Merchants Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Dan Bierbrauer, Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, has been given the Thom McDaniel Exemplar Award from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York (IIABNY) at a virtual reception in May.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious organization and I would like to share this award with my colleagues at Merchants” Mr. Bierbrauer said. “I’ve enjoyed working with IIABNY in various capacities and look forward to continuing our collaborative relationship.”

This award is presented as a reflection of the individual’s dedication and unwavering support of the Independent Agency System by the recipient’s words, deeds and actions.

A graduate of SUNY-Empire State with a degree in Marketing Management, Mr. Bierbrauer has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including work with insurance companies and independent agencies. He joined Merchants in 1998 and has held several officer level positions and was recently promoted to his current position.

Mr. Bierbrauer and his family are residents of Grand Island, NY.

Erica Kellogg

Merchants Insurance Group

Founded in downtown Buffalo, New York in 1918, Merchants Insurance Group is a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier specializing in commercial lines. Merchants partners exclusively with independent insurance agents because they have the expertise to match the company’s portfolio of quality products, and to ensure customers’ assets are properly protected. The large network of Merchants’ independent agent partners spans across Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.