WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products nationwide, today announced that it has further expanded its small commercial capabilities to provide its agent partners across the country with a total solution for small businesses.
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Adding to its already extensive countrywide footprint, The Hanover's small commercial products are now available in Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Vermont.
"By bringing our small commercial capabilities to these states, we are – once again – demonstrating our strong commitment to offering a broad and complete product suite nationwide, helping our agent partners to meet more of their customers' needs," said Marita Zuraitis, president of The Hanover's property and casualty companies.
The Hanover's total solution for small businesses includes the company's business owner's policy (BOP). The Hanover's BOP offers innovative coverage for more than 500 classes of business and access to unique broadening endorsements that offer efficient and affordable ways for small business owners to extend important coverages and increase limits.
The company also will expand its "point-of-sale" system to these six states, enabling its agent partners to qualify, quote and issue BOP, commercial auto, umbrella and workers' compensation policies quickly and efficiently. Together, theses enhancements ensure that the company's agent partners have access to a total account solution for small businesses.
"Our agent partners have responded enthusiastically to our small commercial offering, indicating that it helps them to sell value to small business customers," said Michael Keane, president of small commercial at The Hanover. "With this in mind, we are thrilled to deliver even more capabilities to our partner agents – supported by regional sales staff, knowledgeable underwriters, and a dedication to responsive service."
Agents interested in more detail should contact one of The Hanover's local branch offices, which can be located through the Agent section of www.hanover.com.
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, Michigan and Chaucer Holdings PLC, based in London, and their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to businesses, individuals, and families through a select group of agents and brokers.
The company is ranked among the top 25 property and casualty insurers in the United States and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for nearly 160 years. Through Chaucer, the company also underwrites business at Lloyds in all major insurance and reinsurance classes, balancing global marine, energy, non-marine and aviation with U.K. motor and nuclear. For more information, please visit www.hanover.com.
SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.