WORCESTER, Mass., April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Training is a top priority for human services organizations that serve particular populations, such as children, the disabled, or the elderly. It is important that human services organizations' employees and volunteers are well trained, possessing skills and knowledge needed to help better protect those in their care from a variety of threats. But, delivering relevant and high-quality training can be a challenge for organizations, especially those with limited resources.

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With this in mind, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) is pleased to announce that it has developed an innovative "professional development series," designed to help organizations address their training needs. This collection of valuable, interactive, and self-paced online courses is designed for human services organizations and others who work with particular groups.

The Hanover's professional development series offers various courses related to child abuse and neglect, bullying prevention, mandated reporter responsibilities, and screening of employees and volunteers.

The Hanover's professional development series is being offered by the company as part of its value-added strategy for both products and services. Developed by its risk solutions team, the company provides free online access to a library of short, informative courses that are available 24/7.

"We are committed to providing world class, distinctive services to support the customers of our agent partners," said Scott Grieco, president of middle market at The Hanover. "We understand how important it is for human services organizations to provide great training and quality programs for their employees and volunteers. Our risk solutions team has developed comprehensive tools that provide access to a broad range of training in the most effective and efficient way possible."

To take advantage of The Hanover's professional development series, visit hanover.com/elearning. For more information about protecting your business, visit hanover.com and locate an independent insurance agent near you.

ABOUT THE HANOVER

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., based in Worcester, Mass., is one of the top 25 property and casualty insurers in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Hanover has provided a wide range of property and casualty products and services to businesses, individuals, and families. The Hanover distributes its products through a select group of agents and brokers. Through its international member company, Chaucer, The Hanover also underwrites business at Lloyd's of London in several major insurance and reinsurance classes, including marine, property and energy. For more information, please visit hanover.com.

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Media Relations
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The recommendation(s), advice and contents of this material are provided for informational purposes only and do not purport to address every possible legal obligation, hazard, code violation, loss potential or exception to good practice. The Hanover Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("The Hanover") specifically disclaim any warranty or representation that acceptance of any recommendations or advice contained herein will make any premises, property or operation safe or in compliance with any law or regulation. Under no circumstances should this material or your acceptance of any recommendations or advice contained herein be construed as establishing the existence or availability of any insurance coverage with The Hanover. By providing this information to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you. The decision to accept or implement any recommendation(s) or advice contained in this material must be made by you.

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SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.