Q: What is EAN? A: The ERIE Action Network (EAN) is ERIE’s grassroots advocacy platform for Agents and Employees. EAN provides updates on public policy issues affecting the insurance industry and offers simple ways to engage with lawmakers when important issues arise.
Q: How can I get involved? A: Sign up through the EAN website to receive legislative and regulatory updates. When action is needed, you’ll receive information and an explanation on how to engage.
Q: What does “taking action” mean? A: Taking action may include reading an update, sharing feedback with ERIE’s Government Relations team, or sending a pre-written email to an elected official using EAN tools. Participation is easy and always voluntary.
Q: How much time does it take? A: Most actions take less than two minutes.
Q: Do lawmakers pay attention to these messages? A: Yes. Lawmakers value hearing directly from constituents. When ERIE Agents and Employees engage, it reinforces the implications of legislation.
Q: Why does ERIE participate in government relations? A: Laws and regulations directly affect how insurance is priced, sold, and delivered. Government Relations helps promote balanced policies that protect consumers, support a stable marketplace, and allow ERIE to continue serving Customers effectively.
Q: What issues does the Government Relations team focus on? A: The team monitors issues that affect ERIE’s Businesses and Customers, including insurance products, pricing, and regulation, legal system reform, cybersecurity, data privacy, claims handling, and customer service.
Q: Where can I learn more about the issues ERIE is tracking? A: Updates are shared through ERIE Action Network communications and Government Relations resources such as legislative previews and session wrap-ups.
Q: Why should Agents and Employees care about legislation? A: Laws and regulations directly affect the business environment in which we operate. They have a profound impact on how we serve our Policyholders and ultimately on our ability to earn a living. By staying informed, Agents and Employees can better understand how proposed policies may affect their livelihoods and support ERIE’s efforts to engage constructively in the policymaking process.
Q: How does ERIE track legislation across multiple states? A: The Government Relations team monitors activity in all states where ERIE operates by working with trade associations, regulators, and internal partners. The team identifies developments that could impact ERIE and shares relevant updates as needed.