Bought E-85 flex-fuel for the first time yesterday

[Omaha Steve]

I know I'm at odds with many on this for environmental issues. I have used ethanol in our cars since about 1977. Back then only 2 small independent stations had it in Omaha. Never have had a problem with it in all these years.

I rented a car Wednesday afternoon since my Cobalt was in the shop. They did a wonderful paint-less repair on the hail damage. We have never owned an E-85 car. It is the first time I've driven and bought E-85 (up to 85 percent ethanol/15 gasoline minimum). Saved about 60 cents a gallon. Drives fine. Cleaner air.

I've very happy with the way Hartford treated us on the car and house hail damage. My neighbors with other companies didn't do so well. My agent got several referrals from us. :-) They are the type of company DUers should want to do business with.




http://ir.thehartford.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=557943

The Hartford Receives Ethisphere's 2011 World's Most Ethical Companies Recognition

Award recognizes The Hartford's exceptional ethical leadership for fourth year

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG), today announced that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World's Most Ethical Companies. This recognition reflects The Hartford's commitment to ethical practices, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

"The Hartford and its employees take great pride in being recognized as one of Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for the fourth consecutive year," said Alan Kreczko, executive vice president and general counsel, The Hartford. "The Hartford's reputation for integrity is a cornerstone of this company. Every day, we build that reputation by doing the right thing when interacting with customers, partners, vendors and one another."

Ethisphere reviewed thousands of companies and evaluated a record number of applications, naming 110 companies to this year's World's Most Ethical Companies list. The 2011 list features companies in 38 industries.

"As companies strive to maintain a competitive advantage, good ethics translate into better business, and better business means better bottom lines. The Hartford recognizes the important role that principled practices play in brand reputation, which ultimately is the most valuable asset for a corporation," said Alex Brigham, executive director, Ethisphere Institute. "Each year, the competition gets more intense for the World's Most Ethical Companies and this year was no exception with a record number of organizations vying for this distinguished honor. Ethisphere congratulates The Hartford on being one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2011."

Key to The Hartford's culture is a strong ethics and compliance program, which emphasizes ethical decision-making and accountability. As part of the company's commitment to philanthropy, The Hartford and its employees help make a positive impact in local communities across the country through direct giving, volunteerism and educational programs. The Hartford is committed to integrating good environmental ideas and practice into our on-going operations, consistent with our business goals.

The methodology for the WME ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.

Read about the methodology and view the complete list of the 2011 World's Most Ethical Companies at http://ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical-companies-rankings/.

About Ethisphere Institute

The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The Institute's associated membership groups, the Ethisphere Council and Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, are forums for business ethics that includes over 200 leading corporations, universities and institutions. These groups are dedicated to the development and advancement of members through increased efficiency, innovation, tools, mentoring, advice, and unique career opportunities. Ethisphere Magazine, which publishes the globally recognized World's Most Ethical Companies Ranking™, is the quarterly publication of the Institute. Ethisphere provides the only third-party verifications of compliance programs and ethical cultures, Ethics Inside Certification®, Anti-Corruption Leader Verification and Compliance Program Verification. More information on the Ethisphere Institute, including ranking projects and membership, can be found at http://www.ethisphere.com.

About The Hartford

Celebrating 200 years of helping its customers achieve what's ahead, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance and wealth management company. Through its unique focus on customer needs, the company serves businesses and consumers by providing the products and solutions they need to protect their assets and income from risks and manage their wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 100 company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.

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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 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K 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.

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The Hartford Contact:
Heather Lodini, 860-547-3301
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or
Ethisphere Contact:
Emily Parker, 212-446-1889
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Source: The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

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http://www.thehartford.com/utility/news/awards-and-recognitions/

Awards and Recognitions

After 200 years in business, The Hartford is known for its superior customer service, high ethical standards and continued operational excellence. Listed below are several awards and recognitions received by the company and its employees.



Company Recognitions | Product and Service Recognitions | Corporate Social Responsibility Recognitions


Awards Spotlight
The Hartford Named To Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index For 3rd Consecutive Year
September 2010: The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of CDP provides an evaluation tool for institutional investors. In 2010, it comprises 53 constituents of the S&P 500 Index based on analysis of the responses to CDP's 2010 questionnaire which focused on greenhouse gas emissions, emissions reduction targets and risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The Hartford is the only insurer on the S&P 500 CDLI 2010 and only one of two financial services companies to be on the Index three years in a row.

