Do You Know Your Host Liquor Liability?
Posted: December 22, 2023
Hosting a party can be a wonderful way to bring family and friends together during any season. When entertaining guests, it’s widely accepted that offering alcoholic drink options can warm up a festive occasion — whether it’s summertime cocktails by the cabana or holiday spirits under the mistletoe. If you choose to serve alcohol at your party, though, it's important to be aware of some...
Your Guide to Buying and Owning a Snow Blower
Posted: December 20, 2023
Shoveling snow from your driveway can be back-breaking work. So when you’re charged with digging out after a blizzard strikes your neighborhood, a snow blower can be your saving grace.Whether you’re interested in purchasing your first snow blower – or are tempted to invest in a new one – this guide offers everything you need to know.What to Consider When Buying a Snow BlowerLike buying a...
Final Wishes: How Funerals are Evolving
Posted: December 15, 2023
Shortly after a collection of memorial stones caught Adrienne Kloecker-Kalivoda’s eye at a funeral directors convention last fall, the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, made an addition to its service offerings.Kloecker, an ERIE commercial Customer, became one of more than 600 funeral homes to partner with Parting Stone, a company that turns cremated remains into polished stones for survivors to remember...
Fast Fix: How to Defog Your Windshield
Posted: December 4, 2023
Maintaining good visibility is one of the most important elements of safe driving. That means paying extra-close attention to your windshield by replacing worn wipers to combat rainstorms and clearing away ice and snow in the winter.But there’s one more windshield-related problem that can appear in an instant: fog. Depending on the weather conditions, it’s possible for your entire windshield to become foggy in a...
Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?
Posted: December 1, 2023
At ERIE, we don’t take the price you pay for car insurance lightly. Like most companies today, we’re facing increased costs of doing business. And we know that you are facing rising costs too, on everything from gasoline to breakfast cereal to housing.And while a lot of factors go into what you pay – from vehicle safety ratings to your personal driving history – striking the balance...