Cyber Crime Now Affects Everyone

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James Dick, CPCU, AAI

Sales Manager at Merriam Insurance Agency

376 Broadway
Schenectady, New York 12305

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Buying a House? What You Need to Know about Home Insurance - May 2, 2019
Cyber Crime Now Affects Everyone - April 15, 2019
How to Insure Your Valuables - April 4, 2019

If I told you that every hour spent online—responding to emails, researching for work or pleasure and even searching restaurant reviews—significantly increases your risk of identity theft or impersonation, would you believe me? I did not always have this dire-sounding opinion. Although I have had my debit card compromised a...

Merriam Rises: Giving Back to the Community

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Joan Waddell

Executive Assistant at Merriam Insurance Agency

376 Broadway
Schenectady, New York 12301-1038

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Merriam Rises: Giving Back to the Community - April 15, 2019
The Merriam Rises Program - September 20, 2017

For almost 125 years, Merriam Insurance has been part of the Schenectady, New York community. From the very beginning, the founders were involved in many local charitable endeavors. As the agency has grown and our reach has spread, so have our fundraising activities to support those we serve locally, nationally...

The Day Someone was Shooting at My Family

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Jon Barron, AAI

Branch Manager at Merriam Insurance Agency

7900 East Union Avenue, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80237

(719) 488-3206 Direct

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The Day Someone was Shooting at My Family - April 15, 2019
Understanding Your Risks for a Pollution Claim - September 1, 2018
Employment Practices Liability Insurance - March 28, 2018

Not long ago my family and I were hiking in the national forest, a short drive from Colorado Springs. As we hiked, we could hear some locals practicing their firearm marksmanship skills, which was not unusual, until my wife noticed that the gun shots sounded like they were “zzzzrrrrp” shooting...

Mr. Merriam Goes to Washington

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Brian H. Merriam, CPCU, ARM, AAI

President at Merriam Insurance Agency

376 Broadway
Schenectady, New York 12305

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Long-Term Care Insurance - May 9, 2019
Mr. Merriam Goes to Washington - April 15, 2019
When Rising Water Is Called a Flood - March 14, 2019

When you hear the word “lobbyist” do you have a negative impression? Perhaps you think of hired attorneys from large law firms who represent national oil companies, or you think of unions with busloads of their members all wearing identical, loud-colored T-shirts using bullhorns, chants, and placards touting some particular...

Merriam Insurance Referral Program

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Richard Hale

Marketing Director at Merriam Insurance Agency

376 Broadway
Schenectady, New York 12305

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The Importance of Practicing Exercise Safety - May 31, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Spring-Cleaning Safety - May 23, 2019
Larry Cesare Appointed as Ravena Branch Manager - May 21, 2019

Is Your Organization Liable for the Use of a Personal Vehicle?

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Joshua D. Crowder, AAI-M

Operations Manager at Merriam Insurance Agency

376 Broadway
Schenectady, New York 12305

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Is Your Organization Liable for the Use of a Personal Vehicle? - April 15, 2019
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - November 7, 2018
Community Partnerships: Blessing or Liability? - September 2, 2018

Do you ever drive your personal vehicle, on behalf of an organization, as a volunteer or an employee? Are you responsible for an organization that has volunteers or employees that drive their personal vehicles while performing organization business? There are many tasks that fall into this category: drivers could be...

The Value of an Independent Insurance Agent

There are several different types of insurance agents, divided between independent agents and captive agents, and divided into groups based on the type of insurance being sold. There is tremendous value brought to the consumer in the relationship with an independent insurance agent. Independent agents, like ourselves, represent a large group of companies. This allows us to provide the best rates and coverage available to all our clients. Upon reviewing