Higher benefit maximums and online payment option allow for easy, convenient quoting and administration of policies
The Hartford enhanced its online benefits quoting platformfor small businesses with additional features and benefit plan options, allowing brokers to easily quote policies for small businesses in a matter of minutes.
“We are committed to providing our partners with intuitive tools and training so brokers can offer consultative service and comprehensive coverage to their customers,” said Donato Monaco, vice president of The Hartford Small Business Benefits Solutions. “We recognize agents want real-time quote proposals and automation to service their small business customers more efficiently.”
The Hartford’s quoting platform allows brokers to tailor group benefit plans for businesses with four to 49 employees and receive rates and proposals instantly. The online platform’s enhancements include:
- Hundreds of additional industries;
- Benefit maximums that are twice as high as previously available; and
- An option to pay for premium with a credit card.
The quoting and administration platform, which was created with Howell Benefit Services, Inc., of Wilkes-Barre, Penn., generates customized electronic documents for employers to authorize online. Brokers and employers receive automated responses for each step of the sales, policy approval, and certificate process. The paperless solution allows for the entire sales process to be completed in as little as 20 minutes and facilitates administration for brokers and their small business customers.
“With the number of small groups we write, The Hartford’s quoting system is a real lifesaver. It is easy to use and allows us provide competitive quotes to our clients quickly and convert them to new policies easily when the client wishes to proceed,” said Ann Borah of Stockton & Associates in Oklahoma City, Okla. “ It’s one of the easiest quoting systems we use.”
To help brokers leverage the quoting platform, The Hartford has dedicated training professionals and online tutorials. Producers currently appointed with The Hartford can access the platform through the Producer View website. Click here to connect with one of The Hartford’s small business sales representatives.
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