Hartford Appoints Chief Risk Officer

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has named Robert Paiano senior vice president and enterprise chief risk officer. Mr. Paiano in his new role will be responsible for risk management across all Hartford operations, according to the insurer.

Published on October 15, 2008

"We are operating in an unprecedented environment today, where effective risk management is crucial,” Lizabeth Zlatkus, Hartford’s executive vp and chief financial officer, said in a statement. “Robert has the broad industry experience, risk management background and leadership necessary to fortify our risk management capabilities, particularly in these rapidly changing times.”

Mr. Paiano, who joined Hartford in 1996, previously was CRO of the insurer’s property/casualty operations.