INSURANCE BLOG
Confessions of a First-Time Renter: Making the Big Move
Moving out for the first time can be daunting if you've never done it before. (Spoiler alert: I haven't.) While most young adults have already moved out for college, I went to a university close to home and commuted. After graduating, it just made sense to live at...
Electrical Extension Cord Tips
“Oh my goodness, you have so many things!” exclaimed the person who first stepped foot in my dorm room. Actually, it wasn't just one person. Anyone who peeked their head in my room had the same comment: “You have so much stuff!” I liked to think it was a compliment....
Fresh Water Fun: Tall Ships Sail into Great Lakes
What does a trans-Atlantic journey, a giant rubber duck, and Erie Insurance all have in common? They're all part of the 2016 Tall Ships Challenge, taking place now throughout the Great Lakes. The Norwegian vessel the Draken Harald Hårfagre and Spanish vessel El Galeon...
How to Prevent Preventable Injuries
Too many people suffer preventable injuries each year. Do you know the best ways to help protect yourself? This infographic from the National Safety Council can tell you how.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Summer Games?
The summer Olympics kick off in Rio on Friday, August 5. Pumped for the action? Before you start logging some serious tube time, test your knowledge of all things Olympics to see if you are ready to compete.
The Ultimate Guide to Fire Extinguishers
After a close call in my apartment–who knew olive oil is bad for high-heat cooking? – it dawned on me that I had never used a fire extinguisher. I'm no fire chief, but learning on the fly while your smoke detector is blaring seems like the wrong time to figure that...
Is Your Kid Ready for College? Are You?
As the mom of a daughter getting ready to pack up her yoga pants, shower shoes and Ramen noodles, my world has been nothing but calls to the university, FAFSA forms (if you don't know what the heck that means, you soon will if you have a child in high school!) and...
Ask ERIE: What Happens If I Outlive My Term Life Insurance Policy?
In the vast majority of cases, you won't get a payout when your term life insurance policy expires. The exception is a return of premium policy, which returns all of the money you paid over the years back to you. However, the premium is usually much higher for this...
Game Changer: How “Pokemon Go” Can Boost Your Business
By now, you've probably heard of “Pokemon Go,” the digital-meets-real-world scavenger hunt that's got players glued to their phones all around the world. What you might not know is the opportunity that it presents for business owners to lure in new customers. Research...
Electric Shock Drowning is a Real—and Often Hidden—Danger
Most people know about the dangers of rip tides, swimming without a life jacket or venturing out too far. Yet there's another danger that many aren't aware of. Electric shock drowning occurs when an alternating current (AC) from a boat or dock passes through the water...