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Hartford Insurance (HIG) investors approve directors, auditor and executive pay but reject consent rights

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The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 20, 2026. All 11 director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, each receiving over 213 million votes in favor, with varying levels of opposition and broker non-votes.

Shareholders approved the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 230,370,188 votes for and 22,034,059 against. On a non-binding, advisory basis, shareholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 217,375,231 votes for and 15,702,194 against.

A shareholder proposal requesting that the company adopt written consent rights for shareholders did not pass, receiving 105,248,533 votes for and 127,689,893 against, along with 837,157 abstentions and 18,761,930 broker non-votes.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Highest director votes for 233,110,879 votes Annette Rippert election to board at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification for votes 230,370,188 votes Approval of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay for votes 217,375,231 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Written consent proposal for votes 105,248,533 votes Support for shareholder proposal on written consent rights, which failed
Written consent proposal against votes 127,689,893 votes Opposition to written consent rights proposal
Broker non-votes on key items 18,761,930 shares Broker non-votes on director elections and main proposals
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
non-binding, advisory basis financial
"on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 8-K  
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026
 
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware001-1395813-3317783
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.
One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06155
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 547-5000
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareHIGThe New York Stock Exchange
6.10% Notes due October 1, 2041HIG 41The New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G, par value $0.01 per shareHIG PR GThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐ Emerging growth company



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.07     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 20, 2026. Shareholders voted as follows on the matters presented for a vote:

1.The nominees for election to the Company’s Board of Directors were elected to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, based upon the following votes:
NomineeVotes ForVotes AgainstVotes AbstainedBroker
Non-Votes
THOMAS BARTLETT228,058,621 5,503,637 213,325 18,761,930 
LARRY DE SHON232,897,835 666,812 210,936 18,761,930 
CARLOS DOMINGUEZ232,328,775 1,101,504 345,304 18,761,930 
TREVOR FETTER222,843,829 10,721,382 210,372 18,761,930 
DONNA JAMES226,923,522 6,508,509 343,552 18,761,930 
ANNETTE RIPPERT233,110,879 446,614 218,090 18,761,930 
TERESA ROSEBOROUGH225,794,314 7,780,898 200,371 18,761,930 
VIRGINIA RUESTERHOLZ225,515,145 8,055,547 204,891 18,761,930 
CHRISTOPHER SWIFT213,453,226 19,395,316 927,041 18,761,930 
MATTHEW WINTER227,791,350 5,774,236 209,997 18,761,930 
KATHLEEN WINTERS233,055,478 413,685 306,420 18,761,930 

2.The proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was approved based on the following votes:
Votes ForVotes AgainstVotes AbstainedBroker
Non-Votes
230,370,188 22,034,059 133,266 — 

3.The proposal to consider and approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement was approved based on the following votes:
Votes ForVotes AgainstVotes AbstainedBroker
Non-Votes
217,375,231 15,702,194 698,158 18,761,930 

4.The shareholder proposal that the Company adopt written consent rights for shareholders was not approved based on the following votes:
Votes ForVotes AgainstVotes AbstainedBroker
Non-Votes
105,248,533 127,689,893 837,157 18,761,930 



Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No.  
101 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.
May 21, 2026By:/s/ Terence Shields
Name: Terence Shields
Title: Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary



Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all 11 director nominees, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and rejected a proposal for shareholder written consent rights. These outcomes largely maintain the company’s existing governance and oversight structure.

Were all Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) board nominees elected in 2026?

Yes, all 11 director nominees were elected to the board to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each candidate, including Christopher Swift and Kathleen Winters, received more votes for than against, despite some variation in opposition and broker non-vote levels.

Did Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shareholders approve the 2026 auditor ratification?

Yes, shareholders approved Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 230,370,188 votes for, 22,034,059 votes against, and 133,266 abstentions, reflecting strong overall support for the existing audit relationship.

How did Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on a non-binding, advisory basis. The proposal received 217,375,231 votes for, 15,702,194 against, and 698,158 abstentions, with 18,761,930 broker non-votes, signaling broad but not unanimous support for the pay program.

What is the significance of broker non-votes in Hartford Insurance Group’s (HIG) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes represent shares held in street name where brokers lacked authority to vote on certain matters. For director elections and most proposals, there were 18,761,930 broker non-votes, which did not count as votes for or against but reduced overall voting participation.

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