The ERIE is strongly dedicated to the principle of "equal professional service", which means that all applicants, Policyholders and claimants are provided with the same high caliber service that is our hallmark. The ERIE does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, or any other illegal basis and we expect our Agents to adhere strictly to our nondiscriminatory philosophy. The ERIE recognizes its legal obligation to judge each risk on its own merits and we rely on objective underwriting criteria designed to accurately assess the nature and extent of each risk.