Tim McGraw Honored with United Way Presidents Award

GBR Agency's very own Tim McGraw was presented with the 2011 Presidents Award by the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties.  This award is given in grateful appreciation and recognition of Tim's outstanding and dedicated service to the poor and working poor of Delaware and Otsego Counties. 

Congratulations and Good Work Tim!


GBR Agency
"Insurance from People You Know"
607.432.2022
www.gbrobertsagency.com

Baby, It's Cold Outside ~

Well, we started out 2012 with a day that felt more like Spring. It was gorgeous and we all knew it was just a matter of time before the bitter cold would set in.

And the next day we woke up to our wintery world. Yesterday we saw a high of 16 degrees with blustery winds making it feel so much colder. This sends me straight into hibernation mode. When it comes to hibernating, there is no better heat produced than that of a wood stove.  It keeps our home cozy and warm. We save loads of money on oil each year and this heat is accessible even if the power goes out. I could not imagine giving up our trusty wood stove.  However, with the positive come a few negatives. I have to dust more and I am constantly picking up wood chips strewn about by my dogs who get much enjoyment out of chewing a stick of wood here and there. There is of course the added risk of a fire and my husband is diligent in taking steps to maintain the stove and the chimney. This is key to preventing a fire.

New York Central Mutual has put together a great resource for woodstove owners. There are some great tips here!


http://www.nycm.com/besafe/woodstoves.asp

Happy 2012 everyone! Stay warm!

Happy Holidays!

From our family to yours,

We would like to wish all our clients and their families a happy and safe holiday season!

May you have a 2012 filled with heatlh, wealth and happiness!!

The GBR Agency

607.432.2022

www.gbragency.com

NYCM is having a great contest for students!

Attention all students:  NYCM is having a Distracted Driving Video Contest.  Entries are being accepted until 12/31/11.  Great prizes and a fun project for a worthwhile cause! Get the details below!



http://contest.nycm.com/agent/video.asp

"Insurance is good, but without documentation your bases aren’t fully-covered." ~ Some tips documenting your possessions.

Below is a link to a great article on the importance of documenting your possessions.  This is just as important as purchasing the policy.  In the event of a claim one needs to provide some sort of proof to the insurance company that the items being claimed were in fact owned.  Receipts are good, however you may not have receipts for all the items you own. Click on the link for more information!

http://financefreelancelife.com/2010/03/01/how-to-document-possessions-insurance/

As always if you have any questions we are only a call or a click away!

607.432.2022
www.gbrobertsagency.com

October is Fire Safety Month!

October is Fire Safety Month. Just in time for heating season. Homeowners across the country are turning on the furnace and many will be lighting the woodstove or pellet stove. There are steps we can take to prevent a fire from happening and make our homes safer if a fire does occur.  The following links contain valuable information about both.

http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=1438&cookie_test=1

http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-spotlight/fire-prevention-month/

http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/SafetyGuide/sg_fire_w001.asp

http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalmonths/10_october/fire_safety_month/


As always, if you have any questions we are only a call or a click away!

607.432.2022
www.gbrobertsagency.com

Be Independant but Never Alone.

Why choose an independant agent?  Check out this video from Travelers Insurance Company.

http://youtu.be/5nnROVqUDgM