The Hartford Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Key Highlights
- ➤Net income available to common stockholders reached $1.3 billion, up 23% year over year
- ➤Core earnings fell 6% to $956 million, or $3.50 per diluted share
- ➤P&C written premiums increased 4%, led by 6% Business Insurance growth
- ➤Personal Insurance underlying combined ratio improved 2.9 points to 87.1
- ➤Quarterly common dividend increased 12% to $0.67 per share
Expert Statements
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“The Hartford delivered another quarter of strong results in an increasingly competitive market,”
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“We continue to strengthen our leading position through disciplined execution and investments in technology, data, artificial intelligence and customer-focused risk insights, building on our differentiated capabilities across Property and Casualty and Employee Benefits.”
Beth Costello, Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford
“Business Insurance delivered a solid quarter, with 6 percent written premium growth and an underlying combined ratio of 90.1.”
Beth Costello, Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford
“In Personal Insurance, the underlying combined ratio improved 2.9 points, while growth was impacted by a competitive market.”
Beth Costello, Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford
“Employee Benefits generated fully insured ongoing premium growth of 4 percent with a core earnings margin of 6.4 percent.”
Beth Costello, Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford
“Investment income was excellent, supported by higher income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments and a higher level of invested assets.”
Beth Costello, Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford
“Building on our consistent track record of annual dividend increases, we are pleased to announce a 12 percent increase in the common quarterly dividend.”
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“It has been an honor to serve this iconic company, first as CFO and then as CEO for nearly 13 years.”
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“As we announced last month, Mo Tooker will succeed me as CEO on March 1, at which time I will transition to Executive Chair, with plans to step down from that role in the second half of 2027.”
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“Mo is ideally suited to lead as CEO and guide The Hartford’s next chapter.”
Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford
“With our strategy, priorities and commitment to disciplined execution unchanged, The Hartford remains well positioned to continue delivering outstanding ROEs and attractive returns for shareholders.”
The Hartford Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
* Third quarter 2026 net income available to common stockholders of $1.3 billion ($4.82 per diluted share) increased 23% from $1.1 billion ($3.77 per diluted share) over the same period in 2025. Core earnings* of $956 million ($3.50 core earnings per diluted share*) decreased 6% from $1,022 million ($3.59 core earnings per diluted share) over the same period in 2025.
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