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The Hartford Insurance — Hartford Financial Services Group — Investor Day (October 2011)

74 slides from The Hartford Insurance's investor day presentation, Oct 7, 2011

  1. Slide 1: Investor Meeting Hartford, Connecticut October 6, 2011

    Investor Meeting Hartford, Connecticut October 6, 2011

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement and note on scenarios

    Safe Harbor Statement and note on scenarios Certain statements made in this presentation should be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements about The Hartford's future results of operations. We caution investor

  3. Slide 3: Welcome

    Welcome Christopher Swift Chief Financial Officer October 6, 2011

  4. Slide 4: Agenda

    4 % Agenda 10:00am - 10:05am Chris Swift Welcome 10:05am - 10:15am Liam McGee Opening Comments 10:15am - 10:40am Greg McGreevey Investments 10:40am - 10:50am Liz Zlatkus Enterprise Risk Management 10:50am - 11:25am Graham Bird Variable Annuity Risk Management 11:25am - 11:40am Break 11:40am - 12:00p

  5. Slide 5: Opening Comments

    Opening Comments Liam E. McGee Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer October 6, 2011

  6. Slide 6: Overview

    Overview The Hartford's balance sheet is strong While challenges exist, our risks are significantly reduced and manageableThe Hartford's risk management capabilities are meaningfully enhancedThe Hartford has the strength to maintain sufficient capital levels, consistent with current ratings, even un

  7. Slide 7: Investments

    Investments Greg McGreevey Chief Investment Officer October 6, 2011

  8. Slide 8: Investment portfolio is well positioned for the future

    8 Investment portfolio is well positioned for the future Strengthened our ability to manage the portfolio for strong shareholder returns over timeImproved the people, process and platformEstablished a long-term model portfolio (LTMP) Since 2008, we have substantially reduced the risk in the portfoli

  9. Slide 9: Investments: Portfolio construction, Prepared for the future, Performance is strong

    9 % Investments Portfolio construction Prepared for the future Performance is strong

  10. Slide 10: Long-Term Model Portfolio provides investment portfolio guidelines and targets

    10 Long-Term Model Portfolio provides investment portfolio guidelines and targets Repositioning actions were taken opportunistically and in consideration of our view of economic formation Portfolio repositioning focused on balancing income, returns and capital to maximize shareholder valueEnterprise

  11. Slide 11: People, process, and platform significantly improved

    Platform t People 11 People, process, and platform significantly improved New portfolio management teamDedicated higher-risk asset portfolio management teamExpanded Risk Management team Enhanced macro decision makingClarified roles and accountabilityIntegrated the Risk Management team into the inves

  12. Slide 12: Since 2010, we projected economic growth below consensus

    Since 2010, we projected economic growth below consensus Domestic and global growth will remain challengedGDP growth below consensus due to a slowdown in government spending and a challenged consumer Europe to have significant headwinds, resulting in volatility due to their debt problems August 2010

  13. Slide 13: Reduced total real estate exposure by $10.4 billion

    Reduced total real estate exposure by $10.4 billion1 Total Book Value of Real Estate Assets1($ in billions) 13 ($ in billions) Dec. 31,2008 Dec. 31,2009 Dec. 31,2010 Aug. 31,2011 GAAP Book Value2 $25.8 $21.2 $15.8 $15.4 Credit Quality3 AA- A A A- Market/BV 71% 81% 92% 93% $6.8 billion or about 50% r

  14. Slide 14: Increased high quality corporates by $8.9 billion

    14 Increased high quality corporates by $8.9 billion Corporate Holdings by SectorChange From Dec. 31, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2011 ($ in billions) Dec. 31,2008 Dec. 31,2009 Dec. 31,2010 Aug. 31,2011 GAAP BV $32.6 $36.7 $39.5 $41.5 Credit Quality A- A- A- A- Market/BV 88% 99% 103% 106% Repositioned higher b

  15. Slide 15: Proactively repositioned municipals to improve quality

    15 Proactively repositioned municipals to improve quality ($ in billions) Dec. 31,2008 Dec. 31,2009 Dec. 31,2010 Aug. 31,2011 GAAP BV $11.4 $12.1 $12.5 $12.6 Credit Quality AA- AA- AA AA Market/BV 93% 100% 97% 103% Began repositioning prior to market repricing in late 2010 Improved portfolio quality

