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Introducing The “Erie Agents Giving Back” Project

Unprecedented. Over the past few months, it’s a word that has become a part of our everyday vocabulary. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on feelings of uncertainty, frustration, exhaustion, and even fear. Despite these unprecedented times, humanity and kindness continue to endure and people have stepped up in extraordinary ways to help those in need. At Erie Insurance, we’ve been committed to the Golden Rule...

How To Clean & Detail Your Car At Home

After a long winter, chances are your car looks a little worse for the wear. Even if you wash it regularly, months of salt, dirt, and grime can still accumulate in places that aren’t touched by a drive-through car wash. And the interior likely has its share of dirt, crumbs, and coffee stains, too. Having the right auto insurance is one way to protect your...

My 401(k) Is "Frozen" — What Does This Mean & Why Did It Happen?

The decision to freeze a 401(k) is made by company management. This often occurs after a merger, while the new company decides what to do with its inherited 401(k) plan. If your 401(k) has been frozen, you won’t be able to make any withdrawals or make any new contributions as long as the freeze continues. In most cases, you can move assets from one investment...

How Communities Work Together: COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has thrown the entire country into turmoil, with concerns about income, the stock market, how to keep a small business afloat, and above all, ensuring our families and friends stay safe and healthy. New ways of doing business are quickly being established. Most businesses that fall outside the state’s list of essential services have employees who are working from home and meeting...

How We’re Helping: 8 Things ERIE Is Doing During COVID-19

When Erie Insurance opened for business in 1925, our co-founder H.O. Hirt inspired us with his motto: Never lose the human touch. Well… these days, the “human touch” looks a lot different. But that spirit is still alive in us at ERIE, where we’re still here for you and the communities we serve. Check our COVID-19 Information Center for the latest news and announcements. For questions...