September is Life Insurance Awareness Month!

Did you know that September is Life Insurance Awareness Month? With that in mind, we’re going to lay some cold hard facts on you about life insurance. 7 in 10 American households with children under 18 would be in jeopardy if the primary bread-winner died. 30% of U.S. households (35 million) have no life insurance protection at…

Tips for Choosing a Local Independent Insurance Agency

1. Know the difference between independent agents and other insurance agents or carriers.  An independent agent represents a number of different insurance companies. In contrast, agents who represent large national companies only sell products from that carrier. A direct insurance company sells to you directly without an agent, typically online. An independent agent has the…

Back to School Advice for Empty Nesters!

Every fall, college students head back to campus and the things that travel with them get more sophisticated. It’s important to understand the limits of your property coverage that will follow your student to college, whether its across the state of across the country. Personal Property Students find very creative ways to fill their living…

Traveling With Your Best (four-legged) Friend!

Whether you’re headed out on the road for a weekend drive or a longer vacation, there are some car trips we simply wouldn’t think of making without including the four-legged member of the family. Just as you make plans for a safe and comfortable trip for your family and friends, it’s a good idea to…

Have Expensive Jewelry? Schedule it on Your Homeowners Policy!

A standard homeowners policy includes coverage for jewelry and other precious items such as watches and furs. These items are covered for losses caused by all the perils included in your policy such as fire, windstorm, theft and vandalism. However, there are special limits of liability for certain items, meaning that the insurer will not…

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Did you know that September is Life Insurance Awareness Month? With that in mind, we’re gonna lay some cold hard facts on you about life insurance. 7 in 10 American households with children under 18 would be in jeopardy if the primary bread-winner died. 30% of U.S. households (35 million) have no life insurance protection at all….

All About Condo Insurance

Condo or Condon’t — Condo Insurance You’ve taken the plunge and opted for condo life.  Now that the papers are signed, it seems like everything is taken care of for you—building maintenance, roof repairs, landscaping, insurance, etc.  It’s time to relax because everything is covered, right? Not quite.  The insurance policy provided by the condo…

New Years’ Travel Advice

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…

Decorate Safely This Holiday Season

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…

7 Reasons Why Gene Morgan Insurance Should Be Your Agent

We’re independent insurance agents. We have the freedom to find you the coverage you need at the lowest possible premium. Complete coverage for individuals and families – auto, homeowners, renters, boats, motor homes, health and life insurance. Complete coverage for your business – business property, liability, workers comp, professional liability, bonds, marine, farms, trucking, accident…