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Merchants Insurance Group, with their New England Regional Office in Bedford, is proud to mark their 100th anniversary this year with a traditional New England clambake for agents on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Mass.

Scott Behrent, Regional Vice President of the New England Office, said, “Our Underwriting, Claims and Sales Teams are located in Bedford, NH, allowing us to maintain collaborative, working relationships with our agency partners, and deliver exceptional service. …We are celebrating our 100th anniversary this year, with very exciting opportunities ahead!”

Founded in 1918 in Buffalo, N.Y., the company began writing business in Massachusetts in 1925, and New Hampshire and Vermont in 1928.

Merchants Insurance Group offers coverage for artisan contractors, including landscapers and lawn care specialists, auto repair/auto collision, septic haulers, restaurants, offices, golf courses and retail shops, among others.

Merchants’ New England Regional Office provides underwriting and claims service to assist its agents and policyholders in the area where they live and work. In addition to the company’s long commitment to service, Merchants is focusing on the future to meet the ever‐changing needs of businesses. In the last year, the company introduced three new endorsements: Cyber Liability, Contractors E & O, and Auto Repair EPLI.

Merchants Insurance Group

Merchants Insurance Group

Merchants Insurance Group sells its products through a network of more than 1,000 independent insurance agents in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. We sell our products through independent insurance agents because we believe they provide value to policyholders through their broad range of products and their insurance expertise.