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Since 1918, Merchants Insurance Group has been providing quality property and casualty insurance protection to our policyholders.
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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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Scott Behrent, Regional Vice President of New England Regional Office, Named “Company Professional of the Year” by SAN
Congratulations, Scott! We are pleased to announce that Scott Behrent, Regional Vice President for our New England Regional Office, was given the “Company Professional of.. Read More →
Scott Behrent, Regional Vice President of New England Regional Office, Named “Company Professional of the Year” by SAN
Congratulations, Scott! We are pleased to announce that Scott Behrent, Regional Vice President for our New England Regional Office, was... read more →
May 10, 2019
Occupational Noise Exposure – Effective Hearing Conservation Program
An effective hearing conservation program must be implemented by employers in general industry whenever worker noise exposure is equal to... read more →
May 9, 2019
Prevent Water Damage Through Good Home Maintenance
You can help prevent future leaks and water intrusion by regularly inspecting the following elements in your home and making... read more →
May 7, 2019
Making Improvements to Your Home this Spring? Remember These Helpful Tips to Avoid Home Improvement Contractor Scams
As home improvement season approaches, use caution when hiring a contractor to repair, improve or remodel your home. Although many consumers... read more →
May 3, 2019
Toutant Claims Testimonial
Here’s a story of how the claims’ department of Merchants Insurance Group, working with Niagara National Insurance Agency, helped to... read more →
May 1, 2019
Make Sure Your Contractors Business Is Protected
Contractors’ season is right around the corner, and now is the time to make sure you and your business are... read more →
April 29, 2019
Merchants is Pleased to Announce our 10th Anniversary with Boyd & Boufford Insurance Agency
Congratulations! Merchants is pleased to announce our 10th anniversary of partnership with Boyd & Boufford Insurance Agency in Bedford, New... read more →
April 24, 2019
Spring Weather Safety: Tornadoes, Before and During the Storm
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds.... read more →
April 23, 2019
Leonard-O’Neill Group Celebrates 20 Years With Merchants
Pat and Roger Leonard, of the Leonard-O'Neill Group in Gibbsboro, NJ, recently celebrated their 20th anniversary with Merchants. Congratulations... read more →
April 9, 2019
Prepare for Unpredictable Spring Weather
Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather. Temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy... read more →
April 1, 2019
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
10 Local Marketing Strategies That Work
If you operate a local business (one that gets most of its customers from within a 75-mile radius) you can... read more →
February 2, 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
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