The
Hartford School of Insurance has introduced a small commercial
training program to help new agency professionals gain technical
insurance and sales knowledge to address the unique needs of a small
business owner.
“Small business is big business - there are about 28 million small
businesses in the United States,1” said Rick Newell, vice
president and head of Small Commercial sales at The Hartford. “The
Hartford School of Insurance is helping to position and differentiate
agents in the small business arena by equipping them with the insight
and skill set needed to engage with small businesses and serve them
effectively.”
Through a combination of self-paced and classroom learning, the Small
Commercial School will provide agents a thorough review of a business
owners policy, auto and workers’ compensation policies, as well as
demonstrate how to effectively position the best products and services
for their small business clients. Participants will develop an
understanding of the unique needs of small business owners throughout
the business lifecycle, whether an emerging business, growing company or
a company in transition.
“The Hartford School of Insurance has been educating agents through
cost-effective training on a wide variety of insurance topics for more
than 15 years and agents expressed a need for a curriculum focused on
small business,” said Marie Alvarado, assistant vice president of agent
education and consulting, and head of The Hartford School of Insurance.
“Small businesses have been a focus for The Hartford for 30 years and we
are excited to offer agents the tools they need to fully understand the
mindset of small business owners and to help position them for success
in this market.”
Agents who participate in this program may be eligible for Continuing
Education (CE) credit hours and the Small Business Coverage Specialist
(SBCS) Designation. For more information about the Small Commercial
School and other training offered by The Hartford School of Insurance,
visit www.hartfordschoolofinsurance.com.
About The Hartford School of Insurance
The Hartford School of Insurance offers property and casualty and group
benefit insurance agents and customer service representatives across the
country a wide array of technical insurance and sales training courses -
from in-depth programs to shorter courses and webinars focused on a
single topic. Programs are available to agents at all levels, whether
they are just starting their insurance career or have years of
experience. The school has trained more than 6,000 students to date,
including producers from the top insurance agencies in the U.S. For more
information, visit www.hartfordschoolofinsurance.com
or call 800-772-0208.
About The Hartford
With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is a
leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual
funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence,
sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the
company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.
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1 Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy,
“Frequently Asked Questions about Small Business,” September 2012
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