--- 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. * * * [**How to Prepare Your Business for a Natural Disaster** — Natural disasters can disrupt your operations, damage property, and cause long-term setbacks for your business. Whether you’re facing hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or severe winter storms, it’s essential to have a plan in place before an event occurs, not after. — While disasters can’t be avoided,… — Aug 6, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-a-natural-disaster) [**Backyard Safety Tips for Fire, Water, and Everything in Between** — Summer is the perfect season for outdoor entertaining, family cookouts, and poolside relaxation. With more time spent outside comes more exposure to risks that could lead to accidents and insurance claims. From fire pits and pools to trampolines and grills, backyard features should be enjoyed… — Jul 31, 2025](/blog/2025/backyard-safety-tips-for-fire-water-and-everything-in-between) [**Why Home Insurance Inspections Are on the Rise—and Why They’re Actually in Your Best Interest** — _By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager_ — If you’ve shopped for home insurance recently, you may have noticed something new: your insurance company wants to schedule an inspection. Whether it’s a walk-around of your property or a full interior tour, these inspections are becoming more common. And… — Jul 22, 2025](/blog/2025/why-home-insurance-inspections-are-on-the-rise-and-why-theyre-actually-in-your-best-interest) [**Get to Know: Kristen McClellan, Commercial Lines Account Manager** — **Meet Kristen, one of the friendly faces and a proud member of your hometown insurance team, Gompers, Cornish & Barr.** — Kristen serves as one of our four dedicated Commercial Lines Account Managers. With a passion for service, a mind for detail, and a heart for helping people, Kristen brings both… — Jun 20, 2025](/blog/2025/get-to-know-kristen-mcclellan-commercial-lines-account-manager-2) [**Summer Storms Are Getting Stronger—Here’s How Homeowners Can Stay Ahead of the Damage** — If you get the sense that the winds are blowing stronger and storms have been getting more intense here in Michigan in recent years, **you’re not imagining it**. — As unpredictable and intense spring/summer storms become the new normal, homeowners are facing a growing need to take proactive steps to… — May 29, 2025](/blog/2025/spring-storms-are-getting-stronger-heres-how-homeowners-can-stay-ahead-of-the-damage) [**Avoiding Water Issues in Your Home** — Water damage is one of the worst problems that homeowners can run into. Not only can it be incredibly expensive to repair, depending on the extent of the damage, but it can also create the potential for mold and mildew to form. This can pose a serious health risk to you and your loved ones,… — Apr 17, 2025](/blog/2025/avoiding-water-issues-in-your-home) [**Landscape Maintenance Tips for Your Yard** — You've worked hard to create a beautiful garden for your yard, but there is more to yard maintenance than simply mowing the lawn and watering the plants. There are plenty of other tasks you'll need to complete in order to keep your yard looking its best over the years. Here are a few yard-care jobs… — Apr 3, 2025](/blog/2025/landscape-maintenance-tips-for-your-yard) [**Getting Your RV Ready for Spring Travel** — As the weather warms up and the open road starts calling, spring is the perfect time to get your RV ready for travel. Whether you're planning weekend getaways or cross-country adventures, taking the time to properly inspect, clean, and prepare your RV helps ensure a safe and stress-free trip. It’s… — Apr 1, 2025](/blog/2025/getting-your-rv-ready-for-spring-travel) [**Keep your Home Safe While You're Away with These 5 Tips** — Are you planning your next big family vacation? Maybe you’re traveling for business, or need to be away from home for a few days. Although we don't like to think about the possibility of our home being damaged or burglarized while we're away, it's something to consider to ensure that it stays safe… — Mar 20, 2025](/blog/2025/keep-your-home-safe-while-youre-away-with-these-5-tips) [**Preparation for Extreme Weather** — Extreme weather events are becoming more common across the United States. These events can be a threat to your home and its inhabitants if you don’t take precautions. Follow these nine essential tips to stay safe and minimize the risk of danger to your residence when bad weather strikes. — **Service…** — Mar 6, 2025](/blog/2025/preparation-for-extreme-weather) * * * - [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)