--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog description: Read Wickline Insurance blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?** — You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize—4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And most victims are young children. — Those… — Apr 6, 2018](/blog/2018/do-i-need-to-tell-my-insurance-company-if-my-dog-bites-someone) [**5 Things to Keep in Mind for Spring Cleaning Your Home** — Cleaning a home deeply should be done once a year and spring is a great time to dig in and actually do it! Instead of focusing on a long list of things to accomplish, we’d thought we’d share five things to keep in mind when it comes to spring cleaning your home. — **Keep it, Store It or Donate It** —… — Mar 22, 2018](/blog/2018/5-things-to-keep-in-mind-for-spring-cleaning-your-home) [**A Checklist to Complete If You’re Leaving Your Home for Vacation** — Whether you are a snow bird who flocks to warm weather in the winter or you’re taking a vacation, you should always protect your home while you’re away. The last thing you want to hear while vacationing is that a pipe burst or your home was burglarized. Follow these simple steps to ensure your home… — Mar 8, 2018](/blog/2018/a-checklist-to-complete-if-you-re-leaving-your-home-for-vacation) [**Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work** — Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning—and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. — The numbers seem even more tragic when you consider that most of these deaths and illnesses are… — Mar 2, 2018](/blog/2018/protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-at-home-and-at-work) [**Which one is best for your homeowner’s policy: ACV or RCV?** — Insurance policies are full of language and terms that may not be clear right off the bat. Many terms are specific to the industry and to the specific type of insurance that is being purchased. Having a local insurance agent for all of your insurance coverage allows you to chat about all the… — Feb 19, 2018](/blog/2018/which-one-is-best-for-your-homeowner-s-policy-acv-or-rcv) [**Insuring Jewelry: How to Know if Your Coverage is Enough** — A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. — Every reason you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason it should be insured. — However, calling it “jewelry insurance” may be a stretch. You don’t need a separate policy to… — Feb 2, 2018](/blog/2018/insuring-jewelry-how-to-know-if-your-coverage-is-enough) [**Everything You Need to Know About Gap Insurance** — While buying a home tends to appreciate in value overtime, buying a vehicle is the opposite. Especially if you are buying a brand new vehicle, the moment you drive off the car dealership’s lot, your vehicle has already depreciated in value. For many vehicles, the more expensive the purchase, the… — Jan 24, 2018](/blog/2018/everything-you-need-to-know-about-gap-insurance) [**4 Things You Should Complete in the New Year for Your Insurance** — The start of a New Year always energizes us to start off on the right foot. Whether it’s committing to spend more time with family, exercising more or saving money, New Year’s resolutions are common for everyone. But, what about your insurance policy? Is there something you can do at the start of… — Jan 12, 2018](/blog/2018/4-things-you-should-complete-in-the-new-year-for-your-insurance) [**Tips for Buying a Safe Car** — You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars — but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone). — But even though our driverless future has yet to arrive, and you still have… — Jan 5, 2018](/blog/2018/tips-for-buying-a-safe-car) [**The Most Common Household Places to Watch to Avoid Water Leak Damage** — The unfortunate reality of home or condo ownership is that over time you will most likely develop a leak that could cause major damage if it goes unchecked. If you own a home or condo, regularly check these places for leaks that can cause damage and may go unnoticed. — **The Water Heater** — Your water… — Dec 27, 2017](/blog/2017/the-most-common-household-places-to-watch-to-avoid-water-leak-damage) * * * - [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)