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The Unwanted Passenger: Handling a Mouse Living in Your Car

Risks: More than Just a NuisanceIt's not just the "ick" factor. A mouse infestation in your car can lead to serious problems. They can:Destroy wiring: This can cause expensive damage and even lead to a fire.Spread diseases: Mice can carry diseases, such as Hantavirus, that can be harmful to humans.Damage your car's interior: Mice will chew on anything they can get their teeth on, including...

Your 3-Step Plan for Improving Employee Retention

An attractive benefits package can help attract top talent to your company. It can also help you retain the most valuable asset your business has – your staff. Employees who are well compensated for their work through pay, benefits, and perks are more motivated to do their work well and stay with the organization for years to come. While salary will always be an important...

Explainer: What is Long-Term Care Insurance?

It’s not something you want to think about, but most of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), once a person reaches age 65, they have almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their remaining years.1The need for care may develop suddenly...

8 Tips to Master Your Virtual Interview

Today’s job market looks different than it did a few years ago. Remote work and hybrid work schedules offer more options and flexibility than was possible before – both during the hiring process and once you (hopefully) land the job. Before hybrid work schedules became the norm, Erie Insurance and other organizations leveraged virtual and in-person interviewing to screen candidates. Interviews are intimidating enough. Doing...

Empowering Employee Health through Wellness Programs

Employers today are taking a more serious approach to the health and well-being of employees. Healthy workers mean increased productivity, decreased absences, lowered health insurance expenses, reduced turnover, and a lower risk of workers’ compensation claims. Wellness programs are designed to improve employee health through exercise, weight loss, and preventive education. Speak with our experienced agent about wellness programs as part of your group benefits...