The Hartford And Chip Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates To Launch Partnership For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series At Bristol Motor Speedway

Business Wire, March 11, 2008

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The corrected release reads:

THE HARTFORD AND CHIP GANASSI RACING WITH FELIX SABATES TO LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP FOR NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Sponsorship and other marketing efforts will be used to connect The Hartford's auto and homeowners products to legions of racing fans

With its iconic stag logo taking its place on the hood of an 800-horsepower racing machine, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) announced today that it will sponsor No. 40 Dodge Charger on March 16 at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway when Dario Franchitti takes on NASCAR's best in the fifth race of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season.

"For a company like The Hartford, with a nationwide network of independent agents, we know how important it is to be associated with an outstanding team," said Michael Concannon, senior vice president, personal lines. "That's why a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) is a great fit.

"NASCAR fans know how important a car's performance is on the track and on the road, as well as the team behind it. We'll be sending the message to fans across America. With The Hartford and its team of independent agents behind them they will receive excellent coverage and superior service that helps to keep their lives uninterrupted, because they're going places," added Concannon.

With $3.9 billion in personal lines written premium in 2007, The Hartford, through its nationwide network of 7,000 independent insurance agents and its AARP auto and homeowners program, is one of the nation's leading names in personal protection solutions for individuals and families.

Bearing The Hartford's distinctive colors, the maroon and yellow race car will feature The Hartford's branding on the hood, tv and quarter panels. Franchitti will wear a maroon and yellow firesuit featuring The Hartford and the stag logo.

"I think what you have is a marriage of two companies that are global leaders in their respective marketplaces," said Team Owner Chip Ganassi. "It's important for us to look for partners that share our team's core vision and The Hartford is a company with a rich, storied history of strength, optimism and a winning spirit that we can relate to. We look forward to increasing The Hartford's visibility in Bristol this weekend and beyond."

In addition to the primary paint scheme in Bristol, The Hartford will continue to be featured on the No. 40 Dodge as an associate sponsor for the remainder of the 2008 season . Furthermore, Franchitti and Ganassi's IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon will both carry The Hartford's iconic stag logo on their fire suits throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup and IRL IndyCar Series seasons, respectively..

This CGRFS sponsorship adds to The Hartford's list of sports marketing efforts which include being an Official Corporate Partner of the NCAA[R] and sponsorships in men's and women's golf. SportsMark Management Group is the sports marketing agency of record for The Hartford and is consulting with CGRFS to activate the sponsorship.

About Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

With 13 wins in 2007, CGRFS continues to add to its tally of 90 trips to victory lane. Chip Ganassi created his own one-car IndyCar team in 1990 and established a partnership with a new sponsor, Target. Today, his teams include two IRL IndyCars, one Indy Pro Series car and along with Felix Sabates he has three cars in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, two entries in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and a Daytona Prototype in the world of Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series racing. Ganassi's IndyCar teams have amassed five Championships and 56 wins since 1994; his NASCAR teams have 12 wins and two Rookie-of-the-Year titles; and the Grand American team has won two Rolex Series Daytona Prototype Championships and are the three-time defending Champions of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Chip Ganassi Racing operates out of state-of-the-art race shop facilities in Indianapolis, Ind., and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Pa. For more information log onto www.chipganassiracing.com

About The Hartford

The Hartford, a Fortune 100 company, is one of the nation's largest diversified financial services companies, with 2007 revenues of $25.9 billion. The Hartford is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property and casualty insurance. International operations are located in Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil and Ireland. The Hartford's Internet address is www.thehartford.com.

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