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…

6 Questions to ask Before Buying a Life Insurance Policy

The benefits of a life insurance policy are clear: the coverage provides financial protection against the death of a policyholder in the form of a payment to the beneficiary; and life insurance proceeds are not taxable income. However, it is important that you find the policy that best fits your situation. Here are six key…

What you Need to Know About your Children Being Away at College

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…

Backpack Drive Update

There is no better feeling than giving a child in need a backpack for their school year, especially kindergartners! These guys were all so happy and we couldn’t have been more excited to give them backpacks for their first year in school. Help us deliver more and donate to our backpack & school supply drive…

Traveling with your Best 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…

Tips for Safe Driving in your RV

Now that we are in the middle of summer, it is a great time to take an RV trip. Whether you’re heading to Southern California or planning your getaway a lot farther from home, you’ll want to make the trip safely. At Gene Morgan Insurance Agency, we want you to travel safely too. Here are some…

4th of July Safety Tips

Severe burns, amputations, blindness, and, in some cases, deaths are often the result of 4th of July celebrations. CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has the following tips: ▪ Local ordinances should be verified before purchasing and/or using fireworks. ▪ Always read directions. ▪ Always have an adult present. ▪ Use fireworks outdoors…

Shred-it Saturday

      Thank you to everyone who attended our Shred-it Saturday! We received a lot of positive feedback to our first-ever paper shredding event and expect to do it again next year this time. We appreciate the support from the community and feel honored to be able to provide events such as these. We…

Free Paper Shred!

We are helping local residents prevent identity theft by offerring a FREE paper shred on June 18th. Stop by our downtown Livermore office from 10 am – 2 pm with up to 5 boxes per household. Shredding is the easiest way to prevent identity theft, so bring your old bank statements and other private documents!…

Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving

When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up: Car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens ages 14 through 18. A teen’s crash risk is three times that of more experienced drivers. Being in…