Hartford Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - The Hartford (HIG) reported third-quarter net income of $388 million, compared to $293 million in the third quarter 2013. Net income per share was $0.86, compared to $0.60, prior year. The company reported core earnings of $477 million or $1.06 per share, for the quarter.

On average, 18 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.83 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues were $4.77 billion compared to $4.86 billion, previous year. Analysts expected revenue of $4.68 billion for the quarter.