The Hartford has appointed Sabra Purtill to the position of treasurer effective Sept. 16. This is an expanded role for Purtill, who will oversee the corporate treasury group, including the company’s relationship with banks and rating agencies, in addition to her current role as head of investor relations. Purtill succeeds Robert Paiano, who was recently named chief risk offer, as treasurer. Purtill continues to report to The Hartford’s Chief Financial Officer Beth Bombara. Before coming to The Hartford, Purtill was managing director of investor relations and communications at Assured Guaranty Ltd. Prior to her position at Assured, she was senior vice president, Corporate Finance at ACE Limited. Purtill also has extensive experience as a sell-side analyst, rating agency analyst and a commercial and investment banker focused on insurance and non-depository financial institutions.