Plans for a rainy day
by Sherelyn Yetter Schoch Hey there, fellow business owners! Ever heard the saying, "We don't plan to fail; we fail to plan"? Well, this morning, I got thinking about it during a chat with a fellow insurance agency owner. We were discussing what would happen to our businesses if we [...]
April Showers bring May Flowers……and floods!
by Sherelyn Yetter Schoch April showers may indeed bring May flowers, but for homeowners, they also bring the potential for flooding. As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but they can also bring water damage, headaches, and costly repairs. That's where flood insurance comes into play. As I [...]
What is Business Insurance?
This article was originally published by the on May 19, 2023. The original article can be found here. Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could run you out of business if you’re not protected with the right insurance. Pick [...]
Am I Covered When Using Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing?
This article was originally published by Eriesense and was written by Sue Grabowski on March 4, 2024. The original article can be found here. During the pandemic, a scarcity – and resulting high costs – of rental cars paved the way for a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) vehicle sharing. Think [...]
Do I Need Umbrella Insurance?
This article was posted by Stillwater Insurance. The original post can be found here. A commonly asked question when considering purchasing Umbrella insurance is, "Do I really need it?" The answer to that questions depends on two things: (1) Do you own anything of value; and (2) How much risk [...]
What Women Need to Know about Life Insurance
This article was written by Maggie Leyes | July 11, 2023. The original post can be found here. If someone depends on you, chances are you need life insurance. Why, then, do fewer women own life insurance than men?* There are some misconceptions that prevent women from getting the coverage they need. For [...]
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners
This post was written by Becky Badar from Erie Insurance. You can read the original post here. Walk 10,000 steps each day. Read a new book each month. Learn how to play the flugelhorn. The sky’s the limit when creating your list of New Year's resolutions. But while you ponder [...]
Home Protection Resolutions: Insurance Edition
By Sherelyn Schoch, January 11, 2024 It's hard to believe that we are in a New Year! As we step into that year, it's the perfect time to make resolutions that prioritize the safety and security of your home. They say that almost 60% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned [...]
Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Carol Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) I. The Shepherds went their hasty way, And found the lowly stable-shed Where the Virgin-Mother lay: And now they checked their eager tread, For to the Babe, that at her bosom clung, A Mother’s song the Virgin-Mother sung. II. They told her [...]
Checklist: How To Winterize Your Home To Save Money and Energy
This article was published by Erie Insurance on November 9, 2021. The original article can be found here. There’s no denying it: Winter is on its way. Winterizing your home can help lower your energy bills, prevent bigger more costly repairs later on and reduce the risk of accidents like a [...]
The True Cost of Cyber Threats to Your Business
Article written by Sherelyn Schoch November 8, 2023 In today's digital age, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and effectively. While this technological advancement has opened doors to new opportunities, it has also exposed them to a growing threat - cyber threats. Cyber threats encompass [...]
Debunking Deer Collisions
This article was original published by Erie Insurance and written by Justin Metz on September 13, 2023. You can find the original article here. Watching deer in their natural habitat can be an enjoyable, peaceful experience. But encountering one on a roadway? That’s a different story. If it’s happened to [...]
Strenthen your cybersecurity
This article was written by the Small Business Administration on Sept 27, 2023. The original article can be found here. Cyberattacks are a concern for small businesses. Learn about cybersecurity threats and how to protect yourself. Why cybersecurity matters Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year, and [...]
Why it’s Important to Get Life Insurance While You’re Young
This post was written for Erie Insurance by Alex Witkowski on Nov 7, 2022. The original post can be found here. When you’re young, you feel invincible – like nothing could ever hurt you. You’re less likely to consider life insurance, even though this is the prime time to get [...]
Improving Your Estate Planning with Trust Planning
This post is written by our guest blogger and referral partner, Andrea R. Capita, from Capita Law, LLC. September 8, 2023 On a regular basis, I receive many calls from people inquiring as to whether or not they need a trust as part of their estate plan. The answer to [...]