  16. Slide 16: Rebalanced European exposures in the general account

    ($ in millions) Utilities & Industrials Financials Sovereigns Total Europe excl. Higher Risk $4,517 $1,431 $862 $6,810 Higher Risk Countries 684 20 - 704 Total GAAP BV $5,201 $1,451 $862 $7,514 Market/BV 108% 96% 109% 106% ($ in millions) Utilities & Industrials Financials Sovereigns Total Italy $31

  17. Slide 17: Actions taken strengthened the General Account portfolio

    Actions taken strengthened the General Account portfolio for current economic environment Closer to LTMPWill continue to balance income, total return and capital preservation influenced by market conditions and our economic viewSignificantly reduced correlated risksWell positioned for strong risk- a

  18. Slide 18: Investments: Portfolio construction, Prepared for the future, Performance is strong

    18 % Investments Portfolio construction Prepared for the future Performance is strong

  19. Slide 19: Net investment income remains strong

    2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Annualized 2011 Total Net Investment Income 4691 5214 4335 4031 4392 3900 Annualized Yield Before Tax 0.057 0.059 0.046 0.041 0.045 0.045 10 Year Treasury Rate 0.0364 0.0324 0.032 0.0302 5 Year Treasury Rate 0.0279 0.0218 0.0192 0.017 Annualized Yield Before Tax Excluding Pa

  20. Slide 20: Derisking has significantly lowered credit losses

    1 20 Derisking has significantly lowered credit losses Credit Losses ($ in billions) YTD 20111 credit losses of $116 million are a fraction of 2009 losses of almost $2 billion Reflects derisking actions and movement towards the LTMP3Q11 credit loss estimated at $61 millionPrimarily on structured sec

  21. Slide 21: Reduction in gross unrealized losses

    $2.6 $14.6 ($12.0) $12.0 billion reduction in gross unrealized losses Gross unrealized losses improved as a result of lower interest rates, spread tightening, sales and impairments $900 million gross unrealized loss1 on non-structured securities Long dated variable rate corporates and financials $1.

  22. Slide 22: Strong portfolio performance generates shareholder value

    22 Strong portfolio performance generates shareholder value Total return outperformance reflects:Investment process enhancements Improved relative value process and decision makingFocused derisking effortsLonger duration driven by liability targets Achieved top decile General Account performance sin

  23. Slide 23: Investments: Portfolio construction, Prepared for the future, Performance is strong

    23 % Investments Portfolio construction Prepared for the future Performance is strong

  24. Slide 24: Portfolio is well positioned today to handle economic downturns

    24 Portfolio is well positioned today to handle economic downturns General Account portfolio has a net unrealized gain of $2.1 billion pre-tax as of August 31, 2011 Portfolio is well diversified, with strong liquidity, and of high quality 8% in Treasuries and cash as of August 31, 2011 High risk pos

  25. Slide 25: Portfolio tested against economic scenarios

    Portfolio tested against economic scenarios Residential Home Prices Flat 5% decline 20% decline Commercial Property Values Stabilize at current levels and then improve Flat 10% decline GDP 2011: >1.5%2012-2013: Increasing 2011: 1.0% to 1.5%2012-2013: ~1% 2011: Slightly negative2012-2013: Negative Un

  26. Slide 26: Even in our modeled stress scenario, potential investment losses expected to be modest

    26 Even in our modeled stress scenario, potential investment losses expected to be modest (Pre-tax and pre-DAC1, $ in millions) Bull Scenario (S&P 1500) Base Scenario (S&P 1200) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) 2011 $75 $100 $300 2012 100 150 550 2013 125 200 400 Total Expected Credit Losses in Selected Sc

  27. Slide 27: Impact of lower interest rates on net investment income

    27 Impact of lower interest rates on net investment income Portfolio is largely duration matched to liabilities, reducing the impact of lower reinvestment rates Reinvesting about $7.5 billion annually at current new money yield would reduce after-tax core earnings by:$50 to $75 million in 20122Up to

  28. Slide 28: Active management and ALM positioning

    28 t Alpha/Beta Active Management ALM Selectively adjust portfolio positioning to take advantage of strong relative value opportunities in areas of expertisePrevious derisking efforts have provided the opportunity to prudently add exposure to high yield / bank loan and emerging market sectors Increa

