"About Us
Founded in 1810, The Hartford
Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is one of the largest investment and insurance
companies based in the United States, with offices in Japan, Brazil, Ireland, England, and
the United States. With nearly 30,000 employees and $2.1 billion in income in 2004, The
Hartford was ranked 88th on the 2005 Fortune 100 list.
The Hartford is a leading provider of
investment products – annuities, mutual funds, college savings plans – as well
as life insurance, group and employee benefits, automobile and homeowners' insurance, and
business insurance.
The Hartford serves millions of
customers worldwide - including individuals, institutions, and businesses - through
independent agents and brokers, financial institutions, and online. About 11,000
independent agencies and more than 100,000 registered broker/dealers sell The Hartford's
trusted products.
After nearly 200 years in business, The Hartford is known for its financial strength and stability, superior customer service, and continued operational excellence."