For more
information, visit http://www.newscom. Cousy and his esteemed award.hoophall. Since
2002, U.

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They can also register to win a chance to serve on a
Blue Ribbon committee that will select the winner.thehartford. We assume no obligation to update this release, which speaks as
of the date issued.

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Since its release in 2004, Booktastic! is now carried in over 1500 various
retail outlets and libraries throughout the United States.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050830 /CGTU008LOGO )
"Honey has been fueling athletes for centuries."
Renamed the Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford, finalists this year
will be chosen on January 31 and the winner introduced on April 3 in
Indianapolis during the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's
Final Four(R) basketball tournament. Independent agents of The Hartford and
their customers will also be invited to participate in these clinics, as well
as in additional tournament promotions and voting for Bob Cousy Award
candidates. The group is then
reviewed and a winner chosen by the Blue Ribbon selection committee.Raymond@thehartford.

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Booktastic!, a board game designed for book lovers, families and educators,
celebrated the release by kicking off a contest where children and young
adults can participate in future editions of the popular game. "The National Honey Board is excited
about working with AYF and bringing the issue of hydration in young athletes
to the forefront.com . At
that time, UConn men's coach Jim Calhoun will be recognized for his induction
into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Nominees for the Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford are solicited
through the College Sports Information Directors of America (COSIDA) and the
National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).S.com

Debora Raymond
860-547-9613
Debora.

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About Lynne Hansen

Lynne Hansen is the bestselling author of the Heritage of Horror series of
young adult historical novels from Hard Shell Word Factory. Doleva, Hall of Fame President +
CEO. The company continues this successful
relationship today with a wide range of advertising, marketing,
promotional and licensing efforts that support its commitment to
education, as well as to its business partners and customers.

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The "books " in each store contain
real-life information so players learn about bestselling books and authors . By making the Honey Hydrator the 'Official Beverage' of
AYF, we hope to provide kids and parents with a cost-effective, delicious and
healthful way to keep players and cheerleaders hydrated.
For the Honey Hydrator recipe, hydration and nutrition information and
pre- and post-exercise snack ideas and recipes, visit http://www.S. International operations are located in Japan, Brazil and the
United Kingdom.
We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance, and actual results may differ materially.Loparco@thehartford.

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Even people who do not read enjoy this game with its unique category of
questions with no wrong answer. (NYSE: HIG), one of the nation's leading providers of
investment and insurance products, has announced a new three-year partnership
with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to promote the prestigious
Bob Cousy Award, an honor established in 2004 and presented annually to the
nation's top point guard in men's collegiate basketball.

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Participants in the contest submit questions for possible use in future
editions of Booktastic! and are entered to win a personalized, autographed
novel by bestselling young adult author Lynne Hansen. It provides a natural and
sustained energy boost and compares well to the more expensive sports drinks
and snacks commonly distributed on the sidelines at halftime," said Bruce
Wolk, director of marketing for NHB. Company teams up with Basketball Hall of Fame; continues its support of the
core values shared in business and athletics

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* Since 1993, The Hartford has sponsored disability sporting events and
organizations, as well as Olympic-level athletes with physical
disabilities.

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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About American Youth Football and Cheer
American Youth Football and Cheer is a non-profit international youth
football organization established to promote the wholesome development of
youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American
football.
(Logo: http://www. soldiers wounded in conflicts abroad have discovered the
healing power of sports by learning how to ski at this event.

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The Hartford to Present 'Bob Cousy Award' for Best Collegiate Point Guard in Men's Basketball

The Basketball Hall of Fame partnership is the latest in a series of
innovative sports-related sponsorships for The Hartford, all of which reflect
the company's long-standing commitment to the core values and standards
embodied in both business and amateur athletics, including leadership,
teamwork, integrity and excellence:
* In 2004, The Hartford became an Official Corporate Partner of the
NCAA(R), one of the nation's oldest, largest and most respected
athletic organizations.
This relationship includes the sponsorship of several radio broadcasts
for the school 's sporting events. Investors
should consider the important risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ.

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Her newest book "Rave New World," available from SparkNotes,
features over 1,000 SAT vocabulary words and definitions.
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* For 12 consecutive years, The Hartford has been the title sponsor of The
Hartford Ski Spectacular -- the nation's largest annual ski event and
winter sports festival for people with physical disabilities.S.com.

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booktasticgame.com., The National Honey Board (NHB)
today announced its 2005 sponsorship with American Youth Football and Cheer
(AYF).S. "Mr. In 2003, The Hartford became the founding sponsor of
U.

Contacts:
Joe Loparco
860-547-3397
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In addition, the Honey Hydrator was named the "Official Beverage" of
American Youth Football and Cheer for the 2005 season. "Without proper hydration from beverages like the Honey
Hydrator that provide the necessary carbohydrates and sodium , athletes' bodies
cannot perform at peak levels.com , and serves U.com., with worldwide revenues of $22.

