Peyton Dillingham - Country Financial

05/28/2026

The Dillingham Agency would like to introduce our newest team member, Alex Reinhart!

Alex is joining the team as an Associate Agent and will soon be fully licensed. She is currently finishing her senior year at Illinois Wesleyan University!

Alex is excited to begin building relationships within the community and helping individuals and families protect what matters most. We are excited to have her on the team and look forward to all she will accomplish!

05/02/2026

Planning a vacation or is a big trip just around the corner? Before you hit the road, here are six simple tips to help keep your home and belongings secure while you’re gone. ​
✅ Stash your stuff in a safe - Before you leave, place your valuables in a locked safe or safe deposit box. If those aren’t options for you, make sure valuables aren’t in plain sight or in an obvious place.​
✅ Hire a sitter - If you have a pet, you can either hire a pet-sitter or drop Fido off at the local doggie daycare. For pet-free homes, consider hiring a house sitter to help water plants and check in on your home every couple of days. ​
✅ Stop your mail - A tell-tale sign no one’s home is when a mailbox is overflowing and packages are stacked on the porch. Before you leave town, swing by your local post office or fill out their online form to put a hold on your mail. ​
✅ Smart home technology - Burglars aren’t the only thing to worry about while you’re away. Installing smart home technology can help you keep an eye on your home from afar. Many companies offer a variety of smart home technology like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, garage sensors and water leak detection – so if water is detected in your basement or a smoke alarm is going off, your smart phone is alerted immediately. ​
✅ Keep your landscaping tidy - If you’re going on an extended trip, hire a landscaping company to cut your grass or shovel your driveway. Anything you can do to keep your property looking fresh can deter thieves from breaking in. ​
✅ Be careful on social media - This is nothing new, but something that’s definitely still happening. If you post you’re on vacation, online predators know your house is empty and waiting for them.

Interested in further protecting your property? Contact me today to discuss your insurance options and enjoy your vacation without worry!

04/28/2026

There are a lot of myths about life insurance floating around out there. According to the Life Insurance Statistics, Data and Industry Trends 2024 report published by Forbes, 52% of Americans say they don’t have life insurance because they believe it’s too expensive. In fact, 82% of people surveyed overestimate the cost of a life insurance policy, with a majority of people incorrectly estimating the cost of life insurance to be 3x as high as it actually is.

Why is this? The truth is, there may not be a very good reason for this belief. According to the 2024 Insurance Barometer Study Report, 54% of people surveyed said their life insurance cost estimate was based on “gut instinct” or a “wild guess.”

The right life insurance for your needs might be more affordable than you think. Contact me today to see how we can affordably enhance your life insurance coverage or get you set up with a policy from Forbes’ #1 ranked life insurance in the U.S.

Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®️ and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®️, Bloomington, IL.

04/16/2026

Like lots of decisions in life, you have options to consider. The same is true when choosing the right life insurance. So, if you don’t know where to start, we can help!

Here are some factors to consider when choosing between the different types of life insurance:
🟩 Length of coverage: Do you want a lifetime policy (permanent) or one that lasts for a set number of years (term)?

🟩 Cost of premiums: Are you looking for a low monthly payment (term) or can you swing a bit more (permanent)?

🟩 Option for cash value: Do you want your life insurance policy to build cash value over time (permanent)?

Need a little more help understanding the difference between term & permanent life insurance? Think of them this way:
🟩 Term life insurance is like renting: you’re covered for a set time and have the option to renew.
🟩 Permanent life insurance is like owning a home: as long as you pay your mortgage, it’s yours, and you can build equity over time

Let’s chat to discuss more about the different types of life insurance.
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04/03/2026

How much is life insurance?
It depends on your age, health, lifestyle & coverage—but getting covered is easier than ever thanks to modern tools.

Want to lower your life insurance rate?
✅ Buy early
✅ Practice healthy habits
✅ Consider term life

There’s a plan for every budget. Let’s chat to find the right fit for you—you might be surprised how affordable life insurance really is!
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we’re committed to helping you protect your today and plan for your tomorrow. Follow us for more on how you can protect the life you love.

https://www.countryfinancial.com/en/insurance/life-and-health/life.html

03/17/2026

As your family grows, your instinct to protect them grows with it. Kelsie trusts COUNTRY Financial will be there for her.

I can do the same for you. Message me to get started with a home insurance quote today.

03/14/2026

We’re in the midst of severe weather season, and severe weather is how we got our start. 100 years ago (1925), a group of farmers organized to provide lightning insurance for their neighbors and fellow farmers. That organization evolved to become COUNTRY Financial. It’s our home insurance that provides lightning protection today.

Quick tips to keep your home severe weather-ready:
✅ Check your roof regularly for damage, looking for missing shingles, holes or any wear n’ tear that could lead to leaks.
✅ Do you have a basement? Check that your sump pump is working and has a battery backup.
✅ Trim your trees. Falling limbs can do serious damage to your roof, siding or gutters.

But above all else, make sure you have the right home insurance … just in case. Book an appointment and I’ll tell you all about it

03/10/2026

What a great time hosting Innovative Entrepreneurs

The next generation of entrepreneurs is strong and their passion is real.

I can’t wait to see their hard work come to life very soon!

03/07/2026

Hosting the Innovative Entrepreneurs from Normal Community and Normal West High School.

NEW POST COMING SOON 👀👀

02/03/2026

If wedding bells are in your future, let’s talk about uniting your insurance policies, too.

Finances in marriage are challenging. Have regular conversations about budgeting, saving and paying off debt to manage money as a married couple.