NU Online News Service, Feb. 3, 1:57 p.m. EST

Saying the company ended 2010 on a strong note, The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. reported net income rose 11 percent from the previous year, benefiting from rate increases and a rise in investment income.

The company reported net income of $1.68 billion, or $2.49 a share, for the year compared to a net loss of $887 million, or $2.93 a share, in 2009.

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