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Introducing the YourTurn Program

Introducing the YourTurn Program

Our roads are full of distractions that lead to unsafe driving behaviors, especially for young drivers. Every year, distracted driving causes thousands of deaths in the U.S. That’s where our driving safety app, YourTurn®, comes in.1 By measuring certain criteria such as speeding, hard braking, and phone usage, the YourTurn program helps to make drivers of all ages more aware of their driving behaviors and...

Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters

Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters

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

Survey: Getting Ready to Roll This Summer Travel Season

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

Why You Should Tell Your Agent About Home Improvement Projects

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

Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riding in Bad Weather

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...