The Hartford Opens India Technology Center in Hyderabad to Drive AI Innovation

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Hyderabad: The Hartford, a US-based insurance company, has inaugurated its new India Technology Center in Hyderabad’s Financial District. This strategic expansion underscores The Hartford’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation in the insurance sector.

The company will operate its new facility from the top two floors of Kalyani Trident, designed to foster innovation and collaboration.

The center features advanced workstations, dynamic collaboration areas, training facilities for continuous learning, and a history wall that highlights the company’s 200-year legacy.

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“The true strength of The Hartford has always been its people,” said Shekar Pannala, Chief Information Officer of The Hartford. “By building on our world-class workforce with this technology center in Hyderabad, we are not only creating new digital and AI capabilities but also shaping the future of insurance technology. This center will be a magnet for talent in India – a place where engineering excellence and unified purpose drive innovation at scale.”

The Hartford Technology Center for Global Technology Growth

Hyderabad was chosen for the expansion due to its thriving innovation ecosystem, diverse talent pool, and reputation as a global technology hub.

The new India Technology Center will complement The Hartford’s existing U.S. technology centers located in Hartford, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; and Charlotte, North Carolina. This move is part of The Hartford’s global technology strategy to accelerate engineering capabilities and expand development centers in key locations.

Jeff Hawkins, Chief Data, AI, and Operations Officer, added, “The team we are hiring in Hyderabad will apply advancements in data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to elevate and expand The Hartford’s capabilities while upholding the high standards of ethics and integrity for which we are known. We are eager for the Hyderabad workforce to share in our bold, imaginative work.”

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Founded in 1810, The Hartford is a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, with more than 19,000 employees worldwide.

The company provides insurance services to millions of businesses and individuals, supported by two centuries of expertise in underwriting, risk management, and actuarial science.

With over a decade of investments in digital modernization, the company is leveraging AI and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and create new value for its customers.

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  • Salil Urunkar

    Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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