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Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations

If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their...

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How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat

Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other...

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Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer

Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer...

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Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer

If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. The...

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Why We Do the Insurance Shopping for You

Three Reasons to Make Sure You Get the Most Comprehensive Coverage at the Most Affordable Rate - By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager In the most recent issue of our newsletter, we shared a segment from The Today...

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Giving the Gift of Life to Share Her Spirit

How Tragedy Touched a Member of the GCB Family; Finding the Power to Persevere - Sometimes even a great cause - no matter how worthwhile and important - touches a little too close to home. But when someone can turn a...

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Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims

If you want to reduce your risk of traffic accidents and the insurance claims that accompany them - which could cause your premium to go up - you need to drive defensively. Here are some driving tips to help you avoid...

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Q&A with Gompers, Cornish & Barr Vice President Jim Barr

Reasons to Stay Independent and Privately Owned - We recently sat down with Vice President Jim Barr to discuss the strategy that he and President John Cornish are pursuing to grow their agency locally and strengthen...

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What to Look for When Buying a House to Avoid Unnecessary Insurance Claims

If you’re house hunting, you’re probably looking at many elements like the number of bedrooms or how updated the kitchen is. Don’t forget to check for these things too, which which may help avoid home insurance claims...

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GCB’s Commitment to the Community

- - Why We Give, As a Company and As Individuals - By Staci Remley, Operations Manager As an agency recently celebrating our 60th anniversary as a local, independent, privately owned insurance agency, we are extremely...

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