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Recognizing Latino History Month: The Value of Insurance Education in Every Community

Recognizing Latino History Month: The Value of Insurance Education in Every Community

Honoring Latino History Month Beginning in mid-September, Latino History Month, also observed as National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the United States. It's a time for reflection and celebration, and also an opportunity to think about how access to clear, understandable insurance information benefits every community, regardless of background or the language someone speaks at...

How ERIE Handles Claims Away from Home

How ERIE Handles Claims Away from Home

Insurance claims usually aren’t a top priority for travelers heading on a road trip. A specialized team of ERIE claims professionals make certain they remain out of mind. ERIE’s Zone Outside of ERIE Territory (OET) team works to ensure that customers traveling outside ERIE’s territory receive the same seamless, responsive claims service they would if the loss occurred at home. From deer damage to vandalism...

Cybersecurity Training Tips for Small Business Owners and Employees

Cybersecurity Training Tips for Small Business Owners and Employees

Cybersecurity training doesn’t have to be complicated. If you run a small business, your employees don’t need to become IT experts—and neither do you. They just need to recognize common scams and know what to do when something doesn’t look right. Simple cybersecurity training can focus on everyday tasks like: Opening emails Handling payments Responding to vendors Opening links in text messages Protecting customer information...

The Hidden Risk of 'We've Always Done it that Way'

The Hidden Risk of 'We've Always Done it that Way'

Every business has that one process no one questions. Maybe it’s the filing cabinet that’s been the “system” for 20 years. The machine that’s held together by duct tape and luck. The employee who knows exactly how everything works but has never written any of it down. After all, it’s worked this long, why change it? The reality is that some of the biggest operational...

When Should I Call My Insurance Agent?

When Should I Call My Insurance Agent?

An insurance agent isn’t just someone who can sell you a policy. Whether you have a question about your coverage, need to file a claim or change your policy, your agent can provide insurance solutions to a seemingly countless number of issues you might run into. And the conversations you have with your agent can help provide protection from the unknown and greater peace of...