Insider Selling: The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) CEO Sells $27,546,362.58 in Stock

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.41, for a total transaction of $27,546,362.58. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 194,817 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,574,986.97. This represents a 50.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Christopher Swift also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, February 4th, Christopher Swift sold 100,970 shares of The Hartford Insurance Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $140.78, for a total value of $14,214,556.60.

The Hartford Insurance Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HIG opened at $142.64 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.32. The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. has a one year low of $107.49 and a one year high of $144.50. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $135.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $131.75. The company has a market capitalization of $39.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.61.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The insurance provider reported $4.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.22 by $0.84. The business had revenue of $7.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.29 billion. The Hartford Insurance Group had a return on equity of 21.92% and a net margin of 13.52%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.94 EPS. Analysts anticipate that The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. will post 11.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of The Hartford Insurance Group

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group during the first quarter worth about $207,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in The Hartford Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $199,000. Belpointe Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in The Hartford Insurance Group by 8.3% in the second quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC now owns 6,252 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $793,000 after buying an additional 481 shares during the period. Shell Asset Management Co. boosted its position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group by 26.1% in the 2nd quarter. Shell Asset Management Co. now owns 56,755 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $7,201,000 after purchasing an additional 11,732 shares during the last quarter. Finally, DMC Group LLC boosted its holdings in The Hartford Insurance Group by 9.1% during the second quarter. DMC Group LLC now owns 5,578 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $708,000 after buying an additional 464 shares during the last quarter. 93.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on HIG shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $160.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $120.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $153.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group increased their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $151.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $145.00 target price for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $148.13.

Trending Headlines about The Hartford Insurance Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hartford Insurance Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $165, citing strong Q4 results and a constructive 2026 outlook — a clear bullish signal for earnings-driven upside. Cantor Fitzgerald Boosts The Hartford Price Target to $165
• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $163 and holds an “outperform” rating, implying double‑digit upside from current levels. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises HIG Target to $163
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating and other broker notes (Wells Fargo, Evercore commentary) have signaled continued confidence in The Hartford’s fundamentals and capital returns after the earnings beat. UBS Keeps Their Buy Rating on Hartford Insurance
• Positive Sentiment: The Hartford joined Centro’s API-powered RFP/quoting platform, a distribution win that can help accelerate broker connectivity and sales in employee-benefit lines. Centro Expands Carrier Ecosystem with Addition of The Hartford
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $143 but kept a Neutral rating — modest upside implied, not a strong buy endorsement. Citigroup Raises Price Target to $143 (Neutral)
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley moved its target to $142 and stayed at Equal Weight, supporting the current valuation rather than signaling large upside. Morgan Stanley Raises PT to $142 (Equal Weight)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” with an average target near $148 — helpful context but not a single catalyst. HIG Given Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Christopher Swift sold large blocks of stock in early February (201,938 shares at ~$136.41 on Feb 2 and 100,970 shares at ~$140.78 on Feb 4), reducing his stake materially — a sizable insider sale that can create near-term selling pressure and prompt investor questions about timing. SEC Filing — Insider Sale by CEO (Feb 2) SEC Filing — Insider Sale by CEO (Feb 4)

About The Hartford Insurance Group

The Hartford Financial Services Group, commonly known as The Hartford, is a U.S.-based insurance and investment company that provides a broad range of commercial and personal insurance products and employee benefits. Its core businesses include property and casualty insurance for businesses and individuals, group benefits such as group life, disability and dental plans, and retirement and investment solutions offered through affiliated asset-management operations. The company also delivers risk management, claims-handling and loss-prevention services designed to support policyholders across a variety of industries.

Founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1810, The Hartford is one of the oldest insurance organizations in the United States and has a long history of underwriting and product development across multiple insurance lines.