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The Hartford appoints new leaders across Global Specialty business
21st October 2026
The Hartford, a US insurance and financial services provider, has announced a series of senior appointments within its Global Specialty business unit, covering wholesale casualty, financial lines, professional liability and cyber insurance. Charles Chin will take over as Head of Wholesale Casualty for Navigators, a brand of The Hartford, while Anthony ... Read the full article
The Hartford announces expanded roles and new Chief Risk Officer
14th October 2026
The Hartford, a US-based insurer, has announced leadership changes, expanding both Shekar Pannala and Stephen Deane’s roles while appointing James M. Yanosy as Chief Risk Officer, effective 2 November 2026. The Hartford expands Pannala’s role as Chief Information Officer to include Data and Artificial Intelligence. Pannala joined The Hartford in March 2023 ... Read the full article
Tooker named next CEO for The Hartford as Swift transitions to Executive Chair
30th September 2026
US-based insurer The Hartford has appointed Morris “Mo” Tooker as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 March, 2027. Tooker will succeed Christopher Swift, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the Board, also effective 1 March, 2027. Additionally, Tooker will join the board, effective 1 October, ... Read the full article
Berkshire’s NICO pays Hartford $1.12bn to commute reinsurance cover
28th September 2026
The Hartford Insurance Group has agreed to commute and terminate its aggregate excess of loss reinsurance agreement with National Indemnity Company (NICO), a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, ending cover for asbestos and environmental adverse development that has been in place since December 31, 2016. Hartford Fire Insurance Company and certain affiliates entered ... Read the full article
The Hartford sees strong Q2’26 results with 31% net income growth
24th July 2026
US-based insurer The Hartford has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting an increase in net income, to $1.3 billion, and 3% growth in Property & Casualty (P&C) written premiums compared to the same period last year. According to the firm, the increase in Q2 2026’s P&C ... Read the full article
Global credit insurance market supports AFDB in Zambia’s buy-back transaction
20th July 2026
In a pioneering approach to development finance, the government of Zambia has repurchased its $1.36 billion sovereign Eurobond by combining its own resources with a $600 million loan from the African Development Bank Group. The African Development Bank (AfDB) received critical support for this transaction from the credit insurance market, represented ... Read the full article
The Hartford names Randy Larsen as new Board Director
17th July 2026
The Hartford, a US insurance and financial services company offering property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and investment products, has appointed Randy Larsen to its Board of Directors, with the appointment taking effect on 1 September. Larsen will join the Board’s Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee, alongside the Nominating and ... Read the full article
Dave Draper named CUO for UK and Active Underwriter of Syndicate 1221
29th June 2026
US-based insurer The Hartford has appointed Dave Draper as the Chief Underwriting Officer for the UK and Active Underwriter at The Hartford Underwriting Agency, Ltd - Syndicate 1221, subject to regulatory approvals. In a statement, Carl Bach, III, Chief Executive Officer, Hartford Underwriting Agency, Ltd. - Syndicate 1221, said, "I’m pleased ... Read the full article
The Hartford’s momentum continues in Q1’26 as net income hits $851m
24th April 2026
The Hartford has disclosed a 36% increase in net income for Q1 2026, supported by lower catastrophe losses, higher investment income and continued premium growth across its Property & Casualty operations. Net income attributable to common stockholders reached $851 million for Q1 2026, up from $625 million in the prior-year period, ... Read the full article
The Hartford strengthens international business with leadership updates
30th March 2026
US-based insurer The Hartford has made several leadership updates within its international business as it continues to strengthen capabilities for long-term, sustainable growth. Julian Samuel has been appointed Head of First Party Lines, where he will lead Marine, Energy, and Political Violence & Terrorism (PVT), and spearhead the company’s expansion into ... Read the full article
The Hartford reports net income of $3.8bn in 2025 as P&C underwriting improves
30th January 2026
The Hartford has reported its full-year 2025 results, posting net income available to common stockholders of $3.8 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2024, primarily driven by a higher P&C underwriting gain. The insurer said the improvement in P&C underwriting was supported by earned premium growth across all lines, increased net ... Read the full article
MS Amlin’s former Head of Natural Resources joins The Hartford
22nd January 2026
US-based insurer The Hartford has announced the appointment of MS Amlin’s former Head of Natural Resources, Julian Samuel, as Head of International Marine, Energy & Industrial Risk within Global Specialty. Samuel joins The Hartford with over three decades of industry experience. Prior to his new position, the executive served as Non ... Read the full article
The Hartford reports record Q3’25 net income of $1.1bn as cat losses fall
28th October 2025
The Hartford has disclosed a record Q3 2025 net income available to common stockholders of $1.1 billion, up a considerable 41% from $761 million in the same period of 2024. According to the firm, the increase was primarily driven by lower Property & Casualty (P&C) current accident year (CAY) catastrophe losses, ... Read the full article
Moody’s upgrades The Hartford ratings and assigns stable outlook
16th October 2025
Moody's Ratings has upgraded The Hartford Insurance Group’s senior unsecured debt rating to A3 from Baa1, and changed the Group’s and its subsidiaries’ outlook to stable from positive. Additionally, the credit rating agency upgraded the insurance financial strength (IFS) ratings of Hartford's primary property & casualty (P&C) insurance subsidiaries to Aa3 ... Read the full article
The Hartford hires Stojanovic as head of Enterprise Strategy
26th August 2025
US-based insurer The Hartford has announced the appointment of Vladimir Stojanovic for the newly created role of head of Enterprise Strategy, effective 3 September. In his new role, Stojanovic will oversee trend analysis and competitive intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and disruptive forces shaping the industry. He will work with various teams ... Read the full article
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