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Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG) is in the Financial Services Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$25.9B
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$2.9B
Market Cap
Nov 28 2008
$2.5B

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  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit Case Summaries: November

    Securities Staehr v. The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. 06-3877-cv Appealed from the District of Connecticut Background: The case stems from the so-called "contingent commission" arrangements between insurers and brokers, prevalent prior to October 2004....

    Articles 2008-11-19

  • The Hartford Names Michael R. Chesman Senior Vice President of Tax Law

    HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG), today announced that Michael R. Chesman was named senior vice president, associate general counsel and director of tax law. Chesman, 63, joins The Hartford from the Internal Revenue Service, where he was director of the Office of Professional Responsibility....

    Articles 2008-11-18

  • Around The Globe, Baby Boomers' Retirement Priorities Shift From Fun To Fundamentals

    New research from The Hartford in the U.S., Europe and Asia shows No. 1 concern for retirement is meeting basic needs such as food, shelter and health care SIMSBURY, Conn. -- The concept of retirement as it is known in the developed world has traditionally inspired visions of...

    Articles 2008-11-17

  • The Hartford Announces Agreement To Acquire Federal Trust Bank And Application To U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program

    HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today announced that it has applied to the Office of Thrift Supervision OTS to become a savings and loan holding company and has applied to participate in the U.S. Treasury Department's Capital Purchase Program CPP. In conjunction...

    Articles 2008-11-14

  • Federal Trust Corporation Enters Into Agreement and Plan of Merger

    SANFORD, Fla., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Trust Corporation (the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. ("The Hartford"). The terms of the agreement call for stockholders of the Company to receive $1.00 for each share of...

    Articles 2008-11-14

  • Lasting Legacy: Grandparents Are Willing To Give The Gift Of Education

    Research from The Hartford shows most grandparents plan to contribute to grandchildren's college education, but have not discussed it with their adult children SIMSBURY, Conn. -- The nation's troubled economy, escalating college costs, dwindling student loans, shrinking financial aid packages and loss of equity in homes are presenting...

    Articles 2008-11-05

  • Philip Eichinger Joins Guardian Life Insurance Company As National Sales Manager

    - Will Lead Guardian Annuity and RS Investments' Mutual Fund Sales in Retail Channels - NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Guardian today announced that industry veteran Philip Eichinger has joined the firm as National Sales Manager. Mr....

    Articles 2008-11-05

  • Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Corrections Corp., Hartford Financial Services, Chesapeake Energy, Coca-Cola FEMSA and Orchid Cellmark

    CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Corrections Corp. of America (NYSE: CXW) as the Bull of the Day and Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK), Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A. de C.V....

    Articles 2008-11-04

  • Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Vocus, Hubbell, Intel, Hartford Financial Services and Dean Foods

    CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Vocus Inc. (Nasdaq: VOCS) as the Bull of the Day and Hubbell Inc. (NYSE: HUB.B) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC), Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE: HIG) and Dean Foods Company (NYSE:...

    Articles 2008-11-03

  • The Hartford Comments On Moody's Statement And Reiterates Its Financial Strength

    Company well positioned to meet its commitments to its customers HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today responded to Moody's statement regarding the company's financial strength ratings. "The Hartford is pleased that Moody's affirmed the Aa3 insurance financial strength IFS ratings...

    Articles 2008-11-03

  • The Hartford Comments on Capital Position

    HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today provided additional information regarding its capital position in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In its filing today, the company stated that its capital margin, the capital in excess of modeled rating...

    Articles 2008-11-03

  • Fitch Downgrades Hartford Financial's IDR to 'A'; Outlook Negative

    CHICAGO -- Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating actions on Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. HFSG: --Issuer Default Rating IDR downgraded to 'A' from 'A+'. --Senior debt downgraded to 'A-' from 'A'; --Junior subordinated debentures downgraded to 'BBB+' from 'A-'; --Commercial...

    Articles 2008-10-31

  • Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on HIG, PG, APA, CELG, and SPLS

    CHICAGO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts are available at http://www.iotogo.com/s/103108A (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.) Today's PriceWatch Alerts...

    Articles 2008-10-31

  • The Hartford Announces Third Quarter Results

    Conference call and Webcast to take place today, October 29, 2008, at 5 p.m. EDT. HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today reported a third quarter 2008 net loss of $2.6 billion, or $8.74 per diluted share. The Hartford's net income in the...

    Articles 2008-10-29

  • The Hartford's Third Quarter Earnings Call Scheduled For October 29 At 5 p.m. EDT

    HARTFORD, Conn. -- As previously announced, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) will release its third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, following the close of the market. The company's conference call to discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results will now take...

    Articles 2008-10-22

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  • Incorporated: 1985
  • CEO: Mr. Ramani Ayer

Hartford Financial Services Group is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. operates two key businesses. Through its Life operations, Co. provides retail and institutional investment products, life insurance for wealth protection, accumulation and transfer needs, group benefits products, and fixed and variable annuity products. Through its Property & Casualty operations, Co. provides workers' compensation, property, automobile, liability, umbrella, specialty casualty, marine, livestock and fidelity and surety coverage, professional liability coverage, homeowners and home-based business coverage and insurance-related services. At Dec 31 2007, Co. had total assets of $360.36 billion.

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Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Ramani Ayer

Chairman

Mr. H. Patrick Swygert

Mr. Robert B. Allardice III

Mr. Roman De Oliveira

Mr. Trevor Fetter

Mr. Edward J. Kelly III

Mr. Paul G. Kirk Jr.

Mr. Thomas M. Marra

Ms. Gail J. McGovern

Mr. Michael G. Morris

Mr. Charles B. Strauss

Contact Information

Hartford Plaza

Hartford, CT

http://www.thehartford.com

860 547-5000

NAICS Code

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages: 524210
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