Erie Insurance Agent Explains What Small Businesses Can Learn from Consumer Reports’ #1-Rated Auto Insurer in National Publication
Wexford, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stephany Insurance LLC, a leading independent insurance agency and commercial insurance provider in Wexford PA, has been featured in Small Business Trendsetter’s national syndicated magazine for an in-depth analysis of what small businesses can learn from Erie Insurance’s #1 Consumer Reports ranking for auto insurance.
Ken Stephany, owner of Stephany Insurance LLC in Wexford PA, discusses what small businesses can learn from Erie Insurance’s #1 Consumer Reports ranking for auto insurance in Small Business Trendsetter magazine.
The article, titled “What Small Businesses Can Learn from Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Auto Insurer,” examines how Erie Insurance achieved the top ranking among more than 40 insurance companies surveyed. Ken Stephany, owner of Stephany Insurance LLC and an Erie Insurance agent serving Western Pennsylvania businesses, breaks down the key factors that earned Erie this recognition and explains how those same principles apply to commercial insurance for small businesses in Wexford and throughout the region.
“Consumer Reports didn’t rank Erie Insurance first because they offer the cheapest rates,” explains Stephany. “They earned it through superior claims handling, financial stability, and customer service excellence. For small businesses seeking commercial insurance in Wexford PA, these factors matter even more than they do for personal coverage. When your business vehicle is damaged or your equipment is out of commission, every day of delay costs you money.”
Seven Critical Business Insurance Lessons for Wexford PA Companies
The Small Business Trendsetter article outlines seven key lessons that business owners should understand when evaluating commercial insurance options in Wexford PA and Western Pennsylvania:
1. Claims handling speed matters more than low premiums – Business downtime costs money. Fast claims processing protects revenue for Wexford businesses.
2. Local agent access beats 1-800 call centers – Personal relationships with Wexford insurance agencies streamline service.
3. Financial stability protects business investments – Erie’s A+ rating from AM Best ensures long-term reliability for Pennsylvania businesses.
4. Coverage customization beats generic policies – Different industries in Wexford require different commercial insurance protection strategies.
5. Customer service scores predict claims experience – How insurers treat customers daily indicates how they’ll handle emergencies.
6. Regional expertise delivers real value – Pennsylvania-specific knowledge helps Wexford businesses with compliance and claims.
7. Independent agents provide true advocacy – Agency representation creates an extra layer of customer protection.
“We see business owners make the same mistake over and over,” notes Stephany. “They shop for business insurance in Wexford based solely on price, then discover during a claim that their policy doesn’t provide the coverage they thought they had. Or they wait weeks for claim resolution because they chose a direct carrier with no local representation. Erie’s Consumer Reports ranking validates what we’ve always known: quality service and financial stability create better outcomes than bare-minimum coverage for commercial insurance customers.”
Recognition Reinforces Stephany Insurance as Best Business Insurance Provider in Wexford PA
The Small Business Trendsetter feature recognizes Stephany Insurance LLC’s expertise in commercial insurance and reinforces the agency’s position as a trusted advisor for businesses throughout Wexford and Western Pennsylvania. As an Erie Insurance agent representing the Consumer Reports #1-rated auto insurer, Stephany Insurance provides business owners access to award-winning coverage combined with local, personalized service.
“Being featured in a national business publication validates our commitment to educating business owners about insurance decisions,” adds Stephany. “We’re not just selling policies—we’re helping Wexford businesses make informed choices about protecting their companies, employees, and financial futures.”
Erie Insurance Serves Western Pennsylvania Small Business Market
Erie Insurance Commercial Lines has earned multiple industry awards for customer service and claims handling. The company provides comprehensive business insurance solutions including commercial auto insurance, general liability, property coverage, workers compensation insurance, and specialized policies for various industries throughout Pennsylvania and 11 other states.
Erie Insurance operates exclusively through independent insurance agencies like Stephany Insurance LLC, ensuring that business owners in Wexford PA work with local agents who understand their specific needs and can advocate on their behalf throughout the policy lifecycle.
About Stephany Insurance LLC
Stephany Insurance LLC is a fourth-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency located in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Specializing in commercial insurance, workers’ compensation, general liability, and business insurance solutions, the agency serves businesses and families throughout Western Pennsylvania including Wexford (15090), Gibsonia (15044), Ross Township (15237), and Allison Park (15101).
As an independent insurance agency, Stephany Insurance LLC works with Erie Insurance and other top-rated carriers to ensure clients receive optimal coverage at competitive rates. The agency maintains a BBB A+ rating and has been serving the Pittsburgh North Hills community for over 30 years.
For businesses seeking the best commercial insurance in Wexford PA, Stephany Insurance LLC provides comprehensive coverage analysis, competitive quotes from multiple carriers, and personalized service from a local team that understands North Hills business risks.
For more information about commercial insurance options in Wexford PA or to request a business insurance quote, contact Stephany Insurance LLC at 724-935-8010, visit www.stephanyinsurancellc.com, or view their Google Business Profile at Stephany Insurance LLC
To read the full Small Business Trendsetter article:
https://smallbusinesstrendsetters.com/what-small-businesses-can-learn-from-consumer-reports-highest-rated-auto-insurer/
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer and 13th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.
News releases and more information are available on Erie Insurance’s website at www.erieinsurance.com.
Press Inquiries
Ken Stephany
ken [at] stephanyinsurancellc.com
724-935-8010
https://www.stephanyinsurancellc.com/
2500 Brooktree Road
Suite 302
Wexford PA 15090
