10-KPeriod: FY2024

HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2024

Filed February 21, 2025For Securities:HIGHIG-PG

Summary

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG) demonstrated robust performance in its fiscal year 2024, characterized by a significant increase in net income available to common stockholders, up 24% year-over-year, driven by strong underwriting results and improved net investment income. The company's diversified business segments, including Business Insurance, Personal Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Hartford Funds, all contributed to this growth. Key drivers included higher earned premiums across property and casualty lines, favorable prior accident year reserve development, and strategic reinvestment of assets at higher yields. The company also continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through substantial share repurchases, underscoring its financial strength and confidence in its ongoing strategic priorities.

Financial Highlights

38 data points
Beta

Revenue

$26.54B

Net Income

$3.11B

11.7% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$10.35

Total Assets

$80.92B

Cash & Equivalents

$183.00M

Free Cash Flow

$5.76B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$26.54B
SG&A Expenses$5.26B
Interest Expense$199.00M
Net Income$3.11B
EPS (Basic)$10.51
EPS (Diluted)$10.35
Shares Outstanding (Basic)293.90M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)298.60M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income available to common stockholders increased by 24% to $3,090 million, driven by improved underwriting and investment results.
  • 2Earned premiums across Property & Casualty (P&C) segments grew by 7%, with Business Insurance up 9% and Personal Insurance up 12%.
  • 3The company's net investment income increased by 11% to $2,568 million, reflecting higher invested assets and improved reinvestment rates.
  • 4The Hartford repurchased $1.5 billion of common stock in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns.
  • 5The Employee Benefits segment showed a 2% increase in premiums and other considerations, with a net income margin of 7.9%.
  • 6Hartford Funds experienced a 7% increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) to $139.6 billion, contributing to a 10% rise in segment net income.
  • 7The P&C combined ratio improved slightly to 89.9%, indicating a stable underwriting performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hartford's net income increased by 24% in 2024, primarily driven by a $338 million increase in the P&C underwriting gain, higher net investment income of $263 million, and lower net realized losses. These factors were supported by growth in earned premiums, a lower underlying loss and LAE ratio in Personal Insurance, and favorable prior accident year reserve development.

The Hartford actively manages economic and market risks through diversification of its investment portfolio, maintaining disciplined underwriting, and employing hedging strategies with derivatives to manage interest rate and currency exposures. The company also closely monitors inflation impacts on claim costs and has processes in place to adjust pricing and reserves accordingly. Its investment strategy aims to maximize economic value while adhering to defined risk tolerances.

The Hartford is committed to returning capital to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases. In 2024, the company repurchased $1.5 billion of common stock and maintained its quarterly common stock dividend. The Board of Directors has approved a substantial remaining authorization for future share repurchases, signaling continued confidence in the company's capital position and future cash flows.