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Solar Eclipse Safety: 3 Things To Know

Solar Eclipse Safety: 3 Things To Know Here comes the sun…On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. United States cities from Texas to Maine are considered to be in the “path of totality,” including Erie, Pennsylvania, where Erie Insurance’s Home Office is located. While a solar eclipse doesn’t bring the type of immediate destruction you’d see from other natural...

Is Life Insurance Taxable?

Is Life Insurance Taxable? Life insurance is a great way to ensure financial security for your loved ones. However, one question that often arises is whether or not life insurance proceeds are taxable. In general, life insurance proceeds are not taxable, but there are some exceptions to the rule, so let’s explore how different types of policies may be treated for tax purposes. When Is Life Insurance Not Taxable?The...

How to Keep Pets Safe in Cars

How to Keep Pets Safe in Cars Like many of us, you may consider traveling with your pet as a comforting way to get around. So, while you’re on the road with your furry friend, always remember: your pet’s safety is in your hands.  In the irregular geometry of your car’s interior, pets can find it difficult to perform their customary acrobatics when responding to sudden g-forces, potentially suffering harm to bones...

How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Key People

How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Key People Most business owners have insurance to protect buildings, vehicles and other important assets, but few consider insuring their greatest asset: their people.How would your business manage after the death of, say, your lead salesperson, your sole design engineer or your experienced plant manager? How long would it take to fill that position or get someone else up to speed on their projects? How much damage...

ERIE Hosts E-waste Collection Drive

ERIE Hosts E-waste Collection Drive When electronic products are thrown away or disposed of, environmentally harmful chemicals, such as beryllium, cadmium, mercury and lead, can leak from metals in the electronics.An estimated hundreds of millions of tons of e-waste end up in landfills yearly, according to the United Nations.E-waste items include home appliances, communications and information technology devices, home entertainment devices, electronic utilities and office and medical equipment.Recycling works by...