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Dec 14

Useful Apps for Homeowners

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Homeowners, InsuranceTips, Personal Insurance

Your house is most likely one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Do you have the right tools to help you manage it? And no, we aren’t talking about the ones in your toolbox (although those are definitely important). Let’s take a look at some apps made just for homeowners that can help you keep up on those things…

Dec 07

Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Insurance

If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable. A recent study from Moody’s Analytics found home prices are currently “overvalued” by nearly 25 percent. With this massive fluctuation in real estate values, you may be wondering if your homeowners' insurance is still providing the…

Oct 26

How Many Miles Can a Car Last?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance car insurance, Personal Insurance

The term “high-mileage vehicle” can sometimes be interpreted as “rust bucket” or “clunker,” but the truth is today’s vehicles are built better than ever. Keep reading to find out how – and why – some drivers are keeping their cars on the road longer. Higher Car Mileage

Sep 28

5 Customized Emergency Kits to Weather Any Disaster

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Hurricane, Personal Insurance

Whether you're facing a power outage or a severe storm, it pays to be prepared. Here's how to build five customized emergency kits to weather any disaster. Customized Emergency Kits

Sep 14

Having The Right Coverage in College

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance car insurance, College, InsuranceTips, Personal Insurance

Parents among you may remember your inaugural journey to a college campus far, far away — as you prepare your own son or daughter for imminent departure into an unfamiliar universe. You may already feel like you are careening through a veritable array of urgent priorities — checklists, dorm requirements, aid applications, medical forms, roommate concerns, and the ever stressful…

Aug 03

Travel Insurance: When You Need It + What It Covers

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Tops

Travel insurance is, as its name implies, a policy that protects the dollars you spend on a trip. It’s an optional coverage, and while the usefulness of the coverage varies by situation, policies sometimes lack clarity on what is covered. What is travel insurance?

Jun 01

College Graduate Guide to Insurance

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance College, Insurance Tips, Personal Insurance

Share this guide to insurance with your college grad! Insurance Guide

Apr 27

Rethink Disabilities. Rethink Disability Insurance.

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Disability Insurance, Personal Insurance

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month.

Mar 16

What Is A Personal Umbrella Policy?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, Tips from the Insurance Experts, Umbrella Insurance

Many people mistakenly believe that only millionaires need umbrella policies. In reality, a tragic accident has the potential to financially derail people of modest means as well as multimillionaires. At ERIE and McCartin Insurance, our job is to look ahead and prepare you for life’s unexpected twists and turns. Here’s how an umbrella policy can help give you peace of…

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