The Hartford has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies^® for the 17^th time, as designated by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

"Being recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 17th year is a powerful affirmation of The Hartford's enduring commitment to integrity, accountability and doing the right thing for our customers, colleagues, and communities," said The Hartford's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Karmela Malone. "Ethical leadership is foundational to how we operate and make decisions every day, and it remains essential to building trust and delivering long term value."

The Hartford's reputation for trust, resilience and excellence is grounded in clear expectations that employees act with integrity. Through comprehensive educational initiatives, including the annual Ethics and Compliance Week, the company reinforces ethical decision-making, regulatory adherence, consistent standards of conduct, and a shared responsibility to serve customers, colleagues and communities responsibly.

"Congratulations to The Hartford for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies," said Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair Erica Salmon Byrne. "As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance."

The Hartford has been recognized 17 times and is one of only two honorees in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry. In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized, spanning 17 countries and 40 industries.

The World's Most Ethical Companies^® evaluation process requires an extensive review of each company's ethics and compliance, covering areas such as governance, program structure, standards, training, risk management, investigations, culture measurement and third-party oversight.

About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com.

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., (NYSE:HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. For additional details, please read The Hartford's legal notice.

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Media Contact for The Hartford:

Cassie Davis

(860) 547-3798

cassandra.davis@thehartford.com

Media Contact for Ethisphere:

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The Hartford Named One Of 'World's Most Ethical Companies' For 17th Time By Ethisphere