Award recognizes exceptional culture of compliance and ethical leadership

The Hartford has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 13th time, as designated by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

“We are proud to be recognized for the thirteenth time as a World’s Most Ethical Company, a designation that demonstrates the strength of our character,” said The Hartford’s Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift. “The Hartford’s values guide our actions. Our stakeholders – customers, partners, shareholders, employees and regulators – know they can count on us to uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance.”

The Hartford’s culture of integrity is driven by strong ethics, governance and compliance programs, focusing on leadership accountability and ongoing education for employees. During the company’s annual Ethics and Compliance week, and throughout the year, employees receive in-depth training on appropriate business conduct and behaviors, highlighting the importance of operating with integrity.

“Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” said Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community. Congratulations to The Hartford for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”

Ethisphere recognizes organizations that continue to elevate the standards for ethical leadership and corporate behavior. In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries.

Companies are scored in five key categories: culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain.

For more about The Hartford’s commitment to Corporate Sustainability, visit https://www.thehartford.com/about-us/corporate-sustainability.

About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com. Follow us on Twitter at @TheHartford_PR.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. For additional details, please read The Hartford’s legal notice.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere^® is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com.

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