INSURANCE BLOG
Pet Protection Tips to Weather a Natural Disaster
Did you know that August to October is known as the “heart of the hurricane season?” And that September is the month in which tropical storms and hurricanes hit their peak? When you're preparing for hurricane season, don't forget about pet protection. During and after...
3 Services Great Business Insurance Policies Offer
The very best business insurance policies offer you more than just a piece of paper outlining what they do and do not cover. They also offer valuable services that benefit your business in a variety of ways. These services should not only take care of you when...
An Insurance Policy for the World’s Largest Rubber Duck
The World's Largest Rubber Duck is a sight to behold. And people all over the country have had the luck of spotting her as she makes her way through waterways this summer. Now, the inflatable who "makes the world her bathtub" is heading to Erie, Pennsylvania, during...
Video: Danica Patrick Kicks Off Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM). This industry-wide campaign from the LIFE Foundation is aimed at educating Americans about the importance of life insurance and helping them get the coverage they need. Each year, the nonprofit Life Happens chooses a...
Teens Invited to Join the Shift
It's no secret that teens and cars can be a dangerous combination. ERIE understands this and is taking action. This year ERIE will once again sponsor Join the Shift, a safe teen driving program that uses fun, interactive activities to help teens learn about and spread...
Slideshow: Ships and Insurance Go Way Back
You could say that ships like the ones you'll see at the Tall Ships Challenge® Great Lakes 2016 (or like the recently discovered second-oldest confirmed shipwreck in the Great Lakes) and insurance have a history. And what a history it is when you consider that it...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Direct Gas Grill Lines
When my husband and I first decided to go with a natural gas grill that hooked up directly to our home gas system, we were thrilled to say farewell to propane canisters and the hassle of refilling them. But a 600° overnight mistake has me wondering if it was such a...
5 Easy Ways to Improve Home Safety on a Limited Budget
Even if your funds are limited, there are lots of easy ways to make your home safer. Not sure where to start? Then check out these five easy ways to improve home safety on a limited budget. 1. Home maintenance One of the best things you can do for your home is to fix...
Research Reveals That Red Light Cameras Save Lives
Red light cameras are becoming more and more popular since they first appeared in New York City back in the 1990s. And research confirms that this is a very good thing when it comes to safety and saving lives. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway...
Join ERIE at Mexican Fiesta
Food, fun, mariachi bands—there's a lot to love about Mexican Fiesta, the popular three-day festival held in Milwaukee each year. This year's event takes place from August 26-28. Last year, 85,000 people attended Mexican Fiesta, making it the largest paid-attendance...