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How To Know If Granite Countertops Are Right For You

How To Know If Granite Countertops Are Right For You

When my husband and I decided to buy our home, there were many features we fell in love with: The brick fireplace…the wooded yard…the built-ins. But the one thing we couldn’t get past was the bathroom countertops. Straight out of a 1982 home design magazine, the bathroom included countertops with 4-inch tiled squares. So far so good, right? Did I mention the tiles were pink...

Do I Need Business Insurance Coverage If I Am A Freelancer?

Do I Need Business Insurance Coverage If I Am A Freelancer?

If you are a freelancer, you may think your business is too small to need insurance. The fact is that a business of any size can benefit from protection against mishaps. Our knowledgeable agency can help you design a business insurance package that provides the coverage you need at the best available rates. Why Freelancers Need Business Insurance If you are an independent contractor, or...

ERIE Earns Top Ranking In J.D. Power Shopping Study

ERIE Earns Top Ranking In J.D. Power Shopping Study

The results are in: Thousands of people shared their experiences about shopping for auto insurance in a national study, and Erie Insurance was awarded “Highest Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Purchase Experience.” Erie Insurance earned the highest score among auto insurers in providing a satisfying purchase experience in 2019, with a score of 917 on a 1,000-point scale. The industry average was 852. ERIE has...

Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?

Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?

If you are planning to travel abroad for a year and leave your car stored in the USA, you may be wondering if you need to carry auto insurance for the period of time during which the vehicle is not in use. The answer will depend on the circumstances, as well as where you live. State Law Auto Insurance Requirements Although laws vary from state...

What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t

What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t

Imagine this: You’re leaving your house, ready to tackle the working day, only to discover a large, inexplicable hole where your car is supposed to be. That’s the thing about sinkholes. They’re just baffling. At first glance, sinkholes are nature’s slapstick: sudden, unpredictable, dramatic and absurd. But there’s a serious side, too – lives have been lost in sinkholes, and the U.S. Geological Survey estimates...