Insurance Blog
How to Avoid Costly Claims from Winter Storms
Posted: January 16, 2023
How to Avoid Costly Claims from Winter StormsWinter storms can do serious damage to your home. In 2021, storms during the winter months caused a record $15 billion in insured losses in the U.S., as reported by the Insurance Information Institute (III). Some of the costliest winter events by insured losses from 1950 to 2021 include: Polar vortex Freezes Blizzards Winter storms Winter damage Cold waves Ice storms Does Homeowners Insurance Cover...
NY Auto Insurance Rate Changes
Posted: January 13, 2023
NY Auto Insurance Rate ChangesWe received yet another notice that one of our Auto Insurance companies is increasing their auto rates. We never like to receive these notices. As the normal level of driving has returned, so has the total number of claims. Unfortunately, as we all know, costs are up across the economy. For insurers the costs to repair and replace vehicles have risen sharply. This is caused...
11 Hacks to Deal with Snow and Ice on Your Car
Posted: January 13, 2023
11 Hacks to Deal with Snow and Ice on Your CarDiversity & Inclusion at ERIETreating others with dignity and respect has been at the heart of ERIE’s values for nearly a century, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has been a formal department at ERIE for more than a decade. While our eight employee affinity networks provide a platform for employees to celebrate and educate one another, other programs like our DE&I Awareness training, Employee...
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Posted: January 6, 2023
How to Recycle Your Christmas TreeThere’s nothing like coming home to the smell of fresh pine during the holidays. If you enjoyed a real Christmas tree all holiday season, you might now be wondering how to recycle your Christmas tree. If you’re like the majority of people, you’ll simply dispose of your tree after the holidays. Most cities have special curbside pickup schedules, so make sure to check out what your...
8 Driving Myths Debunked
Posted: January 5, 2023
8 Driving Myths DebunkedFor more than a century, cars have played a central role in American life. And over that time, plenty of auto-related myths have also developed (many of which are commonly accepted as truth). Whether you heard it from a friend or have believed it for as long as you can remember, one of these driving myths may be costing you time and money – or...