  29. Slide 29: Investment portfolio is well positioned for the future

    29 Investment portfolio is well positioned for the future Strengthened our ability to manage the portfolio for strong shareholder returns over timeImproved the people, process and platformEstablished LTMP Since 2008, we have substantially reduced the risk in the portfolio while balancing net investm

  30. Slide 30: Enterprise Risk Management

    Enterprise Risk Management Lizabeth Zlatkus Chief Risk Officer October 6, 2011

  31. Slide 31: The Hartford has strengthened Enterprise Risk Management

    The Hartford has strengthened Enterprise Risk Management 31 Investment Risk ManagementDerisked the investment portfolioEnhanced capabilities around variable annuities (VA)Added significantly more hedge protection Strengthened Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Strong independent ERM organizationEnhanc

  32. Slide 32: We built a strong, independent Enterprise Risk Management organization

    We built a strong, independent Enterprise Risk Management organization Reporting structure ensures independence and a holistic view of our major risksAppointed dedicated chief risk officers for each of our primary risk categoriesOver 50 net additions to staff with expertise in capital markets, inves

  33. Slide 33: Risk management capabilities and governance have been upgraded

    Risk management capabilities and governance have been upgraded Established robust risk metrics and dynamic stress testing Evaluating risks through three lenses: Economic, Statutory, and GAAPEnhanced stress testing, aggregation and correlation analysis Advanced our economic capital framework Enterpri

  34. Slide 34: Variable Annuity Risk Management

    Variable Annuity Risk Management Graham Bird Chief Market Risk Officer October 6, 2011

  35. Slide 35: Overview

    Overview We have a comprehensive approach to manage global VA riskPrimarily manage to economics, subject to statutory considerationsExtensive risk management expertise, resources and capabilities We now have a robust dynamic hedging program for the closed block in JapanJapan hedging is designed to l

  36. Slide 36: Variable Annuity Risk Management sections

    Variable Annuity Risk Management 36 Overview and Risk Management ApproachJapan VA Products and RisksJapan VA Hedge Program

  37. Slide 37: Maintain total risk exposure within risk capacity and appetite

    Maintain total risk exposure within risk capacity and appetite The Hartford has a comprehensive approach to managing Global VA risks Global Variable Annuity Overview($ in billions) 37 Economic Statutory GAAP Product designReinsuranceCapital markets hedging 1As of August 31, 2011 Core Objective Risk

  38. Slide 38: VA risk management has evolved over time

    VA risk management has evolved over time 38 Objective Stress Testing Scope PrimarilyGAAP Economics subject to Statutory Considerations Targeted Comprehensive U.S. Centric Global

  39. Slide 39: Our risk management actions in the U.S. reflect this evolution

    Our risk management actions in the U.S. reflect this evolution Initially, we reinsured guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB) and some guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (GMWB)Instituted GMWB dynamic hedging in 2003 targeting FAS133/157 liabilities GMWB accounting largely reflects economicsHed

  40. Slide 40: Variable annuities in Japan have a unique product and risk profile

    Variable annuities in Japan have a unique product and risk profile Initial risk mitigation in Japan focused on limiting guarantees and options Income and death benefit guarantees are only a return of premiumMost contracts have a 10 year deferral period and 15 year payout periodThe primary market ris

  41. Slide 41: Japan VA Products and Risks

    Variable Annuity Risk Management Overview and Risk Management ApproachJapan VA Products and Risks 41 Japan VA Hedge Program

  42. Slide 42: Japan VA customers have only a return of premium guarantee

    ¥1,200,000 Japan VA customers have only a return of premium guarantee 42 ¥1,500,000 Separate Account Value Net Amount at Risk Year Pre-annuitization, the customer receives: The account value less surrender charges if they lapse; orA return of premium guarantee on death Post-annuitization, GMIB guara

  43. Slide 43: Net amount at risk is not a good measure of economic risk

    Net amount at risk is not a good measure of economic risk Net amount at risk (NAR) is the difference between the guarantee and the account value for all "in-the-money" accountsRetained NAR reflects reinsurance benefitsRetained NAR is not reflective of true economic risk GMDB NAR assumes all customer

  44. Slide 44: We believe many customers will choose to collect guaranteed income benefits

    We believe many customers will choose to collect guaranteed income benefits We expect many customers with "in-the-money" guarantees will elect to annuitize once they are eligible Markets may recover before many are eligible to annuitize 55% of accounts do not become eligible for income benefits unti

