--- 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. * * * [**Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe with Telematics** — As parents, the safety of our teenage drivers is paramount. With road accidents constituting a significant risk for young drivers, leveraging technology to enhance their safety isn't just smart; it's essential. Telematics for vehicles is a game-changing technology that is making driving safer for… — May 6, 2024](/blog/2024/help-keep-teen-drivers-safe-with-telematics) [**The Essential Guide to Creating a Home Inventory: Why and How** — In the aftermath of an unexpected event, such as a fire, theft, or natural disaster, having a comprehensive home inventory can be a lifeline. This detailed list of your possessions not only aids in the homeowner insurance claim process, but also helps in the recovery and replacement of lost items.… — Apr 1, 2024](/blog/2024/the-essential-guide-to-creating-a-home-inventory-why-and-how) [**Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer to Reduce Accidents and Insurance Claims** — Owning a boat can make weekends and vacations fun and memorable. Follow these tips to help ensure that when you’re towing your boat you’re being as safe as possible to lower the risk of accidents and unwanted insurance claims. — **Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Powerful Enough for Towing** — Many people… — Mar 5, 2024](/blog/2024/tips-for-towing-a-boat-trailer-to-reduce-accidents-and-insurance-claims) [**Macomb County Board of Commissioners Awards GCB Insurance Proclamation of Congratulations** — We are extremely honored and thrilled to share the exciting news that our agency has been presented a formal “Proclamation of Congratulations” by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. Presented by Commissioner Joe Sabatini, a framed certificate of the Proclamation was given to firm Vice… — Feb 15, 2024](/blog/2024/macomb-county-board-of-commissioners-awards-gcb-insurance-proclamation-of-congratulations) [**Wall Street Journal: “What Is an Insurance Broker—and Do You Need One?”** — — _BuySide_, a publication from the _Wall Street Journal_, recently published an article asking the headline question, “What Is an Insurance Broker—and Do You Need One?” — The article, appropriately subtitled, “Get help determining how much insurance coverage you need without any of the legwork,”… — Feb 14, 2024](/blog/2024/wall-street-journal-what-is-an-insurance-broker-and-do-you-need-one) [**Top Five Home Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Insurance Policy Against Rising Premiums** — **Taking Care of Your Home Could Have Twice the Benefit** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — As we’ve been sharing with clients, both in person and in our newsletter content, the costs to insure a home continue to rise, across the spectrum of insurance carriers. While recovering from… — Feb 13, 2024](/blog/2024/top-five-home-maintenance-tips-to-protect-your-insurance-policy-against-rising-premiums) [**How to Choose the Right Contractor for Home Improvement Projects and Avoid Liability Claims** — If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips. — **Get Word-of-Mouth Recommendations** — One of the best ways you can find a… — Feb 6, 2024](/blog/2024/how-to-choose-the-right-contractor-for-home-improvement-projects-and-avoid-liability-claims) [**Protect Your Home or Business From Freezing Pipes and Sprinkler Systems** — **Useful Downloads and Documents for Protecting Your Property and Assets from Dangerous Winter Conditions** — With these frigid Winter temperatures upon us, it's important to be mindful of tips to prevent the pipes and sprinkler systems in your home or business from freezing, which could lead to… — Jan 16, 2024](/blog/2024/protect-your-home-or-business-from-freezing-pipes-and-sprinkler-systems) [**Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value** — When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations that give you the biggest return on your investment. — **Kitchen Remodels** — If you’… — Jan 4, 2024](/blog/2024/top-home-improvement-projects-that-can-increase-your-home-value) [**Explaining the Rise in Property Insurance Premiums** — — **Four Actions You Can Take to Help Mitigate Rising Homeowners Rates** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — Annual increases in property insurance — whether dwelling/homeowners coverage or commercial property insurance — are not unusual. We typically see dwelling coverage increases around 4%… — Dec 18, 2023](/blog/2023/explaining-the-rise-in-property-insurance-premiums) * * * - [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)