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HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 16, 2013)

Filed May 16, 2013For Securities:HIGHIG-PG

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) primarily reports on the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 15, 2013, and an update to its Board of Directors. Key outcomes include the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and shareholder approval of executive compensation on an advisory basis. An important personnel change is the election of Virginia P. Ruesterholz to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. She has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee. The filing also details her compensation package, which includes meeting fees, an annual retainer, and a restricted stock award, alongside life and accidental death insurance, and reimbursement for travel expenses.

Key Highlights

  • 1Virginia P. Ruesterholz was elected to the Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2013.
  • 2Ms. Ruesterholz was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee.
  • 3Shareholders re-elected all nominated directors to the Board of Directors.
  • 4The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013 was ratified by shareholders.
  • 5Shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
  • 6Ms. Ruesterholz's compensation includes a $65,000 annual retainer, a $150,000 restricted stock award, and per-meeting fees.
  • 7The company provided details on the voting results for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation advisory vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia P. Ruesterholz was elected as a new director to The Hartford's Board of Directors on May 15, 2013. She was appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee. The filing does not detail the specific strategic reasons for her appointment beyond her committee assignments.

All nominated directors standing for election at the May 15, 2013 annual meeting were elected to hold office until the 2014 annual meeting. The voting results show strong support for all nominees, with 'Votes For' significantly outweighing 'Votes Against' and abstentions.

Yes, the proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, was approved by shareholders with a substantial majority of 'Votes For'.

Ms. Ruesterholz will receive $2,500 per Board meeting attended and $2,000 per committee meeting attended (except for FIRMCo). She will also receive an annual cash retainer of $65,000 and a restricted stock award valued at $150,000, vesting at the end of the 2013-2014 Board service year. Additionally, she receives life and accidental death insurance and travel expense reimbursement.