The Hartford

About The Hartford

Investing with The Hartford gives you the reassurance and financial backing of one of the world’s largest financial services groups.

A household name in the US, a key to our success is our financial stability – the group of companies receives some of the highest ratings for financial strength from independent agencies such as Standard & Poor’s.

Trusted since 1810
The Hartford is committed to providing forward-thinking financial solutions and first-class customer service.

• The Hartford is a Fortune 100-listed company. We provide financial services to millions of customers in countries such as the US, Japan and Brazil as well as the UK.
• The company was established in 1810. That’s nearly 200 years of experience of working with individuals, businesses and families.
• Abraham Lincoln insured his own home with The Hartford before his inauguration as President of the USA back in 1861.
• The Hartford is a large, stable company. We have over 30,000 employees and, as at 31 December 2007, had in excess of £210 billion of assets under management.
• A strong credit rating. Hartford Life Limited’s Standard & Poor’s rating is AA-.

Guaranteeing client’s income
The Hartford’s flexible investment bond – Hartford Gold, and our retirement solutions – Hartford Platinum and The Hartford Trustee Investment Plan, come with unique optional guarantees:

• Hartford SafetyNet and Hartford SafetyNet for Life.
• The Guaranteed Retirement Income Plan (GRIP).

These guarantees are called ‘Living Benefits’. The Hartford is one of the world’s leading providers of ‘Living Benefits’ and has pioneered their introduction into the UK. The Hartford helps millions of people worldwide to plan for their future using ‘Living Benefit’ guarantees.

What goes up no longer has to come down.
By selecting one of our optional ‘Living Benefit’ guarantees, clients have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the level of their income is guaranteed, even if markets fall.

What’s more, they can also give clients the confidence to stay invested in equities if the stock market falls. That way, they can benefit from the long-term growth potential of the stock market when it recovers.

Find out more.
If you’d like to find out how you can give clients the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their income is guaranteed, call one of our sales support team on 0800 028 6767 or email us at sales.support@thehartford.co.uk