--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog Posts from 2021 description: Blog posts published by Wickline Insurance in 2021 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2021 * * * [**September is National Preparedness Month – Here is How It Relates to Your Insurance** — FEMA, Ready.gov and Listo.gov are big voices in reminding Americans that September is National Preparedness Month. Ready.gov is a great resource for teaching you how to prepare for a natural disaster. — What do they consider a disaster? Wildfires, flooding, thunderstorms & lightning, hurricanes,… — Sep 10, 2021](/blog/2021/september-is-national-preparedness-month-here-is-how-it-relates-to-your-insurance) [**How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents** — When it comes to buying insurance, you have two primary options available to you: **independent agents** like us, and **captive agents**. While both can provide insurance services, these two types of insurance agents are not the same, and it's important to understand the differences. — **Captive Insurance…** — Sep 3, 2021](/blog/2021/how-independent-agents-are-different-from-captive-agents) [**Four Tips For Current and Future Landlords** — Whether you are looking to buy an investment property or are looking change your existing home into a rental property, there are some things you should know about becoming a landlord. Most people choose to become a landlord for the financial investment. By following these tips below, you can make… — Aug 24, 2021](/blog/2021/four-tips-for-current-and-future-landlords) [**Six Great Upgrades To Your Home & Why You Should Alert Your Agent** — Many homeowners upgraded their homes in the last 18 months. Whether it was bringing a furry friend into your home, updating a kitchen or bathroom or adding additions like a swimming pool, trampoline or detached structures, these upgrades make living in your home more enjoyable. If you completed any… — Aug 10, 2021](/blog/2021/six-great-upgrades-to-your-home-why-you-should-alert-your-agent) [**Benefits of Using a Dash Cam** — More and more people these days are choosing to add dash cams to their vehicles, and for good reason. These small cameras can be highly useful to you, especially in the event that you get a traffic ticket or are involved in a crash or other incident on the road. Here's how a dash cam can benefit… — Aug 6, 2021](/blog/2021/benefits-of-using-a-dash-cam) [**Do You Have a Personal Insurance Agent?** — When it comes to buying insurance, you can purchase it online yourself through a well-known insurance carrier, a captive agent or you can buy it through a local insurance agency. When you buy it online yourself, you may find it can be more challenging to manage your insurance policy. When you have… — Jul 24, 2021](/blog/2021/do-you-have-a-personal-insurance-agent) [**Looking for an Auto Insurance Discount? Consider Telematics.** — Many insurance carriers offer telematics for an auto insurance discount. If you are seeking out additional auto insurance discounts to lower your monthly or annual premium, talk to your insurance agent to see if your carrier offers telematics. Many carriers do! — **How does telematics work?** — A… — Jul 10, 2021](/blog/2021/looking-for-an-auto-insurance-discount-consider-telematics) [**Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer** — Summer is here and people are flocking to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of those are children 14… — Jul 2, 2021](/blog/2021/swimming-safety-10-tips-for-summer) [**Do Millennials Need Renters Insurance? Learn the Benefits.** — If you are a millennial, there is a good chance you rent a home, apartment or condo. According to surveys, up to 70% of millennial renters do not have renters insurance. This is an alarming statistic. Whether you are a young professional or finishing up your college degree, every renter should have… — Jun 24, 2021](/blog/2021/do-millennials-need-renters-insurance-learn-the-benefits) [**What You Need to Know About Vacation Home Insurance** — When it comes to insuring a vacation home, the insurance landscape can look slightly different from that of primary homes. While the risks are relatively similar, you’ll find that some added perils come with vacation homes. These risks vary with how you intend to use your second home. — **Personal…** — Jun 9, 2021](/blog/2021/what-you-need-to-know-about-vacation-home-insurance) * * * - [1](/blog/2021.md) - [2](/blog/2021.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2021.md/page-3) - [4](/blog/2021.md/page-4) **Start your quote online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Start Your Quote](/quotes) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```