Ramani Ayer News

The Hartford Named to Business Ethics’ List of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced that the company has been honored by Business Ethics magazine as one of the country’s 100 best corporate citizens. “For nearly 200 years, the foundation of The Hartford’s success has been based on a …

New Risk Tools Offered through The Hartford, SBA

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., and the U.S. Small Business Administration have teamed up to provide state-of-the-art risk management educational materials and online interactive tools and training for small business owners. Materials developed by The Hartford’s loss control experts …

IIABA InfoXchange Opens with State of the Industry

“Our industry is evolving and changing every single day,” said Robert Rusbuldt, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) during the Opening General Session of the IIABA 2002 InfoXchange in New Orleans, La. Rusbuldt was joined …

The Hartford Awards Scholarships to Straight ‘A’ Students

The Hartford announced the recipients of its “Alliance for Academic Achievement” program which provides scholarships to top students from the city, who’ve been accepted at Trinity College, the University of Connecticut or Howard University. Hartford’s Straight ‘A’ Program, which is …

The Hartford’s CEO Tells Shareholders He Is Optimistic of Future

The events of 2001 tested the company’s resilience, but through it all The Hartford’s operating income rose and the company is bullish about the future, Ramani Ayer, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., remarked at the …

The Hartford Reports 4% Increase in 4Q

The Hartford Financial Services Group reported fourth quarter operating earnings of $1.06 per share versus $1.09 per share in the fourth quarter of 2000. Net earnings per share were $0.58 versus $1.18 in the fourth quarter of 2000. Fourth quarter …

AIG, Chubb, Goldman Sachs Establish New $1.5 Billion Bermuda Insurer

American International Group and Chubb Corp. have joined with GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P., an investment fund managed by Goldman Sachs & Co.to establish Allied World Assurance Holdings Ltd. with a total equity capital of $1.5 billion. The holding company …

The Hartford Reports Third Quarter Operating Loss of 22 Cents Per Share

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. reported an operating loss of $52 million for the third quarter of 2001, reflecting a $440 million loss related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The results also reflect a $130 million federal tax …

The Hartford Extends Premium Payments in Light of Terrorist Attacks

As part of its ongoing effort to help customers recover from last week’s tragic events, The Hartford Financial Services Group is temporarily extending premium insurance payment periods to customers unable to pay because of the catastrophe. This applies to customers …

Insurance Leaders Meet with President Bush to Discuss State of Industry

In a recent White House meeting, Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt and other industry leaders reassured President Bush that insurance agents and companies are well-positioned to handle and pay claims stemming from the Sept. 11 …