ERIE, Pa., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie
Insurance today announced additional support for local
communities through the new "ERIE
Agents Giving Back" project. The project provides funding to
ERIE agents to use specifically in
supporting their local communities.
"We've seen so many of our agents already stepping up to provide
much-needed support to their local communities," said Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie
Insurance. "This infusion of additional funding will give them even
more opportunities to continue these good works."
Since the start of the pandemic, ERIE agents have been supporting local
businesses by purchasing food for healthcare workers and first
responders, donating to local COVID-19 funds or assisting local
non-profits in need of help during this time.
As part of the program, Erie Insurance will reimburse agents up
to $1,000 and match additional
activities at 50%.
ERIE also increased the amount
of funding available to its field offices across 12 states and the
District of Columbia to support
their charitable giving. All in, this additional support can help
boost the charitable work of ERIE's field employees and agents by nearly
$2.5 million.
"When it comes to being helpful, that's where we shine," added
NeCastro. "We are challenging our agents and employees to be
creative and give thought to ways they can continue to help the
communities and people we serve."
The ERIE Agents Giving Back
project is just one of many ways ERIE continues its mission to be Above All in
Service. Visit ERIE's COVID-19
Information Center to learn other ways ERIE is supporting its customers and
communities during these challenging times.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie,
Pennsylvania, is the
9th largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile
insurer in the United States based on direct premiums
written and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer
in the United States based on total lines net premium
written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best
Company, has nearly 6 million policies in force and operates in 12
states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance
Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance
Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
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