HIG 12.31.12-10-K Ex 23.01

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration statements on Form S-3 and Form S-8 of our reports dated March 1, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the retrospective adjustment of the accompanying consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules for the Company's adoption of a change in accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts) and the effectiveness of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012.



Form S-3 Registration No.		Form S-8 Registration Nos.
333-168532		333-105707
		333-49170
		333-105706
		333-34092
		033-80665
		333-12563
		333-125489
		333-157372
		333-160173
		333-168537