The History of Hartford Insurance
The Hartford Insurance is the oldest and one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. It has an array of products and services and also conducts business in Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Japan and the United Kingdom.
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May 10, 1810
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company was incorporated on May 10, 1810. Nathaniel Terry became the company's first president. The company went on the write its first educational policy for Yale University in 1825.
1852-1875
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The Hartford continued building its legacy by writing policies for Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln. In 1875, the Hartford's stag logo became a prominent image of The Hartford.
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1913-1937
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In 1913, The Hartford introduced The Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, providing a wider array of coverage for accidents, automobile liability, personal damage and business interruptions. The Hartford insured the construction of the Hoover Dam in 1931 and the construction of The Golden Gate Bridge in 1937.
1945-1970
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In 1945, The Hartford issued a liability insurance policy for the first meeting of the United Nations. The Hartford was acquired by ITT Corporation in 1970 and combined into ITT-Hartford Group Inc.
1980-1986
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Between 1980 and 1986, The Hartford continued to introduce products that other carriers had yet to offer. These products include the first universal life insurance policy in 1981, the AARP agreement in 1984 and the first single premium variable life product in 1985.
1991-Present
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The Hartford entered Brazil in 1991. On December 20, 1995, The Hartford was released from ITT Corporation and became an independent entity. In 1997, The Hartford changed its name to The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. The Hartford entered Japan in 2000 and the UK in 2005.
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