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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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