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The Hartford Names A. Morris Tooker as Next CEO

The Hartford announced that company President A. Morris “Mo” Tooker will become chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2027.

Tooker will succeed Christopher Swift, who will transition to executive chair of the board. Tooker will also join The Hartford’s board beginning October 1, 2026.

Tooker joined the company in 2015 as chief underwriting officer and has since held several senior leadership roles. As president, he currently oversees business performance, strategy and enterprise-wide execution. During his tenure, he has focused on underwriting discipline, broader risk appetite, risk-mitigation services and closer coordination across business units.

Swift will move to executive chair after nearly 13 years as CEO. During his tenure, The Hartford said it significantly strengthened its financial profile, more than tripled net income return on equity and delivered an eightfold increase in share price, while expanding technology capabilities and product offerings.

As executive chair, Swift will continue to oversee the board, help guide corporate strategy and advise Tooker during the transition. He plans to step down from the executive chair role in the second half of 2027.

The succession is designed to preserve strategic continuity while handing day-to-day leadership to an executive with deep experience across The Hartford’s underwriting and operating businesses.
The Hartford reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising 36% year-over-year to $851 million and earnings per share reaching $3.04. Core earnings also increased 36% to $866 million, reflecting solid underwriting performance and growth across key segments.

Premium growth was driven by business insurance, while profitability remained strong with improved combined ratios in both commercial and personal lines. Employee benefits also contributed with steady margin performance.

The company returned $617 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and highlighted continued investment in technology and innovation to support long-term growth.

Source: Business Wire
The Hartford To Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings On April 23
The Hartford announced the opening of a new technology hub in Columbus, Ohio, expanding its technology workforce and reinforcing its focus on insurance innovation. Located at Easton Town Center, the office will house around 75 employees specializing in AI, cloud architecture, and technology transformation, supporting collaboration, experimentation, and product development. The new hub complements The Hartford’s existing technology centers in the U.S. and India and is aimed at accelerating digital modernization and delivering enhanced experiences for customers, agents, and brokers.

Source: The Hartford press release, January 6, 2026 (Business Wire).
The Hartford Declares Quarterly Dividend on Series G Preferred Stock

The Hartford announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $375 per share on its Series G preferred stock, which is equivalent to $0.375 per depository share. The dividend will be paid on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 2, 2026.


Source: Business Wire, The Hartford
The Hartford Q2 2025 Summary

The Hartford reported strong Q2 2025 results, with net income rising 35% to $990 million ($3.44/share) and core earnings up 31% to $981 million ($3.41/share) compared to Q2 2024. Growth was driven by higher premiums, improved underwriting results, and increased investment income.

Key metrics:
• P&C written premiums rose 8%, led by Business Insurance (+8%) and Personal Insurance (+7%).
• Business Insurance achieved an 87.0 combined ratio, while

Personal Insurance improved its underlying combined ratio by 7.5 points to 62.8.
• Employee Benefits showed a 9.2% core earnings margin.
• The company returned $549 million to shareholders.
• Net income ROE was 19.8% and core earnings ROE was 17.0% for the trailing 12 months.

Book value per share rose 8.9% to $60.02 and 5.2% excluding AOCI. CEO Christopher Swift praised the performance as evidence of strategic execution and profitable growth.
The Hartford will release its second quarter 2025 financial results at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT on Monday, July 28.
The Hartford and Nayya Partner to Launch AI-Powered Personalized Benefits Enrollment

The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) announced a new collaboration with Nayya, an AI-driven benefits platform, to offer personalized, simplified benefits enrollment to its employee benefits customers. The integration will provide tailored plan recommendations, cost comparisons, and user-friendly guidance embedded directly within employers’ existing HR systems.

This partnership aligns with The Hartford’s ongoing strategic investment in HR technologies aimed at boosting employee satisfaction and retention through smarter, more accessible benefits management. According to The Hartford’s Future of Benefits survey, tools like Nayya are in high demand to help employees navigate complex benefit options.

A webinar titled “AI-Powered Decision Support: Elevating Benefits Enrollment” is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET to introduce the platform's capabilities to customers and employers.
Nayya’s platform, built with a human-centric approach and backed by major investors such as ICONIQ and MetLife Ventures, is designed to integrate with top HR platforms and improve the overall benefits experience.
The Hartford Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Advance Technology and Operations Strategy

The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) has unveiled a strategic organizational shift, expanding the roles of two key executives to strengthen its focus on technology and operations. Shekar Pannala has been named Chief Information Officer, overseeing Technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud modernization. Jeffery Hawkins has been appointed Chief Data, AI and Operations Officer, leading the company’s efforts in data, analytics, AI, and enterprise operations. Both executives will report directly to Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift.

The changes come alongside the resignation of Deepa Soni, former Chief Information and Operations Officer, who is leaving the company to pursue an external opportunity. She will assist in ensuring a smooth leadership transition.

CEO Swift noted that the new structure supports The Hartford’s goal of deepening its capabilities in digital transformation, cloud modernization, and AI integration, building on recent advancements.

Pannala brings over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, including roles at Chubb, S&P Global, and BNY Mellon. Hawkins has over 25 years of experience, most recently serving as CIO at CVS Health and holding leadership roles at Humana focused on digital innovation.

The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and mutual funds, with over 200 years of industry experience. More information is available at [thehartford.com](https://www.thehartford.com).