{"id":6187,"date":"2026-05-14T23:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=6f158f3500768a5de7a56dba2a95def1"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:09:00","slug":"merchants-insurance-group-named-2026-commercial-lines-carrier-of-the-year-by-big-i-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=6187","title":{"rendered":"Merchants Insurance Group Named 2026 Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year by Big I New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merchants Insurance Group was honored as the 2026 Outstanding Company Partner \u2013 Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year by Big I New York at the GO BIG Event, held May 4-5, 2026 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\nThe award, voted on by independent insurance agents across New York State, recognizes insurance carriers that demonstrate exceptional partnership, service, and commitment to the independent agency system. Merchants was selected based on the strength of its agency partnerships, responsiveness, ongoing efforts to support growth, and its dedication to helping agents win accounts.<\/p>

\n\u201cWe are incredibly thrilled to receive this distinction from Big I New York and all its members,\u201d said Merchants Insurance Group President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Makey III. \u201cThis award reflects the dedication of our entire team and the strong partnerships we\u2019ve built with agents throughout the state.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe annual GO BIG Event brings together insurance professionals from across New York for educational opportunities, networking, and celebration. During the two-day conference, Merchants representatives in attendance connected with agency partners from around the state and supported the installation of David H. Borg of Borg Insurance Agency as Big I New York\u2019s new Chair of the Board.<\/p>

\n\u201cReceiving the Commercial Lines Carrier award is especially meaningful because it is determined directly by agents who work with carriers every day,\u201d said Makey.<\/p>

\nMerchants has continued to focus on providing responsive service, underwriting expertise, and collaborative support to help agency partners grow their businesses in an increasingly competitive marketplace.<\/p>

\nIn addition to recognition for organizational achievements, Merchants Insurance Group received another notable milestone at the GO BIG Event. Merchants President & CEO Charles Makey III was honored with the prestigious Thom McDaniel Exemplar Award, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies dedication and steadfast support of independent agencies. Makey was selected for his leadership and advocacy efforts, including his trailblazing work surrounding RICO filings aimed at combating insurance fraud in New York State.<\/p>

\nThis distinction highlights Merchants Insurance Group\u2019s ongoing commitment to protecting policyholders, supporting agency partners, and strengthening the insurance marketplace under Makey\u2019s leadership. In particular, the company\u2019s recent legal action sought to address widespread fraudulent activity that has impacted consumers and insurers throughout New York.<\/p>

\n\u201cI\u2019m deeply honored to receive this award from Big I New York,\u201d Makey said. \u201cSupporting independent agents and standing up for the integrity of our industry are priorities that matter tremendously to all of us at Merchants.\u201d<\/p>

\nMakey expressed that both the Thom McDaniel Exemplar Award and the company\u2019s 2026 Outstanding Company Partner \u2013 Commercial Lines Carrier Award reflect the collective work of the entire Merchants organization and the strength of its agency relationships.<\/p>

\n\u201cOur relationships with independent agents are at the center of everything we do,\u201d Makey said. \u201cBig I New York plays an important role in supporting independent agents and fostering strong carrier relationships across the state. We\u2019re grateful for the trust agents place in Merchants and proud to continue building on those connections.\u201d<\/p>

\nAbout Merchants Insurance Group<\/b><\/p>

\nFounded 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\u2019s portfolio of quality products, and to ensure customers\u2019 assets are properly protected. The large network of Merchants\u2019 independent agent partners spans across Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.<\/p>

\nVisit www.merchantsgroup.com<\/a> to learn more, and follow Merchants Insurance Group on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nKatherine Trautwein, Sr. Content Marketing Specialist, ktrautwein@merchantsgroup.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BUFFALO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merchants Insurance Group was honored as the 2026 Outstanding Company Partner \u2013 Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year by Big I New York at the GO BIG Event, held May 4-5, 2026 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
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