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Sponsor presents Bowyer with a personalized birthday card from fans

Dover, Del., May 31, 2009 – The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG), one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services companies and proud sponsor of Richard Childress Racing and the No. 33 Chevrolet, joined fans in celebrating driver Clint Bowyer’s 30th birthday Sunday morning at the Dover International Speedway. They surprised Bowyer with a personalized birthday card with signatures and well wishes from the over 500 fans who visited the site http://www.thehartfordracing.com/

“The Hartford wanted to present something special to Clint this weekend, not only is it his 30th birthday, but he’s getting behind the wheel of The Hartford’s No. 33 car for the first time this season,” said Mike Concannon, senior vice president, The Hartford. “We hope he enjoys this celebration and the birthday card signed by his fans.”

“We are very proud of what Clint and his Richard Childress Racing team has accomplished this season,” continued Concannon. “He has represented us well and we wish him a very happy birthday and continued success the rest of this season.”

Bowyer was very grateful for the support from The Hartford.

“I really can’t thank the fans enough for all their support and birthday wishes,” commented Bowyer. “They have been great supporters and that really means a lot. It’s been a great birthday weekend.”

About The Hartford

The Hartford is one of the nation’s largest financial services companies and a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property and casualty insurance. International operations are located in Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil and Ireland. The Hartford’s Internet address is http://www.thehartford.com/.

- The Hartford, Press Release