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Merchants provides high-quality and affordable insurance for businesses, automobile owners and home owners.
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Merchants Insurance Group, with its headquarters in Buffalo, New York, is comprised of Merchants Mutual Insurance Company and Merchants Preferred Insurance Company. Our companies provide a variety of property and casualty insurance products for commercial and personal lines.
Merchants provides high-quality and affordable insurance for home owners, automobile owners, and many businesses, such as contractors and business owners. Merchants operates in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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Prevent slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips, and falls is the second leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses involving days away from work according to data from the.. Read More →
Prevent slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips, and falls is the second leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses involving days away from work... read more →
October 18, 2018
Drowsy Driving & Worker Safety
At the end of a grueling 24-hour shift at a natural gas site in a remote part of Texas, Daniel... read more →
October 18, 2018
Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow
A bit of rain, snow or ice makes roads slippery. Wet leaves can be slippery and hazardous. Reduced speed and... read more →
October 18, 2018
How to Avoid Collisions with Deer
Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions occur during the months of October, November and December. This is also the time when... read more →
October 18, 2018
Top 10 Food Safety Tips for the Commercial Kitchen
American consumers are becoming more and more concerned with where their food comes from, how it is prepared and whether... read more →
September 24, 2018
Diabetes and Worker Safety: The Concerns
Diabetes has been called an epidemic in America. A 2014 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates... read more →
September 24, 2018
Diabetes and Worker Safety: Employees and Employers
By law, in most cases, workers with diabetes do not have to disclose the condition to their employer. “I would... read more →
September 24, 2018
Food Safety in Flooding: What to Keep & What to Throw Away
How to Determine What Food to Keep or Discard Do not eat any food that may have come into contact... read more →
September 24, 2018
Prepare for Utility Disruptions
Businesses are often dependent on electricity, gas, telecommunications, sewer and other utilities. Plan ahead for extended disruptions during and after... read more →
September 21, 2018
National Preparedness Month: Why Develop an Emergency Plan?
Business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful, so it would seem... read more →
September 20, 2018
My Emergency Preparedness Stockpile Checklist
Pack the following items in a clearly labeled, easy-to-carry, sealable container and store them in a place that is easy... read more →
September 18, 2018
Benway-Johnston Insurance Inc. of Derry Celebrates Anniversary with Merchants Insurance Group
Benway-Johnston Insurance Inc. of Derry recently celebrated their 45th anniversary with Merchants Insurance Group. The agency, which serves the business... read more →
September 14, 2018
Merchants Insurance Group Implements Hi Marley as its Intelligent Messaging Solution
Merchants Insurance Group, a Buffalo, NY based property and casualty insurance company with over 100 years of service in the industry, has... read more →
September 12, 2018
School Bus Safety
Teach your kids how to stay safe on and around school buses as they head back to school this fall.... read more →
September 7, 2018
Back-to-School Tips for Parents: Getting To School
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's... read more →
September 7, 2018
AUGIE: Sign up for eDocs & Messages Day!
AUGIE, the Associations and User Group Information Exchange is hosting a virtual eDocs day on September 20, 2018. This day will... read more →
September 5, 2018
Back to school, back to protecting your child’s information
It’s back to school time. That means forms, forms and more forms – the school directory, scholarships, sports teams, scouts,... read more →
September 5, 2018
Tips for Purchasing a Backpack
Think the books and school supplies that your child is carrying in a backpack slung haphazardly across one shoulder are... read more →
August 29, 2018
Safety and Security for U.S. Students Traveling Abroad
Living and studying in another country will be an enriching and rewarding experience, especially if you are prepared and take... read more →
August 22, 2018
Summer Safety Tips: Prevent Heat Illness
NEVER leave any children, pets or adults in a closed, parked vehicle. Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity... read more →
August 22, 2018
Heat Illness In Outdoor Workers
What is heat illness? The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't... read more →
August 15, 2018
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