  45. Slide 45: Income benefits will be paid over many years

    Income benefits will be paid over many years On annuitization, account values move to the General Account Net investment income on General Account assets helps fund future payoutsThe risk profile changes when income beginsSeparate account equity and currency risk exposures ceaseAll death benefit gua

  46. Slide 46: Japan Hedge Program

    Variable Annuity Risk Management Overview and Risk Management ApproachJapan VA Products and RisksJapan VA Hedge ProgramJapan Hedge Program 46

  47. Slide 47: The Japan hedge is comprehensive and robust

    The Japan hedge is comprehensive and robust Comprehensive Market Risk Coverage Covers major market risks including equities, currencies, and interest rates Wide Range of Hedge Instruments Swaps, options, forwards, futures, etc. Dynamic Rebalancing Dynamic rebalancing against hedge targets and pre-se

  48. Slide 48: Cash Flow Projections

    Cash Flow Projections Cash Flow Projections Include fees, claims, expenses, plus the benefits and costs of the hedging program over 15 years We subject our Japan VA block to cash flow run-off stress tests 48 Run-OffStress Testing Conducted against a wide range of adverse market scenarios Hedge Progr

  49. Slide 49: Our economic analysis projects cumulative cash flows

    Our economic analysis projects cumulative cash flows 49 Illustration of Cumulative Cash Flows Stylized downside scenario Cash flows are cumulative over 15 years, independent of any accounting regime, pre-tax, and not discounted Total Cash Flow Fees net of expenses Claims Investment income Net hedge

  50. Slide 50: The Japan hedge is designed to limit net unfunded cash flow

    The Japan hedge is designed to limit net unfunded cash flow in very adverse scenarios 50 Illustration of Net Cash Flow Stylized downside scenario Net cash flow is difference between cumulative cash flows and the on-balance-sheet financial resources supporting the block Net Cash Flow Defined Cumulati

  51. Slide 51: Benign Market Scenario Net Cash Flow

    Benign Market ScenarioNet Cash Flow In a benign market scenario, net cash flow is positive 1 Equity scenario defined on a total return basis; equity index levels include a dividend yield assumption of 1.7%2 Cumulative cash flows include net hedge payoff and fees from July 1, 2011-August 31, 2011 Ass

  52. Slide 52: Even in modeled adverse scenarios, net unfunded cash flow is manageable

    Even in modeled adverse scenarios, net unfunded cash flow is manageable Assumptions Assumptions Interest Rate Parallel shift of 100 basis points down over 1 year, flat thereafterFloor at 50 basis pointsJPY 10 year rate to 0.5% FX 20% Yen strengthening over 1 year, flat thereafterUSD/JPY = 61.2 Equit

  53. Slide 53: We have an effective dynamic hedge for the Japan VA business

    We have an effective dynamic hedge for the Japan VA business Robust, effective methodology designed to limit net unfunded cash loss to within risk toleranceOngoing program of scenario and stress testing, including cash flow runoffs Program implementation to be completed by year endOver 90% of the Ja

  54. Slide 54: Conclusion

    Conclusion We have a comprehensive approach to manage global VA riskPrimarily manage to economics, subject to statutory considerationsWe now have a robust dynamic hedging program for the closed block in JapanJapan VA hedging is designed to limit runoff costs, even in highly adverse market conditions

  55. Slide 55: Capital Overview and Other Updates

    Capital Overview and Other Updates Christopher Swift Chief Financial Officer October 6, 2011

  56. Slide 56: Capital overview and other updates

    Capital overview and other updates 56 Impact of Japan VA hedge 3Q11 and other updates Capital resources and outlook

  57. Slide 57: Japan VA hedge impact on 3Q11

    Japan VA hedge impact on 3Q11 Japan VA assumptions were updated as part of the 3Q11 DAC unlock$110 million after-tax charge to net income for Japan VA comprised of:$245 million after-tax charge to net income reflecting hedge costs of 70 bps per year$135 million after-tax benefit to core earnings pri

  58. Slide 58: Capital Markets Factors

    Capital Markets Factors Projected for the three months from: Projected for the three months from: Capital Markets Factors December 31, 2010 September 30, 2011 Equity markets +/^ by 1% $(15) / $15 $(47) / $47 Volatility +/^ 1% $0 / $(0) $5 / $(5) Interest rates +/^1 basis point $(2) / $2 $(6) / $6 Ye

