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The Hartford Offers Lump-Sum Pension Buyouts to 13,500 Former Workers
Oct 28 2014 // Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. is working to reduce its retirement obligations by paying former employees to give up their pensions. Last month, the insurer offered voluntary lump-sum payments to about 13,500...
Millennials Aspire to Be Workplace Leaders; Seek Training: Survey
Sep 11 2014 // As the 80 million millennials (ages 18-33) start to play a larger role in the U.S. workplace, they aspire to lead in business in the next five years, according to a new survey. The Hartford’s 2014 Millennial...
People – East
Aug 18 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group, which on July 1 completed its leadership succession, announced additional senior leadership realignment last month. The Hartford’s Christopher J. Swift, who succeeded Liam McGee...
People – Southeast
Aug 18 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group announced a realignment of its senior leadership. The Hartford CEO Christopher J. Swift said the realignment is part of the company’s strategy to grow the property/casualty,...
Hartford’s McGee Discusses Company’s Turnaround, Transformation
Aug 1 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group’s Liam McGee, who stepped down as president and CEO on July 1 but will remain executive chairman until next year’s shareholder meeting, spoke about the company’s...
The Hartford Realigns Senior Leadership
Aug 1 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group announced a realignment of its senior leadership positions. The Hartford CEO Christopher J. Swift said the realignment is part of the company’s strategy to grow the Property...
Hartford’s Q2 Core Earnings Decline 38% to $144M; Net Loss Widens
Jul 31 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group said Wednesday its 2014 second quarter net loss widened to $467 million, compared to a net loss of $190 million during last year’s second quarter. The results were hit by $617...
The Hartford Fires Executive After Comment on Herbalife
Jul 31 2014 // Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. fired an executive after he made comments critical of Herbalife Ltd. to the media. William Kelly, who was a vice president in the directors and officers division at the Hartford,...
People – East
Jun 16 2014 // Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced Liam E. McGee will step down from his roles as president and chief executive officer at the end of June. He will stay on as executive chairman of the board until the next...
The Hartford Names Carano Commercial Markets Loss Control VP
Jun 5 2014 // The Hartford has appointed Carl J. Carano vice president of loss control for the company’s Commercial Markets division. Carano will lead development of a risk management services for commercial insurance customers....
People – East
Mar 10 2014 // The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has appointed Tracey Caffrey Ant as senior vice president of field sales and execution for the company’s middle market segment. She will report to David Carter, head of The...
The Hartford Cut Workforce by 3,700 in 2013
Mar 3 2014 // Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. cut its staff by 16 percent last year as Chief Executive Officer Liam McGee narrowed the insurer’s focus. The insurer had about 18,800 employees as of Dec. 31, a decline of...
The Hartford School Of Insurance Launches Small Commercial School
Jan 30 2014 // The Hartford School of Insurance has introduced a small commercial training program designed to educate new agency professionals on technical insurance and sales knowledge focused on the needs of a small business...
Best Affirms Ratings of Hartford Steam Boiler Group’s Members
Oct 28 2013 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A++’ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+” of the members of The Hartford Steam Boiler Group (HSB). In addition...
The Hartford Extends Term of AARP Home, Auto Insurance Program
Sep 27 2013 // The Hartford has extended its agreement with AARP to offer home and auto insurance products to its members. With the three-year extension, The Hartford’s relationship with AARP now runs through January 1, 2023. This...
People
Aug 19 2013 // The Hartford Financial Services Group promoted Patricia McEvoy to chief ethics and compliance officer. In her previous role, McEvoy was vice president and assistant general counsel in the corporate and property/casualty...
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Hires 2 Execs From Zurich, The Hartford
Aug 16 2013 // Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance — the recently launched commercial P/C insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway — announced on Thursday the appointments of Leo Carroll as senior vice president, healthcare...
The Hartford Broadens Professional Liability Offerings for Tech Companies
Aug 9 2013 // The Hartford has enhanced its FailSafe suite of professional liability offerings to address the evolving needs of technology companies with expanded coverage for data, systems and networks. “Professional liability is...
Hartford’s Q2 Loss Widens to $190M; P/C Earnings Show Improvement
Jul 30 2013 // The Hartford Financial Services Group reported a net loss of $190 million for the 2013 second quarter. The quarterly loss widened compared to the same time a year ago, when the insurer reported a net loss of $101...
The Hartford Enhances Small, Midsize Business Management Liability Coverage
Jun 14 2013 // The Hartford has enhanced its private company management liability offerings with Private Choice Ovation, a package policy with updated and expanded coverage options designed to address emerging exposures facing business...
