AIG vs The Hartford: How Do They Compare for Management Liability Insurance?

AIG lists five executive-risk product categories; The Hartford combines D&O, EPL, fiduciary, crime and K&R/extortion in Private Choice Premier. 3,7

What Is AIG?

AIG is the marketing name for American International Group, Inc.; AIG says its insurance products are written or provided by subsidiaries or affiliates. Its U.S. business pages list commercial casualty, property, cyber, management and professional liability, and specialty programs, but a brand-level page does not identify the insurer for a particular policy. 1,2

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What Is The Hartford?

The Hartford suits SaaS and software small businesses seeking a BOP and an online quote; buyers needing commercial auto through self-service or built-in California EPL coverage should use another route. Eligible small-business quotes can start online in minutes. 4,5,6

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What Is Management Liability Insurance?

Management liability packages can combine D&O and employment-practices coverage for leader and workplace claims, while benefit-plan protection may be a separate part. Shared limits can let a claim in one part reduce what is available for another, so compare the limits across the quote. 8,9,10,11,12,13

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Key Differences in Management Liability Insurance

The Hartford names a five-coverage package

AIG’s portfolio includes D&O, EPL, fiduciary, crime/fidelity and K&R products. The Hartford’s Private Choice Premier combines D&O, EPL, fiduciary, crime and K&R/extortion, with certain coverages also available by adding them to a Business Owner’s Policy. A buyer seeking a single package can compare those listed components with AIG’s product forms; ask whether any line has a separate limit or requires a separate policy. 3 7

The Hartford offers an excess route and local-agent purchase

The Hartford describes Premier Excess above its management-liability limits and says buyers can add coverage to a BOP quote or find a local agent. AIG links to applications and national product contacts. For larger limits, ask how excess coverage follows the underlying forms and which AIG products can be coordinated. 7 3

What to Confirm in Management Liability Insurance Quotes

  • Request The Hartford’s selected package components, underlying limits and excess terms. 7
  • Ask AIG how its policies coordinate and whether excess coverage is available for the chosen lines. 3

Review Scores

These averages can combine ratings for different products, locations, and customer groups, including approximate BBB grade conversions. Read each review for the sources, scope, and calculation.

AIG

4.4/ 10

Review Score

2 rated sources

Customer ratings for AIG are low: Trustpilot shows 1.9 out of 5 from 252 reviews, and NerdWallet gives 2.5 stars and notes more claims complaints than expected. These pages cover many AIG products and countries, so they only loosely describe business insurance.[1][2]

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The Hartford

4.9/ 10

Review Score

5 rated sources

The Hartford’s service record is mixed: NerdWallet rates it 4.5/5 but reports below-average small-business satisfaction. Low Trustpilot ratings add a service concern, although they mix policy types.[1][2][4][5][6][7]

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Offering Details

AIG vs The Hartford: Management Liability Insurance: documented features by provider

CriteriaAIG Management & Professional Liability portfolioThe Hartford Private Choice Premier Management Liability Insurance
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The Hartford's Private Choice Premier is a management-liability package bundling five coverages: directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability (EPL), fiduciary liability, crime, and kidnap and ransom/extortion. Certain coverages can also be added to a Business Owner's Policy. 7Company-reported. Management liability product page as read 2026-09-23.

Who It’s For

AIG describes solutions for public, private and nonprofit organizations, financial institutions and professional services firms. 3Company-reported. AIG US product portfolio. Claim limitation: No individual revenue/industry/state eligibility established. Section limitation: Company marketing does not substitute for the issued policy, state-specific forms or entity-level confirmation.

The Hartford offers management-liability coverage to nonprofit organizations (social service agencies, associations, museums, foundations), publicly traded companies, and privately-held companies, plus a separate financial-institutions track and a general-partners track for limited partnerships. 7Company-reported. Management liability product page as read 2026-09-23.

Coverage Features

AIG’s portfolio includes D&O, EPL, fiduciary, crime/fidelity and kidnap-and-ransom products. 3Company-reported. AIG US management-liability portfolio. Claim limitation: Not proof every line can be bundled. Section limitation: Company marketing does not substitute for the issued policy, state-specific forms or entity-level confirmation.

The Hartford offers a Premier Excess policy providing streamlined excess liability coverage above its management-liability limits for risks across all industries. 7Company-reported. Management liability product page as read 2026-09-23. General description; the issued policy controls.

How to Apply

AIG’s Management & Professional Liability portfolio page links to application forms and national product/distribution team contacts. 3Company-reported. Resources linked from the Management & Professional Liability portfolio page; the claim does not map a specific form to each named product. Claim limitation: The page does not identify which form applies to each named product, who submits applications, a mandatory broker route, eligibility, binding authority or the issuing affiliate. Section limitation: Company marketing does not substitute for the issued policy, state-specific forms or entity-level confirmation.

The Hartford says management liability can be added to a Business Owner's Policy quote or purchased by finding a local agent; the page does not offer a self-serve online quote-and-bind flow for this package. 7Company-reported. Management liability product page as read 2026-09-23.

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Sources

AIG

  1. Investor Relations. American International Group, Inc. (AIG); About AIG and legal footer; lines 244–246 and 327–331. Accessed 2026-09-28.
  2. Business. AIG US; Surplus Lines heading and paragraph, lines 357–359. Accessed 2026-09-28.
  3. Management & Professional Liability Insurance | AIG US. AIG US; Products and solutions; Financial Lines applications; Forms and Applications; Brokers: Meet Your AIG Team, lines 327–336. Accessed 2026-09-28.

The Hartford

  1. SaaS Insurance for Your Business. The Hartford; Audience list (software startups, SaaS, IT consulting); Get a Business Owner’s Policy; What Is Business Owner’s Policy Insurance?; general liability introduction and Get a Quote; Get Commercial Property Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance for Your Business; Benefits of The Hartford’s WC Insurance for Employers and Employees; cyber insurance and data breach descriptions; Get a quote for cyber insurance; EPLI introduction and Private Choice Premier; add-ons (workers’ compensation, data breach, commercial auto); technology professional liability mention; small-business availability banner; industry-average premium footnote; footnote 2 state restrictions; footer product-availability disclosure. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Find a Local Insurance Agent. The Hartford; Small-business and midsize agent locators; FAQ that buyers can purchase without an agent by calling or quoting online; statement that agents may charge fees. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. Management Liability Insurance | Get a Quote. The Hartford; What Is Management Liability Insurance?; Who Does Management Liability Insurance Protect?; Management Liability Insurance for Nonprofit/Publicly Traded organizations; General Partners Liability Coverage; Excess Coverage for Increased Risks (Premier Excess). Accessed 2026-09-23.

Management Liability Insurance Guide

  1. Glossary of Insurance Terms. National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Directors & Officers Liability; Employment Practices Liability Coverage; introductory scope note. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Management Liability Insurance. The Hartford; What Is Management Liability Insurance?; Who Does Management Liability Insurance Protect. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. The ForeFront Portfolio. Chubb; Introduction; optional coverage parts; private, not-for-profit and healthcare portfolios. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  4. Private Company Directors and Officers Liability Coverage. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America; I p.1; III pp.2–3; IV pp.4–6; VI pp.6–8. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  5. Liability Coverage Terms and Conditions. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America; III.B p.3; III.C pp.4–5; III.D–G pp.5–6. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  6. Private Company Directors and Officers Liability Coverage Application. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America; I–II pp.1–2; III–IV pp.2–3; V–VIII pp.3–4. Accessed 2026-09-16.

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