MENU ACCOUNT Find an Agent Claims Contact Us Agents & Producers The Hartford Insurance About Us Christopher J. Swift Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Swift is chairman and chief executive officer of The Hartford, a national leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Swift, who was named CEO in 2014, was the driving force in the company’s transformation, resulting in a more focused, disciplined leader in property and casualty, group benefits and mutual funds. He expanded the company’s capabilities and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic investments. This includes the purchase of Aetna’s U.S. group life and disability business in 2017 and The Navigators Group, Inc., a specialty lines property and casualty business, in 2019. He also completed the company’s exit from the run-off life and annuity business, providing greater financial flexibility and improving The Hartford’s return on equity and earnings growth profile. Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion As a long-time supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Swift was an early signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge and serves on the Governing Committee for its Racial Equity Fellowship initiative. He is a Catalyst CEO Champion for Change and is partnering with the Connecticut Treasurer’s Corporate Call to Action, which is committed to advancing racial and economic opportunity within companies and throughout communities. Addressing Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace Swift has been on the forefront of CEOs discussing the need for public-private partnerships to address mental health and addiction in the workplace. He continues to encourage business leaders to support public policy reforms and create open, inclusive work environments that dispel the stigma that blocks treatment and recovery. Stigma Free: Ending Barriers That Prevent Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Our research shows mental health is a significant workplace issue for U.S. employers and stigma associated with addiction and mental health inhibits treatment and recovery. That’s why The Hartford is partnering with national nonprofit partners the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Shatterproof to educate and empower companies, communities and consumers so they can be stigma-free. Read more about mental health in the workplace in these articles: Mental health is the next big workplace issue Employee mental health is a huge concern after such a brutal stretch Bipartisan lawmakers highlight COVID-19 impact on mental health, addiction New Connecticut partnership aims to 'make a difference' in opioid crisis Championing Our Hometown As The Hartford’s CEO, Swift is proud of our company’s legacy of making a positive impact in our communities and is strongly connected to the neighborhoods and businesses throughout our hometown. As a vocal advocate among the business community, he champions the City of Hartford’s revitalization and our company’s initiatives that advance equal economic, educational and workplace opportunities for our neighbors. A Commitment to Hartford $1 million grant from The Hartford targets blight in its Asylum Hill neighborhood $20M Hartford Boys & Girls Club facility breaks ground I love Hartford, a city on the move What’s right with Hartford? Driving Change in the Industry In addition to his work at The Hartford, Swift is committed to making an impact on important issues, serving on many boards where he can make a difference: Executive committee and the board of directors of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Member of The Business Council Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) The Geneva Association Board of directors for Citizen’s Financial Group, Inc. Previous Experience Swift joined The Hartford in March 2010 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. In that position, he played a central role in the company’s strategic transformation to focus on the P&C, group benefits and mutual funds businesses. He was also instrumental in strengthening the balance sheet through the sale of its individual life and retirement plans businesses and reducing debt. Previously, he held senior leadership and finance roles at American International Group (AIG). He began his career as a certified public accountant at KPMG LLP, focused on financial services and was eventually appointed head of the Global Insurance Industry Practice. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marquette University, where he is also a trustee. Download Swift's Bio Explore More Leaders Doug Elliot Beth Costello Have an Issue? If you have an issue to report, use the link below. Get in Touch Discover More Investor Relations Newsroom Our Company Back to About Us PRODUCTS Auto Home Business Employee Benefits Mutual Funds COMPANY About Us Careers Agents & Producers Newsroom Investor Relations Mobile App CONNECT Contact Us Report a Claim Find an Agent Small Business Playbook Small Biz Ahead Extra Mile LifeLime Twitter Facebook Linkedin YouTube Privacy Policy Legal Notice Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation EEO © 2021 The Hartford