We get many calls per day asking why rates have been rising lately. Grange, one of our many carriers, put together this infographic to explain why. The information applies regardless which insurance company insures your home. Auto claims have seen similar increases due to the same factors. The fact that many of our providers halted […]
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1 REPORT YOUR CLAIM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE When there are weather events that cause widespread damage, insurance companies are FLOODED (no pun intended) with claims. They triage to handle the most impactful ones first. Call as soon as you can so your claim is added to the queue for processing. Please be patient while
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There’s a sense of deep pride that comes with being a homeowner. But with that satisfaction comes its share of weekend home improvement projects and upkeep, too. Winter is usually rough on your home. Once snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures calm down, spring is a good time to check how your home withstood the
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What is Extended Water Coverage? ERIE’s Extended Water coverage1 provides protection for your home in the event of a sewer or drain backup, or from flooding such as inland flooding, tidal water, storm surge or mudflow and mudslide. This endorsement can be added to your ErieSecure Home® policy (or bundle) and offers protection for your home,
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Frost heave occurs when ice forms underneath soil. As the frozen soil switches between freezing and thawing, it can cause the very foundation of your house to shift since frozen soil has about 10 percent more volume than dry soil. This can lead to serious structural damage to your foundation. Unfortunately, frost heave is not
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As you approach retirement age, life is full of transitions. Your adult children grow up and move out on their own. You prepare to say goodbye to full-time work for good. And if you’re like many baby boomers, you may also think about downsizing your home. According to a report from Zillow Group, 24% of
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If you’re about to enter the realm of parenthood, one thing’s for certain: everything in life is about to change. You’ll trade late nights out for sleepless nights in. You’ll master new skills – like changing diapers and soothing a newborn. And most importantly, you’ll have the responsibility of caring for a new member of
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While there are many benefits to downsizing, there’s an important question you have to ask yourself before you get started: “What am I going to do with all my stuff?” That’s where decluttering comes in. Simply put, decluttering is the methodical practice of removing all the unused, unwanted or unnecessary items (i.e. “clutter”) in your
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