Elliot Named Commercial Markets Head for The Hartford

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.