Hartford Financial Q4 Profit Rises, Shares Climb on Strong Underwriting Results

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG) reported higher fourth-quarter profit on January 29, 2026, driven by improved underwriting performance and lower catastrophe losses, sending shares up in after-hours trading. Net income rose to $582 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, from $497 million, or $1.29 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted operating income reached $1.61 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.48. Property & Casualty underwriting income jumped 32% year-over-year to $344 million, aided by a 95.2 combined ratio excluding catastrophes. CEO Christopher Swift cited disciplined pricing and risk selection as key drivers. The company also raised its quarterly dividend by 5% to $0.42 per share, effective March 1, 2026.