The Hartford Financial Services Group

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  Economics of Disaster: From Joplin Tornado to Japan Quake, Crisis at a Cost—Slideshow

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 25, 2011

  Natural disasters have ravaged economies everywhere they've hit, imperiling budgets and businesses from Japan to the Mississippi River Delta.

• Higher Oil Prices Mean Tighter Budgets, Higher Inflation, Hartford Says

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  March 21, 2011

  While economic data continues to signal a recovery that is “gaining strength,” significantly higher oil prices due to the turmoil in the Middle East “threatens to erase much of those gains,” says Hartford Investment Management.

• Steve Kluever Leaves Jackson National for The Hartford

  By John Sullivan, Advisorone  |  March 9, 2011

  The Hartford Financial Services Group announced Monday that former Jackson National Life executive Steve Kluever will join the company as vice president of product and marketing for its global annuity division.

• The Hartford Tests iPads for Annuity Sales Force in Pilot Program

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  February 7, 2011

  The Hartford Financial Services Group is conducting a pilot program using iPads for its annuity sales force.

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  2010 Q4 Earnings: Hartford Beats Estimates on Strong Wealth Results

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  February 3, 2011

  Annuity deposits dropped 59% as the Hartford exits international markets and revamps its U.S. sales

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  Social Security Tax Break Should Go to 401(k)s: The Hartford

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  January 31, 2011

  The Hartford Financial Services Group is encouraging Americans to redirect the recently implemented two-percentage point reduction in Social Security payroll taxes to their employer’s 401(k) or other defined contribution retirement plan.

• Hartford: Americans Rely on Social Security for Higher Percentage of Retirement Income

  By John Sullivan, Advisorone  |  December 14, 2010

  Five-year study finds sharp increase in daily living and retirement concerns.

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  Connecticut Taps The Hartford to Launch Advisor-Sold 529 Plan

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 6, 2010

  Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier announced Wednesday that, after a competitive bid process, she has selected The Hartford Financial Services Group to launch and manage CHET Advisor, a new advisor-sold 529 college savings program for state residents.

• Hartford Study: Life Insurance Understanding Lowest Among Low-Income Workers

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  September 1, 2010

  In a survey of American workers employed full-time, lower-paid employees showed a more limited understanding of life insurance than those with higher incomes.

• The Hartford Beats Earnings Estimates, Lowers EPS Outlook

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 5, 2010

  The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) reported second-quarter 2010 net income of $76 million, or $0.14, vs. a year-ago net loss of $15 million, or $(0.06) per diluted share.