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Home Care In Erie, CO

Home Care Erie, CO

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Erie Historical Society gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Erie, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“I am a current client of this provider They have a huge impact. They help the most by driving us since I do not drive. They also help change the bedding and make the bed since it is difficult for us to do. I think that they have been excellent. I am very fond of the person I am assigned to.”

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“I am a current client of this provider I get to go to work every day, which is pretty important. I like when someone doesn't come in, or if they call out, they will find someone else to come in immediately. It is rare that I have to leave work to come home.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Erie, CO?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Erie, CO

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Longs Peak Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Fine Restaurant & Bar or visit Wise Homestead Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Erie, CO

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Erie, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your CO's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Erie, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • LECOM at Elmwood Gardens
  • Sarah Reed Senior Living
  • IntegraCare - The Residence at Presque Isle Bay
  • Parkside Regency at South Shore
  • Parkside at Glenwood
  • Community-Caring Residential
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Erie, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Erie, CO

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Premium Growth and S&P 500 Inclusion Amid Challenges

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE) reports robust financial performance with significant premium growth and strategic advancements, despite weather-related impacts and rising costs. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.Q: How has Hurricane Helene impacted Erie Indemnity's financial performance? A: Timothy Necastro, Pre...

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE) reports robust financial performance with significant premium growth and strategic advancements, despite weather-related impacts and rising costs.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Q: How has Hurricane Helene impacted Erie Indemnity's financial performance? A: Timothy Necastro, President and CEO, explained that Hurricane Helene negatively affected the combined ratio for Erie Insurance Exchange, contributing 5.3 points to the third-quarter 2024 combined ratio of 113.7. Despite these challenges, Erie Indemnity Company maintained strong performance due to growth in new business and solid retention.

Q: What factors contributed to Erie Indemnity's inclusion in the S&P 500 Index? A: Julie Pelkowski, Executive Vice President and CFO, attributed the inclusion to strong operating performance driven by significant increases in management fee revenue. This growth is linked to the Exchange's premium increases, which have been necessary to address increased loss cost pressures and weather-related activities.

Q: Can you elaborate on the premium growth and its impact on Erie Indemnity's financials? A: Julie Pelkowski noted that the Exchange's direct and affiliated assumed written premiums grew over 18% for the quarter and over 19% year-to-date. This growth is largely due to rate increases, resulting in a significant increase in the average written premium per policy by 12.8% year-over-year. The strong premium growth has positively impacted management fee revenue and overall financial performance.

Q: How has Erie Indemnity managed its cost of operations amid growth? A: Julie Pelkowski highlighted that commissions, the largest expense, increased in line with premium growth. Non-commission expenses also rose due to higher personnel costs, production-related expenses, and investments in technology. Despite these increases, the company continues to focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and capital management.

Q: What strategic initiatives is Erie Indemnity pursuing to enhance customer and agent experiences? A: Timothy Necastro discussed the launch of Business Auto 2.0, a refreshed product piloted in Indiana, and a new capability for automatic online account enrollment. These initiatives aim to improve service delivery and customer engagement, supporting the company's broader strategy to modernize platforms and enhance digital capabilities.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Erie, Colorado residents concerned about new oil and gas project drilling under their neighborhoods

The Draco Project by Civitas Resources Inc aims to drill 26 new wells that could extend up to five miles underground right under neighborhoods and new homes. If approved, this could be the longest horizontal drill in Colorado. The area above ground would be in unincorporated Weld County, but the lines will extend under Erie and near existing wells.For the past year, Sami Carroll has spent hours researching and fighting the Draco oil and gas proposal that would go right through her neighborhood in Erie."I don't believe that...

The Draco Project by Civitas Resources Inc aims to drill 26 new wells that could extend up to five miles underground right under neighborhoods and new homes. If approved, this could be the longest horizontal drill in Colorado. The area above ground would be in unincorporated Weld County, but the lines will extend under Erie and near existing wells.

For the past year, Sami Carroll has spent hours researching and fighting the Draco oil and gas proposal that would go right through her neighborhood in Erie.

"I don't believe that it is safe, and I don't believe that this type of technology should be done for the first time under one of the fastest-growing towns in Colorado, "Carroll said.

Before going forward, the project needs approval from the state's Energy and Carbon Management Commission.

