HIG News & Events

The Hartford and The University of Connecticut, UConn, announced the initial phases of a collaboration focused on research related to energy innovation, business resiliency and extreme heat. The arrangement includes a philanthropic investment in the Korey Stringer Institute, bringing together two leaders in workers' safety to gain insights that will help employers protect workers from acute and prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The Hartford will also partner with UConn's Institute of the Environment and Energy to create a fellowship centered around energy innovation.

The Hartford has appointed Natalie Burns head of Enterprise Sales & Distribution, reporting to Tracey Ant, head of Middle & Large Business, effective May 1. In this role, she will be responsible for enhancing relationships with The Hartford's top distribution partners and working with the company's Personal and Business Insurance, as well as Employee Benefits sales teams to drive growth across business segments. Burns replaces Stephen Screen, who was recently named head of Alternative Placement Solutions in The Hartford's Global Specialty business unit, reporting to Adrien Robinson, head of Global Specialty.