Annette Rippert Joins The Hartford's Board

By Tamara Parker • Monday, January 06 15:21 • Permanent Link

The Hartford, a leading property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds company, has appointed Annette Rippert to its board of directors, effective February 18, 2025. Annette will serve on the board's finance, investment, and risk management committee.

Annette Rippert, who retired as CEO of the strategy and consulting group at Accenture, brings extensive experience in technology, data, and artificial intelligence to The Hartford's board. During her tenure at Accenture, she accelerated the use of technology, data, and artificial intelligence to drive new and differentiated growth, transforming the $15 billion portfolio of advisory services.

Rippert's leadership at Accenture included driving strategic acquisitions to expand advisory services and implementing reskilling and human-capital-management strategies critical to the company's growth agenda. She also led the North America technology business and served as the technology and innovation lead for Accenture Federal Services.

The Hartford's Chairman and CEO, Christopher Swift, expressed confidence in Rippert's visionary leadership and extensive experience, particularly in leveraging AI and data analytics, emphasizing the value of her addition to the board as the company focuses on growth and innovation.

Rippert holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and computer science, as well as a master's degree in management, both from Northwestern University. She currently serves on the Northwestern University board of trustees, reflecting her ongoing commitment to education and leadership development.

The Hartford, which operates under the brand name The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG), is known for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust, and integrity with over 200 years of expertise in the industry.

For more information on The Hartford and its financial performance, visit their website at www.thehartford.com. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.7% to a price of $108.73. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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