On Tuesday, the commission held a community feedback event, where public comment lasted hours. Some concerns residents like Carroll shared include impacts on air quality, noise, traffic and how the project could interact with existing wells. David Frank, town of Erie director of Environmental Services, says some previous wells are in residents front yards.

The project also would impact new residential construction projects that Frank says the town has been working on for years.

"That's very frustrating for a town to have been working on a huge project for so long to see that project impacted in very short order by neighboring local governments over which we have a little control," Frank said.

But those behind the project say they're doing everything they can to keep things safe and efficient. Rich Coolidge, the manager of Public Affairs for Civitas Resources, Inc., told CBS Colorado in a statement in part, "We know that Colorado's regulations governing oil and natural gas development are some of the strictest in the world, and we see the Draco pad meeting and even exceeding the state's regulations."

But Erie residents still have questions about what the risks could be. Frank added, "Even the most advanced drill site, it is still impactful to its neighbors, and so we continue to work on how those more specific impacts can be mitigated."

The commission was scheduled to make a decision on the project on Nov. 6, but on Friday afternoon postponed it until Nov. 13, "at the request of the operator and the petitioners." The petitioner includes those involved in the new housing developments nearby.

As the commission prepares for the hearing, blank, the Public Information Officer & Community Relations manager for ECMC, emphasized, "The proposal has to comply with ECMC rule-making and regulations. So our commission ultimately is responsible for taking in all of those factors and making a decision within those parameters."

Civitas shared a statement that says it is committed to preventing impacts to the surrounding community.

"As Colorado's first carbon neutral operator and a leader in sustainability, we're known as an early adopter of new technologies and innovative practices. We know that Colorado's regulations governing oil and natural gas development are some of the strictest in the world and we see the Draco pad meeting and even exceeding the state's regulations. Following conversations from stakeholders, local governments and others, we've developed that pad site to minimize and mitigate impacts by locating it east of Erie in unincorporated Weld County. Our best in class operations will include use of all-electric, lower-emission drill rig, followed by our quiet completions fleet that reduces sound and emissions. The project will also expedite the removal of 22 older wells, which will also remove tanks and equipment located in and around the town of Erie and reclaim and return close to 12 acres of land."

"The extended reach laterals heard in public comments are nothing new to Civitas. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation, we've progressed from drilling 1-mile wells to safely executing 2-, 3-, and 4-mile wells in developed fields, maximizing resource recovery while significantly reducing surface footprint and enhancing operational efficiency. Civitas, like other Colorado operators, meticulously plans its proposed wells, which undergo rigorous review and approval by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) through the Application for Permit to Drill process, ensuring full compliance with the ECMC's mission, rules, and regulations. As Colorado residents ourselves, we are committed to protecting public health, safety, welfare, and the environment through our operations, demonstrating our dedication to our neighbors and surrounding communities."

"Residents interested in learning more about the development can visit our dedicated website. We've also included responses to Frequently Asked Questions."

Meanwhile Carroll plans to speak whenever the hearing happens, saying she hopes, "Sometimes when law and common sense don't necessarily match up, that the commission will hear the common sense concerns around this project, and not just rubber stamp."

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Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE) Q3 2024 Earnings: EPS of $3.06 Beats Estimates, Net Income Reaches $159.8 Million

SummaryErie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) released its 8-K filing on October 31, 2024, reporting a notable increase in net income for the third quarter of 2024. The company, which provides services related to sales, underw...

Summary

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) released its 8-K filing on October 31, 2024, reporting a notable increase in net income for the third quarter of 2024. The company, which provides services related to sales, underwriting, and policy issuance for the Erie Insurance Exchange, reported net income of $159.8 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, surpassing the analyst estimate of $2.99 per share. This marks a significant improvement from the $131.0 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, recorded in the same quarter of 2023.

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) operates exclusively in the United States, primarily through its relationship with the Erie Insurance Exchange. The company's revenue is derived from a management fee, typically 25% of the Exchange's premiums, which are largely generated from automobile and homeowners insurance, as well as commercial insurance products.

In the third quarter of 2024, Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) reported operating income of $180.1 million, a 21.3% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by a substantial rise in management fee revenue from policy issuance and renewal services, which increased by $120.1 million, or 18.5%, compared to the third quarter of 2023. Additionally, investment income before taxes rose to $19.5 million, up from $12.3 million in the prior year.

