Hartford Financial Services Group Stock News

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford is partnering with the University of California, Berkeley's Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials (BL-EM) to help startup companies who are developing next-generation energy and materials technologies. The insurer will support the initiative, as well as provide counseling, educational programming and other mentorship opportunities to its entrepreneuria...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford announced that Priscilla Almodovar, former president and CEO of Fannie Mae, has been elected to the company's Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1. She will serve on the board's Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee, as well as the Audit Committee. “Priscilla is an accomplished executive with deep expertise in financial services, capit...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Equitable's1 Employee Benefits business, which focuses on providing small and midsize employers with flexible, non-medical benefits. The acquisition, which accelerates The Hartford's Employee Benefits growth strategy, represents approximately $500 million in premium, and is expected to close in the...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. “The Hartford delivered another quarter of strong results, reflecting the strength of our franchise, the breadth of our distribution relationships and our commitment to a superior customer experience,” said The Hartford's Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift. “S...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford announced the appointment of Randy Larsen to the company's Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1. He will serve on the board's Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee, as well as the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. “Randy is a highly respected insurance-industry leader with deep expertise in transforming and scaling complex...

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock, payable Oct. 2 to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 1. The board also declared a dividend of $375 on each of the shares of the Series G preferred stock (equivalent to $0.375 per depository share), payable Nov. 16 to Series G preferred st...

BOSTON & HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wellington Management (“Wellington”), one of the world's leading independent investment managers, and The Hartford (NYSE: HIG), today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Wellington will acquire Hartford Funds, a leading provider of investment solutions for the wealth management market. Upon closing, Hartford Funds will b...