Christopher Swift

At-a-Glance

Chairman and CEO of The Hartford since 2014, a national leader in property & casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds.
Led The Hartford's transformation, including the purchase of Aetna’s U.S. group life and disability business (2017) and The Navigators Group, Inc. (2019).
Served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Hartford, joining in 2010.
Held senior leadership and finance roles at American International Group (AIG).
Began his career as a certified public accountant at KPMG LLP, where he became head of the Global Insurance Industry Practice.
Earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Marquette University.
Serves as a trustee at Marquette University.

Biography

Christopher J. Swift is the Chairman and CEO of The Hartford, a national leader in property & casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, founded in 1810. Appointed CEO in 2014, Swift has been the driving force behind the company’s transformation, resulting in a more focused and disciplined organization.

Under his leadership, The Hartford expanded its capabilities and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic investments, including the purchase of Aetna’s U.S.