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Hartford Q1 Income Up 41% on Commercial Lines as Auto Results Improve

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 …

Price or Safety? Priorities Change for Small Businesses After a Workers Comp Claim

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 …

Weekly Q4 2023 Earnings Wrap: The Hartford, The Hanover, Markel, and Selective

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 …

The Hartford to Discontinue Writing New Homeowners Policies in California

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: …

Leadership Changes at The Hartford With New Heads of Commercial, Personal Lines

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 …

The Hartford Q3 Income Jumps 93% on Commercial Lines Results

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 …

The Hartford Launches Digital Submission Capabilities for Midsize And Large Accounts

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 …

Wait ‘Til 2025: The Hartford Won’t See Auto Profit Next Year

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 …

Q2 Net Income Up 23% at The Hartford, Bolstered by Commercial Lines

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, …

People Moves: The Hartford Promotes Within Group Benefits, Small Commercial, Personal Sales

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 …