The Hartford has appointed Natalie Burns head of Enterprise Sales & Distribution, reporting to Tracey Ant, head of Middle & Large Business, effective May 1. In this role, she will be responsible for enhancing relationships with The Hartford's top distribution partners and working with the company's Personal and Business Insurance, as well as Employee Benefits sales teams to drive growth across business segments. Burns replaces Stephen Screen, who was recently named head of Alternative Placement Solutions in The Hartford's Global Specialty business unit, reporting to Adrien Robinson, head of Global Specialty.

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The Hartford has appointed Natalie Burns head of Enterprise Sales & Distribution.

"Natalie is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our customers, distribution partners, and the evolving needs of the marketplace," said Ant. "Her strategic mindset, operational excellence and unwavering commitment to our people make her exceptionally well-suited to lead our sales and distribution organization. I am confident Natalie will continue to strengthen our relationships, drive profitable growth and help position The Hartford for long-term success."

Burns began her career with The Hartford in 2002 as an executive underwriter and has held positions of increasing responsibility in underwriting and distribution across the enterprise. Most recently, she was head of Alternative Distribution, leading The Hartford's Middle & Large Business Centers and Middle Market Underwriting Center (MMUC).

Burns holds a bachelor's degree in management and international business from Baylor University.

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The Hartford Names Natalie Burns Head Of Enterprise Sales And Distribution