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Brighthouse Financial Appoints Michael J. Inserra and Lizabeth H. Zlatkus to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Asset Management, Personal Finance, Brighthouse Financial, Indivior, Inserra Supermarkets, Risk management, Ernst & Young, The Hartford, EY, Audit committee, Lisabeth, Moore Capital Management, Retirement, Management

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced that today its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Michael J.

Key Points: 
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced that today its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Michael J.
  • (“Mike”) Inserra and Lizabeth H. Zlatkus as independent members of the Board.
  • Mr. Inserra and Ms. Zlatkus were also each designated by the Board as an “audit committee financial expert” under applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and appointed to serve on the Audit Committee.
  • “Mike and Lizabeth each bring valuable experience in the insurance and financial services industries, along with strong leadership skills, financial expertise and deep knowledge of operations and risk management,” said C. Edward (“Chuck”) Chaplin, chairman of the Board, Brighthouse Financial.

Hartford Funds Expands Systematic ETF Business

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Momentum, The Hartford, Growth, ETF, Senior, Systematic, Quality, VMAX, Financial adviser

Hartford Funds, a leading global asset manager, is reaffirming its strong commitment to systematic investing with the expansion of its systematic ETF product suite, including today’s launch of the Hartford Multifactor International Small Company ETF (Cboe: ROIS), which is designed to gain efficient exposure to the small cap international equity market while seeking to reduce volatility through the application of key systematic factors.

Key Points: 
  • Hartford Funds, a leading global asset manager, is reaffirming its strong commitment to systematic investing with the expansion of its systematic ETF product suite, including today’s launch of the Hartford Multifactor International Small Company ETF (Cboe: ROIS), which is designed to gain efficient exposure to the small cap international equity market while seeking to reduce volatility through the application of key systematic factors.
  • This latest product launch follows the introduction of the Hartford US Value ETF (Cboe: VMAX) and Hartford US Quality Growth ETF (Nasdaq: HQGO) in December 2023, after the firm debuted its first systematic ETF product in 2015.
  • “As we embark on this journey of evolving and expanding our ETF suite, it’s imperative that our investment options help meet the diverse needs of our clients,” said Brian Kraus, Senior Vice President for Systematic ETFs at Hartford Funds.
  • Hartford US Value ETF [Cboe: VMAX] and Hartford US Quality Growth ETF [Nasdaq: HQGO]
    VMAX and HQGO are designed to meet strong investor demand for Systematic Large Value and Large Growth ETFs, respectively.

Inszone Insurance Announces Addition of Stephanie Bush to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Finance, Business, Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Traveler, Growth, The Hartford, Trustee, National Council, Connecticut Science Center

Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.

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  • Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.
  • Ms. Bush brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to Inszone Insurance.
  • "We're excited to welcome Stephanie Bush to our board of directors," said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance.
  • With Ms. Bush joining the board of directors, Inszone Insurance is poised for continued growth and innovation, further solidifying its position as a leading insurance brokerage firm.

The Hartford Named One Of ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ For 15th Time by Ethisphere

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Ethics, Culture, Organization, The Hartford, Ethisphere Institute, Corporate sustainability, Education

The Hartford has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 15th time, as designated by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Key Points: 
  • The Hartford has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 15th time, as designated by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
  • “The World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition demonstrates our employees’ commitment to leading with integrity.
  • We congratulate everyone at The Hartford for this exceptional achievement.”
    The Hartford’s culture of integrity is driven by strong ethics, governance and compliance programs, focusing on leadership accountability and ongoing education for employees.
  • Congratulations to The Hartford for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business.”
    Ethisphere recognizes organizations that continue to elevate the standards for ethical leadership and corporate behavior.

The Hartford Collaborates With Origin To Help Support The Financial Well-being Of U.S. Workers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Personal Finance, Technology, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Professional Services, Software, Other Education, Education, The Hartford, Financial management, Workforce, Research

The Hartford , a leading provider of employee benefits and leave management, is introducing a new tool to help its employer customers address the financial wellness needs of their employees.

Key Points: 
  • The Hartford , a leading provider of employee benefits and leave management, is introducing a new tool to help its employer customers address the financial wellness needs of their employees.
  • Origin’s Financial Planning platform provides personal financial management tools to help address budgeting and savings needs, as well as financial guidance and benefits education at no cost.
  • “Financial stress has a major impact on employer productivity,” said Matt Watson, founder and CEO of Origin.
  • “Even though financial wellness starts with a paycheck, many employers aren’t providing financial wellness assistance to their employees.

