Home Smart Home
Posted: January 24, 2024
More than 57.5 million homes had at least one smart home device at the end of last year, according to a report released by research firm Research and Markets. That’s a 12% increase from 2021.* Affordability is among the reasons, says Anthony Pezzula, owner of Red Spark Technology, a Pittsburgh-based technology company that offers a variety of technology-based solutions. “Pricing in the technology has made...
Driving on Black Ice: What You Need to Know
Posted: January 19, 2024
From snow to sleet to freezing rain, severe weather conditions can make winter driving especially difficult. But perhaps none is more dangerous than black ice. That’s because unlike snow and sleet, black ice can be practically invisible to an unsuspecting driver. The safest thing to do is stay home when conditions call for icy roads – but of course, that’s not always possible. So, what...
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Posted: January 19, 2024
Preventing Frozen Pipes By making sure that pipes are adequately heated and monitored for problems, you can greatly reduce the likelihood of catastrophic damage from a burst pipe. Government organizations like ProtectYourPipes.org have some handy prevention tips. Here are a few pointers that can help reduce your risk. Heating The primary precaution you can take to keep your pipes from freezing is straightforward: make sure they’re heated....
What’s a Coverage Review (And Why Do I Need One?)
Posted: January 15, 2024
When it comes to insurance, the best policy is one that provides the right protection for you and your family — right now. That means as your life changes, your insurance coverage should, too.In an ideal world, you’d call your insurance agent every time you finished a home renovation, bought a new vehicle or got a new job. But life is busy. And with all...
Why ERIE ❤︎s Erie PA
Posted: January 12, 2024
There’s no place like home. Home is where the heart is. Home sweet home.We’ve all heard these phrases before — and the reason they’re so well-known is because they’re true.Home is also where you hang your hat. For Erie Insurance, our “home office” (corporate headquarters) sits in Erie, Pennsylvania. Over the years we’ve grown to nearly seven million policies in force and more than 6,500...
