Supplier Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ERIE
Supplier diversity statement
Dedication to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Statement from Chris Marsh
At Erie Insurance, we’re dedicated to purchasing goods and services from diverse suppliers within local communities where our Customers, Agents and Employees live and work. We foster an inclusive environment and that extends to our supplier community.
It's our goal to create an environment where all of our stakeholders—Customers, Agents, Employees, and Suppliers—comprise diverse individuals, perspectives and backgrounds.
We’re committed to fair and equitable access to sourcing and contractual opportunities, which align with ERIE’s cost, quality and delivery standards. We understand that a diverse supplier base encourages competition and leads to more innovative products and services.
We look forward to learning more about your organization!
Chris Marsh
VP, Chief Diversity & Community Development Officer
Eligibility
A Women & Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories, which is at least 51% owned by a US citizen, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, minority or minorities.
Minority and diverse groups we recognize include but are not limited to:
- African Americans
- Hispanic Americans
- Native Americans
- Asian- (Pacific, Indian, American) Americans
- People with Disabilities
- Veterans (and Veterans with Disabilities)
- LGBTQ+
- Women
To be eligible for our supplier diversity program, a company must obtain certification. Some examples of agencies which provide certification include:
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Verification and Enterprise Vendor Information Pages (VIP)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- Disability:In
- Certification of Disabled and Veteran-Owned Business (NVBDC)
- Erie Insurance accepts certification from local, state, or federal government agencies
If you are diverse supplier and have an interest in providing goods or services to Erie Insurance, please go to the following link to register Diverse Supplier Registration Form.
Tier 2 Reporting Form
The Tier 2 Reporting Form is used by Erie Insurance suppliers for submitting diverse spend to Erie Insurance. Reporting is required to be completed within one month after the end of each calendar year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register as a Diverse supplier to offer my services or products?
If you are diverse supplier and are interested in working with Erie Insurance, please go to the following link to register Diverse Supplier Registration Form.
Does Erie Insurance guarantee business for diverse suppliers?
No, Erie Insurance does not guarantee business to any supplier. Erie Insurance is committed to providing opportunities for diverse suppliers to compete and provide value-added products and services to Erie Insurance.
How do diverse suppliers learn about upcoming opportunities to work with Erie Insurance?
We welcome all diverse suppliers who want to work with us to register via the Diverse Supplier Registration Form. After registering, we will keep your information for reference when opportunities become available. At that time, we may contact you for additional information regarding your competencies and any clarification needed regarding your profile information.
What criteria does Erie Insurance use in selecting a minority supplier?
If there is a match between the products and services your business provides and our procurement needs, you may be contacted by a member of the Sourcing and Vendor Management Department. Although there may not be immediate opportunities available for your business, your information will remain in our database for 36 months.
Suppliers will be selected as part of the procurement and sourcing processes consistent with the sourcing strategy in place for that commodity. All suppliers will be evaluated against the same requirements related to quality, cost and delivery standards.
What are the next steps after I register with Erie Insurance?
Once you have completed the registration, your information is made available to Erie Insurance Sourcing and Vendor Management. A member of the SVM organization may reach out to you if opportunities become available which match your profile.
I have submitted a Diverse Supplier Registration Form, but I have not heard back from Erie Insurance regarding opportunities. What should I do next?
Registration does not guarantee your organization will be selected to deliver products or services to Erie Insurance. We will keep your information in the database for 36 months in order to contact you if opportunities become available which match your profile.
What do I need to do if I need to update my information?
Submit a new Diverse Supplier Registration Form so we can have your most current information.
What is Women & Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) certification?
It’s a validation from a third-party organization that your company is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories, which is at least 51% owned by a US citizen, operated and controlled by a woman or women, minority or minorities.
What are the (WMBE) certification requirements?
A Women & Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories, which is at least 51% owned by a US citizen, operated and controlled by a woman or women, minority or minorities.
Minority and diverse groups that we recognize but are not limited to include:
- African Americans
- Hispanic Americans
- Native Americans
- Asian-(Pacific, Indian, American) Americans
- People with Disabilities
- Veterans (and Veterans with Disabilities)
- LGBTQ+
- Women
How do I know if my business is eligible for ERIE's Supplier DEI Program?
To be eligible for our supplier diversity program, a company must obtain certification. Some examples of agencies which provide certification include:
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Verification and Enterprise Vendor Information Pages (VIP)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- Disability:In
- Certification of Disabled and Veteran-Owned Business (NVBDC)
- Erie Insurance accepts certification from local, state or federal government agencies.
What's the process to be a certified vendor?
To be eligible for our supplier diversity program, a company must obtain certification. Some examples of agencies which provide certification include:
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Verification and Enterprise Vendor Information Pages (VIP)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- Disability:In
- Certification of Disabled and Veteran-Owned Business (NVBDC)
- Erie Insurance accepts certification from local, state or federal government agencies.
If I'm not certified as a diverse business or am self-certified, what's my next step?
In order to participate in Supplier Diversity Program, a supplier must obtain certification. Some examples of agencies which provide certification include:
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Verification and Enterprise Vendor Information Pages (VIP)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- Disability:In
- Certification of Disabled and Veteran-Owned Business (NVBDC)
- Erie Insurance accepts certification from local, state or federal government agencies
At this time, we don’t recognize self-certification
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Important Legal Disclosures and Information
It is important to note that registering with Erie Insurance’s Supplier Diversity Program does not:
- Guarantee you an Erie Insurance contract
- Certify or designate any company as preferred or approved supplier
- Obligate Erie Insurance to solicit a sourcing opportunity
- Indicate that registered supplier will be considered or selected to participate in procurement opportunities