Founded in 1925, the primary purpose of Erie was the same as it is
today: provide policyholders with as near perfect protection
and perfect service as is humanly possible and to do it at the lowest
possible cost. In the past 85 years, Erie has worked alongside its
customers offering auto, home, commercial and life insurance at
affordable rates. Working through a network of independent
insurance agents, Erie's presence now extends to 11 states and the
District of Columbia.
Wiki Says
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued a license to the Erie
Insurance Exchange as an automobile insurer in 1925 and operations
began on April 20, 1925. Erie Insurance Exchange was formed as a
reciprocal and Erie Indemnity Company was formed as its managing
company. The annual premium charge per auto was $34. In 1940, the
company added a new line — fire insurance — allowing independent agents
to fully depend on ERIE to fulfill the insurance needs of its
customers. In September 1967, the Erie Family Life Insurance Company
was founded, adding life insurance to the protection offered by ERIE
agents.
Erie has roughly 4 million policies in force. It's ranked as the
16th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct
premiums written. It also ranks as the 21st largest property casualty
insurer in the United States based on total lines net premiums written.
Erie Car Insurance Says
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. To
keep premiums affordable, Erie offers safe driver, multi-car and
student discounts - to name a few.
Contact Erie at:
Erie Insurance Group
100 Erie Insurance Place
Erie, PA 16530-1104
Telephone: (800) 458-0811
Sources:
"Erie Insurance Group,” Wikipedia, June 2009; "Auto Insurance," Erie web site, 2009; “About Us,” Erie web site, 2009
