What to Know Before Buying a Minivan
Posted: February 25, 2021
We bought our first minivan in 2017. When signing the paperwork, I knew my single, 22-year-old self would have shed a tear. But I was determined. Our son was about 18 months old, and we knew we wanted more kids. With our families living an hour or more away, trips to visit grandma and grandpa usually included bags upon bags upon portable cribs upon the...
IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2021
Posted: February 24, 2021
For safety-conscious drivers, the 2021 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK awards represent a wealth of choices. Each year, the IIHS, a nonprofit research and education organization, conducts tests to determine which vehicles do the best job of protecting people in the most common kinds of crashes — front, side, rollover, and rear. Vehicles must also score well in front crash prevention and headlights. The...
How to Choose a Life Insurance Beneficiary
Posted: February 16, 2021
Life insurance is important to protect your family’s financial future. Who you name as a beneficiary can be just as important as your initial decision to purchase life insurance. It’s a big job, which is why it’s important to choose the right person – someone who’s trustworthy and knows what matters most to you. Your local ERIE agent is here to help you determine the...
Auto insurance for ridesharing drivers
Posted: October 30, 2015
An alternative to traditional taxi services, ridesharing companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar use smartphone apps to connect passengers with nearby, privately contracted drivers. But while ridesharing is becoming increasingly popular, it’s also controversial due to the confusion around who, if anyone, provides insurance coverage if a driver is involved in a crash. How confusing is it, you ask? Insurance varies among ridesharing services. Some...
What is Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage, and Why Do I Need It?
Posted: October 22, 2015
Uninsured motorist coverage specifically helps if a driver who doesn’t have insurance causes an accident and leaves you with injuries. Similarly, underinsured motorist coverage helps protect you from expenses due to a crash caused by a driver who doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the cost of injuries you suffer. But why do you need it? One in seven drivers is uninsured or underinsured, according...