Common use of Award Value Clause in Contracts

Award Value. The estimated value of your long-term award ([options, performance awards, restricted stock units]) as of the date of grant was $[XXX], based on the closing price of The Hartford common stock on the Grant Date. [Ultimately, the value of the award will depend on the stock price [at the time of option exercise] [at the time of payment in the case of [restricted stock units]], [whether and the extent to which performance objectives are satisfied and the closing price of The Hartford’s common stock on the Committee certification date. Shares, net of taxes, are distributed soon after certification by the Committee.] This award is conditioned on your acceptance of the award [and on your agreement to the [Restriction on Solicitation of Employees] [and agreement to Restriction on Competition Following Retirement][set forth below,][and to The Hartford’s Arbitration Policy,] on or before [DATE]. If not accepted and agreed to by that date, the award will be cancelled. Acceptance/Acknowledgements: By accepting this award, you acknowledge: • that you have access to the Plan prospectus and the opportunity to read the terms of the Plan prior to your acceptance of this award, and you represent that you understand the terms of this award and accept this award subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, of the rules, procedures and interpretations thereunder, and of this award. • that you may consult a tax advisor regarding the tax aspects of this award and that you are not relying on The Hartford for any opinion or advice as to personal tax implications of this award. • that the award is subject to tax and that shares you actually receive will be net of shares withheld for taxes. • that this award does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is it a guarantee or promise of employment for any specific period of time. Employment at The Hartford and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is terminable at will, which means that both you and The Company are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. 259

Award Value. The estimated value of your long-term award ([options, performance awards, restricted stock units]) as of the date of grant was $[XXX], based on the closing price of The Hartford common stock on the Grant Date. [Ultimately, the value of the award will depend on the stock price [at the time of option exercise] [at the time of payment in the case of [restricted stock units]], [whether and the extent to which performance objectives are satisfied and the closing price of The Hartford’s common stock on the Committee certification date. Shares, net of taxes, are distributed soon after certification by the Committee.] This award is conditioned on your acceptance of the award [and on your agreement to the [Restriction on Solicitation of Employees] [and agreement to Restriction on Competition Following Retirement][set forth below,][and to The Hartford’s Arbitration Policy,] on or before [DATE]. If not accepted and agreed to by that date, the award will be cancelled. Acceptance/Acknowledgements: By accepting this award, you acknowledge: • that you have access to the Plan prospectus and the opportunity to read the terms of the Plan prior to your acceptance of this award, and you represent that you understand the terms of this award and accept this award subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, of the rules, procedures and interpretations thereunder, and of this award. • that you may consult a tax advisor regarding the tax aspects of this award and that you are not relying on The Hartford for any opinion or advice as to personal tax implications of this award. • that the award is subject to tax and that shares you actually receive will be net of shares withheld for taxes. Exhibit 10.01 • that this award does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is it a guarantee or promise of employment for any specific period of time. Employment at The Hartford and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is terminable at will, which means that both you and The Company are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. 259.

Award Value. The estimated value of your long-term award ([options, performance awardsshares, restricted stock units]) as of the date of grant was $[XXX], based on the closing price of The Hartford common stock on the Grant Date. [Ultimately, the value of the award will depend on the stock price [at the time of option exercise] [at the time of payment in the case of [restricted stock][restricted stock units]], [whether and the extent to which performance objectives are satisfied and the closing price of The Hartford’s common stock on the Committee certification date. Shares, net of taxes, are distributed soon after certification by the Committee.] This award is conditioned on your acceptance of the award [and on your agreement to the [Restriction on Solicitation of Employees] [and agreement to Restriction on Competition Following Retirement][set forth below,][and to The Hartford’s Arbitration Policy,] on or before [DATE]. If not accepted and agreed to by that date, the award will be cancelled. Acceptance/Acknowledgements: By accepting this award, you acknowledge: • that you have access to the Plan prospectus and the opportunity to read the terms of the Plan prior to your acceptance of this award, and you represent that you understand the terms of this award and accept this award subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, of the rules, procedures and interpretations thereunder, and of this award. • that you may consult a tax advisor regarding the tax aspects of this award and that you are not relying on The Hartford for any opinion or advice as to personal tax implications of this award. • that the award is subject to tax and that shares you actually receive will be net of shares withheld for taxes. • that this award does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is it a guarantee or promise of employment for any specific period of time. Employment at The Hartford and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is terminable at will, which means that both you and The Company are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. 259.

Award Value. The estimated value of your long-term award ([options, performance awardsshares, restricted stock units]) as of the date of grant was $[XXX], based on the closing price of The Hartford common stock on the Grant Date. [Ultimately, the value of the award will depend on the stock price [at the time of option exercise] [at the time of payment in the case of [restricted stock][restricted stock units]], [whether and the extent to which performance objectives are satisfied and the closing price of The Hartford’s common stock on the Committee certification date. Shares, net of taxes, are distributed soon after certification by the Committee.] This award is conditioned on your acceptance of the award [and on your agreement to the [Restriction on Solicitation of Employees] Employees [and agreement to Restriction on Competition Following Retirement][set Retirement] set forth below,][and below, and to The Hartford’s Arbitration Policy,] , on or before [DATE]. If not accepted and agreed to by that date, the award will be cancelled. Acceptance/Acknowledgements: By accepting this award, you acknowledge: • that you have access to the Plan prospectus and the opportunity to read the terms of the Plan prior to your acceptance of this award, and you represent that you understand the terms of this award and accept this award subject to all the terms and conditions of the Plan, of the rules, procedures and interpretations thereunder, and of this award. • that you may consult a tax advisor regarding the tax aspects of this award and that you are not relying on The Hartford for any opinion or advice as to personal tax implications of this award. • that the award is subject to tax and that shares you actually receive will be net of shares withheld for taxes. • that this award does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is it a guarantee or promise of employment for any specific period of time. Employment at The Hartford and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is terminable at will, which means that both you and The Company Hartford are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. 259.