Introducing Gannon Access
Gannon Associates Insurance strives to offer an enhanced customer service by providing all of our customers with 24/7 service. In addition to our 24/7 phone line, we are proud to offer a self-service online customer portal. “Gannon Access” is here to help you secure access to your insurance information online 24/7! This service is available to our customers at no additional cost. Gannon Access offers a variety of services including: Viewing your policy information Obtaining your certificate of coverage Viewing and Printing your auto ID cards Adding drivers to your policy [...]
Tioga County COVID-19 Relief Block Grant
The Tioga County Commissioners have announced the grant application period is open for the Tioga County COVID-19 Relief Block Grant funds, effective August 3rd – August 17th. The intent of the grants is to assist qualifying businesses, organizations, and municipalities with financial relief for business disruptions and expenses incurred due to COVID-19. Funding Available Through the CARES Act and Act 24 of 2020 The CARES Act was signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020, and provides funding for a variety of programs intended to alleviate the impact of [...]
Why is my premium going up?
What causes your insurance premium to go up? This is an age-old question that we often face. The answer is not always so straight forward. There are many reasons that your insurance premiums can increase, some of them are specific to you and some are not. Some premium increases are the result of an across the board rate hike. These can happen your insurance carrier and the state department of insurance agree on a new rate plan for the year. Other premium increases are specific to you and factors such as your driving [...]
Long-Term Care Insurance: The Missing Retirement Puzzle Piece
Preparing for your retirement years can be a daunting task. Securing your income stream, updating estate planning documents, deciding where to live, and protecting assets you would like to leave to your family are all important actions to complete. In addition to these, a plan on how to handle a long-term care event should be included on this list. It is estimated that 70% of those aged 65 or older will have long-term care needs during their retirement years. No other event can disrupt a retirement plan more than a long-term [...]
Auto Insurance 101
Whether you are driving a beat-up hand me down from your sister or a brand-new tesla off the lot, your car likely means a lot to you. It is not only a necessity in today’s world, but also something you have worked very hard to obtain. However, with the privilege of owning and driving a car comes risk and responsibility. As a driver, you are responsible for your vehicle and any of your passengers. Should you be at fault for an accident, you are also responsible for any of the damage [...]
Gannon Associates Receives 2020 Best of Shamokin Award
Gannon Associates has been selected for the 2020 Best of Shamokin Award in the Auto Insurance Agency category by the Shamokin Award Program. Each year, the Shamokin Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Shamokin area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose [...]
Christmas Campaign 2019 – Animal Care Sanctuary
The Animal Care Sanctuary and Gannon Associates Insurance are teaming up to make sure all of the cats and dogs are well-taken care of this winter and we’re asking you for help to collect some of the supplies that help them do all the great things that they do! Animal Care Sanctuary cares for over 700 animals annually who come from overrun shelters, areas hit by disaster, owner surrenders, as well as abandoned, mistreated or animals with special needs. An adoption rate of 91% means ACS adopts out over 600 animals each year, [...]
How to Handle Life Insurance Proceeds?
When your spouse passes away there are suddenly so many changes happening. You are grieving, trying to adjust to life without them, being pulled into a million different directions to handle the arrangements, the paperwork, and everything else that comes with this loss. It can be very overwhelming. The biggest concern we often hear people talk about is money. We hear stories about people who didn’t have life insurance and now their loved ones are in financial ruin trying to handle everything. But what about the other side of the coin? What happens [...]
Let Us Help You with Your What If’s
Picture this. You spend months planning your dream wedding. Everything is perfect. You have selected the most amazing venue, your vendors are lined up and are hand selected to fit your dream, you have all of your friends and family coming in from out of town and you are so excited to marry the love of your life. You wake up the morning of your wedding to find that your venue had burned down overnight, along with all of your decorations and your dress. Sometimes, hoping, planning, and dreaming sometimes just is not [...]