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...

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The GCB Team Continues its Annual Holiday Tradition - By Staci Remley, Operations Manager This year, our agency is once again continuing its tradition of giving back to the community we serve in partnership with local...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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- - 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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Many insurance carriers today offer smartphone apps that track telematics to monitor driving. Here’s how they work and how these apps may help you lower your auto insurance premium, along with a few other advantages. ...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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