While at the Rutgers School of Pharmacy, Marc Ecko enjoyed making elaborate drawings in his sketchbook. If he had continued on the path to becoming a pharmacist, the world of hip-hop fashion would look very different today.
Ecko left pharmacy school and turned his art into a handful of graffiti-inspired T-shirts and, with a small investment, launched Ecko Unlimited in 1993. The company has grown to a $1.5 billion-a-year global enterprise.
Ecko knows protecting and growing his broad set of businesses is critical. That’s why, as his company has expanded, he has turned to The Hartford for business insurance and financial services needs, including property, commercial auto, general liability, and umbrella coverage.
Most recently, Ecko Unlimited added a 401(k) plan from The Hartford for its 470 employees. “We wanted a company that could offer a wide array of options for our employees,” said Josh Rochlin, Ecko’s senior vice president of Human Resources and Special Projects. “We know we’re getting the best service from a reputable company that has many years of experience.”