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): | August 20, 2012 |
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-13958 | 13-3317783 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut | 06155 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 860-547-5000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On August 20, 2012, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") notified named executive officer David N. Levenson that his employment with the Company would terminate on September 28, 2012. The Company's action constitutes a release from employment under the March 21, 2012 letter agreement between the Company and Mr. Levenson. The Company expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Levenson for his leadership of Wealth Management and years of exemplary service to the Company.
SIGNATURES
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.
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | ||||
| August 23, 2012 | By: |
/s/ Richard G. Costello
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| Name: Richard G. Costello | ||||
| Title: Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary | ||||