The Hartford Insurance Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) released its sixth annual Future of Benefits Study, revealing persistent financial stress among U.S. workers. The study found that 72% of workers are at least somewhat stressed about household finances, with 33% reporting very/extreme stress.

Key findings show that 51% of workers live paycheck to paycheck, 53% experienced decreased savings in the past year, and 56% report financial health negatively impacts workplace productivity. While 80% of employers and 62% of workers recognize benefits' role in financial security, 75% of employers say benefits are underutilized.

The study also revealed a significant gap in AI perception, with 72% of employers feeling optimistic about workplace AI compared to only 29% of employees. Additionally, 34% of employers added benefits in 2025, and 53% plan to add more in 2026.

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) reported outstanding second quarter 2025 financial results with net income of $990 million ($3.44 per diluted share), up 35% from the previous year. Core earnings reached $981 million ($3.41 per share), marking a 31% increase.

The company demonstrated strong performance across segments with Property & Casualty written premiums growing 8%. Business Insurance achieved an excellent combined ratio of 87.0, while Personal Insurance improved to 94.1. Employee Benefits delivered a core earnings margin of 9.2%.

The Hartford maintained strong shareholder returns, distributing $549 million to stockholders through $400 million in share repurchases and $149 million in dividends. The company's trailing 12-month ROE reached 19.8%, with core earnings ROE at 17.0%.

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) has announced its latest dividend declarations. The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share of common stock, which will be paid on October 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025.

Additionally, the board declared a dividend of $375 per share on Series G preferred stock (equivalent to $0.375 per depository share), payable on November 17, 2025, to Series G preferred stockholders of record as of November 3, 2025.

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) has announced the appointment of Prateek Chhabra as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Chhabra, who currently serves as senior vice president and chief insurance risk officer, will succeed Robert Paiano, who is retiring after 29 years with the company.

Chhabra brings significant experience from his roles at The Hanover Insurance Group, McKinsey and Company, Aon, and Verisk. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift. Paiano, who has served as chief risk officer since 2017, will transition to an advisory role to ensure continuity in leadership.

The Hartford has appointed Thomas Bartlett to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2025. Bartlett will serve on the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee. He brings extensive C-suite experience as the former CEO and president of American Tower Corp (2020-2024), where he also served as CFO for 11 years. His background includes a 25-year tenure at Verizon Communications in various leadership roles, including president and CEO positions in international divisions. Bartlett's expertise spans financial and operational leadership in regulated industries, with earlier experience as a CPA at Deloitte LLP. He holds degrees from Lehigh University and Rutgers University, and currently serves on the boards of Otis Worldwide and EXL Service.

The Hartford (HIG) has announced a strategic partnership with Nayya to enhance its Employee Benefits platform through AI-driven technology integration. The collaboration will provide The Hartford's employer-customers with personalized benefits-enrollment experiences for their employees. The Nayya platform analyzes employee data to offer tailored recommendations, cost comparisons, and detailed explanations of benefits plans.

This integration is part of The Hartford's multi-year investment in HR technology, aimed at improving benefits management and workplace productivity. According to The Hartford's Future of Benefits survey, there is a clear need for better resources to help employees understand their benefits. The company will host a webinar on June 12, 2025, titled "AI-Powered Decision Support: Elevating Benefits Enrollment" to provide more information about the platform.

The Hartford (HIG) has announced its latest dividend declarations. The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share of common stock, which will be paid on July 2 to shareholders of record as of June 2. Additionally, the board declared a dividend of $375 per share on Series G preferred stock (equivalent to $0.375 per depository share), payable on August 15 to Series G preferred stockholders of record as of August 1.

The Hartford (HIG) has announced its upcoming virtual annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Shareholders of record as of March 24, 2025, or their legal proxy holders, will be able to attend, vote, and submit questions through www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HIG2025 using their 16-digit control number. While guests can attend, they won't have voting or question submission privileges. Shareholders can also vote and submit questions in advance at www.proxyvote.com. A 30-day replay will be available on the company's investor relations website.

The Hartford (HIG) has pledged $2 million to expand its Small Business Accelerator Grant Program in partnership with Main Street America. The multi-year initiative aims to support approximately 1,500 small businesses across 15 communities nationwide by providing access to affordable multi-use commercial spaces.

The program will fund the development of physical spaces like pop-up shops and co-working spaces, as well as create a virtual accelerator program with training, networking, and mentorship opportunities. The first round of grants has been awarded to eight Main Street communities across three categories: New and Expanding Grants, Operating Grants, and Sustaining Grants.

Recipients include communities in Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina, Washington, Georgia, and Kentucky. The next round of grants will be announced in 2026.