What to Know Before You Go Solar

Solar panels can be economically and environmentally sound, and they’re more accessible than ever. According to one research firm, U.S. homes and businesses installed a new system every four minutes in 2013. But, is solar power right for you here in the Tri-Valley? To help you address the question, here are five things to think…

6 Tips for Choosing an Independent Insurance Agent

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…

Tips for safe driving in your RV

With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning your 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 great tips…

Everyone Needs an Umbrella.

It has long been a myth that umbrella policies are only for high-net worth families and not necessary for most individuals. This notion is false as most people are at-first for claims and lawsuits that surpass their underlying insurance policy coverages. It is imperative that families with children, rental properties, watercraft, etc carry an umbrella…

5 Questions to Ask if You Keep Guns in Your Home

There are an estimated 300 million firearms in U.S. homes. And, with a lot of guns comes the potential for a lot of gun-related accidents. So, ask yourself these questions to help prevent your household in California from experiencing one. How secure are my guns? Nobody — especially kids — should be able to access your firearms…

Refer Our Agency to Friends & Family, Help the Community!

We have revamped our referral program for 2016 to include donations to local non-profits. For ever referral a client sends to our agency they will receive a $25 gift card to Starbucks or Target, and will donate $25 to a local charity! Donations in the first quarter of 2016 will go to the Valley Humane…

Why Everyone Needs an Umbrella Policy

If you are ever involved in an accident or sued, your standard homeowners or auto policy will provide you with some liability coverage, paying for judgments against you and your attorney’s fees, up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have an extra layer of liability…

Spring is coming to California! (or so the groundhog thinks)

On Groundhog Day, it’s time to start thinking about spring. (Or time to at least hope that springtime is coming, anyway.) And whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, we here at Gene Morgan Insurance have you covered. Get ready for spring   Although everyone thinks of cleaning when it comes to spring, there…