The Hartford has appointed Matthew Massaro as head of sales and underwriting for its Middle and Large Commercial Businesses? Northeast Division. In his new role, Massaro will be responsible for leading sales and underwriting operations for the company?s independent agents, brokers and customers across seven Northeastern states from Maine to New York.

He will report to Gretchen Thompson, head of Field Operations and General Industries for Middle and Large Commercial insurance. Massaro has been with The Hartford for more than 25 years, most recently serving as Regional Vice President for the Connecticut and Long Island, New York offices. He has broad industry experience having held positions of increasing responsibility, including sales, underwriting and product development.

He is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and holds a master?s degree from the University of Hartford.