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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 and Vermont.
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Take Precautions on HVAC Jobsites
Before starting any job, HVAC technicians should anticipate the work they’ll be performing and the hazards that may be at the particular site. A few.. Read More →
Take Precautions on HVAC Jobsites
Before starting any job, HVAC technicians should anticipate the work they’ll be performing and the hazards that may be at... read more →
July 14, 2020
Guidelines for Fire Pit Safety this Summer
Whether you already have a fire pit or want to build one, don’t forget about the importance of safety. An... read more →
July 13, 2020
Golf Course Safety Information
Safety at the golf course is often overlooked until accidents or problems arise. From keeping your course clean to making... read more →
July 9, 2020
Merchants Insurance Group Named “Impact Award” Winner by Novarica
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 8, 2020 – Merchants Insurance Group has been selected as an “Impact Award” winner by Novarica Insurance... read more →
July 8, 2020
Outdoor Workers: How to Stay Safe in the Heat
What is heat illness? The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t... read more →
July 7, 2020
Stay Safe and Healthy in the Summer Heat
Summer is a wonderful time of year with plenty of sunshine and warm days, but those summer days can also... read more →
July 2, 2020
The Danger of Fireworks and Some Fun Alternatives
Fireworks are inherently dangerous, and since many fireworks shows this year have been cancelled due to COVID-19, many people may... read more →
June 29, 2020
Health and Safety Measures for Painters
Painters work at many locations including homes, businesses and construction sites. They face a constantly changing set of hazards, including... read more →
June 22, 2020
Keeping Kids Occupied this Summer
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, and school is now out for the year, parents have even more... read more →
June 18, 2020
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Names Jeffrey S. Meyer to Board of Directors
BUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2020 - Merchants Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Jeffrey S. Meyer has been... read more →
June 16, 2020
“Merchants Mutual” Debuts New Signage
BUFFALO, N.Y., June 15, 2020 – Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered on Main Street in downtown Buffalo, unveiled a new... read more →
June 15, 2020
Sun Safety Best Practices: Selecting a Sunscreen, Wearing Protective Clothing, and More
With the warm weather finally here, it’s just natural to want to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Make sure... read more →
June 10, 2020
Tips to Keep Carpenters Working Safely
Carpenters face a number of hazards as they go about their work, but simple steps can allow them to do... read more →
June 4, 2020
Merchants Insurance Group Employees Support FeedMore WNY in June
To continue their assistance of the Western New York community during the pandemic, the employees of Merchants Insurance Group will... read more →
June 3, 2020
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season in the Atlantic, so it’s important to have a plan in place... read more →
June 1, 2020
Ransomware Attacks and Steps to Protect Yourself
With many more people now working from home, ransomware attacks are on the rise: In March 2020, ransomware attacks increased 148% over baseline levels from February... read more →
May 28, 2020
Memorial Day Grilling Safety
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, cooking equipment is the leading cause of U.S. home fires. Gas grills... read more →
May 21, 2020
Genesee Valley Veterinary Hospital Shares Successful Claim Story
Earlier this year, Dr. Gene Scherline, owner of the Genesee Valley Veterinary Hospital in Geneseo, NY experienced a devastating loss:... read more →
May 20, 2020
Merchants Insurance Group Offers 15% COVID-19 Relief Payment
In an effort to help ease the strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Merchants Insurance Group announced it is issuing... read more →
May 14, 2020
While Your Building is Closed, Make Sure Your Plumbing is Safe
You may not realize it, but in as little as one week of a building being closed problems with the... read more →
May 11, 2020
Merchants Insurance Group Companies “A-” Rating Affirmed by A.M. Best Company
Merchants Insurance Group announced that all three of its companies, Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, Merchants Preferred Insurance Company and Merchants... read more →
May 7, 2020
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