Hartford Insurance Group reported third-quarter 2026 core earnings of $956 million and a trailing 12-month core return on equity of 17.9%. Management said its automated underwriting processes policies instantly without human review, with 78% of small business submissions bindable straight through. It sees healthcare inflation and expiring federal subsidies pushing up workers' compensation claims, a broad-based trend it says is not unique to its book. The company recently closed its purchase of Equitable's employee benefits division, which brings $500 million in annual premium and expands its dental and vision lines and reach among small and midsized businesses.
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