Christopher Swift

Christopher J. Swift is chairman and CEO of The Hartford. Since joining The Hartford as CFO in 2010, he was the driving force in the company’s transformation following the global financial crisis, resulting in an industry-leading insurance company focused on the property and casualty and employee benefits markets. Named CEO in 2014, he expanded the company’s capabilities and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic investments, including the purchase of Aetna’s U.S. group life and disability business and The Navigators Group, Inc., a specialty lines property and casualty business. He also completed the company’s exit from the run-off life and annuity business, focusing the enterprise on areas of strength and positioning it for profitable growth. Swift is a recognized advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace and promotes the company’s initiatives improving community vitality and economic mobility within the City of Hartford. In 2025, he formed the Vision Committee, bringing together corporate and community leaders to create a unifying vision for the city. He serves on the boards of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Hartford HealthCare and American Property Casualty Insurance Association and is a member of the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, the Council on Foreign Relations and The Geneva Association. Prior to The Hartford, he held senior leadership positions at American International Group (AIG) and began his career as a CPA at KPMG LLP. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Marquette University, where he is a trustee.