--- 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. * * * [**Why You Should Bundle Your Home and Auto Insurance** — **Bundling Through an Independent Insurance Agency Saves Even More** — **By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager** — Whether it’s Flo, a talking gecko, an emu wearing sunglasses, or a walking, talking personification of mayhem, you’ve no doubt heard the various insurance personalities on TV urging you to… — May 17, 2023](/blog/2023/why-you-should-bundle-your-home-and-auto-insurance) [**4 Water-Saving Tips for Your Garden** — Water has been in short supply in many areas of the United States lately. And even if it’s bountiful where you live, you may be paying more for water than you’d like. Here are some tips for using less water and saving money in your garden. — **Use Soaker Hoses Instead of Sprinklers** — Sprinklers tend… — May 5, 2023](/blog/2023/4-water-saving-tips-for-your-garden) [**The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage** — Your auto insurance is one of the most important elements of your personal insurance portfolio. But some people purchase only the minimum required liability coverage, not realizing they may be leaving themselves open to huge bills for damage to their own vehicles after an accident. Here’s how you… — Apr 7, 2023](/blog/2023/the-importance-of-uninsured-and-underinsured-motorist-coverage) [**What’s Driving Inflation in Commercial Insurance?** — **Industry Authority Update Provides Trends, Answers and a Look to the Future** — **By James Barr, Vice President** — We’ve previously discussed that the commercial insurance markets are experiencing inflation like just about every other sector in the economy, with many different drivers — some intuitive… — Mar 10, 2023](/blog/2023/what-s-driving-inflation-in-commercial-insurance) [**Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation** — 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… — Mar 3, 2023](/blog/2023/keep-your-home-safe-while-on-vacation) [**Who Needs Life Insurance and How Much Do You Need?** — 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… — Feb 3, 2023](/blog/2023/who-needs-life-insurance-and-how-much-do-you-need) [**Family Emergency Preparedness Checklist** — 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… — Jan 6, 2023](/blog/2023/family-emergency-preparedness-checklist) [**Don’t Forget to Insure Those Precious Holiday Gifts!** — — **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,… — Dec 16, 2022](/blog/2022/don-t-forget-to-insure-those-precious-holiday-gifts) [**Year-End Checklist to Reduce Commercial Insurance Costs** — **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… — Dec 15, 2022](/blog/2022/year-end-checklist-to-reduce-commercial-insurance-costs) [**What to Check Before Buying a Used Car** — 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… — Dec 2, 2022](/blog/2022/what-to-check-before-buying-a-used-car) * * * - [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)