Insurance News from Dickson Insurance Agency, Inc.

How to Make a Fire Safety Plan

Nov 4 2021 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... more »

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How to Decide If Solar Panels Are Right for Your Home

Oct 6 2021 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... more »

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How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents

Sep 15 2021 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... more »

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Benefits of Using a Dash Cam

Aug 18 2021 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... more »

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Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer

Jul 15 2021 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... more »

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Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating

Jun 29 2021 If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But,... more »

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Inexpensive Fixes for a Safer Home

May 14 2021 Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can... more »

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Why a basic Homeowners policy isn’t always enough

Apr 9 2021 Sometimes a basic homeowners policy just isn’t enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it’s important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage... more »

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Own a home? Here are two policy options you should know about

Mar 9 2021 If you have a homeowners policy, you probably expect it to cover all the costs of rebuilding your house in case it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered hazard. But are you certain you have enough coverage? Read about two... more »

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Porch Safety: Should You Leave the Lights On?

Feb 3 2021 It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this... more »