Insurance Insights ~ February 1999

SPECIAL ISSUE

Why Consider Erie Auto Insurance?

Before you pay your next auto insurance bill, take a moment and consider what you're getting for your money. Have you heard from your agent lately, or do you even have an agent? Have you received any good news from your company such as an added feature to your policy, or perhaps a lower bill?

If not, you may want to consider what Erie and Weimer's has to offer!

Competitive rates: When was the last time you heard of an insurance company lowering its rates? Well, Erie has done just that! Rates are down, and the savings are being passed on to our policyholders. We could save you a bundle!

Discounts, discounts, discounts! There are many ways to reduce your insurance costs even more. There are discounts for having home and auto policies with Erie, multi-car discounts, and a wonderful claims-free discount plan that could save from 3% -20%! Along with these is Erie's First Accident Forgiveness, which does not penalize you for the first at-fault accident under your Erie Insurance Exchange policy. How about an away-at-school rate for your college student without any mileage limitations? There are many other discounts too numerous to mention, but a local Erie agent can discuss all discounts and incentives with you.

X-tra Features: You can't equal the features offered by Erie. Here is a sampling. Erie has just announced that after-market exterior sheet metal parts will no longer be specified in the repair of damaged automobiles. This 'X-tra' is very appealing, especially in view of a leading consumer magazine's recent findings that after-market replacement parts may not be as reliable as Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. Other 'X-tras' include $50 for locksmith services if you accidentally lock your keys in the car, and replacement of accidentally deployed air bags. If your windshield can have a chip repaired, Erie will even pay the entire repair cost under your comprehensive coverage!

Superior Service and Convenience: Most important is the service you receive when you suffer a loss. This is where the Erie shines! There is prompt contact after a claim is reported, and we stay in touch until the claim is settled. Our after-hours service allows you to report claims at any time, including weekends and holidays, by calling (800) 367-3743 (that’s 800-FOR-ERIE). Along with Erie's promise of service is your agent. You can expect knowledgeable and friendly service, whether it's for the purchase of a new car, adding a teen driver, or questions on coverage. Since your agent is close to home or work, it is easy for you to stop in or call. Service and knowledge are two things that you truly need to help navigate the insurance waters!

It is a highly reputable insurance company that brings all the above features to you. Erie consistently is awarded the highest A.M. Best rating of A++ (superior), and has been ranked second in financial strength of the top 50 insurers by Financial World magazine, along with high marks from national and local consumer publications.

These are just some of the many reasons to consider auto insurance with Erie. If you are a good driver, and want to benefit from your driving success, give us a call, or complete the quote information right on our web page. We think you'll be glad you did!

INSURANCE INSIGHTS is an electronic newsletter published monthly by G. C. Weimer Associates, Inc. Information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief as of 2/1/99. If you have a topic of interest for a future issue, e-mail us at info@gcwinsure.com.