Auto, Home & Business Property Claims
The Best Path: Reach Out to Our Office
For all auto, home, and business property claims, contacting McGowan Insurance during office hours is the recommended route. We’ll take the details, walk you through what to expect, and submit the claim to Erie on your behalf — so you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
📞 Call or Text: (717) 786-2011 — Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM | Fri 9 AM–4 PM
✉️ Email: claims@trustmcgowan.com
Non-Urgent After-Hours Claims
If the claim isn’t an emergency, leave a voicemail, send a text, or email us — we’ll respond the next business day and get the claim filed for you.
Emergencies That Can’t Wait
For genuine emergencies after hours — a car accident requiring immediate assistance, significant ongoing property damage, or any situation where waiting isn’t safe — call Erie directly:
📞 Erie 24/7 Claims Line: (800) 367-3743
You can also file online or through the Erie mobile app any time:
Even if you contact Erie directly, please let us know as soon as you can — we want to follow up with the adjuster and make sure your claim is progressing properly.
What to Have Ready
- Your Erie policy number
- Date, time, and location of the incident
- A description of what happened
- Names and contact info of anyone else involved
- Photos of any damage (if safe to take them)
- Police report number, if one was filed
Life Insurance Claims
Always Reach Out to Our Office First
Losing a loved one is hard enough without navigating an insurance process alone. For all Erie life insurance claims, please call, text, or email our office. We’ll walk you and your family through the steps personally, help gather what’s needed, and submit the claim on your behalf.
📞 Call or Text: (717) 786-2011
✉️ Email: claims@trustmcgowan.com
We treat these claims with the care and discretion they deserve. There’s no script here — just real people helping you through a difficult moment.
Bottom Line: When in Doubt, Reach Out.
Whether you’re filing a claim, waiting on a status update, or just unsure if something is covered — that’s exactly what we’re here for. We’re your advocate with Erie, and we want to make sure every claim is handled the right way.
📞 Call or Text: (717) 786-2011
✉️ Email: claims@trustmcgowan.com
