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Auto / Car Insurance, Home Insurance, and Business / Commercial Insurance for Rochester and All of Pennsylvania

Originally founded in 1942 by Eric Peterson, Peterson Insurance Associates, Inc. continues as a family business. The founder’s daughter, Darlene Stormfels, and granddaughter Amy Siegel manage the business today. The agency has represented the Erie Insurance Group since our inception. The Peterson Insurance Associates, Inc. managers and staff are dedicated to our customer needs and our customers become our family, always upholding our agency motto of “Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority”.

We are an independent insurance agency representing a variety of companies providing our agency the ability to find the best protection for our customers. Our agency assists our clients with the process of purchasing the insurance product, servicing, and review of your insurance. In the event of a claim, our insurance agency managers and staff will guide you through the claim process.

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Erie Insurance has been helping customers since 1925 with their auto, home, business, and life insurance needs.
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Posted: February 2, 2026

Ice dams form when snow on a roof melts, runs down to colder eaves, and refreezes into a ridge that blocks drainage. Over repeated melt-freeze cycles, water can back up under shingles and leak into ceilings, walls, insulation, and belongings. Why Ice Dams Happen Most ice dam problems start with uneven roof temperatures. Heat escaping into the attic warms the upper roof surface above 32°F...

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Is Your Company Really Protected? A new year is the perfect time for businesses to run a quick “audit” of their insurance program. Over the past twelve months, your company may have opened a new location, hired more staff, bought equipment, or added services. If your coverage has not kept pace, one loss could disrupt everything you have built. Start With An Annual Coverage Audit...

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Posted: January 16, 2026

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The Ins and Outs of Commercial Auto Insurance

Posted: January 4, 2026

What Every Business Owner Should Know Modern businesses are always on the move. Delivery vans drop off products, service trucks head to job sites, and sales reps crisscross town to meet clients. Any time a vehicle is used for business, your company faces risks that a personal auto policy may not fully cover. Commercial auto insurance is designed to handle those business exposures. What Counts...