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Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters

Posted: May 25, 2021

What Are the Different Types of Life Jackets? There’s a wide variety of life jackets on the market with options to fit every age, size, and water-bound recreational activity. You can find designs specifically tailored for recreational boating and water sports like skiing and riding on personal watercrafts, as well as styles for hunting, fishing, paddle sports (such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding), and offshore...

Survey: Getting Ready to Roll This Summer Travel Season

Posted: May 21, 2021

Further Reading: Road Trip Tips Planning your epic adventure? Check out these related road trip blogs: The Ultimate Guide: How to Plan a Road Trip Vacation 40 Road Trip Games and Activities 4 Brilliant Ways to Keep Kids Occupied on Road Trips Before you hit the road, make sure your vehicle is up to the task. Here’s some good advice to know: What to Include...

Why You Should Tell Your Agent About Home Improvement Projects

Posted: May 19, 2021

Q&A: Homeowners Insurance and Home Improvement Projects We checked in with Bob Buckel, vice president of product management at Erie Insurance, to ask what homeowners should know about coverage limits and home improvement projects. Q: What types of home improvement projects should you always tell your agent about? A: As a rule of thumb, any projects that would change how much it would cost to...

Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riding in Bad Weather

Posted: May 12, 2021

Riding in the Rain Every motorcycle rider will eventually get caught in the rain, so it pays to be prepared. Driving any vehicle in wet weather will significantly reduce your available traction. But on a motorcycle, riding in the rain makes that instability feel far more exaggerated. Not only are you exposed to the elements, but you’re relying on just two small patches of rubber...

6 Smart Insurance Questions for Newlyweds and Soon-to-Weds

Posted: May 5, 2021

6 Questions to Ask an Insurance Agent in your 20's and 30's 1. We’re getting married. Should we wed our auto insurance as well? If one of you has a Mad Max-like driving history, then auto insurance might be one of those things you don’t merge once married. But if you and your spouse both have good driving records and no recent gaps in insurance coverage, you might save money...