Holiday Pet Travel

Make sure your pets travel well for the holidays The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to eat good food and join together with loved ones. For many who have families far away, this is also is the time to pack up and get out of California. If you are gearing up…

5 Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving

Those in California who have tasted deep-fried turkey usually say there’s simply no comparison to an oven-roasted bird — turkey out of the fryer is moist, with crispy skin and a beautiful color. And, it cooks much more quickly than a turkey in the oven, which means you don’t have to wait for hours on…

Holiday Travel Advice

Millions of Americans will do some traveling this holiday season – 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 Southern California. At Gene Morgan Insurance, we’d like to help you not only enjoy your…

Donate to our Coat Drive!

It is that time of year already! Our agency is a drop off location for Tri-Valley Rotary’s annual coat drive. Your donation of a new or gently used coat for children ages 2-16 will benefit those in need! Coats will be distributed to children in our community in the month of December. Drop off deadline…

3 Easy Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Car Crash

With stormy weather right around the corner it is more important now to drive safe on the road. Unfortunately, too many trips on the road will end up being memorable for the wrong reasons, due to crashes and other risks that drivers face anytime they hit the road. You can take control of your next…

Water Leak in Your Home? Follow These Steps

Here in California, the Bay Area got soaked over the past weekend. Did you sprout a new water leak in your home? Are you just now discovering water damage? Follow these emergency guidelines to properly mitigate the damage to your home. Immediately call ServPro or another emergency service to stop and clean up the water…

Should You Be Worried About Your Appliance Hoses?

There’s a ticking time bomb in your Tri-Valley, CA house right now, waiting to strike when you least expect it. In fact, there might even be more than one. And each can cause thousands and thousands of dollars in damage. We here at Gene Morgan Insurance are talking about faulty appliance hoses, of course. Consider…

Winter-Proof Your Home Before Winter Storms Begin

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. An important part of…

Think You Can’t Afford Life Insurance, or Don’t Need it?

Thank you can’t afford life insurance? Think again. Term life insurance is actually much more affordable than most people know. It can cost as little as $12 a month for a healthy individual, depending on the term and amount. Most plans offer flexible payment options that can be helpful if your financial situation changes later…

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

When purchasing life insurance, the question really isn’t how much you need, but how much capital your family will need at the time of your death, which depends on two variables: 1)    How much will be needed at death to meet immediate obligations? This amount takes into account all final expenses: uncovered medical bills, funeral…