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10/31/2026

10/27/2026

"How a Love of Bowling, a College Roommate, and a Familiar Face Helped Shape a Career"

Next up in our ongoing Get to Know series: Jason Moehlman, Personal Lines Account Manager!

One of his more memorable moments at GCB arrived on the day of GCB’s Christmas party last year. A client called Jason to report a house fire. The home was still burning. Jason helped the client get the claim started. It was a difficult conversation, and one he would remember long after that day.

But it was a later call that brought home the value of the work he and the agency had done. The client reached out to thank Jason and GCB for making sure the home was properly covered.

“That was something that really pulled on my heartstrings a little bit,” he says.

Asked what makes him respond so strongly to someone else’s need, Jason gives a simple answer: “I’ve just always been someone who’s here to help other people. If anything I can do is going to help someone out, I’m going to do it.”

READ THE REST OF THE STORY to learn how the aforementioned bowling, one college roommate, and someone you have already met here all converged and conspired to shape Jason's career, future, and family...

https://www.gcbinsurance.com/blog/2026/get-to-know-jason-moehlman-personal-lines-account-manager

10/16/2026

To our two favorite bosses in the world, and to bosses everywhere, Happy Bosses' Day!

10/08/2026

Thinking of changing homeowners insurance carriers to lower your premiums? Read this first...

In times of rising costs, it can be tempting for homeowners to consider moving to lower-priced insurance policies without realizing that the new policy does not include what’s known as “guaranteed replacement cost” coverage.

They see the premium savings, but they do not always see the additional financial risk they are taking on.

That does not mean every less-expensive policy is a bad policy. It does mean, however, that two homeowners quotes can look similar while offering dramatically different protection after a total loss.

Before you consider making an ultimately costly change to your homeowners insurance, make sure you are comparing more than just the monthly premium number.

Here's our shopper's guide that explains the difference between:

- Replacement Cost
- Extended Replacement Cost, and
- Guaranteed Replacement Cost

Let's not forget the real purpose of homeowners insurance: to provide long-term protection for one of the largest investments you will ever make.

In times of rising costs everywhere we look, it can be tempting for homeowners to consider moving to lower-priced insurance policies without realizing that the new policy does not include what’s known as “guaranteed replacement cost” coverage. They see the premium savings, but they do not alwa...

09/23/2026

Up next in our Get to Know series: Frank Mercurio!

Frank came to Gompers, Cornish & Barr to collect a scholarship check. He left having opened the door to his first insurance job…and the career he had been preparing for throughout college. He just needed to ask the right question at the right time. And he did...

He began in Personal Lines alongside Personal Lines Manager Lauren Dallas before gradually pursuing small commercial opportunities. Today, his primary focus as an Account Executive is helping business owners understand and manage their risks.

Frank's career path was guided by his roots, his family's business, a passion for lifelong learning, and a love for working with small business owners.

CONTINUE READING to discover the simple question he asked that launched his career...and learn about the time he recently saved a local business more than $100,000 in premiums!

https://www.gcbinsurance.com/blog/2026/get-to-know-frank-mercurio-account-executive

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Please note that in observance of the Labor Day Holiday, our office hours on Friday, Sept 4th will be 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and the office will be close closed all day on Monday, Sept. 7th.

Enjoy the weekend, and hopefully with a little rest, relaxation, and recreation!

09/01/2026

Time for #4! - "The Top 5 Reasons People Choose Gompers, Cornish & Barr"

4. We Put Your Interests First

Insurance should never be treated as a commodity. It’s about protecting life’s assets that take a lifetime to accumulate. The lowest premium isn’t always the best value. The cheapest policy isn’t always the right protection. That’s why our approach begins with understanding the risk.

Rather than simply shopping our carriers for the lowest price, we take the time to evaluate a client’s entire insurance portfolio, identify potential gaps, and recommend solutions designed to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build.

In many ways, this philosophy is reflected in the GCB griffin logo itself. Historically, the griffin has symbolized “guardianship and protection.”

In Greek mythology, for example, griffins were frequently described as guardians of treasure, sacred objects, and valuable possessions. Ancient writers told stories of griffins protecting gold deposits and preventing thieves from stealing them. Whether anyone believed those stories literally, the symbolism became firmly established: griffins protected things of value.

For us, it represents our responsibility to help clients safeguard their businesses, families, assets, and futures. Our role isn’t just to sell insurance; it’s to help protect what matters most to you—for life.

In short: at Gompers, Cornish and Barr, we pride ourselves in "Guarding Life's Journey."

08/24/2026

"The Top 5 Reasons People Choose Gompers, Cornish & Barr"—Number 3!

3. We’re Your Hometown Team, Right Here in Your Backyard
Insurance is local. At least, it should be.

The risks facing a family in Macomb County aren’t necessarily the same as those facing someone in another state. The challenges facing local business owners are shaped by the communities they serve, the regulations they navigate, and the environments in which they operate. That’s why local knowledge matters.

Our team lives here. We work here. We raise our families here. We’re actively involved throughout the community, supporting local organizations, schools, arts programs, parks and recreation initiatives, and charitable causes.

We’re not a call center located far off in another state. We’re not a publicly traded corporation making decisions from a distant headquarters, based solely on driving margin for shareholders. We’re part of the same community our clients call home. We’re your neighbors…and we like to be neighborly.

That local perspective and independent nature help us understand risks, opportunities, and coverage needs in a way that national insurance brands simply can’t replicate.

08/21/2026

Your hometown team for all things insurance is proud to support our hometown football teams and GameDay again this year!

Go Eisenhower High School Eagles! We'll be you rooting you on all season long!

08/20/2026

The GCB Team had a great time rooting on the Detroit Tigers at a recent employee appreciation event. Great weather, great folks, and great times! 🐅⚾️