April 29, 2024
The Hartford CEO Christopher Swift told analysts late last week that the insurer’s first quarter results included “progress toward restoring targeted profitability in auto” as it turned in an improved combined ratio for the quarter of 103.9 in the line …
April 26, 2024
Previous workers’ compensation claims can present an opportunity for agents serving small-business clients. The Hanover’s “2024 Small Business Risk Report: A Focus on Workers’ Compensation,” which surveyed 300 small business owners, found that a workers’ compensation claim experience can influence …
February 2, 2024
The Hartford said fourth quarter net income available to common stockholders increased 30% to $766 million. The insurer ended the year with net income up 38% to about $2.5 billion. Commercial lines record fourth quarter 2023 net income of $687 …
January 24, 2024
The Hartford confirmed this week it will discontinue writing new homeowners policies in California. The carrier reportedly has less than 1% of the state’s homeowners market. The Hartford issued the following statement following a request for comment for this article: …
November 30, 2023
The Hartford said it will head into 2024 with new heads of commercial and personal lines and announced additional leadership changes. A. Morris “Mo” Tooker, who joined The Hartford in 2015 as chief underwriting officer and later became head of …
October 27, 2023
The Hartford reported a 93% increase in third quarter net income to $645 million driven by results in its commercial lines segment. The Hartford, Connecticut-based insurer said third quarter net income in commercial lines grew more than 80% to $519 …
September 18, 2023
The Hartford said it expanded its digital capabilities with new submission and quote Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and portal options for agents and brokers who write midsize and large businesses. The new capabilities save time, provide faster turnaround, and increase …
September 12, 2023
Even after putting through 20% rate hikes over the course of this year, The Hartford needs another round of similar magnitude next year, the insurance company’s leader said recently. The Hartford’s auto book won’t turn a profit until 2025, Chief …
July 31, 2023
The Hartford said second quarter net income was $542 million, an increase of 23% compared with the same period a year ago, driven by written premium growth of 12% in commercial lines. Net income from commercial lines was $458 million, …
May 30, 2023
The Hartford announced new leadership appointments in sales and distribution across multiple lines of business in support of the company’s growth and innovation plans. Hayes Henderson has been promoted to head of sales and relationship management for group benefits, succeeding …