Description

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., established in Hartford, Connecticut in 1810, serves as a comprehensive provider of insurance and financial solutions. The company extends its offerings to both individual consumers and businesses throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and globally. Its Commercial Lines division delivers a broad array of business insurance products, including workers' compensation, property, automotive, general liability, umbrella policies, bonds, marine, and livestock coverage, in addition to reinsurance. This segment also crafts bespoke insurance products and sophisticated risk management services, such as professional liability, surety bonds, and specialized casualty protections. These services are distributed through its extensive network of regional offices, branches, service centers, and a diverse range of independent retail and wholesale agents and brokers. For individual consumers, the Personal Lines segment provides essential coverages like automobile, homeowners, and personal umbrella insurance, accessible either directly or through independent agents. The Property & Casualty Other Operations segment addresses specific historical liabilities, primarily those linked to asbestos and environmental exposures. The Group Benefits division furnishes a spectrum of offerings for employer groups, associations, and affinity organizations, encompassing group life and disability insurance, alongside other collective benefits. It also offers reinsurance services to other insurance carriers, provides both employer-funded and voluntary product choices, and manages disability underwriting, administration, and claims processing for self-funded employer plans. Furthermore, this segment delivers a unified solution for leave management. These group insurance products and services reach clients via brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, trade associations, and private exchanges. Finally, the Hartford Funds segment specializes in investment products designed for retail and retirement accounts. It also offers exchange-traded products, distributed through various financial intermediaries such as broker-dealers, independent financial advisers, defined contribution plans, financial consultants, bank trust groups, and registered investment advisers. Beyond product offerings, this segment provides investment management and administrative support, encompassing product design, implementation, and ongoing oversight.