The Hartford Participates in InsureZone's Online Insurance Quoting Service
AgentSecure comparative rating platform allows insurance agents to quote and place The Hartford's small commercial policies in a single transaction
HARTFORD, Conn. August 12, 2009 - Agents authorized to sell small commercial insurance available from the property and casualty insurance company subsidiaries of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., now have access to InsureZone's AgentSecure multi-carrier online insurance platform. AgentSecure allows agents to quote The Hartford's small business insurance coverage through a fast and streamlined process.
"The Hartford is continually identifying new opportunities to deliver greater value to our agents," said Bruce Fiori, assistant vice president of agency automation at The Hartford. "Online insurance platforms such as InsureZone's AgentSecure are designed to help agents increase their productivity and grow their business."
AgentSecure is a Single Entry Multiple Carrier Interface (SEMCI) service that allows The Hartford's appointed agents to quote a business owner's policy, workers' compensation insurance or a commercial auto policy for small business clients. By inputting data only once, agents can receive quotes from multiple leading insurance carriers for comparison purposes. Agents who choose The Hartford for their customers can immediately provide coverage as part of the process.
"We are very pleased and honored to be able to offer small commercial insurance quotes from The Hartford," said InsureZone CEO John Pergande. "InsureZone has been a longtime technology and agency partner of The Hartford, and we believe this to be a significant benefit for The Hartford's agents."
To take advantage of the InsureZone comparative rating system, agents must be appointed by The Hartford and have a licensing agreement with InsureZone or AgentSecure. Hartford agents can apply online at www.ComparativeRating.com or www.AgentSecure.com.
About InsureZone
InsureZone is a leader in the development of agency productivity tools for comparative rating, workflow management and lead generation with its eMarketplace platform. InsureZone offers market access to personal lines and commercial lines through its wholesale sales portal, www.AgentSecure.com. Commercial and personal lines comparative rating is offered to agents in all states on its rating portal, www.ComparativeRating.com.
About The Hartford
Celebrating nearly 200 years, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance-based financial services company that serves households, businesses and employees by helping to protect their assets and income from risks, and by managing wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500 company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.
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