Hartford Fire Insurance Company (The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (USA))

Hartford CyberChoice Secure

by Hartford Fire Insurance Company
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Last updated 07.05.2026

Hartford CyberChoice Secure is a cyber insurance product underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company (The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (USA)), available in USA. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups. Coverage limits reach up to Up to $5M (primary and excess; E&S).. The policy extends beyond standard cyber liability with Cyber crime / FTF and Primary & excess. Policyholders get 8 bundled proactive services — Phishing simulation, Training & awareness, Risk assessment and Incident response, among others — designed to reduce breach risk before a claim ever happens. The carrier holds an AM Best rating of A+ (Superior) – AM Best. It is distributed through insurance brokers.

Product Details§ 01

Max Insurance Limit
Up to $5M (primary and excess; E&S).
Min Premium / Revenue
Revenue up to $1B; no published minimum.
Market Focus
SME, Mid-market, Large, Multinational
Coverage
Cyber crime / FTF, Primary & excess
AM Best Rating
A+ (Superior) – AM Best
MGA / Direct
No – Direct insurer.
Policy Language
English
NIS2 / DORA Support
Not applicable.
War Exclusion
War and nation-state cyber exclusion applied (LMA-aligned); affirmative cyberterrorism coverage included.
Geographic Scope
Global.
Broker Only
Yes

Advantages & Limitations§ 02

Advantages

  • The Hartford: one of the largest US commercial property and casualty insurers; A+ (Superior) AM Best; 200+ years' history; specialized and dedicated CyberTech Open Brokerage team.
  • Appetite for businesses with revenue up to $1B; capacity up to $5M for primary and excess liability.
  • Affirmative cyberterrorism coverage included across all products; affirmative allocation provision; worldwide coverage territory.
  • Broad industry appetite: construction, manufacturing, professional services, retail, entertainment, financial institutions, hospitality, transportation, wholesale trade.
  • Coverage (all products): data breach third-party liability (defense and damages, fines and penalties, PCI fines), cyber first-party (data breach response expense — breach coach, forensic investigation, notification, credit monitoring, PR consultant, data restoration; BI and dependent BI; system failure and dependent system failure; ransomware and extortion negotiation and payment; cyber crime).
  • CyberChoice Secure: non-admitted E&S standalone cyber product; open brokerage (retail and wholesale distribution).
  • Primary and excess capacity up to $5M; revenue appetite up to $1B (broader than admitted First Response product).
  • E&S product designed for risks that require non-admitted placement or higher revenue thresholds.
  • Pre-claim investigation and prevention assistance; FirstResponse Hotline.

Limitations

  • Non-admitted (E&S) product; surplus lines brokers required.
  • Revenue up to $1B.
  • Open brokerage — retail and wholesale distribution.
  • USA only.

Contact & Response§ 03

Customer Contact
800-370-0605 (FirstResponse Hotline) / FirstResponse@thehartford.com
24/7 Crisis Hotline
800-370-0605 (FirstResponse Hotline) / FirstResponse@thehartford.com

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is Hartford CyberChoice Secure designed for?

Hartford CyberChoice Secure by Hartford Fire Insurance Company targets small and medium-sized businesses, mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups in USA. Geographic scope: Global..

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What proactive security services are included with Hartford CyberChoice Secure?

The policy bundles 8 proactive services: Phishing simulation, Training & awareness, Risk assessment, Incident response, Risk platform / portal, Pre-breach advisory, Crisis management and 3rd party risk assessment. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does Hartford CyberChoice Secure help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

Hartford Fire Insurance Company indicates the following NIS2/DORA support for this product: Not applicable..

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How can I buy Hartford CyberChoice Secure in USA?

Hartford CyberChoice Secure is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://www.thehartford.com/commercial-insurance-agents/specialized-cybertech. Compare it with alternatives in USA on Ryskly before approaching a broker.