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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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22Mar
Sam LaDuca Talks Telematics on Buffalo’s CBS Affiliate, WIVB Channel 4 News
Merchants Insurance Group’s VP of Product Management and Actuarial, Sam LaDuca, shares what types of driving activities telematic devices observe in an interview on WIVB.. Read More →
Sam LaDuca Talks Telematics on Buffalo’s CBS Affiliate, WIVB Channel 4 News
Merchants Insurance Group’s VP of Product Management and Actuarial, Sam LaDuca, shares what types of driving activities telematic devices observe... read more →
March 22, 2019
Ken Carter Gives Recommendations to Property Owners Affected by Recent Wind Storm
Merchants Insurance Group’s VP of Claims, Ken Carter, gives recommendations to property owners affected by the recent wind storm. Click... read more →
February 26, 2019
Merchants Insurance Group Promotes Stephen Cross to Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Cross to Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Mr.... read more →
February 12, 2019
Caught in a Winter Storm?
Outside Find shelter: Try to stay dry. Cover all exposed body parts. No shelter: Build a lean-to, windbreak or snow... read more →
January 31, 2019
Protect Your Family from Deadly Carbon Monoxide This Winter
Did you know that November, December, January and February are top months for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in the... read more →
January 20, 2019
Before The Storm Hits, Be Prepared
A major winter storm can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or sleet, heavy... read more →
January 17, 2019
Sam LaDuca Shares Carrier Perspective on Removing Occupation and Education as Automobile Rating Factors in the State of New York on Buffalo’s CBS Affiliate, WIVB Channel 4 News
Merchants Insurance Group’s VP of Product Management and Actuarial, Sam LaDuca, shares the carrier perspective on removing occupation and education... read more →
January 15, 2019
Watch Out For Frozen Pipes This Winter
Frozen pipes are one of the biggest risks of property damage when the temperature drops. A burst pipe can cause... read more →
January 14, 2019
How to Prepare Your House for Extreme Cold Weather
The time to prepare your home for extreme cold weather is before it arrives. Inadequate insulation and air leaks can... read more →
January 13, 2019
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 →
January 10, 2019
Winter Storm Fire Safety Video
Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase... read more →
January 3, 2019
Merchants Insurance Group Introduces “MIGPay℠” Pay-As-You-Go Billing and Payment Program for Workers’ Compensation
MIGPay℠, a new “pay-as-you-go” billing and payment program from Merchants Insurance Group, is making it easier for agents and policyholders... read more →
December 19, 2018
Watch: Food Safety During the Holidays
December 19, 2018
PIANH Meets with State Commissioners of Insurance and Labor
The board of directors of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Hampshire (PIANH) recently met with New Hampshire government officials... read more →
December 18, 2018
Jessica Lynch Awarded the Rising Champions for Justice Award by the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
Jessica Lynch is new to Merchants, but it is already evident that she embraces the same spirit of community service... read more →
December 10, 2018
Hosting Your Holiday Party – Safety Tips and Ideas
When preparing a holiday meal for friends and family be sure to wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that... read more →
December 8, 2018
Holiday Candle Safety
Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths.... read more →
December 6, 2018
Halloween Safety
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are... read more →
October 29, 2018
Halloween Driving Safety Tips
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding both motorists and pedestrians to use extra caution on Halloween night. Nationwide,... read more →
October 28, 2018
Merchants Insurance Group Welcomes Christine Schmitt as Vice President of Finance
Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Christine Schmitt, CPA, CGMA, has joined the company as Vice President –... read more →
October 23, 2018
Ginny Winkworth, Merchants Insurance Group, Named Co-chair of the Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Customer Experience Work Group
Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Ginny Winkworth, Customer Experience Lead, has been named as co-chair of the... read more →
October 18, 2018
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