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Provides access to life and health insurance topics.

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C. Assets under
management include assets and certain external investment funds managed by
MassMutual subsidiaries.massmutual.

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The Hartford offers industry-specific underwriting expertise and coverages
to meet the insurance needs of companies in the wholesale distribution
industry.

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Contact:
Lisa Reilly
(413) 744-0589
lreilly@massmutual.

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The Hartford Named Preferred Commercial Insurer by National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

"The Hartford's
reputation for quality, financial strength and stability, and its long history
of serving wholesaler-distributors of all sizes, make it a perfect insurance
partner, particularly for our members with complex exposures.org.
The MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing designation (or fleet name)
for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (of which MMRS is a division)
and its affiliates, which include: OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

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We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Valiga
860-547-8990 202-872-0885
gvaliga@nawd.

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(NYSE: HIG) as its endorsed provider of commercial
property-casualty insurance. In addition to providing core commercial insurance coverages --
property, liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance --
The Hartford offers expedited claims handling services and a countrywide
network of loss control and risk management experts to help wholesaler-
distributors protect their businesses and minimize loss costs.com.

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NAW-endorsed program adds broader capabilities, workers' compensation coverage
for wholesaler-distributors

HARTFORD, Conn.

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Contact(s):
The Hartford: NAW:
Pamela Rekow George D.

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-based trade association that represents more than 100 line-of-trade
associations, as well as 38 regional and local wholesale distribution
associations. Investors
should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ.; Babson Capital
Management LLC; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, LLC; MML Investors Services,
Inc.

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These important risks and uncertainties include those
discussed in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our 2004 Annual Report on
Form 10-K and the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

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NAW members will be able to access The Hartford's
program through the NAW's Web site http://www.naw. NAW is active in these three areas: government relations and
political action; research and education; and member benefit programs. The company is a
leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits;
automobile and homeowners products; and business property-casualty insurance.com

consulting types

For more information about The Hartford and NAW program, agents may
contact their local Hartford representative.

MassMutual Retirement Services Issues 404(c) Compliance Guide for Plan Sponsors

distribution carrier

NAW will also promote the alliance through its many
member associations.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is a Washington,
D.

Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking
statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Manual to help plan sponsors enhance fiduciary protection

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., is a global,
growth-oriented, diversified financial services organization providing life
insurance, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance,
retirement planning products, structured settlement annuities, trust services,
money management, and other financial products and services.

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The Hartford is one of the nation's largest financial services and
insurance companies, with 2004 revenues of $22. Life Insurance Company; and MassMutual
International, Inc.

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"We'll be working closely with NAW
to offer wholesaler-distributors comprehensive insurance coverages tailored to
their size and scope -- whether they're a small local supply business or a
large multi -state distributor -- so they can focus on meeting the needs of
their own customers.

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, The National Association of
Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), representing more than 40,000 wholesale-
distribution companies across the country, has selected The Hartford Financial
Services Group, Inc.
The Hartford 's Internet address is http://www.

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"We want to be wholesaler-distributors' top choice for commercial
insurance," said Judy Blades, senior executive vice president of The
Hartford's property-casualty operations."
As part of their strategic alliance, NAW and The Hartford will reach out
to wholesale distribution companies through The Hartford's extensive network
of independent agents.

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"We are very pleased about joining with The Hartford to offer
comprehensive insurance tailored to the specific needs of wholesaler-
distributors," said Dirk Van Dongen, NAW president .

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com. MassMutual is on the Internet at
http://www.

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In
addition , the association operates the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action
Committee, the Distribution Research + Education Foundation, and the NAW
Service Corporation. We assume no obligation to update this release, which speaks as
of the date issued.; The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB; Antares Capital Corporation; MML Bay
State Life Insurance Company; C.

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