The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) - Financial and
Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDFS29896FSA Publication Date: JUL 2012
One Hartford Plaza Phone +1 860 5475000 Revenue 21,859 (million USD)
Hartford, CT Fax +1 888 3228444 Net Profit 662 (million USD)
06155 Website www.thehartford.com Employees 24,400
HIG [New York Stock
United States Exchange Industry Financial Services
Exchange]
Company Overview
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (Hartford) is the US based insurance and financial services company. The company
offers insurance products, covering life and non-life or property and causality. It is engaged in providing diverse range of
investment products such as individual life, group life and group disability insurance, and property and casualty insurance in the
US. Hartford offers services to millions of customers worldwide, including individuals, institutions, and businesses through the
network of independent agents and brokers, financial institutions and online.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., SWOT
Liam E. McGee Chairman Analysis
Trevor Fetter Director Strengths Weaknesses
Edward J. Kelly III Director Distinct Market Position Consistent Decline in Business
Michael G. Morris Director
Strong Capitalization Limited Operating Margin
Charles B. Strauss Director
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData Opportunities Threats
Share Data Demand for Houses Low Interest Rate Environment
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Business Divestments Foreign Account Tax
Share Price (USD) as on 09-Jul- 16.82 Compliance Act
2012
EPS (USD) 1.12
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
Market Cap (million USD) 7,384 GlobalData
Enterprise Value (million USD) 12,412
Shares Outstanding (million) 441
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Financial Performance Recent Developments
Apr 06, 2011 Hartford Financial Services Installs EV
Charging Stations At Its Hartford, Simsbury
And Windsor, Connecticut Campuses
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
GlobalData
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
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Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Key Facts.................................................................................................................... 4
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Key Employees........................................................................................................... 5
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies......................................................................................... 6
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Major Products and Services ...................................................................................... 7
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - History ........................................................................................................................ 9
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Company Statement ................................................................................................. 11
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries ...................................................................................... 13
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Business Description ................................................................................................ 14
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Corporate Strategy ................................................................................................... 15
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - SWOT Analysis ........................................................................................................ 16
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 16
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Strengths............................................................................................................... 16
Strength - Distinct Market Position ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Strength - Strong Capitalization ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Strength - Deleveraging Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................... 16
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Weaknesses ......................................................................................................... 16
Weakness - Consistent Decline in Business ............................................................................................................................. 16
Weakness - Limited Operating Margin ...................................................................................................................................... 16
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Opportunities......................................................................................................... 17
Opportunity - Demand for Houses ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Opportunity - Business Divestments ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Automobiles .......................................................................................................................... 17
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Threats .................................................................................................................. 17
Threat - Low Interest Rate Environment.................................................................................................................................... 17
Threat - Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.......................................................................................................................... 17
Threat - Catastrophic Losses .................................................................................................................................................... 18
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Key Competitors ....................................................................................................... 19
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios........................................................................................................................................... 20
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Performance Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Financial Performance...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Recent Deals Summary ............................................................................................. 25
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments ....................................................