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Sep 23

Preventing slips and falls for businesses

Whether it’s manufacturing, retail, offices or restaurants, slips and falls in the business environment can be serious and should be everyone’s concern. Most falls are preventable with simple common sense and basic steps to keep a tidy, organized environment. No matter how large or small the business is, the potential... read more →

September 23, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Loss Prevention, Fall CL, Loss Prevention, Office, Seasonal

Sep 17

The importance of flu vaccinations

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza (“the flu”) is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year.... read more →

September 17, 2019
Blog, Fall CL, Fall PL, Health, Loss Prevention, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal

Sep 09

Owning a Restaurant: Food Safety Measures You Need to Know

Running a restaurant can be a fun and rewarding experience, but can also be one that presents a number of hazards for your guests. With a few simple common sense steps, you can help to ensure a well-run business and provide a safe dining experience for your patrons. Wash hands... read more →

September 9, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Loss Prevention, Food, Health

Sep 06

Be safe, not sorry during a storm!

Here are some tips to keep you safe. Be Prepared Have a plan for you and your family. Know the storm surge risks in your area; learn the storm surge history and elevation of your area. Learn about local shelter plans, including the location of official shelters. It’s strongly advised... read more →

September 6, 2019
Blog, Fall, Fall CL, Fall PL, Loss Prevention, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal

Aug 31

Labor Day Food Safety

The end of summer is a great time for one last party, but make sure to take a few simple steps to ensure you and your guests have safe food to consume! Warm weather means more opportunities for food-borne illnesses for a number of reasons, including the fact that many... read more →

August 31, 2019
Blog, Fall, Fall PL, Food, Health, Home, Personal Lines, Seasonal

Aug 28

Back to School Safety for Children

A few key safety tips can keep your kids safe and healthy throughout the upcoming school year. Safety in School Ensure your child’s safety in school with a few simple steps: Backpacks Backpacks should be designed with ergonomic features for safety and comfort. The backpack should weigh no more than... read more →

August 28, 2019
Blog, Fall PL, Home, Personal Lines

Aug 23

Megan Hagner, Corporate Actuary, Earns FCAS Designation

BUFFALO, N.Y., August 23, 2019 -- Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Megan Hagner, Corporate Actuary, Actuarial Department, has been awarded the professional actuarial designation Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS). The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is a leading international organization for insurance education and credentialing. CAS... read more →

August 23, 2019
Blog, Merchants Colleagues, Merchants News

Aug 23

College Safety Tips for New and Returning Students

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), more than 50 percent of campus sexual assaults occur between August and November. Additionally, females between ages 18 and 24 are at the highest risk of intimate partner violence. Anyone, however, can be the victim of an assault or robbery.... read more →

August 23, 2019
Blog, Fall, Seasonal

Aug 15

Celebrate Safely: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of impaired-driving fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The administration’s sober-driving initiative, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, running from August 14 through September 2, 2019, spotlights how... read more →

August 15, 2019
Auto, Blog, Commercial Auto, Loss Prevention, Personal Auto, Personal Lines, Summer, Summer PL

Aug 13

Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Named a “Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer” by Insurance Journal

Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, part of the Merchants Insurance Group family of property and casualty insurance companies, was recently named a “Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer” by Insurance Journal magazine. Insurance Journal worked with their official research partner, Demotech Inc., to identify the nation’s Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurers™, classified as those... read more →

August 13, 2019
Blog, Merchants News