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Company Details
Address: One Hartford Plaza
City: Hartford
State: CT
ZIP Code: 06155
Phone Number: 1-860-547-5000
AM Best Rating: A
URL where was collected the AM Best Rating: http://www.ambest.com/ratings/
Lines of Insurance: auto, health, life, home
States Licensed To Sell Insurance In: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Type of Insurance Company: Stock
Parent Company: Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Top executive Contact: Christopher J. Swift
Title of Top executive: CEO
Ticker Symbol: HIG
Assets & Premiums: 2013 Revenues = $26.2 Billion2013 P&C Total Written Premiums: $9.9 billionMutual Funds assets under management: $96.7 billion
Insurance subsidiaries:
  1. Hartford Fire Insurance Company
  2. Hartford Insurance Company if Illinois
  3. Hartford Lloyd's Insurance Company
  4. Sentinel Insurance Company, LTD
  5. Pacific Insurance Company, Limited
  6. Twin City Fire Insurance Company

Company Overview:

Company History: The Hartford Fire Insurance Company was founded in 1810 by a group of merchants. The company formed The Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company in 1913 and acquired The Columbian National Life Insurance Company in 1959. In 1970 ITT made the largest corporate takeover in US history by acquiring The Hartford. Hartford became independent again in 1995 when ITT streamlined its operations and released a couple of its subsidiaries. In 2013 The Hartford sold its retirement plans to Mass Mutual, its life insurance to Prudential, and its broker-dealer to AIG. Now 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. The Hartford was rated No. 73 on Forbes’ 2013 list of America’s Most Reputable Companies, No. 112 on the 2013 Fortune 500 list, and No 352 on the 2014 Barron’s 500. The Hartford employees approximately 18,800 people and has been rated No.3 in the market in terms of workers’ compensation insurer based on direct written premiums.In Barron’s Best Fund Families 2013, The Hartford was rated 8th Best Family Fund Overall, 12th Best Fund Family for Global Equity, and 4th Best Fund Family for Domestic Equity. The Hartford writes insurance for over 1 million small business and is a founding partner of the U.S. Paralympics. They have over 100 offices nationwide.
Principle Sales Methods: The Hartford distributes insurance policies though appointed independent agents. The Hartford also sells direct through Affinity Programs such as the AARP Auto & Homeowners Insurance Programs from The Hartford.
Life Annuity Business: Company offers businesses traditional group employee benefits packages such as life, disability, AD&D, critical illness, group retirement health, travel accident, and leave management.
Auto Business: The Company sells both individual and commercial auto insurance packages. Offers a no-drop renewal promise and new car replacement if the car is totaled.
Homeowners Business: The Company sells basic policies and additional personal property coverage for fine art, valuables, and antiques.
Health Business:

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Reviews
for The Hartford

4.12 (765 reviews)
1
August 2, 2023

Desert_Diamond

Unscrupulous "Policies"

I called recently to just "Get a Quote" to potentially put my daughter on our existing auto policy. The Hartford's quote was over a 70% increase from our current policy premium. I specifically told the Rep that it was a ridiculous increase and to "Not" add her to our policy, as I was going to shop that rate. Lo and behold, I found out later that day that they added her to our policy, increasing our annual premium by $3,000! They refused to take h...
I called recently to just "Get a Quote" to potentially put my daughter on our existing auto policy. The Hartford's quote was over a 70% increase from our current policy premium. I specifically told the Rep that it was a ridiculous increase and to "Not" add her to our policy, as I was going to shop that rate. Lo and behold, I found out later that day that they added her to our policy, increasing our annual premium by $3,000! They refused to take her off without me sending forms, etc. - a big inconvenience. I found a much better option with one of the other large insurance companies, which was extremely competitive with better coverage. Needless to say, I canceled our home and three vehicles' policies with The Hartford, and will never go back. Beware!
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5
January 11, 2021

lw1999

Black Ice Warning

It was z cold winter night and the streets were still wet from the rain earlier that day. I pulled up to a stop light that was red and pushed on my brake to stop when I hit a patch of black ice. I attempted to jump the curb to avoid hitting the car in front of me, but did not quite make it and that led to a fender bender. The damage was not severe, but bad enough for it to require that I contact my insurance company to have them pay the claim fro...
It was z cold winter night and the streets were still wet from the rain earlier that day. I pulled up to a stop light that was red and pushed on my brake to stop when I hit a patch of black ice. I attempted to jump the curb to avoid hitting the car in front of me, but did not quite make it and that led to a fender bender. The damage was not severe, but bad enough for it to require that I contact my insurance company to have them pay the claim from the driver that I hit. Once I gave them all the information about how it happened, the agent took it all from there and I was done. I was very satisifed and have never even considered swithching because it was all handle so professionally.
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4
July 14, 2020

pearly

Better Deal

I pay less money through The Hartford insurance company than i would else where, i get all the good discounts and even the discounts through AARP.
5
March 26, 2020

MamaG2

A good relationship

I have been a customer of The Hartford for approximately 6 years now. I am very happy with their customer service and have not had any problems communicating with them. Their prices are competitive with other insurance carriers.
3
March 19, 2020

alyssa111

Hmm

The company is very on top of their work, sometimes to the point of annoyance, and has recently raised my rates even though I am a student who does not drive often, and has good grades, which typically results in a lowered rate. This is annoying for someone who does not even get their moneys worth of the price of insurance
5
March 1, 2020

posh52

good company

very good and low cost very efficient well established company to do business with, good reviews,low prices been around for many years a service you can count on never drops you like other companies out there that do and very fair prices
5
February 5, 2020

Cacl1950

The Hartford Insurance Company

This is a great company to do business. We have had insurance with them for years and never had a problem. They are quick to help you out if you have a problem with anything that happens. They had our windshield fixed in less than 24 hours several times for us.
5
January 31, 2020

liver

good customer service and wonderful experience

The Hartford is very professional and knowledge. We have has nothing but very good service, if we had questions regarding our policy, we have gotten honest answers and they always look over the policy to see if they can save us money.
5
August 20, 2019

Gospel63

wonderful company

This is a wonderful insurance company I have been with them for over 10 years and would not change they have always been there when I really needed them I rate them at 10
5
August 19, 2019

Billie16

An Honest Insurance Company

This company is very fair and honest. I have had one claim with them that was taken care of quickly. Their bills are always accurate and on time. They even take the money out of my checking account so I don't need to bother sending them a check every month. What impressed me the most, however, was that THEY notified me when my rates went down. I never would have noticed!
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