Press Releases

Wolfe Named Branch Manager of Erie Insurance Columbus Office Erie, Pa. -- November 10, 1997 -- Erie Insurance Group today announced that Michael S. Wolfe, CIC, AU, has been appointed branch manager of the Company's Columbus, Ohio office, effective December 1, 1997. Mr.

Erie Indemnity Company's Third Quarter Earnings Up 10.1 Percent ERIE, Pa. -- October 15, 1997 -- Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE), the management company for the Erie Insurance Group, announced a 10.1 percent increase in earnings for the third quarter of 1997.

Erie Insurance Names New Chief Financial Officer Erie, Pa. -- October 2, 1997 -- Erie Insurance Group today announced that Philip A. Garcia, CPA, FLMI, ACS, has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer for the ERIE companies, effective immediately. Mr.

Erie Insurance Opens New Parkersburg Branch Office Erie, Pa. --- August 18, 1997 -- Erie Insurance Group will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Branch Office in Parkersburg, West Virginia on Monday, August 18, 1997. ERIE's new office is located at 3700 Poplar Street, Suite 200.

Erie Indemnity Company's Second Quarter Earnings Up 15 Percent Erie, Pa. -- July 16, 1997 -- Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE), the management company for the Erie Insurance Group, announced a 15 percent increase in earnings for the second quarter of 1997.

Erie Insurance Policyholders May See Savings Erie, Pa. -- June 12, 1997 -- Ohio residents insured with Erie Insurance Group may be paying less for personal auto and homeowners insurance coverage as a result of rate changes that are scheduled to go into effect on June 15, 1997.

Erie Indemnity Company's Chief Financial Officer Announces Retirement Erie, Pa. -- May 28, 1997 -- Erie Indemnity Company announced today the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Thomas M. Sider, effective June 30, 1997. Sider is a 29-year employee of the Erie Indemnity Company, having joined

Erie Indemnity Company's First Quarter Earnings up 20 Percent ERIE, Pa. -- April 18, 1997 -- Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE), the management company for the Erie Insurance Group, announced a 20 percent increase in earnings for the first quarter of 1997.

Erie Insurance Plans "Take Our Kids To Work" Day Erie, Pa. -- April 15, 1997 -- Erie Insurance has invited employees to bring their kids to work on April 24, 1997. ERIE's "Take Our Kids to Work Day" puts a slightly different spin on the Ms. Foundation for Women's "Take Our Daughter's to Work Day,"

Erie Indemnity Co. Board Adopts Annual and Long-Term Incentive Plans Erie, Pa. -- March 18, 1997 -- At their meeting on March 11, 1997, the Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE) approved annual and long-term incentive compensation plans for the Company’s senior executives.

Erie Indemnity Earnings Rise 12.6% in 4th Quarter and 12.4% for Year Erie, Pa.-- Feb. 21, 1997 -- Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE), the management company for the Erie Insurance Group, released positive financial results for the fourth quarter and the year of 1996.

Erie's 401(k) Plan Adds Employer Stock Fund Erie, Pa. -- Feb. 20, 1997 --- Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE), the management company for Erie Insurance Group, today announced an enhancement to the company's 401(k) plan for employees, which will permit plan participants to invest a portion of

Erie Insurance Group to Market Products in Illinois Erie, Pa. -- January 30, 1997 -- Erie Insurance Group announced its intention to expand its marketing territory to include the state of Illinois. In Illinois, ERIE will be writing all lines of insurance the company offers, including auto, home,

Shareholder dividend up 14 percent Erie, Pa.-- Dec. 13, 1996 -- At its December 12 regular meeting, Erie Indemnity Company's board of directors approved an increase in shareholders' dividends. In light of the company's strong financial performance during 1996, the board of directors increased the

Erie Indemnity Company Third Quarter Results Erie, Pa. -- October 17, 1996 -- Erie Indemnity Company, the management company for the Erie Insurance Group, released positive financial results for the third quarter of 1996. Net income increased by 7.0 percent for the quarter ended September 30, 1996