Erie's car insurance policy is intended to protect consumers against financial loss after a car accident. It mainly offers property, liability and medical coverage. Uninsured and underinsured coverage is also available, and is issued if the driver who crashed into the policyholder has no insurance to cover the damage.
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Customers won’t see much in the way of advertising for Erie, as the company prefers word-of-mouth recommendations and looks for ways to reduce spending to keep rates as low as possible. The company boasts having agents who are active community members and volunteers, furthering the community in which they, and their customers, live.
Customers who live in serviced areas and prefer person-to-person contact but still need 24/7 availability might benefit from Erie Insurance. Claims may be filed online, over the phone or with an agent. Though some customers might find offerings limited, however, with Erie’s focused coverages, it offers many discounts and competitive rates for drivers on what they do cover.