8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2017

THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-13958	13-3317783
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. One Hartford Plaza Hartford, Connecticut		06155
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 547-5000

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 2, 2017, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its estimate of third quarter 2017 catastrophe losses. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. dated October 2, 2017

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:	October 2, 2017	By:	/s/ Beth A. Bombara
		Name:	Beth A. Bombara
		Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

The Hartford Estimates Third Quarter 2017 Catastrophe Losses Of $325 Million To $375 Million, Before Tax

• Includes estimates for Hurricane Harvey of $175 million, before tax, and Hurricane Irma of $125 million to $175 million, before tax, both net of reinsurance

• Third quarter 2017 financial results to be released on Oct. 26

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 2, 2017 – The Hartfordtoday announced that it currently expects to report third quarter 2017 catastrophe losses of $325 million to $375 million, before tax (approximately $210 million to $245 million, after tax). This estimate includes losses from Hurricane Harvey of $175 million, before tax, and from Hurricane Irma of $125 million to $175 million, before tax, each having a larger impact on Commercial Lines than on Personal Lines. Aside from these two named storms, the company’s losses from third quarter 2017 catastrophes, including Hurricane Maria, are relatively low.

All of the estimates are net of property per risk and other facultative reinsurance. The two hurricanes are not expected to result in any recoveries from the company’s property catastrophe occurrence treaty, which has a $350 million, before tax, attachment point per catastrophe event. As a result, the company has not incurred a reinstatement premium on its catastrophe program.

The Hartford will release third quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 26 after the close of the market and will host a webcast to discuss these results at 9 a.m. EDT on Friday, Oct 27. The webcast, along with an audio replay and transcript, will be available for at least one year on the investor relations section of the company’s website, https://ir.thehartford.com.

About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group 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. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheHartford_PR.

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

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Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Investors should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ. These important risks and uncertainties include those discussed in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q, and the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update this release, which speaks as of the date issued.

From time to time, The Hartford may use its website to disseminate material company information. Financial and other important information regarding The Hartford is routinely accessible through and posted on our website at https://ir.thehartford.com. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about The Hartford when you enroll your email address by visiting the “Email Alerts” section at https://ir.thehartford.com.

Media Contact:	Investor Contact:
Michelle Loxton	Sabra Purtill, CFA
860-547-7413	860-547-8691
michelle.loxton@thehartford.com	sabra.purtill@thehartford.com