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The Hartford to Pay $81K in Restitution for Auto Claims in Vermont

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation says the Hartford Financial Services Group has agreed to pay more than $81,000 in restitution to Vermont customers whose auto insurance claims were improperly evaluated.

The Hartford Says Sandy Losses $370 Million

Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc said on Tuesday it expects pretax losses of $370 million from Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged New York and New Jersey in October.The Hartford said 60 percent of the losses were in commercial segments and …

AIG Estimates $1.3B Net Losses From Superstorm Sandy

American International Group Inc. announced that its preliminary estimate of the company’s after-tax losses related to Superstorm Sandy — net of reinsurance — will total approximately $1.3 billion.The estimate reflects a pre-tax loss estimate, net of reinsurance, totaling some $2.0 …

Hartford CEO McGee Says ‘Undoubtedly Weather Has Changed’

The Hartford Financial Services Group CEO Liam McGee said his company’s gross losses from Superstorm Sandy may hit the reinsurance deductible of $350 million. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, McGee also remarked …

The Hartford’s Q3 Profit Soars; CEO Calls Hurricane Sandy ‘Manageable Exposure’

The Hartford Financial Services Group reported $401 million profit for its third quarter, up from $60 million profit posted during the same period one year ago. CEO Liam McGee said the Hartford generated strong third-quarter financial results, reflecting the continuing …

The Hartford Names SVP for Commercial Markets Sales and Distribution

The Hartford Financial Services Group has named Matthew Kirk senior vice president of sales and distribution for the company’s commercial markets division. He is based in Hartford, Conn.Kirk joined The Hartford in 2006, most recently serving as senior vice president …

The Hartford Promotes Bateman to Senior VP and Controller

The Hartford Financial Services Group has promoted Robert Bateman to senior vice president and controller of the company. Bateman succeeds Beth Bombara who was recently promoted to lead The Hartford’s Life Runoff business.In his new role, Bateman will be responsible …

The Hartford Reports $101M Q2 Loss for Debt Payoff

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. reported a $101 million second-quarter net loss Wednesday, a consequence of paying off a huge debt to Allianz SE. Retiring the debt is part of the insurer’s continuing effort to refocus its priorities on …

The Hartford Completes $117.5M Sale of Life Private Placement Unit

The Hartford Financial Services Group has completed the sale of its Hartford Life Private Placement unit to Philadelphia Financial Group. The transaction, valued at $117.5 million, was first announced last December. Philadelphia Financial Group is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes …

Paulson Says Hartford’s Plan Is Just ‘A First Step’

John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager and the largest shareholder of The Hartford Financial Services Group, says the company’s plan to exit most of its life insurance businesses is a good start — but just a first step. Paulson …