text: The ability to deliver that kind of performance 
  
  can be traced to our money managers—Wellington 
  
  Management Co., American Funds, Franklin Templeton 
  
  Investments, MFS  Investment Management, AIM 
  
  Funds Management,  Inc., Putnam  Investment 
  
  Management and The Hartford’s own Hartford 
  
  Investment Management Co. 
  
  All of The Hartford’s money managers have years 
  
  of experience and are among the most respected ﬁrms 
  
  in the industry. Their experience and expertise were 
  
  especially important during the market volatility we 
  
  saw in 2001. They always stay focused on long-term 
  
  performance, which is the true measuring stick of The 
  
  Hartford’s value to its customers. 
  
  Besides outstanding products and excellent man- 
  
  agement, great service is a critical component in deliv- 
  
  ering the right solutions to our customers. In 2001, 
  
  The Hartford won an unprecedented sixth consecutive 
  
  DALBAR Annuity Service Award, as well as the 