In 2022, the average age of a vehicle on the road in the U.S. surpassed 12 years—a record high. The rising age of American cars is a longtime trend—the average age of automobiles in operation in the U.S. has grown by about 45% since 1995—that gained momentum in the last five years due to The […]

It’s no secret at The General that our people make us possible. Each person on our team plays a key role in helping us achieve our goals while providing our customers with excellent products and service. To showcase the unique and important work being done across The General, we’ve rolled out a story series The

Before you can start using your new 2023 Marketplace coverage, you have to pay your first premium. Your premium is the amount you pay every month directly to the health insurance company (not the Marketplace). Here’s how. (Follow your insurance company’s instructions carefully. You may be able to pay online at HealthCare.gov.) Pay your monthly

It’s an unfortunate fact that space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves cause more structure fires than central heat and hot-water heaters combined. Between 2009 and 2013, the National Fire Protection Association reported that these heat sources caused 72 percent of home heating fires. And fires caused by space heaters led to 84 percent of deaths caused

Attention: The January 15 deadline to apply for, re-enroll in, or change 2023 health insurance will be here soon. This holiday season, don’t leave health insurance and the peace of mind that comes with it off your shopping list. Important dates to know January 15, 2023: Deadline to apply for and enroll in 2023 coverage.

For drivers who want a brand-new vehicle, leasing remains a popular option. According to the credit reporting company Experian, auto leases made up about 24% of new car purchases in 2021. Leasing can be a good choice for those chasing a low monthly payment, especially as vehicle prices continue to rise. But when your lease

Your last chance to apply for, re-enroll in, or change 2023 Marketplace health coverage is almost here. The deadline is December 15. That’s just 6 days away. Act now – don’t miss out on health coverage that meets your needs and budget. How to apply & enroll If you’re new to HealthCare.gov: Create an account

With more than 100,000 auto body shops across the U.S., how do you know which one to trust with your vehicle’s repairs after an accident? A Repair Facility You Can Trust If you haven’t already chosen a shop, consider using a repair facility that participates in Erie Insurance’s Direct Repair Program (DRP). While it’s always your

12 Quick Fixes for a Drafty House Fixing these trouble spots doesn’t take much effort, time or money — and the payoff of a warm home can’t be beat. Windows: Secure the sash locks along all the windows in your house to clamp them down as much as possible. You can also seal windows that

Gone are the days when phishing attempts were easy to identify and limited to only emails. While malicious messages are nothing new, they’re becoming more sophisticated and harder to pick out from legitimate business communications.  They are also coming at us through texts, social media chats and even phone calls. A few simple actions with