is a wonderful time — if your home is ready for it. So enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, but do a little preventative maintenance while you’re at it. You’ll fix small problems before they become big, and big ones before they become catastrophes. Here are 10 tips to help: — **Look up.…** — Nov 6, 2020](/blog/2020/10-things-to-do-to-prepare-your-home-for-fall) [**It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?** — We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, the new school year is upon us. — And as you get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else — your home. It won’t just be good for you; in many instances, removing clutter also means removing… — Oct 2, 2020](/blog/2020/its-back-to-school-time-is-your-house-ready) [**Tips for Power Tool Safety** — What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. — Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep all of your fingers and… — Sep 4, 2020](/blog/2020/tips-for-power-tool-safety) [**What is water backup coverage and why is it important?** — Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost $5,000-$10,0… — Aug 7, 2020](/blog/2020/what-is-water-backup-coverage-and-why-is-it-important) * * * - [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)