Christopher Lowell Co-Founder, InnSure, Joins Insurtech SaaS Platform INSILLION as Strategic Advisor for North America

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Hartford, MENA, Strategic management, Liberty Mutual, Climate change, P&C, Fintech, Insurance

As a strategic advisor, Christopher Lowell will guide INSILLION with key insights to drive expansion and explore new market opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • As a strategic advisor, Christopher Lowell will guide INSILLION with key insights to drive expansion and explore new market opportunities.
  • Mahavir Chand, Co-Founder of INSILLION, commented, "Christopher brings a P&C carrier's strategic business perspective to our insurtech platform, his rich understanding of P&C insurance will provide us with valuable insights to establish a unique product-market fit.
  • We look forward to working with him to bring INSILLION to carriers and MGAs in North America."
  • Christopher Lowell, Strategic Advisor - North America of INSILLION added, "INSILLION's fresh perspective on merging technology and business tools and their relentless focus on the customer are exactly what is needed in the P&C industry today.

Accenture Launches Specialized Services to Help Companies Customize and Manage Foundation Models

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Networks, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, LLM, NYSE, The Hartford, Policy, Engineering, Carbon footprint, Insurance, Multimedia, Documentation, Architecture, Customer service, Sales, Medical device, Accenture, AI

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today unveiled a comprehensive set of new services designed to help companies customize and scale the value of generative AI.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today unveiled a comprehensive set of new services designed to help companies customize and scale the value of generative AI.
  • This new set of Accenture gen AI services includes a proprietary gen AI model “switchboard,” customization techniques, model managed services and specialized training programs.
  • "Companies that want to harness the power of generative AI will need an array of specialized models,” added Karthik Narain , group chief executive, Accenture Technology.
  • Our set of customization services can help companies contextualize AI models for their unique needs, transforming every link in their value chain.”

The Hartford Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The Hartford announced key leadership appointments that will take effect in 2024.

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  • The Hartford announced key leadership appointments that will take effect in 2024.
  • “As we look to the future, I am energized by the opportunities that lie ahead for The Hartford.
  • Thompson joined The Hartford in 1998 as a commercial lines underwriter and held positions of increasing responsibility in the field before taking on leadership accountability for Enterprise Sales & Distribution.
  • Swift said, “I want to congratulate Stephanie and David on their retirements and celebrate their extraordinary careers at The Hartford.

Leading Companies Pledge to Be StigmaFree with NAMI

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Mental, The Hartford, Organization, Transport, Bank, Kohl's, Miraval, Food, Tran, Multimedia, Communication, Research, Culture, CAA, Hostess, Mental health, Council, Health, NAMI, National Alliance, Creative Artists Agency, DSM-IV codes, Bank of America, Mental disorder, Lifestyle, Workplace, SVP, Nextgen, Policy, Nursing, Adobe, Boeing

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the members of its inaugural StigmaFree Workplace Advisory Council. The Council comprises corporate leaders representing diverse industries including technology, entertainment, health, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, finance, and transportation.

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  • Mental health is critical to achieving all of these," said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. "That's why successful companies and organizations recognize the importance of supporting their employees' mental health and wellness.
  • We are thrilled to collaborate with industry leaders on our StigmaFree Workplace Advisory Council to champion the cause of mentally health workplaces."
  • With its expertise and national grassroots' reach, NAMI is uniquely positioned to partner with leading employers as they redefine what it means to create a healthy workplace.
  • "We're proud to join the StigmaFree Workplace Advisory Council and build on our collaboration with NAMI, an organization that shares our commitment to positive mental wellbeing."

Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Welcomes Four New Financial Services Leaders to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Acquisition, The Hartford, UBS, Prudential Financial, Head, Entrepreneurship, Chartered financial consultant, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth management, Insurance, FSB, Leadership Council, IiO, Certification, Growth, Financial plan, Orion, Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Publication, Security, Mid-Atlantic (United States), RIA, MassMutual, Management, Financial adviser, Ameriprise Financial

ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a non-profit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, announced today that four additional leaders in the financial services industry have joined its Board of Directors .

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a non-profit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, announced today that four additional leaders in the financial services industry have joined its Board of Directors .
  • Joseph P. Lombardo, Jr. oversees the development of all UBS field leaders and all future-generation talent in the firm's Wealth Management U.S. organization.
  • Mr. Lombardo began his career in financial services in 1990 before joining UBS in 2005 as a Financial Advisor.
  • Mr. North has 29 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Consultant designations.