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Quiz: Do You Know as Much About Your Cat as a Vet Does?
How much do you know about your furry, purring friend? Take this quiz to find out.
Top Tips for How to Take Care of Your Car
Your car takes you places near and far, often for many years on end. There's no doubt it does a lot for you. But what do you do for your car? April is National Car Care Month. If you haven't done anything for your car in a while, check out the tips below. They'll help...
What Store Owners Need in Insurance
As a store owner, you most likely need coverage for your building, your business personal property, the personal property of others in your care, liability and employee on-the-job injuries. And that is probably just the beginning, because store owners face some unique...
Video: Lawn Mower Safety Tips
If you're like most homeowners, you own a lawn mower that starts humming as soon as the weather warms up. What many people don't realize is that both manual and riding lawn mowers cause a variety of injuries each year. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports...
Distractions #whiledriving Take a Doubly Scary Turn
People aren't just multitasking at work and at home. They're also doing double duty while driving. Erie Insurance analyzed social media data to better understand what drivers are doing behind the wheel. Looking at Twitter and Instagram posts that came from mobile...
What to Do If You Witness a Car Accident
Approximately 5.4 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. You may know what to do if you're involved in a car accident. But do you know what to do if you witness a car accident? Witnesses to car accidents can play a critical role in ensuring...
Quiz: Do You Know as Much About Your Dog as a Vet Does?
It's been said that dogs are man's (and woman's) best friend. But how much do you know about your furry friend? Take this quiz to find out.
Automatic Emergency Braking Will Soon Come Standard in New Vehicles
Automatic emergency braking is a popular new auto technology—and it's been shown to save lives. The the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that it could prevent 28,000 crashes and 12,000 injuries each year if it was a standard feature on new...
5 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains
What are French drains? French drains are trenches that redirect surface water and groundwater in your yard away from a particular area. The trench is typically filled with rocks or gravel, which surround a perforated pipe. Unwanted water travels through the pipe and...