Don't Get Hammered by Hail
Posted: May 19, 2016
Reposted from www.erieinsurance.com You may not immediately think of hail as a danger to your car or home, but large hailstones can shred roof coverings, dent house siding, scar automotive finishes and lead to water damage. In fact, research from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) indicates that more than 75 percent of U.S. cities will experience at least one hailstorm each...
Lowering the Cost of Auto Insurance
Posted: May 14, 2016
If you’re looking for insurance, you’re interested in lowering your auto insurance rates. Have you ever wondered how auto insurance rates are determined? Insurance companies must balance rates with the cost to cover claims. Factors that may affect the cost of your policy: Accident history Driving record Vehicle make and model Annual mileage Vehicle usage Your credit-based insurance score Your age and eligibility for discounts...
What Should I Do if I Start Hydroplaning?
Posted: May 7, 2016
By: Erie Insurance from www.eriesense.com If you can’t avoid traveling on wet roads altogether, it’s best to drive slow and steady. But what should you do if you start hydroplaning anyway? The first thing to do is relax, as frantic movements will only make your situation worse. As you feel your car lose contact with the road, calmly but firmly grip the steering wheel with...
How to Choose a Deductible
Posted: April 30, 2016
Republished from www.eriesense.com By: Amanda Prischak | May 16, 2014 There are lots of choices when it comes to insurance. One of the biggest is how to choose a deductible. A deductible is the amount you choose to pay before insurance kicks in. It can be as little as $100 and as high $10,000 (with many options in between). When it comes to your...
The cell phone dilemma: Three ways you can help your teen avoid distracted driving
Posted: April 13, 2016
More than three out of four kids aged 12 to 17 own a cell phone and have access to the internet from a mobile device, according to research from the Pew Research Internet Project. The average U.S. teen sends and receives more than 30 texts per day. Considering how much time today's teens spend staring into a tiny screen, the numbers aren't all that surprising....