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IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2023

If safety is a top priority when driving, look no further than the 2023 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS)TOP SAFETY PICK award list for your next vehicle. This year’s list of 48 award winners is smaller than previous years, naming 28 models a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and another 20 vehicles as a TOP SAFETY PICK. This is due to tougher criteria and stricter requirements for...

Life Insurance for Single Parents

Why Do Single Parents Need Life Insurance?Purchasing a life insurance policy is a smart idea for any family. But in single-parent households, the need is even more important.In a 2022 study from Life Happens,1 two in five parents said they are “barely” or “not at all” financially secure. And when it comes to losing the primary wage earner, the same study found 44% of families would...

Dashboard Lights: What Do They Mean?

We’ve all experienced it. You’re driving down the road when you notice a new light on the dashboard that wasn’t there a minute ago.It’s caught your attention, but one problem remains: You don’t know what that glowing icon means.How to Identify Dashboard Warning LightsThe modern automobile is an amazingly complex machine – relying on dozens of systems that must work together every time you get...

What is Boat Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Warm sun. Cool breeze. If you have a boat, you get it: There’s nothing like being out on the water.You cherish your boat, and the memories you make there are the reason your investment is worth every penny. Having the right insurance coverage for your boat can help you float on, worry-free.If you’re ready to buy boat insurance, talk to a local professional. They can...

Am I Covered If I Buy a New Car on the Weekend?

It’s a Saturday afternoon and life is looking up. After weeks of searching for a new vehicle, you’ve finally settled on the right car.You completed the test drive, negotiated a good price, agreed on a trade-in value and signed all the paperwork. Now, with keys in hand, it’s finally time to drive off the lot.But as you give your Erie Insurance agent a call to add...