Small Commercial     NOVEMBER AGENT NEWSLETTER           National Accounts   |   Personal Lines   |   HSI         We know how much you value a quoting system that’s fast and easy. So we were thrilled that you again rated ICON the industry’s best quoting technology – and cited speed and ease as a few of the reasons why.1 This says our ongoing investments are delivering exactly what you need. Make sure you’re up-to-date on all the ways ICON puts the power of small at your fingertips.           Check Them Out ›               Small Commercial News       Discover the Power of Small   In a rapidly changing world, it's not one single feature or capability that sets us apart from the competition – it's the quality and breadth of our products, capabilities and resources. It's the continuous investment in improving the experience for you and your customers. It's the totality of what we offer – the Power of Small. Our most recent article in the October edition of Independent Agent (IA) magazine gives you the details.             Check It Out ›               58% of Data Breach Victims Are Small Businesses. You Can Help.   According to a 2018 Verizon report2, 58% of data breach victims are small businesses. Unfortunately, most still don’t have the proper security controls in place to keep thieves at bay. You can help. Offer customers this Data Breach Guide, which includes the latest strategies to help protect their businesses. Click here to have this guide co-branded with your agency’s logo.           Download the Guide ›                     70 More Payroll Companies Added   Based on your requests, we just partnered with 70 more payroll companies. Now available in ICON, it’s even easier to offer your customers this valuable cash flow solution. If the payroll provider your customer uses isn’t listed, your small commercial sales rep can help you get them added. Or on policies greater than $1,000, you can instead offer the self-reported payroll option by choosing “self-reported” from the ICON drop down.   And don’t forget, payroll billed workers’ comp policies benefit you since they generally retain at 3 points higher vs those without it.3 For more information and to access marketing materials, visit marketing central.           All News       Give the Gift of Education This Holiday Season   Education is the gift that keeps on giving. Hartford School of Insurance’s Commercial Lines Producer School helps validate new Producers in record time by giving them essential industry and coverage knowledge with an integrated, hands-on approach to assessing insurance needs and providing effective solutions to clients. They can’t travel? We also offer a Commercial Lines Virtual School. Set your new producer and your agency up for a successful 2019.           Enroll Them Today ›               Management and Professional Liability   The Hartford provides management, professional, financial and executive liability solutions for customers of all sizes – with tailored coverage that addresses emerging exposures faced by businesses today.             See Our Solutions  ›                       RESOURCES     •  Log in to the EBC         •  Claims         •  Products & Services         •  Newsletter Archive         •  Marketing Central             Contact Us  |  Send to a Friend   Find us on social media:         1 2018 Hartford survey of over 5,000 independent agents.   2 2018 Verizon Data Beach Investigations Report.   3 Based on a comparison of The Hartford’s renewal data for workers’ compensation policies with and without a payroll billing option for the period 2016-2017.   This document outlines in general terms the coverages that may be afforded under a policy from The Hartford. All policies must be examined carefully to determine suitability for your needs and to identify any exclusions, limitations or any other terms and conditions that may specifically affect coverage. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the policy prevail. All coverages described in this document may be offered by one or more of the property and casualty insurance company subsidiaries of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Coverage may not be available in all states or to all businesses. All information and representations herein are as of March 2018.   In Texas, this insurance is underwritten by Twin City Fire Insurance Company.   © 2018 The Hartford.