INSURANCE BLOG
Multigenerational Households are on the Rise
From living alone to single-parent households, there are more kinds of households than ever before. One of the fastest-growing segments is multigenerational households. Out of the 76 million family households in the United States, approximately 4.3 million (or 5.6...
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
If you enjoyed a real 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...
The Most-Read Eriesense Posts of 2015
Over the past year, Eriesense posts have offered trusted advice on everything from which kitchen gadgets are the most dangerous to why life insurance is more affordable than you think to how to put together the ultimate car emergency kit. With 2015 coming to a close,...
ERIE Donates $90,000 in Honor of 90th Anniversary
To help close out the yearlong celebration of ERIE's 90th anniversary, the company recently made a trio of donations totaling $90,000 to three deserving charities. The donations were part of a Legacy of Giving Contest that invited all ERIE employees to vote for one...
9 Things You Should Never Do to Your Car
You probably rely on your car every day to get you where you need to go. But how well can your car rely on you? There are some things you should never do to your car. Are you guilty of any of them? Check out the list below to find out—and learn what you can do to give...
5 Ways to Get a Designated Driver on New Year’s Eve
No excuse in the book will change the fact that driving drunk is not OK. And you've probably heard them all: I've only had a few. I'll be fine. I've driven buzzed before. I live 5 minutes away, so driving is safer than walking back. Don't worry, I know where the...
Video: The Safest 2016 Cars
Despite tougher-than-ever criteria, 48 car models earned the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Since 1959, the IIHS has been testing which cars are tops when it comes to safety. The TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade was introduced...
How to Spot a Diseased or Dying Tree
As the years pass, it's easy to forget that trees become more susceptible to disease and other maladies. Identifying potential problems with the trees in your yard allows you to act before a diseased or dying tree damages property or hurts someone. A tree has three...
What You Need to Know About Tree Trimming and Tree Stump Removal
Perhaps a tree has branches that are encroaching on a power line or on your neighbor's property. Or maybe the tree has already been cut down and you want that unsightly stump removed. In any case, your yard needs work. Before you jump in, here are some questions worth...
How to Plant the Right Trees
You can change the entire look of your yard by planting a new tree or two. From fruit-bearing trees to those that flower in the spring or change to brilliant colors in the fall, the options are almost endless when it comes to deciding which trees are best to plant in...