The Hartford Named Insurance Industry Leader By Just Capital And CNBC In 2026 Rankings Celebrating The Best Of American Business

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford was named as the top performing company in the Insurance category in Just Capital’s annual Rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive year that The Hartford has been included on the list, which celebrates companies’ leadership and performance in serving customers, communities, employees and shareholders.

“We are honored to be recognized as the leading insurance company by Just Capital, demonstrating how our values and commitment to our customers, communities and employees contribute to building durable value for all stakeholders,” said The Hartford’s Chief Sustainability Officer Terence Shields. “At The Hartford, responsibility and accountability are built into how we operate, and it is part of how we have sustained a successful enterprise for more than 200 years.”

Informed by extensive polling of the American public, the Rankings recognize top-performing American companies for their leadership on a range of issues related to workers, customers, communities, the environment, and governance. As AI reshapes the American economy, Just Capital’s Industry Leaders demonstrate that cultivating trust with employees, customers, communities, and shareholders is an opportunity to drive competitive differentiation, while creating both business and societal value.

“The Hartford and all 2026 Industry Leaders are proving that smart stakeholder investments don’t require a trade-off with strong financial performance,” said Just Capital CEO Martin Whittaker. “Rather, they’re a pathway for America’s leading companies to compete and win in an AI-driven marketplace. Our Rankings and the Just Intelligence platform we’ve built give leaders the data and insights they need to navigate today’s extraordinary pressures in ways that benefit both their companies and the country.”

The Hartford’s commitment to sustainability is rooted in a proud 200-plus year history and lives at the core of our long-term business strategy as outlined in the most recent Sustainability Report.

Rankings Methodology

Since 2015, Just Capital has surveyed nearly 200,000 Americans on their priorities for just business behavior. The annual Rankings assess 933 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies using a model grounded in the priorities of the American public. Companies are evaluated across 17 issues spanning workforce investment, customer trust, governance accountability, environmental performance, and community impact. Just Capital industry classification aligns with Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) supersectors.

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.

About Just Capital

Just Capital is the foremost independent organization advancing responsible business leadership. We translate insights from public polling, performance data, and financial analysis into actionable intelligence leaders can use to drive long-term business success and shared prosperity for people across America. Our flagship product Just Intelligence is designed to offer a comprehensive view of public expectations, stakeholder performance, and sector realities in order to drive responsible decision-making. When companies make better decisions, they can create lasting value for shareholders, contribute to stronger communities, and help drive broader economic and societal progress. For more information, visit justcapital.com.

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