May 24

Lessors Risk

If you own a building and lease space to office, retail or service-based tenants, lessors risk, or building owner’s insurance, is essential to protect your interests. Lessors risk policies provide liability and property coverage. Lessors risk insurance is specifically designed for property owners who rent out most of their space.... read more →
May 18

Safe Bike Riding Tips

Wear a Properly Fitted Bicycle Helmet. Protect your brain, save your life. Adjust Your Bicycle to Fit. Stand over your bicycle. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube (bar) if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain bicycle. The... read more →
May 15

Bike to Work Week: Safety Tips for Motorists

Watch for Bicyclists at all Times. Bicycles are vehicles and bicyclists may take the entire lane. Scan for bicyclists in traffic and give them the appropriate right-of-way. Children and novice riders can be unpredictable; expect the unexpected. Watch for bicyclists before opening car doors. Don't drive distracted or after consuming... read more →
May 14

The Hard Facts About Bike Safety

There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it's good for the environment. We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much as possible. Here are a few tips so that you'll be safe while you do so. The... read more →
May 11
May 07

Merchants New England “Colleagues in Action” at Camp Allen

Thank you! On May 2, 2018, NERO Colleagues Sarah Lawrence, Annette Krochmal, Rose Mason, Valerie Senatore, Janie Ladd, Lisa Coulombe, Kevin Lasante, and Brian Wilkins, volunteered at Camp Allen in Bedford, NH. The group spent the day painting the exterior of one of the cabins at the summer camp, which... read more →
May 02

Merchants Insurance Group Colleagues Participate in National Walk @ Lunch Day

Colleagues from Merchants Insurance Group participated in the annual BlueCross BlueShield National Walk@Lunch Day. The walk brought out 61 of Merchants health-conscious Colleagues to take part in the 2.3 mile walk.  The Walk@Lunch program was created to encourage people to incorporate daily physical activity into their schedules. Although National Walk@Lunch... read more →
Apr 27

Spring Cleaning for Your Small Business Marketing

Springtime is the perfect time of year to refresh and renew your business marketing skills. A few simple updates now can grow your business and keep you busy and successful through this season and beyond! Your website: Keep your website updated. Your website acts as an “ambassador” for your clients.... read more →
Apr 20

Merchants Insurance Group Donates Nearly $25,000 to Charities to Commemorate 100th Anniversary Year

As part of Merchants Insurance Group’s recent 100th anniversary celebration, $24,500 from the company was contributed to various charities. The initiative allowed Colleagues to pick a charity of their choice, with the company donating $100 for each of the employees. Organizations receiving donations included Niagara Hospice, the SPCA of Buffalo... read more →
Apr 20