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WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?

WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?
Posted By: How May I Help You NC on June 24, 2013

The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
Leadership Development Programs (LDP)

With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. The company offers a full complement of business insurance coverages, auto and home insurance, employee benefits and a family of mutual funds to help its customers prepare for the unexpected, protect what is most important to them, and prevail in the event the unexpected happens. Headquartered in Hartford, Conn., the company has approximately 20,000 employees located throughout the country. The Hartford reported 2012 revenues of $26.4 billion.

Throughout its history, the company has delivered on its promises to agents, brokers and customers, insuring some of the nation’s most historic construction projects, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hoover Dam. The Hartford has also paid claims related to some of America’s largest disasters, including the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and more recently, Hurricane Katrina and Storm Sandy.

More information about the company and its product offerings is available at www.thehartford.com. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheHartford. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheHartford.

The Hartford’s biggest competitive advantage is its employees. We hire a broad range of talented teammates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We look for teammates who share our vision to be an exceptional company celebrated for financial performance, character, and customer value.

The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, and trust and integrity. The company has been recognized by:

Newsweek as the 14th greenest company in America and No. 1 in the Financials category (2012)
Human Rights Campaign as a 2013 Best Place to work for LGBT Equality (2012)
National Underwriter 2012 P&C Producer Survey as the No. 2 Commercial Carrier (2012)
GI Jobs as a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer (2012)
Military Times Edge as a Best for Vets” Employer (2012)
Ethisphere Institute as One of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" (2008-2012)

Visit our website to learn more about The Hartford’s recognition.

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World-class companies understand that investing in the next generation of leaders is critical to maintaining competitive advantage and achieving success over the long term. We are looking for our future leaders, and The Hartford offers an unparalleled opportunity for exceptional college graduates to begin their career.
Even if you never imagined yourself in the field of financial services, you might be surprised to discover where your college degree can take you with The Hartford.
We know that college graduates are full of energy and ready to dive into their new careers. That's why we offer these programs to develop your talents quickly, allowing you to play a critical role in the company's success. If you're ready to make an impact, we have a program for you.



We offer the following Leadership Development Programs for college graduates:

Actuarial
Claims
Complex Claims
Enterprise Risk
Finance
Human Resources
Investment Management
MBA Internships
Operations
Technology
Underwriting
Personal Lines

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
As a part of these opportunities, candidates will build functional expertise, while developing leadership competencies. In your rotations, you will:
Have the opportunity to customize your path based on the business need and developmental plan.
Have opportunities to engage one-on-one with senior leaders and advise on pertinent business projects.
Work under the guidance of the Program Manager as well as the direct supervision of assignment managers.
Build in-depth knowledge of one or more product lines, through functional skill-building and rotational assignments.
Participate in a training and development curriculum covering insurance business fundamentals and leadership/professional skills. 
Engage in networking and mentoring activities with leaders across the organization.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 – 3.2 depending on the program
Must have a record of high achievement, self-motivation, ability to multi-task and a solid work ethic
Ability to analyze complex problems and to make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment 
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Graduated from accredited university by May 2014 for full time opportunities.
A demonstrated record of leadership in collegiate activities

WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY?
At The Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.


WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

Assignments are located at our Hartford, Windsor or Simsbury, CT sites. We offer free parking, an on site medical facility, and on site fitness center. The locations also offer full service cafeterias, ATM machines, and many other conveniences.

As a member of our Early Career Development Programs, employees have access to the Career Resource Center (CRC). The CRC offers up-to-date resources and services, career coaching and curriculum to Early Career Development Program participants from around the country. As Early Career Professionals, employees will have the unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Career Resource Consultant.

This career consulting session is offered 3 to 6 months prior to the completion of the program.  We believe career development is a partnership between you, your manager, and the company, and your commitment is the most significant driver of career development.  Our goal is to help establish a pathway to success!
 
 
TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.thehartford.com/college and apply to positions of interest.

Multiple full time positions are available with a start date of July 2014.


The Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The Hartford maintains a drug-free workplace.

Committed to Building Inclusion and Leveraging Diversity

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