Hartford Financial Services

Provides investment products and insurance.

Headquarters:
One Hartford Plaza
Hartford, CT 06155
Employees: 18,800
CEO: Christopher Swift
Stock Symbol: HIG

Website: http://www.thehartford.com

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The Hartford Financial Services Group is one of the largest investment and insurance companies in the United States with over $278 billion in assets. The Hartford Stag logo is a symbol of dependability.

The Hartford provides: mutual funds and annuities; life insurance and group and employee benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business insurance.

The Hartford serves customers through independent agents and brokers, financial institutions, affinity groups and via the Internet. Approximately 11,000 independent agencies and more than 100,000 registered broker/dealers sell the company's products. The company is the largest seller of individual annuities in the U.S. and has been a provider of auto and homeowners insurance to members of AARP since 1984.

The company has 18,800 employees.

In 2014, the company reported revenues of $18.6 billion and net income of $798 million.

"Strong fourth quarter results concluded an outstanding year for The Hartford,” said The Hartford's Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift. “For the full year, expanding profit margins in P&C, Group Benefits and Mutual Funds drove a 16% increase in core earnings per diluted share and a one point improvement in core earnings ROE to 8.4%. We also sold the Japan annuity business during the year, significantly reducing the company’s risk profile and contributing to the return of over $2 billion of capital to shareholders. As we enter 2015, I am pleased with how the company’s businesses are balancing profitability and top-line growth in this pricing and interest rate environment.”

History

The company was founded In 1810 when a group of Connecticut businessmen created the Hartford Fire Insurance Company which insured homes and businesses from fire risk, a major fear during this time.

Benefits

The Hartford offers: medical and dental coverage; group life insurance; disability coverage and accidental death and dismemberment. Employees can also receive discounts on annuities and personal insurance through payroll deduction.

Time Off Programs

- Vacation
- Personal Time
- Family and Medical Leave
- Flexible Care Days
- Holidays
- Jury Duty
- Military Leave
- Bereavement Leave

401(k) Plan

To help you save for your retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan and matching company contributions. Our plan offers many investment options to help you achieve your savings goals.

Retirement Plan
The Retirement Plan provides employees with a lump sum benefit at retirement that is based on earnings and age. Retirement Plan eligibility begins immediately. Vesting occurs after five years of service.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Once you complete six months of service, our ESPP makes it possible for you to buy shares of The Hartford common stock at a discounted price through payroll deduction.

Other benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Expense Benefit
- Education Assistance/Reimbursement Programs
- Matching Gifts
- U.S. Savings Bond Program
- Business Travel Accident
- Casual Dress Programs at designated times of the year
- Relocation Assistance

Updated February 5, 2015

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