Metric Q3 2024 Q3 2023
Operating Income $180,125 $148,471
Investment Income $19,549 $12,302
Net Income $159,830 $131,040

Despite the positive financial results, Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) faces challenges related to increased operational costs. The cost of operations for policy issuance and renewal services saw a rise, with commissions increasing by $66.3 million due to growth in premiums and agent incentive compensation. Non-commission expenses also rose by $23.3 million, driven by higher underwriting, IT, and sales costs.

Operating income before taxes increased $31.7 million, or 21.3 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023," the company noted in its filing.

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) also reported a significant increase in investment income, which totaled $48.5 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $19.2 million in the same period of 2023. This improvement reflects the company's strategic investment decisions and favorable market conditions.

As a key player in the insurance industry, Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial) continues to leverage its strong market position and robust financial performance to drive growth. The company's ability to increase management fee revenue and investment income highlights its effective operational strategies and resilience in a competitive market.

Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE, Financial)'s third-quarter results demonstrate its capacity to exceed market expectations and deliver strong financial performance. The company's strategic focus on enhancing revenue streams and managing operational costs will be crucial in maintaining its competitive edge in the insurance industry. Investors and stakeholders will be keen to monitor how Erie Indemnity Co (ERIE) navigates future challenges and capitalizes on growth opportunities.

Explore the complete 8-K earnings release (here) from Erie Indemnity Co for further details.

Erie-Prophetstown volleyball advances to play for first regional title as co-op

STERLING – Outside of some early rust to shake off after playing for the first time in a week, the Erie-Prophetstown volleyball team played some of its best volleyball in Tuesday’s Class 2A Newman Regional semifinal matchup with Oregon.The second-seeded Panthers took care of business against the ninth-seeded Hawks, winning 25-15, 25-...

STERLING – Outside of some early rust to shake off after playing for the first time in a week, the Erie-Prophetstown volleyball team played some of its best volleyball in Tuesday’s Class 2A Newman Regional semifinal matchup with Oregon.

The second-seeded Panthers took care of business against the ninth-seeded Hawks, winning 25-15, 25-17. E-P (30-3-2) advances to face seventh-seeded Rock Falls in Thursday’s regional final at 6 p.m. The Rockets took down Sherrard in three sets after trailing the first set 12-0.

Senior Jamie Neumiller had nine kills, two aces and two blocks in E-P’s 10th straight win.

“I think we’re working well as a team and building momentum off of each other,” she said. “We have a lot of potential, and I’m really excited for that.”

After an impressive regular season and a 10-0 mark in the Three Rivers Conference, the Panthers are in position to win their first regional title since becoming a co-op in 2018.

Lauren Abbott led E-P with 11 kills and added two more blocks. She and the other hitters constantly were able to get off clean hits at the net that Oregon (18-17) often could not return.

“I think our setter Kaylee Keegan pushes really hard to try to get us the best ball,” Neumiller said. “She really tries the hardest to make us look good.

“We have many, many hitters who can put the ball down.”

Keegan said the team does a good job of spreading the ball around. She finished with 24 assists and two aces.

“Our passers do really well setting me up so I can set up our hitters and run a good offense,” Keegan said.

Keegan trusts her hitters and said it helps having multiple options. Ashlyn Johnson also had six kills and added nine digs.

“They’re really confident with the ball,” she said, “so it helps me more.”

E-P trailed 2-0 in the opening set but would not trail again. The Panthers were especially sharp to open the second set, leading 10-1.

E-P coach Heather Bruns said the team’s effort was “amazing.”

“It was fun to see them go out with the intensity they went out with and were ready to go,” she said. “We’ve talked a lot about peaking at this point.”

She said the team’s back row and serve receive has been “spot on” in recent weeks.

“That first-ball contact leads to Kaylee being able to feed whoever she wants to feed,” Bruns said.

Bruns tells the team to just take one day and one match at a time and to treat the postseason like any other match.

“If we go out and do what we’ve done all season,” Bruns said, “we have high hopes of being successful Thursday and possibly after that.”

Oregon coach Farrell Cain said the team did what it could and didn’t quit. E-P just has great hitters and a tough defense.

