INSURANCE BLOG

Whether you’re just getting away for a long weekend or spending a few weeks out of the house, it’s important to ensure your home is safe while you’re gone. Follow these tips to help prevent break-ins, fires, and water damage. — Pause Your Mail and Paper Delivery — It’s immediately apparent to…

It’s an unfortunate fact that life expectancy in the US has dropped recently. This has led many people to examine whether or not they should have a life insurance policy and, if so, how much coverage they should have. Here are some basics about life insurance, intended to help you decide whether it…

It seems like every day on the news that we hear stories about a hurricane, flood, or wildfire creating massive damage in the U.S. and putting people out of their homes. Have you thought about how your family would handle this kind of emergency? Here are a few tips to keep you and your household…

— Consider Your Homeowners Schedule Your Seasonal “Nice List” — By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager — It’s the holiday season! People everywhere are getting excited about giving and receiving gifts. Of course, nobody wants to dampen that enthusiasm by thinking about their insurance policies,…

Several Ways to Lower Costs, Minimize Risk, and Maximize Coverage in 2023 — By James Barr, Vice President — With the end of another year fast approaching, the “insurance elves” at Gompers, Cornish & Barr are hard at work this holiday season, shopping for the best possible rates and coverage options…

With the new car market impacted by shipping delays, many people are choosing to buy used cars lately. And some people only purchase a used vehicle because it saves them money and lets the first owner figure out if it’s a lemon or not (most major problems show up by around 60,000 miles). Here’s a…

Having a new puppy join your household can change your life. The snuggles and kisses make getting up in the middle of the night for potty breaks worth it, but in the whirlwind of change, it’s easy to forget some practicalities. For example, should you inform your insurance company about your new…

Four Ways to Reduce Claims, Lower Costs, and Get People Back to Work — By James Barr, Vice President — Workers compensation is one of those aspects about being a business owner or HR manager that brings little joy, truth be told. Nobody wants to see a valued team member get injured, and disruptions…

Avoid These Oversights to Save Money and Maximize Coverage — By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager — Most homeowners are not insurance experts. Nor do they need to be. If you have an independent agent who is committed to representing your best interests, you can confidently entrust your…

Company Established in March 1962 Continues Founder’s Legacy — Gompers, Cornish & Barr is celebrating 60 years in business in 2022, having grown from humble beginnings to become one of few remaining mid-sized privately owned independent insurance agencies in Michigan today. — Prominently situated…