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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Will you be one of the millions on the road this summer? Safety is one of the most important things to consider as you pack your car and leave home. To help you get ready for your next road trip, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) recommends these 10 tips for travelers: At home 1. [...]
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Rain showers might be dandy for your garden but not for your basement. Wet basement problems may be solved simply by repairing an obvious gutter or downspout leak, but other water problems may have causes that are difficult to identify or expensive to fix. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers three steps [...]
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Remember…. IF IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…. A bargain is often not a bargain. There are common indicators that should alert you to these activities: • Unsolicited offers to do painting, roofing or paving work • Claims of leftover materials • High-pressure or scare tactics • Reluctance to sign a written contract • Demand for payment in [...]
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Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are some tips for keeping expenses down: -Check fares on Tuesdays. Most airlines launch their sales on Monday evenings, according to Farecompare.com, a website that tracks price trends. Other airlines follow suit by the next day. Of course, [...]
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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces; an F5, the strongest and most violent of tornadoes, can level almost any house and its occupants. Thankfully, F5 tornadoes are rare. Most are weaker and can be survived. And now is the time to prepare for them if you haven’t already. Tornadoes are most [...]
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Business owners have the absolute responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of employees and worksite visitors. To make your work place safer, know the three common areas of risk: people, environment and company. People First Keeping your employees safe and healthy is good for your business. To do that: -Offer prevention and wellness [...]
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Most home fire deaths happen in the middle of the night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. A smoke detector can save your life by waking you and giving you time to escape. When purchasing a smoke alarm, look for one that is accepted by an independent testing facility such as Underwriters Laboratories or Factory [...]
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Because your home is probably your most valuable asset, you need to fully protect it from perils which could result in financial loss. Your mortgage lender will require that you have homeowners insurance as they also have an insurable interest in it. The choice is yours, however, of which company you want to purchase coverage [...]
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Hurricane Katrina was a powerful storm that packed some memorable lessons – even now, five years later. The wind and water damage hit the Gulf Coast the hardest when the hurricane made landfall in August 2005, but the storm’s remnants were felt as far north as the Great Lakes region. The total losses from Hurricane [...]
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