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ERIE Earns Top Ranking In J.D. Power Shopping Study

ERIE Earns Top Ranking In J.D. Power Shopping Study

The results are in: Thousands of people shared their experiences about shopping for auto insurance in a national study, and Erie Insurance was awarded “Highest Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Purchase Experience.” Erie Insurance earned the highest score among auto insurers in providing a satisfying purchase experience in 2019, with a score of 917 on a 1,000-point scale. The industry average was 852. ERIE has...

Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?

Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?

If you are planning to travel abroad for a year and leave your car stored in the USA, you may be wondering if you need to carry auto insurance for the period of time during which the vehicle is not in use. The answer will depend on the circumstances, as well as where you live. State Law Auto Insurance Requirements Although laws vary from state...

Driving Out-Of-State

Driving Out-Of-State

As the weather gets nicer, it’s natural to think of vacation.  The American Automobile Association regularly tracks the driving patterns of the average American, and the trusted authority on car travel has released the following statistics: Four out of ten American adults plan to go on vacation this year. Approximately 53% of those planning a vacation intend to travel by car. Southern families (62%) are more...

What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t

What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t

Imagine this: You’re leaving your house, ready to tackle the working day, only to discover a large, inexplicable hole where your car is supposed to be. That’s the thing about sinkholes. They’re just baffling. At first glance, sinkholes are nature’s slapstick: sudden, unpredictable, dramatic and absurd. But there’s a serious side, too – lives have been lost in sinkholes, and the U.S. Geological Survey estimates...

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving is defined as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention...