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Careers in Claims

No one wants to submit a claim, but when accidents happen it’s good to know there’s a team of professionals who have your back. Behind the scenes, you’ll discover a career in claims is both rewarding and filled with opportunities to grow and advance.If you’ve been looking for a new job, it might be time to take a second look at a career in claims...

Behind the Scenes with Today's Homeowner and Erie Insurance

Have you heard? Erie Insurance partnered with Danny Lipford and the Today’s Homeowner crew to spread the word about our valuable independent insurance agents and ERIE’s signature Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage.Who is Danny Lipford? Danny Lipford is known as America’s Home Improvement Expert. As host of the Emmy-nominated, nationally syndicated Today’s Homeowner television and radio program, podcast and the destination website TodaysHomeowner.com, Lipford delivers fresh, practical and...

Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?

If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable.At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts predicted a looming housing crash. But instead of heading into a real estate meltdown, U.S. home prices increased an astounding 37 percent in the two years between March 2020 and March 2022.In...

How to Keep Your TV From Falling Over

There’s nothing like putting your feet up and decompressing by watching your favorite show after a long day. Deep into your latest TV binge, you probably aren’t thinking of what could happen if your TV fell over. But if you have small children or pets running and playing around your house, an unstable TV could cause some serious injury. Why should I be worried about...

811: The Number to Call Before Digging

Whether you’re planting a garden, installing a mailbox or hiring a contractor for a more complex job, it’s important to call 811 before digging in your yard.Why? Calling 811 will get your underground utility lines marked and your project off to a safe start.Utility service lines such as cable TV, telephone, electric, gas, water and sewer are often buried underground. Unintentionally striking one of these lines...