The Hartford has named Douglas G. Elliot president of its commercial markets division.
Elliot is currently president and chief executive officer of Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, and president of Specialty Insurance. Previously, he was senior adviser with Aspen Insurance Holdings, a global reinsurer and specialty line insurer.
He began his career in the public accounting field before joining Travelers in 1987 — ultimately serving as chief executive officer of General Commercial and Personal Lines for St. Paul Travelers Cos., following the merger of those companies.