As independent agents are always looking for ways to grow and expand our product and carrier offering to better serve our clients. We recently became appointed with Mercury Insurance and are excited to begin working with them! Mercury Insurance is a regional carrier with heavy roots in California. They write personal & commercial auto insurance,…
Imagine how devastating it would be to lose your home in a fire. Now imagine not being able to rebuild it completely because you didn’t have the correct amount of insurance. Seeing a firefighter enter your home is definitely worst-case scenario; but we are here to explain why having accurate and comprehensive homeowner’s insurance is…
Millions of Americans will do some traveling this New Year holiday- the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around in the bay area or headed to the Lake Tahoe area. At Gene Morgan Insurance, we’d like to help you not only enjoy your…
A real tree in your home can be a fire hazard, and even more so if it goes unwatered. Always keep your tree safe and clear of any decorations that can spark a flame near your tree, such as candles and other hazardous decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org), there are an…
In the San Francisco Bay Area we are currently undergoing a sever rain storm. We thought now would be a great time to remind people what to do in the event of an emergency water leak or flood. Follow these steps in the event of an emergency: 1. Stop the Water If water is coming from inside…
We know that decorating for Christmas is fun and festive; but before you climb on the roof to string your lights, know that about 12,500 injuries occur every year due to Christmas lights and decorations. Along with injuries, Christmas decorations also cause millions of dollars in property damage during the holidays. Be safe when decorating…
Here at our agency, we celebrate Veterans Day because our founder, Gene Morgan, and our current boss, Mike Morgan, are both US Navy Vets! Americans celebrate Memorial Day in the spring and Veterans Day in the fall. While it can be easy to confuse the two holidays, Memorial Day is set aside to honor American’s…
A little extra caution can go a long way while driving at night Summer has ended, and while fall and winter have their own pleasures; longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just…
In today’s unsettled economy, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money—but sometimes this includes altering insurance coverages to dangerously low levels or eliminating coverage entirely. If you’re thinking about changing your coverage to save money, consider these key issues below — and give us a call. We can help make sure you’ve…
Although it may be hard to imagine preparing for winter storms today since it is still sunny and warm outside, now is the perfect time to “winter-proof” your home. Many winter-related disasters in your home can be prevented if you take simple precautions now in preparing your home for winter weather.
