HOUSTON, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group,
Inc., a leading writer of auto, home and business insurance, today announced
it is prepared to respond to claims that may result from Tropical Storm
Gustav, which is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend as a
hurricane. As the storm approaches, The Hanover is concerned about
individuals and businesses in its path and encourages everyone to take all
necessary precautions. The company's adjusters are on standby, and ready to
serve its policyholders.
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CLAIMS REPORTING INFORMATION
The Hanover's customers can submit claims by contacting their local
independent agent or calling the company's toll-free customer service line at
(800) 628-0250, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Claims also can be filed
online at http://www.hanover.com, by clicking on "File a Claim." Customers
are advised to locate their policies, if possible, before calling their agent
or the company, to expedite the claim reporting process.
The Hanover also encourages its policyholders to call customer service or
their local agent if they have questions or concerns regarding how to best
safeguard themselves and their possessions during a storm.
About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass.,
is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover
Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of
America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover
offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to
individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of
independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners
and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover
ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.hanover.com.
CONTACTS:
Investor Relations Media Relations
Sujata MutalikAmy Lynn Baneksmutalik@hanover.comabanek@hanover.com
(508) 855-3457 (508) 855-4486
SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
Contact: Investor Relations, Sujata Mutalik, +1-508-855-3457, smutalik@hanover.com, Media Relations, Amy Lynn Banek, +1-508-855-4486, abanek@hanover.com, both of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.