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Technology is now woven throughout the benefits ecosystem, helping employers to make things easier while ensuring human support remains part of the experience Human resources (HR), employee benefits and evolving technology are converging in new ways and illustrating the need for simplicity, according to the 2026 Future of Benefits Study from The Hartford, a leading provider of employee benefits and absence management services. The study reveals that almost three-quarters (73%) of employer respondents have seen an increase in day-to-day responsibilities over the past few years. As a result, employers are looking for ‘one-stop-shop’ solutions where enrollment tools, simple leave products, seamless technology, integrated administration and trusted claims expertise converge for a clearer and more reliable benefits environment. “Our Future of Benefits research clearly shows benefits are not a product-specific checklist anymore, but rather an important way to meet the comprehensive needs of

Net income ROE for the year of 22.0% and core earnings ROE of 19.4% Fourth quarter 2025 net income available to common stockholders of $1.1 billion ($3.98 per diluted share) increased 33% from $848 million ($2.88 per diluted share) over the same period in 2024. Core earnings* of $1.1 billion ($4.06 core earnings per diluted share*) increased 33% from $865 million ($2.94 core earnings per diluted share) over the same period in 2024. Full year 2025 net income available to common stockholders of $3.8 billion ($13.32 per diluted share) increased 23% from $3.1 billion ($10.35 per diluted share) over the same period in 2024. Core earnings* of $3.8 billion ($13.42 core earnings per diluted share*) increased 25% from $3.1 billion ($10.30 core earnings per diluted share) over the same period in 2024. Net income ROE for the year of 22.0% and core earnings ROE* of 19.4%. Property & Casualty (P&C) written premiums increased by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period

The Hartford today announced the opening of its newest technology hub in Columbus, Ohio. This strategic expansion is the latest example of the company’s commitment to insurance innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional experiences for customers, agents and brokers. Located in Columbus’s Easton Town Center, the office will hold approximately 75 employees focused on AI, cloud architecture, and technology transformation. The office will accommodate new hires and employees who have worked remotely in the region. The space features collaboration zones and infrastructure to support experimentation and prototyping of new products, processes and services. “The Hartford is a destination for top talent working on the frontier of technological change, and this Columbus office is part of our strategy to have employees collaborate on products and services that are integral to the future of insurance,” said The Hartford’s Chief Information Officer Shekar Pannala. “By expanding our