Company Recognitions

GI Jobs names The Hartford a Top Military Friendly Employer

November 2010: For the second consecutive year, The Hartford was recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Top 100 Military Friendly Employer for 2011. The G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Employers list, in its eight year, serves as the primary benchmark of corporate recruiting programs aimed at veterans. The annual survey is one of the key tools used to determine the nation's most Military Friendly Employers.



InsideCounsel Recognizes The Hartford on IC-10 for The Hartford's Intellectual Property Initiative

September 2010: The Inside Counsel IC-10 profiles 10 legal departments that have used innovation to solve the big problems beleaguering law departments. Their stories and successes are inspiring, proving what a difference just a little original thinking can make in ensuring their legal teams remain a vital business center within their companies.



The Hartford is Named to the "Best for Vets" list by Military Times Edge Magazine

August 2010: Military Times EDGE invited the companies on the Fortune 1,000, the Defense News 100 and Federal Times' General Services Administration 250 lists complete a survey about their military recruitment and policies. Responses were evaluated in four criteria: Recruiting, Training and mentoring, Reserve policies, and Corporate culture.



The Hartford honored by the National Business Group in the "Gold" category for the "Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles" Awards

June 2010: Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards acknowledge and reward employers that have responded to the urgent need to improve their workers' health, productivity and quality of life. The underlying goal of the program is to encourage all employers to take action.



The Hartford receives a Pro Patria Award from the CT ESGR in recognition of its "Most Exceptional Support Of Employees In The Guard And Reserve"

April 2010: The Pro Patria Award, the state committee's highest honor, is presented annually to one employer in each state who has provided the most exceptional support of our national defense through leadership practices and personnel policies that support their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.



The Hartford Named As One Of The "World's Most Ethical Companies" Again In 2010

March 2010: For the third consecutive year, The Hartford was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, The Hartford secured a hard-earned spot on the list by going the extra mile, implementing upright business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the company's success, benefit the community, and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.


2010 Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies



Product and Service Recognitions Return to top

The Hartford Mutual Funds Named Top 10 Fund Family By Barron's

February 2010: The Barron's rankings of the best fund families is calculated based on information provided by Lipper including assets under management, and mutual fund performance across five categories: U.S. Equity, World Equity, Mixed-Equity,Taxable-Bond and Tax-Exempt Bond. The Hartford was ranked 10 out of 61 fund families.



The Hartford Recognized With Silver Award In 18th Annual National Mature Media Awards For Online Training, "Baby Boomers: Doing Business With A Complex Generation

June 2009: The National Mature Media Awards(sm) is the largest awards program of its kind to recognize the nation's best advertising, marketing and educational materials produced for older adults.





The Hartford Equity Income Fund Class Y Shares Wins Lipper Award For Best Equity Income Fund For Five Year Performance

April 2009: The Lipper Fund Awards celebrate the investment industry's top performers.





The Hartford Recognized As "Best Of Breed" by Corporate Insight Annuity Monitor Awards

February 2009: Corporate Insight's annual Monitor Awards are presented to financial services firms providing the best Web offerings in the banking, brokerage, credit card, annuity, mutual fund and mutual fund advisor industries.





The Hartford Earns High Satisfaction Scores In Independent Research On Service by Disability Insurers

January 2009: JHA, a leader in disability reinsurance, consulting and research, conducted a survey measuring the account management, administration, claims management, and communications of disability insurance carriers.





Hartford Life Recognized for Superior Service in 2008

January 2009: The DALBAR Service Awards symbolize the achievement of the highest tier of service to customers within the financial services industry.







Corporate Social Responsibility Recognitions Return to top

The Hartford Receives Ethisphere's 2011 World's Most Ethical Companies Recognition

March 2011: For the fourth consecutive year, The Hartford was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, The Hartford secured a hard-earned spot on the list by demonstrating a commitment to ethical practices, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

The Hartford Named To Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index For 3rd Consecutive Year

September 2010: The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of CDP provides an evaluation tool for institutional investors. In 2010, it comprises 53 constituents of the S&P 500 Index based on analysis of the responses to CDP's 2010 questionnaire which focused on greenhouse gas emissions, emissions reduction targets and risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The Hartford is the only insurer on the S&P 500 CDLI 2010 and only one of two financial services companies to be on the Index three years in a row.



The Spirit of Juneteenth Award presented to The Hartford by The Amistad Center

June 2010: The Hartford receives The Spirit of Juneteenth Award for their 200 years of contributions to the Greater Hartford Community.

[orpupilofnature57]

1. An ethical insurance company ,that makes money ,hmmm

[NutmegYankee]

2. The point of a company is to turn a profit.

That said, it can be done in a fair and open manner with respect for the customers.