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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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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 level. Don’t wait until you’re.. Read More →
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 →
July 19, 2019
10-Year Qualifiers for Merchants’ President’s Club
Congratulations to Borg & Borg, Inc., of Huntington, NY, and James F. Sutton Agency, of East Islip, NY, on qualifying... read more →
July 16, 2019
Merchants Insurance to sponsor Metro Rail’s Seneca Street station
By Robert J. McCarthy Published June 27, 2019 in The Buffalo News When Merchants Insurance Group began searching for new... read more →
June 28, 2019
Stuber Insurance Agency Celebrates Their 15th Anniversary with Merchants
Congratulations, and thank you! We are pleased to announce our 15th anniversary partnering with The Stuber Insurance Agency of Hackettstown,... read more →
June 7, 2019
Merchants’ Colleagues Volunteer Project at The Teacher’s Desk
On June 5, several Merchants’ Colleagues volunteered at The Teacher’s Desk, a store where teachers shop free for books, school... read more →
June 7, 2019
Merchants Insurance Group Recognizes Industrial Coverage as 2018 Agent of the Year
Industrial Coverage, headquartered in Patchogue, New York, has been named the 2018 Agent of the Year by Merchants Insurance Group.... read more →
May 28, 2019
Eye Safety Checklist
The following is an excerpt from the article “Eye Safety Checklist.” For more information please visit cdc.gov. Create a safe... read more →
May 22, 2019
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
Be Prepared for a Hurricane!
BASIC HURRICANE TERMS: Hurricane watch: Issued when there is a possibility of hurricane conditions within 48 hours. Hurricane warning: Issued when... read more →
May 7, 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
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