--- 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. * * * [**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) [**Phishing Emails, Ransomware, and Liability: A Business Owner’s Cyber Checklist** — Cyber threats have become an everyday risk for businesses of all sizes, not just large corporations. In fact, small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because they often lack dedicated security infrastructure. Phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and data breaches… — Sep 8, 2025](/blog/2025/phishing-emails-ransomware-and-liability-a-business-owners-cyber-checklist) [**What to Check Before Letting Your Teen Drive the Family Car** — Handing over the keys to your teenager is a big moment—for them and for you. While it marks a new level of independence, it also comes with serious responsibilities, including making sure your insurance coverage is ready for this milestone. Before your teen hits the road, here are a few important… — Aug 21, 2025](/blog/2025/what-to-check-before-letting-your-teen-drive-the-family-car) [**Insurance Tips for First-Time Homebuyers** — Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a learning curve, especially when it comes to homeowners insurance. With so many options and coverages to consider, it’s important to understand what you're buying and how to make sure your new investment is properly protected.… — Aug 14, 2025](/blog/2025/insurance-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers) * * * - [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)