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Provider Checklist
When reviewing proposals for your business insurance, you'll want to do more than just compare the price you're paying. You'll also want to consider the value you're getting. Select and print the checklist at the right to make sure you're considering all the factors that will help you evaluate whether you're getting the most for your insurance dollar.
| Factors to Consider | The Hartford... | Other Carrier |
| Financial stability and claims-paying ability of the insurer | One of the nation's oldest and largest insurers, with $27.1 billion in revenues. Highly rated by A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's and a Fortune 100 company. | |
| Insurer's commitment to small businesses | Has long led the industry in tailoring insurance programs for all types of small businesses. The Hartford also provides risk management tools to small business owners around the country. | |
| A one-stop source for small business insurance | Offers a wide range of solutions for small businesses, including:
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| Insurance that's tailored to your particular industry | Offers tailored packages for hundreds of different types of small businesses. | |
| Economical ways to increase your protection | Special cost-saving supplements tailored for different industries called the Stretch endorsement. For one low fee, this endorsement "stretches" your coverage by increasing the kinds of protection that are generally significant to each particular industry. Plus we offer many options you can add to your plan based on your specific needs. | |
| Protection in case of equipment breakdowns | One of the only insurers to automatically include coverage for equipment breakdowns in its enhanced insurance plans for small businesses. | |
| Reimbursement for lost income | Would automatically reimburse you for lost income up to 12 months following a covered loss. We even cover extra expenses you may need to get back up and running, like renting temporary office space. | |
| Protection against computer fraud | This coverage helps protect you if someone steals your money, securities or other property "electronically" through the computer. | |
| Comprehensive coverage for your commercial vehicles | Offers commercial auto coverage that includes valuable enhancements in a variety of areas at no extra cost. | |
| Accessible and affordable Workers' Comp insurance | Specializes in workers' compensation insurance for small businesses that is second-to-none. Includes expanded protection in key areas, 24/7 claims reporting, and state-of-the managed care services. | |
| Protection against employee lawsuits | Automatically includes some employment practices liability coverage in its small business plans. Also makes it easy to add higher levels of protection in this key area. | |
| Dedicated service for small business owners | Service Centers around the country dedicated to serving small business owners. Working closely with your agent, our small business professionals are ready to respond to your questions or needs. | |
| Commitment to helping you prevent losses | One of the industry’s most highly respected teams of risk management consultants. These consultants offer small business owners all kinds of educational information on how to protect their business. | |
| Commitment to helping you contain costs after a loss | Focused on helping small businesses save money with such services as managed care to limit workers' compensation exposures and litigation management to minimize legal expenses in liability claims. | |
| Flexible payment plans | Offers a variety of premium payments plans to help you meet your cash flow needs. Also offers the convenience of automatic deductions from your checking account at no extra charge. | |
| Superior claims handling | A nationwide network of claims personnel focused on promptly and professionally handling your claims. |