Ramani Ayer News

Hartford Settles Mac Arthur Asbestos Litigation for $1.15 Billion

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced on Friday that it has agreed to a global settlement of all claims arising out of its historical insurance relationship with Mac Arthur Company and its subsidiary Western MacArthur Company. The agreement calls …

The Hartford’s Ayer to be Honored For Support of Public Education

Ramani Ayer, chairman and CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., will be presented this week with the first-ever 2003 Polaris Award for his efforts in support of public education in the city of Hartford. Leadership Greater Hartford, together …

The Hartford Reports Q3 Net Income of $343 Million

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. reported net income per diluted share of $1.20 for the third quarter of 2003, up from $1.06 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2002. Net income increased 29 percent to $343 million …

The Hartford Reports Q2 Net Income of $507M

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. reported net income per diluted share of $1.88 for the second quarter of 2003, up sharply from $0.74 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2002. Net income nearly tripled to $507 million …

Leaders Bullish On Tort Reform, But Not Asbestos Cap

NEW YORK — Prominent insurance leaders were bullish on the prospects for improved industry performance and for tort system reform here earlier this month, but not so with respect to a federal initiative to cap soaring asbestos liabilities. “The insurance …

Leaders Bullish On Tort Reform, But Not Asbestos Cap

At S&P’s insurance conference, held annually in New York, prominent insurance leaders were bullish on the prospects for improved industry performance and for tort system reform, but not so with respect to a federal initiative to cap soaring asbestos liabilities. …

The Hartford Sells its P/C Reinsurance Business to Endurance Specialty

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., has sold most of its property-casualty reinsurance business to Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. The transaction includes the sale of renewal rights for existing business and the transfer of the majority of the unearned …

The Hartford Reports Q1 Net Loss of $1.4B

Connecticut-based The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has reported a net loss of $1.4 billion for the first quarter of 2003 as a result of a previously announced increase in asbestos reserves. For the quarter ended March 31, 2003, the …

S&P’s Hosts 18th Annual Conference June 1-3

Unprecedented challenges facing the U.S. insurance industry in the past year, including asbestos claims and lawsuits, terrorism, a weak economy, and a continuing weak investment markets, have many insurance executives hoping the worst is behind them. Standard & Poor’s Ratings …

The Hartford Cutting Jobs; Releases Asbestos Study

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced a series of actions and plans to strengthen its capital base, enhance earnings and advance its competitive position. The company also announced the completion of its ground-up study of asbestos-related exposures and a …