INSURANCE BLOG

A Home Can Be Risky Business

It's pretty nerve-wracking to have a risk control consultant assess your home. Even if you feel it's safe. Even if she's a warm, calming presence with an open smile. Even if she reassures you ahead of time, “Don't worry about housekeeping!” Let's back up a moment....

Is Ridesharing Driving Down DUIs?

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are transforming the way we get from place to place. The convenience of getting a ride with a few taps on your phone can't be beat—and often, neither can the price when its compared to traditional taxi services. Now, new...

7 Things to Know Before Signing a Lease

The prospect of all that freedom, the opportunity to decorate your own place—there's no doubt that moving into your first apartment is exciting. That said, finding a new place to call home can be a daunting experience. While how much an apartment costs and where it's...

8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer

When was the last time you did something to make your home safer? With more accidents happening at home than anywhere else, it's something worth considering. Here to help you is Laurie Woodward, a senior risk control consultant at Erie Insurance who has 36 years of...