The Hartford is a US insurance and financial services firm offering property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds, serving more than one million small businesses.
The Hartford is an American insurance and financial services company founded in 1810. Its business spans three areas: property and casualty insurance for businesses and homeowners; group benefits, providing income protection through disability, leave and life plans; and mutual funds. It also underwrites auto and home insurance programs for individuals through a partnership with AARP.
The company insures more than one million small businesses and employs approximately 19,100 people across the United States. Having operated for over 200 years, it traces its origins to a fire insurance business established in Hartford, Connecticut, and has paid claims through events including the Great Chicago Fire and the San Francisco earthquake.
The Hartford describes its purpose as "underwriting human achievement", with a stated culture of belonging and opportunity and an emphasis on customer service, sustainability, trust and integrity. It has been recognised as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
