The Hartford Named One Of ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ For 16th Time By Ethisphere

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Hartford has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 16^th time, as designated by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

“We are honored to be recognized again for our industry-leading commitment to ethical business conduct," said Karmela Malone, chief ethics and compliance officer at The Hartford. “The Hartford’s strength is built on centuries of trust from the customers, businesses, workers, and people we support every day. This recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® underscores our employees' dedication to upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance.”

The Hartford’s culture of integrity is driven by strong ethics, governance and compliance programs, focusing on leadership accountability and ongoing education for employees. During the company’s annual Ethics and Compliance week, and throughout the year, employees receive in-depth training on appropriate business conduct and behaviors, highlighting the importance of operating with integrity.

“Congratulations to The Hartford for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®,” said Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair Erica Salmon Byrne. “Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process.”

Ethisphere recognizes organizations that continue to elevate the standards for ethical leadership and corporate behavior. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.

The World’s Most Ethical Companies evaluation process covers five key categories: practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; sustainability; and initiatives that support a strong value chain.

About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com.

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. For additional details, please read The Hartford’s legal notice.

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Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Investors should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ. These important risks and uncertainties include those discussed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q, and the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update this release, which speaks as of the date issued.

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Media Contact:

Suzanne Barlyn

860-547-4986

suzanne.barlyn@thehartford.com



Ethisphere Contact:

Anne Walker

anne.walker@ethisphere.com

Source: The Hartford