The Hartford has named company president A. Morris "Mo" Tooker as its next chief executive officer, effective 1 March 2027. He will succeed Christopher Swift, who will become executive chair. Tooker will also join the board on 1 October 2026.
Tooker joined The Hartford in 2015 as chief underwriting officer and has held several leadership positions over the past 11 years. As president, he oversees business performance, strategy, and enterprise-wide execution. His work has included expanding underwriting capabilities, risk appetite, and risk-mitigation services, alongside greater collaboration across business units.
Swift will move to executive chair after nearly 13 years as chief executive officer. The Hartford said that during his tenure as CEO and CFO, the company more than tripled its net income return on equity and increased its share price more than eightfold, while expanding its technology capabilities, product offerings, and geographic footprint. As executive chair, Swift will lead the board, help oversee corporate strategy, and advise Tooker. He intends to step down from that role in the second half of 2027.
Tooker said he was inspired to lead the company at a time of opportunity.
"I am excited and inspired to lead The Hartford during this time of extraordinary opportunity. As a result of Chris' tremendous vision and leadership, we are exceptionally well-positioned for the future with financial strength, a disciplined strategy and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With our competitive advantages, talented teams and focus on innovation, we are poised to excel and create lasting value for all our stakeholders," said Tooker.
