Articles and Resources
Our blog contains articles, tips, and resources by Barr Insurance and our insurance companies to help you better understand your insurance.
Spring Home Maintenance
When springtime rolls around, almost everyone thinks of cleaning. That’s fine (we probably all need to do a little more of that, after all), but there’s something even more important to keep in mind: home maintenance.
Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?
You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage, and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight, about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re asked, “Do you want insurance with that?”
Getting Married? Tie up Loose Ends With Wedding Insurance
Whether your wedding is a small family affair or the biggest event of the year, you deserve to have a stress-free day. Let us help you select the insurance coverage you want for your wedding and everything that goes along with it.
Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes
A few simple home maintenance tasks and improvements help make your home safer for all.
Frozen Pipes: Don't Let the Cold Get to Your Pipes This Winter
It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day in than turning on the faucet and … nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe. So, what now?
How To Winterize A Car
Winterizing your car can help you avoid accidents and troubling situations during the colder months. Here are 11 ways to prepare your car for winter.
Car Accidents In Winter
It’s winter driving season in Georgia. And, while most people know what to do to try to avoid an accident, many don’t know what to do after one.
What Perils Are Covered by a Homeowners Insurance Policy?
Perils are commonly referred to as damage caused by fire, water, theft, vandalism and wind. Learn more about what perils are covered by your homeowner's insurance here.
How Telematics Can Help You Save On Auto Insurance
Telematics uses wireless technology to monitor and troubleshoot a wide variety of vehicle performance information in real time. It makes possible many common and useful applications you may already be using such as onboard GPS, OnStar, and other security features.
10 Most Affordable Trucks To Insure
Mercury’s research and development team examined 2019 and 2020 trucks available at car dealerships today to compile this top 10 list of most affordable trucks to insure.
Winter Home Insurance Checkup
Before winter sets in, we want to make sure that you’re ready with this home insurance recommendation.
What Is Umbrella Insurance?
It only takes one serious accident and a resulting lawsuit to put everything you own - and will own - at risk. And it only takes one umbrella policy to help protect it all.
What Is Renters Insurance?
You may think that you don’t need renters insurance. Here is exactly why you do, and the reasons may surprise you.
Driving Tips For Rainy Weather
At some point, every driver has to deal with rainy weather. Here are 7 tips to help you handle rainy days behind the wheel safely.
Why an Independent Agent?
Not all insurance agents are the same! Choosing the right one can make a big difference – in price, service, and value.