--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog description: Read Wickline Insurance blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**What To Expect When You File An Auto Insurance Claim** — **A Call for Facts of Loss** — When you’re involved in a car accident the first thing that happens after you report your claim is you receive a call from the insurance adjuster. An insurance adjuster looks at your coverages, listens to your statement about what happened (Facts of Loss) and then… — Nov 12, 2021](/blog/2021/what-to-expect-when-you-file-an-auto-insurance-claim) [**How to Make a Fire Safety Plan** — No one likes to think about the possibility of a fire in their home, but this is one situation where it definitely pays to be prepared. This is especially true if you have children or pets in your home. Read on to learn how to develop a fire safety plan to ensure you and your loved ones are as safe… — Nov 5, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-make-a-fire-safety-plan) [**Buying Car Insurance for Your Teen** — If your teen just got their driver’s license, then you understand the importance of making sure they have the right insurance. Keeping them as safe as possible includes making sure that they’re insured in the event of an accident, so let’s talk about what you need to know. — **New drivers** — Being a… — Oct 24, 2021](/blog/2021/buying-car-insurance-for-your-teen) [**It’s Cyber Awareness Month – Are You Following Good Practices?** — October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Since the pandemic, more individuals are using digital accounts for purchasing through the internet. This can leave you vulnerable & increase your risk for a cyber-attack. — The majority of cyber-attacks begin with phishing emails. Knowing how to spot a… — Oct 12, 2021](/blog/2021/it-s-cyber-awareness-month-are-you-following-good-practices) [**How to Decide If Solar Panels Are Right for Your Home** — Solar panels can provide clean electricity for your home, helping you to save money on energy costs while also doing your part to help the environment. However, not all homes are suited to solar energy. Here's what you need to know to determine whether solar panels make sense for your home. — **Can…** — Oct 1, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-decide-if-solar-panels-are-right-for-your-home) [**Auto Insurance, Renters Insurance & Discounts for Your College Student** — Leaving for college is an exciting time for your child. Whether your child is moving out of state, moving out of your home or even living with you at home, college is a new chapter in his or her life. Being your agent, there are a few common questions we get asked about insurance. — **Does My Child…** — Sep 24, 2021](/blog/2021/auto-insurance-renters-insurance-discounts-for-your-college-student) [**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) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18) - [19](/blog.md/page-19) - [20](/blog.md/page-20) - [21](/blog.md/page-21) - [22](/blog.md/page-22) - [23](/blog.md/page-23) - [24](/blog.md/page-24) - [25](/blog.md/page-25) - [26](/blog.md/page-26) - [27](/blog.md/page-27) - [28](/blog.md/page-28) - [29](/blog.md/page-29) - [30](/blog.md/page-30) - [31](/blog.md/page-31) - [32](/blog.md/page-32) - [33](/blog.md/page-33) - [34](/blog.md/page-34) - [35](/blog.md/page-35) - [36](/blog.md/page-36) - [37](/blog.md/page-37) - [38](/blog.md/page-38) - [39](/blog.md/page-39) - [40](/blog.md/page-40) - [41](/blog.md/page-41) - [42](/blog.md/page-42) - [43](/blog.md/page-43) - [44](/blog.md/page-44) **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)