On Monday, September 28, 2026, Merchants President and CEO Charles Makey was awarded the Mutual Insurance Professional (MIP) Certification by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) during NAMIC’s 131st Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.
The convention, which took place September 27-30, is a highly anticipated event each year for mutual insurance executives, industry leaders and risk management partners to engage in education and knowledge sharing, as well as fellowship and networking.
The Mutual Insurance Professional Certification was presented to Charles Makey at the convention’s invite-only NAMIC Certification Award Ceremony Luncheon. As stated on the NAMIC website, “Earning the MIP certification and further endorsements demonstrates commitment to mutuality, competency, and operational excellence in the industry.”
This achievement marks one of many certifications, designations, and awards earned by Merchants President and CEO Charles Makey, including but not limited to those listed below:
- NAMIC Mutual Insurance Professional (MIP) Certification
- Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
- Associate in Management (AIM)
- Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
- Big I New York Thom McDaniel Exemplar Award (2026)
- City & State New York Upstate Power 100 (2025)
- C-Level Executive Award, Business Journals (2025)
- Power 250 Designation, Business Journals (2021-present)
Earning this most recent certification underscores Makey’s commitment to not only supporting continuing education for all Merchants colleagues, but also continuously advancing his own education and industry expertise.
