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The Hartford inflames B-Ds, advisers

Broker-dealers and financial advisers are taking action against The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. in response to a letter the firm sent to their clients that entices them to swap their variable annuities for a replacement — one that advisers say actually strips away generous guarantees.

Broker-dealers and financial advisers are taking action against The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. in response to a letter the firm sent to their clients that entices them to swap their variable annuities for a replacement — one that advisers say actually strips away generous guarantee

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