Family-owned. Community-rooted. Client-first. That's been our standard since 1990.
John Novakovich didn't start his career selling insurance β he started it on the other side of the desk, as a claims adjuster and then a claims supervisor. He knows firsthand what happens when coverage isn't right and what families go through at their worst moments. That background shaped everything about how this agency operates. John became a licensed Erie Insurance agent in 1990 and has been protecting Western Pennsylvania families ever since.
Today, John's son Jake and lifelong friend Mike Weir manage the agency's day-to-day operations, carrying forward the same philosophy John built the business on: honest advice, fast responses, and putting the client first every time. Our entire team has deep roots in Penn Township β several are Penn Trafford graduates. This isn't just where we work. It's where we live.
"I love being an Erie agent. You are getting the best insurance product in the area, and the price can't be beat." β Jake Novakovich
Seven neighbors with deep Penn Township roots β ready to help when you need it most.
Principal Agent Β· 35+ Years Experience
John began his career as a claims adjuster and supervisor before becoming an Erie agent in 1990. His background gives him a perspective most agents don't have β he knows exactly what clients need when a loss happens.
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John's son. Jake oversees the agency's day-to-day operations and client relationships.
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Jake's lifelong friend and Penn Trafford alum. Mike co-manages operations and keeps things running smoothly.
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These aren't marketing words β they're how we actually operate every day.
We tell you what you need β not what generates the highest commission. If a cheaper policy fits your situation, we'll tell you.
When you have a question or a claim, we get back to you quickly. Insurance emergencies don't follow business hours, and neither do we.
We're not a national call center. We're your neighbors in Penn Township, and we're invested in this community's wellbeing. We're proud sponsors of the All American Baseball Center, Scent With Love, and the Alzheimer's Association.
We want you to understand your coverage completely. An informed client makes better decisions β and stays with us longer.
Based in Irwin, PA, our roots are in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties β that's our bread and butter, and where most of our clients are.
We're also licensed in seven more states β Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Clients move, buy a second property, or grow a business across state lines, and we stay with them instead of handing them off.
Let's talk about your coverage needs. Free quotes, no pressure, same-day response.