Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Cross to Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Cross has been with Merchants since 2011. He has 20 years of various information technology roles with a history of enhancing competitive position through guiding technology strategy. He is a... read more →
Feb
12
Jan
31
Outside Find shelter: Try to stay dry. Cover all exposed body parts. No shelter: Build a lean-to, windbreak or snow cave for protection from the wind. Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fi re to absorb and reflect heat. Melt snow for drinking... read more →
Jan
20
Did you know that November, December, January and February are top months for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in the United States? These are the primary months when consumers crank up their furnaces and portable heaters to stay warm. Nearly two-thirds of non-fire related CO deaths take place in those four... read more →
Jan
17
A major winter storm can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or sleet, heavy snowfall and cold temperatures. The aftermath of a winter storm can have an impact on a community or region for days, weeks or even months. The National Atmosphere and Oceanic... read more →
Jan
15
Merchants Insurance Group’s VP of Product Management and Actuarial, Sam LaDuca, shares the carrier perspective on removing occupation and education as factors for setting automobile insurance rates in the state of New York. Click here to listen to the full interview on Buffalo’s CBS affiliate, WIVB Channel 4 News.
Jan
14
Frozen pipes are one of the biggest risks of property damage when the temperature drops. A burst pipe can cause more than $5,000 in water damage, according to IBHS research. There are several effective waysto prevent pipes from freezing, including keeping the interior temperature from dropping below 32 degrees and... read more →
Jan
13
The time to prepare your home for extreme cold weather is before it arrives. Inadequate insulation and air leaks can cause cold drafts and increase your heating costs significantly. A few inexpensive DIY fixes around doors and windows will save money and heating fuel. And if a severe winter storm... read more →
Jan
10
Pack the following items in a clearly labeled, easy-to-carry, sealable container and store them in a place that is easy to access. Check your stockpile once or twice a year. A good rule of thumb is to check your stockpile when you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Replace... read more →
Jan
03
Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk... read more →
Dec
19
MIGPay℠, a new “pay-as-you-go” billing and payment program from Merchants Insurance Group, is making it easier for agents and policyholders to process workers’ compensation payments. MIGPay℠ was unveiled December 3, 2018, and is available for policyholders in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont. “We operate... read more →