The Homeowner's Guide to Chimney Inspections
Posted: January 29, 2024
The fireplace often serves as a warm and inviting place for families to gather. However according to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2016 and 2020, fireplaces and chimneys were responsible for seven percent of residential fires in the United States. Despite accounting for only seven percent, chimney fires were responsible for more than $200 million in property damage.Figures like these underscore the need for...
What crazy things are going on in the insurance industry that have never happened before?
Posted: January 26, 2024
Some companies will not insure a new client if they are not willing to package a home and auto together. It's a flat-out no. If we don't put both pieces with the same company, we can't put you with them. One company will not insure your home if you have had ONE home claim in the past 5 years. It doesn't matter if the claim...
Stop the Madness of Insurance Rates Going Up
Posted: January 26, 2024
Can you stop it? Well, you can't stop prices from increasing due to many of the reasons out of your control but there are some things you can do to help. Be ethical. Help your friends be ethical. Don't pretend to be injured when you are not...like you probably didn't get a cold from a car accident. It's just not going to work and the...
What is driving up the costs in the Insurance Industry?
Posted: January 26, 2024
Part of what is driving up the cost is the increased cost of claims. The cost of parts and construction materials has increased. The cost of labor has gone up. If companies are paying staff more, that is passed on to us consumers. Parts are also on backorder and the length of time to repair cars or homes is taking longer. Companies are having trouble...
Why Should I Consider an IT Career in Insurance?
Posted: January 26, 2024
You may think insurance is just about selling policies and assessing risk – but it takes a lot of technology to keep everything running behind the scenes.From data scientists to software engineers, Information Technology (IT) jobs can be found in every industry – even insurance. At Erie Insurance, our IT professionals leverage technology to help improve customer experience, protect against cyber threats and maintain software...
