• The Hartford agreed to buy Equitable’s Employee Benefits business, adding about $500 million of premium focused on small and midsize employers.
• Closing targeted for the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
• Deal includes the unit’s benefits technology platform, aimed at unified digital capabilities and real-time API integrations.
• About 300 employees supporting the business are expected to join The Hartford at closing.
• Financial terms were not disclosed.

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