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They give you that sad look every time you leave the house—cocked head, big unblinking eyes, perked ears. “Can’t I come with you?” With more than 163 million dogs and cats in U.S. homes, lots of heartstrings

Car accidents are scary. And they can be even scarier if they involve a utility pole that’s charged with electricity. Reduce the risk of shock after a vehicle-utility pole crash with these safety rules: If

When your baby toddled for the first time, you were there. When your child first pedaled free of training wheels, you were there. Now that sweet son or daughter has turned teen. Gulp—you’re there. Don’t

As our lives change, so do our insurance needs. Letting us know about changes can ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage. Here are some examples of when to check your coverage: 1. You’re

Today’s vehicles have flashy designs, brilliant engineering and clever gadgets—many of which help keep us safe on the road. With our eyes on all that, and our nerves stirred by snow and ice, who remembers

Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s resolutions. This year, try some resolutions that are easy to keep and will protect you and your family well into next January and beyond.

• Don’t be

December 2011 - If someone you don’t know well gives you a check – or what appears to be an Erie Insurance check – and asks you to send or wire some of the money back, don’t do it. It’s a scam. Erie

The functional declines that affect driving aren’t universal. Specific abilities vary widely among older people. Drivers who stay healthy and learn to compensate for change can drive safely longer. If

Admit it: when you see granny on the road, you keep your distance. But is she really a four-wheeled menace or just a victim of bad PR? Although age brings inevitable physical and mental changes, such

You jump in the car early one morning before your first cup of coffee, eyes still bleary with sleep. You open the garage door and prepare to back out. Thought the car was in reverse, didn’t you? It wasn’t.

Students who leave their cars at home—or those taking them to campus while keeping the car's permanent address at their parents'—can stay on the family policy. (If you garage it at home while you’re away

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 6 million car accidents each year in the U.S. alone. They’re an unfortunate reality of our modern life: people get

Some people are night owls, and love working late into the night. Others do their best thinking on the weekends, when they can work without disturbance. Or maybe your business requires working non-traditional

Many dishonest drivers will maneuver innocent motorists into auto accidents. The cars may only suffer a small dent, but the crooks still make large — and illegal — claims for fake injuries and car damage

No one liked taking tests in school: there was the studying beforehand, the stress during -- and the worst part -- waiting for results. But when you finally got that paper back with your grade scrawled

Turns out, your mom was right when she always said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Whether you’re maintaining your home or your car, a few easy preventative steps can keep your home

Finding the right insurance agent is an incredibly important decision—and it can be incredibly hard. There are dozens of factors to consider when choosing your insurance agent, and you might have to meet

We're constantly surrounded by electronic hums, beeps, tweets, and vibrations. The temptation to be constantly plugged into our cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops can be overwhelming, even when we're

Even though most states require drivers to purchase auto insurance, a new study reveals that a large percentage of the population doesn’t oblige. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that

We call them “company cars,” but in reality they’re a lot more than that. Life happens, and that company car suddenly becomes the “get-the-kids-to-soccer-practice-mobile” or the “running-to-the-store-for-bread-and-milk

Admit it: putting your 16 year-old kid behind the wheel of a car is one of the most nerve-wracking things you can do as a parent. After all, you remember the first time he rode a tricycle—how can you

Want to save money on your insurance? (Who doesn’t?) The best way to do that, especially as rates trend upwards, is to purchase your home, auto and life insurance from the same insurer. If you have a

Automakers have stepped up safety. Ten new vehicles have joined the 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK winners list from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for a total of 66 winners. One of them is the 2011