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Celebrate Safely: A Fireworks Reminder from Barber Insurance Agency This Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July weekend upon us, many of us in Sonoma County are looking forward to sunshine, BBQs, and time with family and friends. At Barber Insurance Agency, we love seeing our community come together to celebrate—but we also want to take a moment to echo an ...

Choosing the Right Business Insurance to Protect Your Company’s Growth

  It seems counterintuitive, but rapid growth is actually one of the downfalls of many businesses. Many small business owners have no idea how to scale their business, leading to poor performance and unhappy customers in the face of rising demand.   Similarly, many businesses fail to account for the ...

Outdoor Events & Business Liability: Are You Covered?

Springtime in Sonoma County brings a flurry of outdoor events, from bustling farmers' markets to lively festivals and corporate gatherings. While these events provide fantastic opportunities for businesses to engage with the community, they also come with potential risks. If your business is planning to participate in or host an ...

The Importance of Proper Coverage for Construction and Roofing Businesses

The recent wildfires and subsequent devastation in southern California caused people from all walks of life to check their insurance policies and assess just how well they could withstand catastrophe. One industry that is uniquely exposed to myriad personal, weather, and performance risks is construction. With so many moving parts, ...

Spring Cleaning: A Fresh Start for Your Home & Insurance

As the days get longer and flowers start to bloom, spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and take stock of your insurance needs. While you’re dusting off shelves and decluttering closets, don’t forget to tidy up your policies to ensure you have the right coverage ...

Business Insurance 101: Essential Coverage for Sonoma County Businesses

Protecting What You’ve Built: Essential Insurance for Local Businesses Running a business in Sonoma County comes with its rewards and challenges. Whether you own a small retail shop in Santa Rosa, a thriving winery in Healdsburg, or a service-based business anywhere in the region, protecting your hard work is ...

Navigating Insurance After Flooding

The recent storms and flooding across Sonoma County and the North Bay have left many residents dealing with water damage, road closures, and lingering concerns about their homes and businesses. If you were affected, you might be wondering what your insurance covers and what steps you should take next.

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California's Insurance Market Faces Challenges Amid Wildfires

  California's Department of Insurance, under the leadership of Commissioner Ricardo Lara, is actively implementing measures to enhance the availability of home insurance, especially in areas prone to wildfires. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to stabilize the insurance market and ensure homeowners have access to necessary coverage. ...

A Tradition of Trust: Why BBB Accreditation Matters to Barber Insurance Agency

At Barber Insurance Agency, we take pride in serving our community with trust, transparency, and reliability. These values are deeply embedded in everything we do, which is why we’re proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and maintain an A+ rating. We’ve been BBB-accredited since 1984, ...

Wildfires and Home Insurance: The Growing Crisis in California

California is at the forefront of a worsening insurance crisis driven by the increasing severity and frequency of wildfires. Between 2020 and 2022, insurance companies in the state declined to renew 2.8 million homeowner policies, with 531,000 of those cancellations occurring in Los Angeles County alone. This trend has forced many homeowners into the ...

Standing Together: Support for LA Wildfire Victims from Sonoma County

As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, we at Barber Insurance Agency want to express our deepest sympathies to all who are affected. Watching the devastation unfold is a stark reminder of what we here in Sonoma County have faced all too often. We know the heartbreak, the uncertainty, and the ...

California’s New Daylighting Law: What Drivers Need to Know

As of January 1, 2025, a new law will take effect in California aimed at improving road safety and reducing accidents. Known as Assembly Bill 413 (AB 413), or the “Daylighting Law,” this legislation will change how drivers park near intersections and how they approach crosswalks and driveways. Here’s what you need to ...