Commercial insurance
How The Hartford’s IoT Fire Sensors Turn Real‑Time Data Into Lower Premiums for Small Manufacturers
Opening hook: In 2023 fire losses at U.S. small manufacturing plants exceeded $1.2 billion - roughly the yearly payroll of a mid-size auto assembly line [1]. That staggering sum underscores why every minute counts when heat spikes in a 5,000-square-foot shop. For owners who juggle tight margins