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):
JUNE 18, 1998
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-19277 13-3317783
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
HARTFORD PLAZA
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06115-1900
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(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (860) 547-5000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 18, 1998, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc ("The
Hartford") issued a press release regarding anticipated catastrophe losses for
the quarter ending June 30, 1998. Additional information is set forth in The
Hartford's press release which is filed as an exhibit hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) The following is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated June 18, 1998.
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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: June 18, 1998 By:/S/ James J. Westervelt
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Name: James J. Westervelt
Title: Senior Vice President
and Group Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated June 18, 1998.