HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC/DE

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1 HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC/DE FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 01/05/15 for the Period Ending 01/02/15 Address ONE HARTFORD PLAZA HARTFORD, CT Telephone CIK Symbol HIG SIC Code Fire, Marine, and Casualty Insurance Industry Multiline Insurance & Brokers Sector Financials Fiscal Year 12/31 Copyright 2017, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use.

2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C 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): January 2, 2015 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: Not Applicable Former name or former address, if changed since last report 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 ) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR e-4(c))

3 Top of the Form Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its board of directors elected chief executive officer Christopher J. Swift, 53, chairman of the board, effective January 5, Swift succeeds Liam E. McGee, who on January 2, 2015 notified the Company of his decision to resign from the board, effective January 5, Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On January 5, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Christopher Swift to the role of chairman of the Company's board of directors and the resignation of Liam McGee as a member of the board of directors. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

4 Top of the Form 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 Financial Services Group, Inc. January 5, 2015 By: /s/ Alan J. Kreczko Name: Alan J. Kreczko Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

5 Top of the Form Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. dated January 5, 2015

6 NEWS RELEASE Christopher Swift Elected Chairman Of The Hartford s Board Of Directors Hartford, Conn., Jan. 5, 2015 The Hartford s board of directors has elected Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Swift, 53, chairman of the board effective Jan. 5, Swift succeeds Liam E. McGee, who stepped down as CEO of The Hartford in July 2014, and who is resigning from the board effective Jan. 5, Over the past six months, The Hartford has executed a seamless and highly successful leadership transition, said Thomas A. Renyi, independent presiding director for The Hartford. The company has made tremendous progress advancing its strategy and we look forward to Chris leadership as both CEO and chairman. We believe this is the optimal governance structure for the organization to continue to deliver against its business strategy and create value for shareholders. On behalf of the board of directors and everyone at The Hartford, I would like to thank Liam for his leadership and turnaround of this iconic insurer. It has been an honor and a privilege to lead The Hartford through a successful strategic transformation and seamless leadership transition, said McGee. I am proud of what the team has accomplished together and I am confident that now is the right time for Chris to assume this broader leadership role. I look forward to the company s continued achievements. Swift has been CEO of The Hartford since July He joined the company in 2010 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Previously he held various senior leadership and finance roles at American International Group (AIG) and began his career in public accounting at KPMG LLP focused on financial services and was eventually appointed head of the Global Insurance Industry Practice. Swift earned a bachelor s degree in accounting from Marquette University and is a CPA. He serves on the Dean s Advisory Board at the Villanova School of Business and is a member of the International Insurance Society. Swift also serves as chairman of the board of the American Insurance Association and is a member of the Business Roundtable and The Financial Services Roundtable. About The Hartford With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at Join us on Facebook at Follow us on Twitter at HIG-C Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 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 2013 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. From time to time, The Hartford may use its website to disseminate material company information. Financial and other important information regarding The Hartford is routinely accessible through and posted on our website at In addition, you may automatically receive alerts and other information about The Hartford when you enroll your address by visiting the Alerts section at Media Contact: Shannon Lapierre Shannon.lapierre@thehartford.com Investor Contact: Sabra Purtill sabra.purtill@thehartford.com