George Petersen Insurance Agency

Our Fort Bragg office made their annual Thanksgiving deliveries to the non-profit, Project Sanctuary. Thanksgiving dinners will go to 20 local families in need. We love to give back to the communities we live and work in. Thank you to our Fort Bragg team for making it all happen!

The North Bay Business Journal is hosting a free webinar! Our very own Tony Guerrero will provide insight on how to protect your business from expenses related to cyber crimes. Also learn about business-continuity plans in a time of a pandemic, work from home, wildfires and rising cyber-crime risks. Sign up today! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qs5JVSdGRl2xAtgHel1nlA

Happy Halloween from George Petersen! We hope everyone has a safe & spooky Halloween weekend!

Our Commercial Lines Producer, Jeff Okrepkie, shares insight on the increasing property premiums businesses across California face, particularly wineries. The article comments on the evolving landscape the insurance industry is seeing, and how this might impact the future of property insurance in California. https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com//fires-become-ro/

We are deeply saddened by the Napa/Sonoma County Fires that grew overnight. First and foremost, we hope our clients, friends, and families are safe. Here is a list of Claims numbers for our various carriers. We will be updating this information on our website at https://gpins.com/2020-napa-sonoma-counties-glass-shady-boy.

While the Glass (30% contained) & Zogg (76% contained) fires are still active, some residents are beginning to return home. Here is a list of some resources, whether you are returning to a damaged structure, or smoke damage in your home - https://bit.ly/36ztIpn. Also attached are claims numbers for our carriers. If our clients have any questions, you can always call us for guidance we hope everyone is staying safe!

Our Commercial Lines Producer & VP, Manny Mello, comments in the Eureka Times-Standard on the increasing property insurance premiums in Humboldt County and throughout the state. https://www.times-standard.com//fire-insurers-may-be-hard/

Thank you to the Spirited Magazine readers for voting George Petersen the Best Insurance Company! We are elated to be chosen and love to support our local beer, wine, cider, and spirit manufacturers. https://bit.ly/3gBJ9iR Check out the other winners here: https://bit.ly/3iB7mYl

Don't forget to RSVP to the Sonoma County Farm Bureau's Virtual Fire Fuel Workshop that is scheduled for this Thursday, May 21st! Learn about fire fuel and vegetation management, and gain insight on strategies for property management and minimizing the risk of impact by wildfire. Visit https://conta.cc/2Wf3QJV to learn more and sign up today.

Join us at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s virtual workshop! The GP team members Rachel Adams and Jared Goble will be speaking on evaluating insurance coverage for your property or business, and how to be best prepared in the event of a wildfire. Visit https://conta.cc/2Wf3QJV to learn more and sign up today.

During this time of need, we are happy to award a $5,000 grant to Healy Senior Center thanks to Liberty Mutual Small Commercial and Safeco Insurance's Emergency Community Support Grant Program to help the Humboldt County Community! Thank you to our very own, Mike L Newman, for nominating Healy Senior Center for this grant. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2XZ56lM

George Petersen wants to keep our community informed and armed with the latest resources to help during these trying times. Hello Alice has created a resource center for business owners navigating COVID-19 keep up with government regulations, how access to funds, and peer-to-peer networks. Visit www.gpins.com/covid19businessresources to learn more.

Information surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, our community - both businesses and individuals - have a lot of information to keep up on. We are committed to providing exceptional service and are working hard to ensure we are available to our clients at this time. Visit our website at the link below for important information provided by the CDC, OSHA & the EDD for both Businesses and Employees. http://bit.ly/2IUJQot

Learn what steps to take to prepare for a safe and compliant 2020. Safety Directors, Project Managers, and Site Supervisors, join us at the Marin Builders Association to learn about OSHA updates in 2020. Register Today: https://bit.ly/39EU1sC

The Auburn team at their 2019 Holiday Party. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!

Our Santa Rosa team had another fun year ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Coddingtown Mall. Happy Holidays!

YWCA Sonoma County is a remarkable organization in our community on a mission to eliminate domestic violence. We love helping them each year by providing coats to children in their care. Thank you for having us today!