The
Hartford has joined the TrustedChoice.com
commercial insurance platform in an effort to further support the growth
of independent agents. The Trusted Choice website helps connect
consumers who are shopping for insurance with a local independent agent
who can help them choose the right insurance coverage for their business.
“Independent agents are key trusted advisors in helping prepare and
protect small business owners from the unexpected,” said Stephanie Bush,
senior vice president of Small Commercial insurance at The Hartford.
“Independent agents are fundamental to our business and we continuously
look for ways to help them grow.”
The Hartford will pilot the program in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and
Washington, DC.
“The Hartford is a leader in the independent insurance agency channel,”
said Chip Bacciocco, CEO of TrustedChoice.com. “Adding The Hartford to
our platform provides independent agents with more opportunity to
capture new commercial insurance clients.”
Bob Rusbuldt, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Broker
America, said, “The Hartford has always been very supportive of the
independent agency system and to have the company join TrustedChoice.com
is a testament to the strength of the local independent agent.”
About TrustedChoice.com
TrustedChoice.com partners with independent insurance agencies and
carrier partners to connect insurance buyers with the right local
insurance agent. When an insurance buyer using TrustedChoice.com
specifies an insurance need, their proprietary search engine finds and
displays a list of local independent insurance agents with the skills
and expertise necessary to serve that insurance buyers need. The
insurance buyer then chooses the agency with whom they wish to work.
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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statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ
materially. Investors should consider the important risks and
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