Chubb made a preliminary takeover approach for The Hartford, said people with knowledge of the matter. (Photo: Shutterstock) Chubb made a preliminary takeover approach for The Hartford, said people with knowledge of the matter. (Photo: Shutterstock)

(Bloomberg) — Chubb Ltd., the global insurer led by Evan Greenberg, is exploring an acquisition of The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. in what could be one of the industry's biggest deals in years, people familiar with the matter said.

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