The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. HIG recently announced that it has expanded its relationship with Workday as an inaugural Workday Wellness partner. Through this partnership, HIG will integrate its strengths with Workday's AI-driven platform to revolutionize how organizations manage employee benefits.

This strategic move underscores HIG’s commitment to innovation in human resources technology. By using real-time data integration and automation, the partnership aims to reduce administrative burdens for HR teams while improving personalized wellness experiences for employees. Features like streamlined evidence of insurability and real-time leave management promise seamless benefits delivery, aligning perfectly with employer demands for simplicity and transparency.

This move bodes well for HIG as it will position it for growth in the employee benefits sector, which increasingly relies on advanced technology solutions. HIG is expected to benefit from expanded market reach, enhanced client retention, and cross-selling opportunities. Operational efficiencies derived from automation could further improve profit margins. Moreover, integrating real-time data analytics will provide actionable insights, allowing HIG to refine its offerings and maintain a competitive advantage. HIG’s Group Benefits segment's core earnings declined 9.4% year over year in the third quarter of 2024.

As organizations prioritize employee well-being amid evolving workplace dynamics, HIG’s collaboration with Workday sets the stage for an enhanced value proposition. By addressing the rising complexities HR professionals face, this partnership solidifies HIG’s leadership.

HIG’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance

Hartford Financial currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Shares of HIG have gained 13.3% in past six months compared with the industry’s 11.5% rise.

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Stocks to Consider

Some better-ranked stocks in the Finance space are BrightSphere Investment Group Inc. BSIG, First Savings Financial Group, Inc. FSFG and CNO Financial Group, Inc. CNO. While BrightSphere and First Savings presently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), CNO Financial carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

BrightSphere Investment’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 20.07%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BSIG’s 2024 earnings indicates a rise of 45.5%, while the consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 16.6% from the corresponding year-ago figures. The consensus mark for BSIG’s 2024 earnings has moved 12.1% north in the past 60 days.

The bottom line of First Savings Financial beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed the mark once, the average surprise being 11.60%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSFG’s 2024 earnings implies an improvement of 55.9%, while the consensus mark for revenues indicates growth of 8.5% from the corresponding year-ago figures. The consensus mark for FSFG’s 2024 earnings has moved 20.5% north in the past 60 days.

The bottom line of CNO Financial beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed the mark once, the average surprise being 24.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNO’s 2024 earnings implies an improvement of 20.7%, while the consensus mark for revenues indicates a decline of 10.5% from the corresponding year-ago figures. The consensus mark for CNO’s 2024 earnings has moved 2.8% north in the past 30 days.

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