Local agent to offer award-winning AARP auto insurance program [The Logan Banner, W.Va.]

June 17--DANVILLE, W.Va. -- After meeting several social responsibility and business requirements, SW Richards Insurance Agency is now authorized to offer The Hartford's AARP Auto Insurance Program in Danville.

S.W. Richards Insurance Agency was chosen after satisfying a number of eligibility requirements, which included demonstrating a commitment to community service; meeting a high-level of business and ethical standards; and completing a training program designed to address the needs of the 50-plus population.

"For more than 25 years, the industry-leading AARP-branded auto insurance program from The Hartford has been extremely popular," said Jim Flynn, vice president of The Hartford. "Much of the success of this program is due to innovative product features and a commitment to truly understand and support our customers. We are thrilled to now be able to offer these benefits through our independent agent partners."

According to research from The Hartford, the majority of AARP members prefer the advice and counsel of a local agent when making decisions about their insurance. Based on this research and strong customer demand, The Hartford is offering the AARP-branded auto insurance program through select, authorized independent, agents. These products were previously only available from The Hartford by phone, the Internet and by mail.

The AARP-branded auto insurance program is designed in consultation with The Hartford Advance 50 Team, which helps to tailor products and services specifically to the interests and needs of Boomers and older adults. Other unique hallmarks of the program include:

--Lifetime Continuation Agreement -- assures that the customer's insurance policy will not be dropped as long as a few simple requirements are met.

--Standard 12-month rate protection versus the traditional six month policies offered by most companies. About S W Richards Insurance Agency

S.W. Richards Insurance Agency was incorporated in 1998, since that time they have grown large enough to handle all your insurance needs yet, they remain committed to providing personal service. The agency embraces the principle of "equal professional service" for every applicant, policy holder and client, each receives our high caliber service that is our hallmark. S.W. Richards Insurance Agency can be contacted at 304-369-9082.

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