Here's Why Investors Should Retain the Hartford Stock for Now

The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) reported solid Q2 2026 results with 5% premium growth in Business Insurance, an 89.3% combined ratio, and 22% jump in net investment income to $800 million. The company approved a new $4.2 billion share-repurchase authorization and plans $475 million in quarterly buybacks through 2026. Despite attractive valuation at a forward P/E of 10.28, HIG faces elevated catastrophe risk and high leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 22.7%.