How to Cancel Erie Insurance in 2026

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

Erie Insurance consistently ranks among the highest-rated insurers for customer satisfaction and claims handling. Premiums average $100-180/month for auto and home bundles. If you are leaving Erie, it is likely for price — make sure you are not sacrificing claims quality for a cheaper rate.

Cancel Through Your Agent

  1. Contact your local Erie agent (check erieinsurance.com for their info)
  2. Or call Erie at 1-800-458-0811
  3. Provide your policy number and desired cancellation date
  4. Have replacement coverage details ready (they will ask)
  5. Get written cancellation confirmation

Replacement Coverage First

As with any insurance cancellation: have your new auto and/or homeowners policy active before canceling Erie. No gap in coverage — this is non-negotiable for legal and financial protection.

Refund

Erie provides prorated refunds for prepaid premiums. If you paid annually, you receive the unused portion back. Refund timeline: 2-4 weeks. Goes to you or your mortgage escrow depending on who paid the homeowners premium.

Before You Leave: What You Are Giving Up

Erie is one of the few insurers where "you get what you pay for" actually holds:

⚠️ Price vs. value: Some insurers are cheap until you file a claim. Erie is not the cheapest, but their claims handling is among the best. If you are switching purely on price, read reviews of your new insurer's claims process first. Saving $300/year is not worth it if your claim gets denied or delayed by months.

Erie Availability

Erie operates in 12 states plus DC: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. If you are moving outside these states, you have to switch — Erie will not follow you.

The Bottom Line

Cancel Erie through your local agent or 1-800-458-0811. Get replacement coverage first. But seriously consider whether the savings from switching are worth the potential difference in claims quality. Erie earned its reputation for a reason.

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