NU Online News Service, Dec. 30, 9:50 a.m.EST

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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., will seek toimprove driver safety among its insureds by working with an outsidevendor committed to using technology to improve drivingbehavior.

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The Hartford, Conn.-based insurer said it has partnered withGreenRoad - a company that says it "helps commercial fleets,insurers and consumers measure, improve and sustain safe andfuel-efficient driving behavior."

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The carrier said it will use Redwood Shores, Calif.-basedGreenRoad's products and technology-based services--which includein-vehicle feedback, coaching, Web-based reporting and riskanalysis tools--to help customers improve driver safety and overallvehicle operating costs. The GreenRoad tools "empower drivers tomake immediate changes to their vehicle operating behavior," TheHartford said.

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The Hartford teamed with GreenRoad through its Hartford Venturesdivision, which identifies and teams with leading private companieswith expertise in areas of key strategic importance to theinsurance industry.

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