Merchants Insurance Group Appoints Pete Walkup as Vice President, Head of Claims
Merchants Insurance Group has appointed Pete Walkup as its Vice President, Head of Claims, effective February 2026.
Merchants Insurance Group Files RICO Case to Protect New Yorkers from Widespread Fraud Scheme
Merchants Insurance Group (Merchants Mutual Insurance Company), headquartered in Buffalo, New York, has filed a federal civil action under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to expose and stop an extensive insurance fraud operation targeting New York’s construction industry.
City & State New York Includes Merchants President & CEO Charles Makey on Upstate Power 100 List
Merchants Insurance Group is proud to announce that Charles E. Makey, III, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named to City & State New York’s 2025 Upstate Power 100. This annual list highlights leaders whose impact, accomplishments, and reach influence economic growth, public policy, and community vitality across Upstate New York. Recipients include influential leaders in government, business, and civic life who are shaping the future of the region.
