Merchants Insurance Group Recognized Among Buffalo Business First’s Fastest Growing Companies Based on Three-Year Revenue Growth

For the sixth consecutive year, Merchants Insurance Group has been named on Buffalo Business First’s “Fast Track” list.

The annual list highlights the Western New York region’s fastest growing companies, based on revenue growth over a three-year period. Based on data collected from 2021-2023, Merchants ranked 31 of 39 companies on this year’s list, with 14.7%  revenue growth.

Charles E. Makey, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Insurance Group, stated that the company is proud to have made the list again in 2024.

“This recognition – for six consecutive years – speaks to Merchants’ pattern of growth and profitability, and to our company’s strength throughout industry cycles,” said Mr. Makey. “Merchants’ continued ‘Fast Track’ status is a testament to the hard work of our colleagues and our commitment to our agent partners and policyholders.”

Mr. Makey was invited to celebrate Merchants’ achievement with other Fast Track company leaders at a private reception hosted by Buffalo Business First at The Terrace at Delaware Park on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

See Buffalo Business First’s full list of 2024 Fast Track Companies.

 

Katherine Trautwein

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.