The Hartford Financial Services Group

Founded in 1810, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 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 $2.3 billion in income in 2005, The Hartford was ranked 78th on the 2006 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that the broad diversity of our workforce, customer base and the communities we serve provide a clear opportunity to create competitive advantage. We value and respect the unique characteristics, skills, and experiences that employees bring to the workplace.  On a daily basis, diversity and inclusion is evident at all levels in the company in the way we listen and respond to our customers, our community and each other.

A diverse and inclusive work environment encourages better problem-solving, broader collaboration, creative thinking and innovation.  These are at the heart of our success as a financial services company.

Because we serve customers around the world, our diversity and inclusion practices help our businesses reflect our customers' unique differences and needs through our products and services.  The Hartford is committed to an environment of respect and inclusion - where everyone's viewpoint is heard and valued.

We foster inclusion and leveraging diversity by encouraging  our employees to practice these five inclusive behaviors:

• Listen carefully to the person speaking until he/she feels understood
• Accept others frame of reference as true for him/her
• Be clear honest and direct
• Build on other’s thoughts, ideas and feelings
• Be brave – take risks and speak up for what you believe in.

These behaviors allow fellow employees to take ownership and contribute fully to the company's success.  The Hartford shows its commitment to diversity and inclusion through our recruitment, talent development, community outreach, and comprehensive benefits programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Hartford supports and values its employees, providing equal opportunity and advancement for qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status.  This policy is integral to all employment functions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion and termination.

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