If you’re an Erie Insurance Customer and have questions about your policy coverages or need to file a claim, here’s what to do: • Contact our agency, or • Call one of ERIE’s offices. To contact a local ERIE office: • In Hagerstown, call (800) 533-5602 • In Silver Spring, call (800) 492-2709 • In [...]
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After hours — if not days — of negotiating, the joyous day has finally arrived. You’ve signed the paperwork and it’s time to drive your new car off the lot and in to your driveway. What about insurance for your new wheels? Have you contacted your local ERIE Agent? Here are several reasons why you [...]
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As our lives change, so do our insurance needs. Letting us know about changes can ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage through Erie Insurance. Here are some examples of when to check your coverage: 1. You’re remodeling or building an addition to your property. When you hire the contractor, request a certificate of insurance [...]
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“In dealing with Erie Insurance, my claim was handled quickly, easily and fairly. This is why I purchase insurance: to know I’m truly protected from unfortunate, unforeseen, costly circumstances that arise at seemingly the worst possible moment.” -Richard C.
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How do you know if your child’s car seat is installed correctly? In many cases, it may not be. According to the latest research released by the non-profit group Safe Kids USA, most adults aren’t using child seats correctly. One of the key problems was top tether use. Less than 30 percent of the forward-facing [...]
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National Emergency Alert - TEST - Nov 9th at 2pm Just so you are aware…on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m (EST) and run concurrently across all time zones. This system test is the first [...]
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If you’re about to store your boat for the off-season, be sure it’s in a secure location. Many theft cases happen when the boat is ashore. “There are an unbelievable number of cases in which the storage facility says they never received the boat and the insured says that they left the boat in front [...]
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As the business owner of an auto body and repair shop, you have the responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of your employees. We know that’s no easy task. In your industry, there are a number of potential chemical hazards and physical risks such as ergonomic injuries, noise, fumes, cutting tools and lifts [...]
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You’ve just been in an accident. Step one: take a deep breath. Now, continue reading the next steps to help you remember what to do. What to do when you have an accident: 1. Protect yourself, your auto and any other property from further damage as best you can. 2. Call the police as soon [...]
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Below is some valuable information on mold growth brought to you by Lighthouse Insurance. The key to mold prevention is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should promptly clean the area and correct the water problem. It’s important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold [...]
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