--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog description: Read Wickline Insurance blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Which Home Alarms Do You Need?** — Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your phone or other mobile device, so you can feel confident even when you’re out of the… — Nov 4, 2016](/blog/2016/which-home-alarms-do-you-need) [**How to Avoid a Spooky Halloween Insurance Claim** — Halloween can be some people’s favorite holiday. Whether it’s fun sized candy, making your own costume, setting up spooky decorations inside or outside your home or carving pumpkins, Halloween brings many of us joy. However, this holiday can increase your risk for an expensive liability claim if… — Oct 27, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-avoid-a-spooky-halloween-insurance-claim) [**Do I Need to Keep My Insurance During The Off-Season?** — It’s now time to enjoy some amazing fall camping excursions, calm boating on the lake or a motorcycle road trip. Each year we’re asked by many of our customers about the possibility to cancel your insurance policies on your summer toys like motorcycles, RVs, boats and ATVs. While you may not be… — Oct 13, 2016](/blog/2016/do-i-need-to-keep-my-insurance-during-the-off-season) [**Device Insurance: Cover Your Personal Electronics With the Policy You Already Have** — It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or all of the above – and more. — When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in technology. It’s a significant investment, and one your homeowners insurance or… — Oct 7, 2016](/blog/2016/device-insurance-cover-your-personal-electronics-with-the-policy-you-already-have) [**Named Perils vs. Open Perils in West Virginia - What's the Difference?** — There are many coverage options to select from when shopping for your homeowner’s insurance. You need to decide on your level of coverage, whether you want a larger monthly payment and smaller deductible or vice versa. You also can decide to add flood or earthquake coverages if you live in an area… — Sep 26, 2016](/blog/2016/named-perils-vs-open-perils-in-west-virginia-whats-the-difference) [**What to Do If You're Involved in a Hit and Run Accident in West Virginia** — Being in a hit and run accident can be a very frightening event. Being prepared to know how to handle the situation when it occurs will help you deal with the shock of it, as well as ensure you are covered for the loss when it does happen. While hit and run accidents will happen to almost every… — Sep 12, 2016](/blog/2016/what-to-do-if-youre-involved-in-a-hit-and-run-accident-in-west-virginia) [**How to Deal With Road Rage** — Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations on the road that come across as inconsiderate or even hostile – yes, even when… — Sep 2, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-deal-with-road-rage) [**Are You Using Your Personal Vehicle for Business Use? Be Warned.** — Do you use your personal vehicle to deliver papers, pizzas, sandwiches, flowers or other deliverables in exchange for money? Do you, from time to time, help your son or daughter with delivering their newspaper route? If you answered yes to this question, you may need a commercial auto insurance… — Aug 23, 2016](/blog/2016/are-you-using-your-personal-vehicle-for-business-use-be-warned) [**You'll Want an Umbrella Insurance Policy in West Virginia for These Scenarios** — There are many scenarios that would warrant the need for an umbrella insurance policy. We outline a few of them here. — **Example #1:** Your teenage daughter is babysitting the neighbor kids and leaves the house for a moment to run to the store. When she returns, one of the children is badly injured… — Aug 11, 2016](/blog/2016/youll-want-an-umbrella-insurance-policy-in-west-virginia-for-these-scenarios) [**Safety Tips for Your Summer Swims** — When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock 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… — Aug 5, 2016](/blog/2016/safety-tips-for-your-summer-swims) * * * - [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)