Nine Things to Know if You Have a Backup Generator

Nine Things to Know if You Have a Backup Generator

Whether it’s a hurricane or a routine power outage, navigating a dark house is never fun. That’s why many people choose to install backup generators in their homes. A backup generator can power your home until regular electricity resumes. While backup generators can come in handy in a pinch, owners should know the right way to install and maintain them. Knowing what to do ...

Things to Consider When Buying Life Insurance

Things to Consider When Buying Life Insurance

Purchasing life insurance is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Not only does it protect the loved ones you’ll leave behind, it can be a useful tool well before then. While there are many things to take into account when purchasing life insurance, check out our list of some of the first five things to consider. 1. Decide how long you need coverage. Life insurance ...

5 Road Trip Safety Tips for Your Family

5 Road Trip Safety Tips for Your Family

Your family has packed its bags, your gear is in the trunk and you’ve filled a cooler will all the best snacks. But being prepared for a family road trip is more than just what you bring with you – keep these five family road trip safety tips in mind the next time you’re planning a family trip: 1. Schedule a tune up. Before you hit the road, perform ...

Mortgage protection: Good sense or bad investment?

Mortgage protection: Good sense or bad investment?

For many of us, our home is our biggest investment as well as our family refuge. Losing a breadwinner can wreak havoc on the family’s finances — and their ability to stay in the home they love. So, what’s the best way to protect your home in case something happens to you? Here are two options: mortgage protection insurance and traditional term life insurance. Mortgage protection insurance If ...

Five Tips to Safely Handle a Roadside Emergency

5 Tips to Safely Handle a Roadside Emergency

A roadside emergency can happen at any moment, but knowing how to safely respond can help you feel more prepared. Whether your tire goes flat, car battery dies or you forget to check your gas light before it hits “E”, here are five tips to help you prepare and stay safe when a roadside emergency happens to you. 1. Have the proper tools on hand. One of the easiest ways ...

Four Reasons to Add Water Back-up Coverage

Four Reasons to Add Water Backup Coverage

If you asked homeowners to create a list of situations they hoped to never have to deal with at home, a sump pump failure would likely rank just underneath having a fire. Why? It’s a disaster. Typically, when a sump pump fails it causes water to backup into your home, sometimes bringing all kinds of water-borne materials with it. A water backup can create costly damage. And homeowners ...

Filing a Renters' Insurance Claim

Filing a Renters’ Insurance Claim

The unexpected happened, and now you need to make a claim through your renters’ insurance. First, take a deep breath! You’ve already done the smart thing by giving yourself added peace of mind and protection by purchasing renters insurance. There are many situations that renters’ insurance can help cover, including property damage from fire, water or theft. Your coverage can also potentially help cover legal and medical fees if someone ...

Must-Know Boating Safety Tips

Must-Know Boating Safety Tips

by Erie Insurance Warm weather means long, relaxing days out on the water with your friends and loved ones. Regardless of how long you’ve been boating, it’s helpful to brush up on boating safety best practices to help avoid an accident. In 2017, 658 people lost their lives in boating accidents, according to the United States Coast Guard. Another 2,692 were injured in 4,291 total boating accidents for that year. As concerning as these ...

Buyer’s Remorse: Can You Guess What Homeowners Regret Most?

Buyer’s Remorse: Can You Guess What Homeowners Regret Most?

These stainless steel appliances show EVERY fingerprint! Is that how much it’ll cost to refinish our hardwood floors!? I thought I’d love these granite countertops… but I’m so over them! Ever experience a homebuyer’s hangover? You’re not alone. What seemed like a great feature during that walk-through gradually loses its sparkle when you’re living with it every day.  Our latest national survey asked 500 ...

Understanding Your Insurance Policy

Understanding Your Insurance Policy Congratulations! You’ve worked with your local independent insurance agent and now have your insurance policy. Or maybe you’ve had your policy for a while but haven’t taken the time to become familiar with it. We get it — reading your insurance policy is probably not high on your to-do list… or your want-to-do list. However, getting a basic understanding can help you make sense of your coverage, what’s included and how your insurance works – which is especially important ...

How to Create a Home Inventory

How to Create a Home Inventory

If an unfortunate event damaged your home and your belongings, could you remember every item you own and how much it’s all worth off the top of your head? A fire, severe weather, burglary or other disaster can wreak havoc on your home and lead to broken or missing belongings. In the wake of an unfortunate event, having an up-to-date inventory of your items and their value can speed ...

How to Protect Your Bike from Theft

How to Protect Your Bike from Theft by Alex Buczynski

Whether you’re a hardcore biking enthusiast or more of a casual cruiser, riding your bike is a great way to enjoy the outdoors – and a healthier way to get around, too. After each ride, it’s important to remember to lock your bike up so thieves can’t steal it. Bike safety and advocacy group Bicycle Law estimates somewhere between 800,000 and 2 million bicycles are stolen ...