“They’ve got some good attackers in the front row, and the defense is pretty scrappy,” she said. “I think we struggled a little bit blocking, so that put a lot of weight on our defense.”

Grace Tremble had six kills, three digs and a block, while Anna Stender had nine assists, two kills and five digs. Madi Shaffer had two assists, six digs and an ace for Oregon.

Cain said the team had a good season and accomplished goals of having a winning record and being competitive in the postseason.

“Overall, I was proud of the girls and what they did this season.”

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Officials approve $30M pedestrian trail plan connecting Erie to Boulder

A plan to create a trail connection from Boulder to Erie is underway with approval from the Boulder County commissioners, who gave extra attention to mitigating the impacts on wildlife.The commissioners approved the plan on a 2-1 vote during the Oct. 24 meeting, with Commissioner Claire Levy voting against. Levy expressed concerns about the wildlife mitigation plans not being clear enough to move forward with it.Stacey Proctor, manager of regional trails, bikeways and strategic projects, said the plan considers the preferred al...

A plan to create a trail connection from Boulder to Erie is underway with approval from the Boulder County commissioners, who gave extra attention to mitigating the impacts on wildlife.

The commissioners approved the plan on a 2-1 vote during the Oct. 24 meeting, with Commissioner Claire Levy voting against. Levy expressed concerns about the wildlife mitigation plans not being clear enough to move forward with it.

Stacey Proctor, manager of regional trails, bikeways and strategic projects, said the plan considers the preferred alignment of the trail, but the preferred alignment is just the starting point for a more detailed engineering analysis.

The project would be about 8.5 miles long, beginning at 61st Street in Boulder and ending at County Line Road in Erie. The county projects the cost will be about $30.4 million, which includes $23.4 million in construction costs and $7 million in design costs.

Residents and commissioners can still provide feedback and review the trail, Proctor noted.

As travel patterns change and Erie continues to reach full build-out, she said, pedestrians need a safe route that is separated from vehicles.

“There is currently no safe, direct route for bikes and pedestrians between Erie and Boulder,” she said.

Proctor clarified the trail was formerly known as the Union Pacific Trail, before it was purchased by RTD in 2009. The rail line is not officially abandoned, and the proposed trail path will mostly be next to the rail bed, not directly on it.

Tonya Luebbert, regional trails planner, said the goal of the trail plan is to identify an alignment that is reasonable to build and maintain while providing safety for bikers and pedestrians with minimal impacts to the environment and adjacent properties.

The recommended trail alignment would cross the rail bed as needed and lie just off the railroad tracks, Luebbert said. The trail would be about 10 feet wide, with an underpass at the U.S. 287 intersection.

Though residents showed a preference for the proposed alignment, Luebbert said, each proposed trail came with its trade-offs. Though the proposed alignment is the safest for pedestrians, it presents concerns for species management in the corridor.

“We will continue to work with (Colorado Parks and Wildlife), other open space agencies and experts in the area on minimization and mitigation strategies,” Luebbert said.

The trail passes through a raptor bird habitat, and the county is working to find ways to protect the birds from impacts.

Luke Bolinger, director of parks and recreation for Erie, spoke during public comment and expressed the town’s support for the project and the current proposed alignment. As Erie expects to double in population over the next two decades, the project will provide essential recreational and transportation use, he added.

Erie Councilmember Emily Baer said the council strongly supports the trail. She said the trail will not only help connect Erie to Boulder but also to other local municipalities.

“By completing this trail and ensuring year-round use, we provide opportunities for generations to enjoy the outdoors, improve mobility and foster stronger regional connections,” Baer said.

The meeting had two hours of public comment, with residents mainly expressing their support for the trail. The residents who were against the trail said they were concerned it would affect local raptor habitats.

Commissioner Levy said her main concern is that the trail might be serving too many purposes. She feels having a trail that is safe, enjoyable, direct while still maintaining and protecting the local wildlife is too big of an ask for a single trail.

“You can’t do it all in one corridor,” she said.

Commissioners Ashley Stolzmann and Marta Lochamin both were in favor of the plan and provided feedback on how to best manage and mitigate the impacts on the wildlife and environment.

“This is a step in the process, and there will still be a lot of opportunity for public engagement and input around mitigation, around exact routes and exact locations,” Stolzmann said.

Originally Published: October 28, 2024 at 6:30 AM MDT

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