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The STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS 4REAL® Blog is a highly regarded source for structured settlement news, information, and commentary, led by structured settlement and settlement planning subect mater expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC. With two decades of operation, the blog and 4structures.com are recognized as comprehensive resources, offering detailed guides and specialized insights. Established in 2005, the blog caters to a broad audience, including legal professionals, injured individuals, families, and various stakeholders, providing reviews and opinions on settlement planning. John Darer, President of 4structures.com LLC, is a seasoned structured settlement expert with over 40 years of financial services experience and 31 years specializing in structured settlements. Based in Stamford, CT, he is a Certified Financial Transitionist and Registered Settlement Planner, holding insurance licenses in 45 states and the District of Columbia. John Darer is dedicated to transparency and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of engaging trained and licensed professionals for settlement planning, offering valuable insights through his investigative journalism and professional commentary.

The Hartford Sells Life Insurance and Annuity Business to Investors

by John Darer® CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT® RSP CLTC

Hartford Financial Services Group announced on December 4, 2017 that  it would sell its life and annuity unit to a group of investors in a deal valued at $2.05 billion, as it looks to focus on its property and casualty businesses.  Talcott Resolution the run off company for Hartford's legacy life and annuity business. including structured settlement annuities which its stopped writing in April 2012, will be acquired by an investor consortium that includes Cornell Capital, Atlas Merchant Capital LLC, TRB Advisors LP, Global Atlantic Financial Group, Pine Brook and J. Safra Group.

Talcott Resolution to be run as a stand alone company

Talcott Resolution will now be run as a standalone insurance company, according to reports, in a deal expected to close in the first half of 2018, subject to regulatory approval.  Approximately 400 Hartford employees will become employees of the standalone entity

Talcott Resolution will reinsure a portion of its fixed annuity, payout annuity and structured settlement businesses to a subsidiary of Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic), according to Insurance News Net. Following the sale, Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO), The Hartford’s investment management group, will continue to manage a significant majority of Talcott Resolution’s investment assets for an initial 5-year term. HIMCO also will be retained by Global Atlantic to manage certain assets associated with the post-closing reinsurance agreement.

What Does This Mean to Hartford Life Structured Settlement Annuitants?

If you have Hartford Life Structured Settlement it likely owned by Hartford CEBSCO. The Annuity Issuer is Hartford Life Insurance Company. The obligations of Hartford CEBSCO are guaranteed by Hartford Life, Inc. According to the executive presentation on December 4, 2017, slide 4,  Hartford Life, Inc., Hartford Life Insurance Company will be part of the Talcott deal. I will research, inquire and provide readers with further details as the deal progresses. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions at 888-325-8640

Talcott Resolution 2021 Update

Talcott Resolution Announces Completion of Acquisition by Sixth Street (prnewswire.com)

 

 

 
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