What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003, which were announced in a press release on January 28, 2004.

Where can I find the detailed financial results mentioned in this filing?

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial data.

Are the financial results presented in this 8-K subject to the same legal scrutiny as a regular filing?

No, the information and exhibit contained in this Form 8-K are furnished, not filed. This means they are not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which generally imposes liability for false or misleading statements in filed reports.

What does it mean for the information to be 'furnished' versus 'filed'?

When information is 'furnished' in an 8-K, it's typically to make it readily available to the public. However, it does not carry the same legal implications as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC, particularly concerning liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated into a filed document.

HIG/HIG-PG 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2004, reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. The press release announcing these results, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is the primary focus of this filing, indicating that the company is providing an update on its operational and financial performance. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, although it can be incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Highlights

1The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.
2The results were communicated via a press release issued on January 28, 2004.
3This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
4The filing serves as a notification of the company's performance update.
5Information furnished under General Instruction B.6 of Form 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
6The filing is dated January 29, 2004, with the earliest event reported being January 28, 2004.

HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 8-K Report (Jan 29, 2004)

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