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Her first
novel "The Return" debuted at #1 on the Children's E-book Bestseller list.

The NHB has also created a
special section of its Web site, http://www.
"For more than 195 years, The Hartford and its network of independent
agents have represented leadership, vision , teamwork and integrity in the
insurance industry," said David Moore, assistant vice president of marketing
for The Hartford's Property + Casualty operations.S.

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To
learn more about the contest , visit
http://www. The game has
received media coverage in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, The Christian
Science Monitor, and The London Telegraph. Players move around a quaint town square of bookstores to buy,
sell and trade popular titles with money earned from answering questions or
sharing opinions prior to each turn. American Youth Football Announces Partnership With National Honey Board

LONGMONT, Colo."
The Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford will be supported with an
on -line voting and promotional campaign driven by paid media on over 50
Division I college athletics websites, USA Today advertising and through
several Cousy Award Clinics presented by The Hartford -- a series of
nationwide youth clinics run by the Hall of Fame that promote point guard play
and the core values of the award.

The Hartford is one of the largest financial services and insurance
companies in the U.

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Booktastic! today announced the official
release of its Family Edition featuring children's literature.LynneHansen."
Research studies have shown that providing flavored , cooled beverages, as
opposed to water, produces greater fluid consumption among children and helps
prevent dehydration. The fastest growing youth organization in America, AYF is now in 44
states with more than 200,000 documented participants.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051208/HARTFORDLOGO )

The pioneering sponsorship will be unveiled on Saturday, January 7 during
half-time ceremonies at the University of Connecticut and Louisiana State
University game, which begins 4:00 p. The panel includes
respected Hall of Fame members such as Cousy, Calhoun and Dean Smith, who
coached men's basketball at the University of North Carolina. With its
proven commitment to these values, the Hall of Fame and Mr.7 billion in 2004.

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Her second novel "The Change" won the 2005 EPPIE for Best Young Adult
Novel ."
Through the sponsorship, NHB will provide AYF coaches, administrators,
players and cheerleaders with important information on hydration and nutrition
in its monthly newsletter, throughout the year . EST at The Hartford Civic Center. The Hartford's Internet address is
http://www.

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booktasticgame .com/FamilyContest.

About Booktastic!

Booktastic! is a fun board game designed for readers , families and
educators.
(Logo: http://www.
"We are proud to work with the National Honey Board and together, bring
the importance of hydration education to parents and players," said Joe Galat,
president of AYF. Beginning February 1, fans will have the
opportunity to vote for their favorite candidate on-line at
http://www.
"The Bob Cousy Award has quickly established itself as one of the premier
awards in all of basketball, and our new partnership with The Hartford will
help to continue its growth," said John L.
Previous winners of the award include Jameer Nelson from St.

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PRESS RELEASE Booktastic! Announces Release of Family Edition Board Game

com.honey . Parents should make sure kids arrive to practice
sessions, games and competitions fully hydrated and coaches should enforce
drink "pauses" every 15-20 minutes, encouraging their athletes to drink even
if they do not feel thirsty. Through
this partnership, which extends through the 2008 Summer Paralympic
Games in Beijing, China, The Hartford helps nearly 500 athletes pursue
their dreams of world-class excellence while dispelling misconceptions
about people with disabilities.com

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"Booktastic! is covert education at its finest," said Hansen.com , featuring kid-
friendly, healthy honey snack recipes and hydration and nutrition guidelines
for parents and coaches.

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honey. Cousy are thrilled
to have The Hartford as the presenting partner of this award.
In addition to its new affiliation with the award, The Hartford will also
become the presenting sponsor for the Hall of Fame Class Announcement
beginning in 2006. A committee comprised of
sports information directors narrows that field down to 16 student-athletes
from all three divisions of men's NCAA college basketball. Joseph's
University (2004) and Raymond Felton from the University of North Carolina
(2005). Paralympics, a division of the U. Olympic Committee. 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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The
company is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group
benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property-casualty
insurance.

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"We continue to support teachers and librarians looking for innovative new
ways to keep kids learning ," said Laine Keneller, president of Booktastic!
"This contest provides young people an opportunity to have their writing
featured in a board game available throughout the United States. The contest runs
through November 15, 2005, and prize winners will be randomly selected. "Kids will
be too busy having fun to realize they are learning.

newscom.m. "We're honored to be part
of a growing college basketball tradition that shares these same winning
values and promotes the legacy of Mr. Also held in Indianapolis, the Class Announcement is the
first time members elected to the Hall of Fame are revealed and introduced to
the media. Cousy himself was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame in 1971.

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About the National Honey Board
Based in Longmont, Colorado, the National Honey Board provides consumers
with honey information and recipes at http://www. Cousy had a vision for this award when it was created -- to
recognize winning traits like leadership, vision and integrity.

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honey., The Hartford Financial
Services Group, Inc.
* Furthering its commitment to education, The Hartford became a major
corporate sponsor of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.