8-K
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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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURE
EX-99.1: INVESTOR FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT


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Item 2.02       Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 26, 2005, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. issued its Investor Financial Supplement (“IFS”) relating to its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the IFS is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits

     
Exhibit No.    
99.1
  Investor Financial Supplement of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004


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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 31, 2005  By:     /s/ Robert J. Price
       
  Name:   Robert J. Price   
  Title:   Senior Vice President and
Controller