Gompers, Cornish & Barr Blog
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance
Grill Safely With These Outdoor Cooking Tips
Friday, August 5, 2022
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...
Replacement Cost vs. Market Value
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Understanding How Coverage is Calculated on Your Homeowner’s Policy - By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager When insuring your home, it’s important to understand the difference between two distinct coverage terms:...
Simple Household Pest Control Methods
Friday, July 8, 2022
No one likes the thought of having pests in their home, whether they be rodents, cockroaches, ants, or any other common household pests. If pest activity is common in your area, it is important to take steps to prevent...
Loaning Someone Your Car? Think Twice and Double Check.
Monday, June 20, 2022
A Cautionary Tale on the Concept of “Permissive Use” - By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager Most certainly you’d have the best of intentions. A friend in need comes seeking help in a time of distress. An unexpected...
The Increasing Costs of Distracted Driving
Friday, June 10, 2022
How Companies Can Lower Expenses and Injuries Using Telematics to Improve Driver Safety in their Fleets - By James Barr, Vice President Distracted driving contributed to 14,236 vehicle collisions in 2020, according to...
Landscape Maintenance Tips for Your Yard
Friday, June 3, 2022
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...
How Is Inflation Affecting Your Insurance?
Monday, May 9, 2022
The Cost of Everything is Going Up, Potentially Leaving You Underinsured - By James Barr, Vice President Everywhere we look, we see news about the impact inflation is having on the costs of goods and services. The...
Avoiding Water Issues in Your Home
Friday, May 6, 2022
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...
Commonly Overlooked Spring Cleaning Tasks
Friday, April 1, 2022
Spring is a common time for people to take on all of the cleaning tasks that they put off during the winter. With the weather getting warmer, it's the perfect time to tackle jobs both inside and outside your home. While...
Auto Insurance Refunds on the Way
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
What to Know about the MCCA Surplus and Refunds - By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager As you may have heard, Michigan auto insurance policyholders are expecting refunds via check or direct deposit as the result of...