  59. Slide 59: Capital overview and other updates

    Capital overview and other updates 59 Impact of Japan VA hedge 3Q11 and other updates Capital resources and outlook

  60. Slide 60: Estimated 3Q11 DAC unlock

    Estimated 3Q11 DAC unlock1 Annual assumptions update conducted in the third quarter DAC unlock each quarter based on actual market levels versus assumptionsOur estimated quarterly DAC unlock sensitivity for a 1 percent change in actual returns vs. assumptions is: $10-$15 million in the U.S.$5-$15 mi

  61. Slide 61: Additional 3Q11 updates

    Additional 3Q11 updates On a preliminary basis, we expect our 3Q11 results to include:Items estimated on the table to the leftNet unrealized gain of approximately $2.6 billion as of September 30Statutory surplus expected to decline in the quarter reflecting implementation of Japan VA hedge, quarterl

  62. Slide 62: New accounting effective January 1, 2012 estimated to reduce DAC balance

    New accounting effective January 1, 2012 estimated to reduce DAC balance by 22-26% Future net income not expected to be materially impacted but will depend upon sales levels:Higher non-deferrable expenses Lower amortization of DAC 62 January 1, 2012 retrospective adoptionReduces GAAP shareholders' e

  63. Slide 63: Capital overview and other updates

    Capital overview and other updates 63 Impact of Japan VA hedge 3Q11 and other updates Capital resources and outlook

  64. Slide 64: What has occurred over the last years

    64 What has occurred over the last 2 years Challenging economic environmentSlow GDP growthRecord low interest ratesTurbulent equity marketsStrong YenHigher capital adequacy expectations across financial services Recalibration of insurance industry ratingsElevated catastrophe experienceCompetitive pr

  65. Slide 65: Capital resources

    Capital resources 65 U.S. Life insurance subsidiaries $8.0P&C insurance subsidiaries 7.6Japan (HLIKK) 1.3Total $16.9 Significant holding company liquidity$2.1 billion cash and short-term investments as of August 31, 2011$400 million October 2011 debt maturityIn current environment, prudently focused

  66. Slide 66: Capital management priorities

    Capital management priorities The Hartford manages capital and financial resources to balance a number of factors including:Regulatory requirementsRating agency considerationsRisk management strategiesInsurance company needsHolding company funding obligations, andShareholder considerations 66 We are

  67. Slide 67: Assumptions for alternative scenarios

    Assumptions for alternative scenarios 67 Bull Scenario (S&P 1500) Base Scenario (S&P 1200) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) Equity Markets Equity Markets 2011: S&P 500 increases to 15002012: S&P 500 at 1608 (up 7.2%) 2011: S&P 500 increases to 1240 2012: S&P 500 at 1330 (up 7.2%) 2011: S&P 500 declines to

  68. Slide 68: In the S&P scenario, The Hartford has a $1.3 billion capital margin

    68 In the S&P 800 scenario, The Hartford has a $1.3 billion capital margin Bull Scenario (S&P 1500) Base Scenario (S&P 1200) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) December 2012 $4.4 $3.9 $1.3 Capital margins in alternative scenarios Projected Capital Margins1 from Scenarios ($ in billions) 1Capital margins meas

  69. Slide 69: Changes in 2012 capital margin from base scenario

    ($ in billions) Bull Scenario (S&P 1500) Bull Scenario (S&P 1500) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) Stress Scenario (S&P 800) December 2012 Capital Margin in Base Scenario $3.9 $3.9 $3.9 VA Operating Income Incl. Change in Reserves $2.6 $(8.5) VA Hedge Impact (2.1) 6.8 Change in Re

  70. Slide 70: Capital resources outlook

    Capital resources outlook We are committed to ensuring adequate capital and financial flexibility to support strong capitalization of the insurance operations and sufficient flexibility to meet holding company obligationsWe believe The Hartford has sufficient resources in a deteriorating economic en

  71. Slide 71: The Hartford

    THE HARTFORD

  72. Slide 72: Closing Message

    Closing Message Liam E. McGee Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer October 6, 2011

  73. Slide 73: Summary

    Summary 73 The Hartford's balance sheet is strong While challenges exist, our risks are significantly reduced and manageableThe Hartford's risk management capabilities are meaningfully enhancedThe Hartford has the strength to maintain sufficient capital levels, consistent with current ratings, even

  74. Slide 74: The Hartford

    THE HARTFORD

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