THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 

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): January 26, 2005

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.
    
Hartford Plaza
    
Hartford, Connecticut
  06115-1900
 
   
(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 January 26, 2005, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
     
Exhibit No.    
99.1
  Press Release of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. dated January 26, 2005.

 

 

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.

                 
        THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
               
Date: January 26, 2005
  By:       /s/ Neal S. Wolin    
             
      Name:   Neal S. Wolin    
      Title:   Executive Vice President and    
          General Counsel