The Hartford, a U.S.-based Fortune 200 insurance company, has opened a new technology center in Hyderabad, marking its first major tech hub in India. The move expands the company’s global technology footprint and strengthens its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and advanced technology development.
Designed to function in a start-up-like environment, the Hyderabad center will focus on rapid prototyping, experimentation, and engineering excellence. It will work alongside the company’s technology centers in Hartford, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; and Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting The Hartford’s broader innovation agenda.
“This is an exciting time at The Hartford as we accelerate our use of AI as the foundation of innovation in our products and processes,” said The Hartford’s Chief Information Officer Shekar Pannala.
The Hartford’s Chief Data, AI and Operations Officer Jeff Hawkins added, “More than simply adopting new technologies, we are advancing our digital, data analytics and AI capabilities to create customized, fast, reliable and more meaningful customer experiences.”
To ensure smooth operations, The Hartford has partnered with Capgemini. The company said Hyderabad was chosen for its mature infrastructure, strategic location, and strong technology talent pool, noting India produces over 1.5 million engineering graduates each year.
The Hartford is actively recruiting in areas such as AI, data science, cloud architecture, and digital engineering, offering professionals an opportunity to contribute to the future of insurance innovation.
