JM Associates / Burnham + Company Partners with The Hartford for National Elevator Insurance Program

Fort Lee, NJ (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

JM Associates / Burnham + Company (JM/Burnham), a Division of Hub International Northeast (Hub), a leading insurance brokerage firm, announced that effective today, The Hartford will now be the General Liability carrier for its National Elevator Program.

The new offering will provide elevator clients, contractors, inspectors, consultants, distributors and manufacturers, with coverage enhancements for their general liability policies at competitive rates through The Hartford. The JM/Burnham clients will continue to receive superior customer service from their existing account management team, which consists of individuals with decades of experience in serving the elevator industry and extensive claims handling knowledge.

“We are excited to announce this new alliance with The Hartford, a well respected carrier known for its long term relationships and quality customer service,” said John Tateossian, Vice President, JM/Burnham. “We are continuously seeking out the best insurance options available to market for our clients and The Hartford’s extensive offerings and outstanding reputation make it an ideal fit for Hub and our customers.”

“The Hartford is always looking to partner with best-in-class program administrators, and JM/Burnham, whose team has significant expertise in the elevator contractor industry, is an excellent example,” said Gary Thompson, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer for The Hartford’s Commercial Markets. “We are very pleased to finalize this arrangement and look forward to a great partnership in this segment of specialty insurance.”

About JM Associates / Burnham + Company
JM Associates / Burnham + Company, a Division of HUB International Northeast, has been creating comprehensive insurance and risk management products and programs for the elevator industry for over 40 years. Their employees have over 150 years of combined experience in arranging elevator insurance. JM Associates / Burnham + Company is a former recipient of the National Association of Elevator Contractor’s (NAEC) Contractors Choice Award. For more information, please visit http://www.jmburnham.com.

About Hub International
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Hub International Limited is a leading global insurance brokerage that provides a broad array of property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services through offices located in the United States, Canada and Brazil. For more information, please visit http://www.hubinternational.com.

About The Hartford
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is a leading provider of insurance and wealth management services for millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. The Hartford is consistently recognized for its superior service, its sustainability efforts and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at http://www.thehartford.com. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheHartford. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheHartford.

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Contact: Cara Siegel Director, Media Relations
Hub International Limited
Phone: 516-677-4992
cara.siegel(at)hubinternational(dot)com

Pamela Rekow Director, External Communications
The Hartford
Phone: 860-547-8990
Pamela.rekow(at)thehartford(dot)com

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