The Hartford's Personal Lines Agent eNewsletter


Auto

For All Agents
Undisclosed Operator Initiative
Effective - 1/30/08
LOB - Auto
The Hartford's Personal Lines Underwriting will initiate an ongoing monitoring program that will allow us to identify recently licensed drivers within an insured household. This program will assist our agent partners and valued policyholders in remaining up-to-date on their changing insurance needs. Find more detailed information in each state specific Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For MD Agents
New Score Model and Quoting Hold Lifted
Effective - 2/12/08
LOB - Auto
We recently notified you of a temporary hold on all personal lines auto business while our systems were being programmed with the enhanced score model in Maryland. This is to inform you that the hold has been lifted. You can resume issuing new quotes and policies in QTI as usual. Find more detailed information in the Maryland Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For AZ Agents
Dimensions Rate Adjustments
Effective - 2/15/08
LOB - Auto
When we launched Dimensions Auto, we promised you a product that provides a competitive rate for a broader range of customers and helps you write more account business. Based on analysis of our experience and exposure in Arizona, we reduced our rates for customers in specific rating tiers for which we can be more competitive and adjusted rates in certain other tiers to continue offering targeted decreases while maintaining overall profitability. Find more detailed information in the Arizona Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For GA Agents
Dimensions Rate Adjustments
Effective - 3/4/08
LOB - Auto
The Hartford is committed to providing a stable market for your business. After reviewing our experience in Georgia, we find it necessary to adjust our rates for our Dimensions Auto new and renewal business. We continue to assess our experience and market conditions to ensure that we are providing the right price for your customers. Find more detailed information in the Georgia Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For All Agents
(Except in: AK, CA, DE, HI, LA, MA, MI, MS, ND, NJ, and RI)
Quote-To-Issue (QTI) Current Carrier Enhancements
Effective - 3/4/08
LOB - Auto
On March 4, 2008, we are releasing QTI system enhancements that will save time and deliver immediate and accurate Prior Carrier information to help you provide customers fast and competitive quotes and policies. ChoicePoint’s Current Carrier report will be ordered for all Personal Lines Agency Auto Quote transactions processed via our QTI system. The following Current Carrier information will automatically pre-fill for auto quotes input March 4, 2008 and later: Carrier Name; Bodily Injury Liability Limits; and Expiration Date. Find more detailed information in each state specific Producer Bulletin on the EBC.


Homeowners

For TN Agents
Dimensions Rate Adjustment
Effective - 2/1/08
LOB - Homeowners
Critical to The Hartford’s commitment to the Tennessee market is the necessity of making incremental adjustments to our programs that strike the optimal balance between productive growth and long-term profitability. Based on analysis of our experience and exposure in Tennessee, we are adjusting our Dimensions Home Program with an overall base rate increase across all territories. Find more detailed information in the Tennessee Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For CT Agents
Rate Adjustments
Effective - 3/4/08
LOB - Homeowners
Our homeowners programs provide competitive rates for a broad range of customers to help you write more account business and help you grow your business. Based on analysis of our experience and exposure, it is necessary to make targeted adjustments to our Dimensions and Pre-Dimensions homeowners business. Find more detailed information in the Connecticut Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For IA Agents
Dimensions Program Changes
Effective - 3/4/08
LOB - Homeowners
As part of The Hartford’s commitment to the Iowa market, we find it necessary to make incremental adjustments to our programs that strike the optimal balance between productive growth and long-term profitability. We are adjusting our base rate (varying by territory) and improving the Age of Dwelling credit to dramatically improve the competitiveness of our Homeowners product for your customers with newer homes. Find more detailed information in the Iowa Producer Bulletin on the EBC.

For NM Agents
Dimensions Rate Adjustment
Effective - 3/4/08
LOB - Homeowners
Based on analysis of our experience and exposure, we are making targeted adjustments to our Dimensions Homeowners plan. Find more detailed information in the New Mexico Producer Bulletin on the EBC.