Hartford Steam Boiler Supplies Data Breach Portal for Customers [Health & Beauty Close – Up]

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re, in collaboration with NetDiligence, said it is providing a range of online risk management tools to help its insured businesses and organizations recover when personal information is lost or stolen, the company announced.

"Our customers can find the resources they need through the eRisk Hub web portal," said Eric Cernak, HSB vice president. "This easy- to-use website includes the latest news and notification requirements, a self-assessment guide, webinars, and step-by-step suggestions on what actions to take when data is breached."

Hartford Steam Boiler's Data Compromise coverage, which is designed for smaller to mid-sized businesses, is added to the commercial policies of other insurance companies. The Company noted the coverage helps a business respond to the financial burden and service obligations of a data breach, including forensic information technology review, notification, credit monitoring, identity restoration, and other services.

The eRisk Hub web-based portal, supported by NetDiligence, will help customers insured by Hartford Steam Boiler and its partner insurance companies understand their information exposures, establish a response plan, and manage the costs and minimize the effects of a data breach.

Hartford Steam Boiler, a member of Munich Re's Risk Solutions family, provides a range of specialty insurance coverages for business, home and farm. An equipment breakdown insurer, HSB helps clients reduce risk through a combination of specialty coverages, engineering-based risk management strategies and loss reduction services.

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