Leading Business Insurance Provider Now Offers Homeowners and Auto Insurance

    HARTFORD, CT, August 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Finding time to conduct personal business is often a challenge for small business owners focused on the success of their business. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) and Business Insurance Now are partnering to simplify insurance buying with a single source for all personal and business insurance needs, saving business owners valuable time and energy.

"Many small-business owners share a desire to simplify," says Jim Cochran, president, Business Insurance Now. "Our customers have been asking for a single, convenient source for all their personal and business insurance coverage. We are pleased that this partnership with The Hartford will make it easier for customers to secure top-quality, affordable home and auto insurance, as well as our existing business products."

Business Insurance Now customers can now access the home and auto coverage they need at a great price, with quotes and ongoing service provided by The Hartford, one of the largest and most trusted carriers in the business. The Hartford currently provides general liability insurance to thousands of Business Insurance Now customers.

To apply for home or auto coverage through Business Insurance Now, customers can simply call (888) 887-1255 to speak directly with one of The Hartford's representatives for a real-time quote. Coverage can be started immediately, right over the phone.

**Availability and benefit levels vary by state.

About The Hartford
Celebrating nearly 200 years, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance-based financial services company that serves households, businesses and employees by helping to protect their assets and income from risks, and by managing wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500 company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.

About Business Insurance Now
Business Insurance Now is a Web-based e-agent that offers office and professional groups fast, easy, one-stop shopping for all their property and liability insurance needs. Business Insurance Now offers free, no-obligation quotes and the option to implement coverage immediately. For more information, please visit www.businessinsurancenow.com.

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Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Investors should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ. These important risks and uncertainties include those discussed in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update this release, which speaks as of the date issued.

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