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Steve Deane

Observer · DISC type ic
Member Board of Directors at Connecticut Foodshare
📍 Greater Hartford, United States

Steve Deane is the Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at The Hartford, leading over 5,500 professionals. His extensive career includes senior claims leadership roles at Liberty Mutual and a previous 16-year tenure at The Hartford. He holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a bachelors from the University of Notre Dame.

Outside of his corporate role, Steve is dedicated to community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Connecticut Foodshare. He is an avid reader and actively seeks book recommendations for his vacations, aiming to read several new books each year. He also enjoys sharing insights on leadership and team appreciation.

Unique fact: Steve finds it humbling that his international claims team in London manages claims across more than 80 countries.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Hartford, United States
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

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Assertive
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Executive Claims Management
As Chief Claims Officer for major insurers like The Hartford and Liberty Mutual, he has led thousands of professionals and managed all aspects of claims service delivery.
Business Risk Mitigation
He actively shares and discusses The Hartford’s Risk Monitor, focusing on top business concerns like cyber threats, economic uncertainty, and AI adoption.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Member Board of Directors
Connecticut Foodshare
11-2023
Executive Vice President & Chief Claims Officer
The Hartford
6-2020 - 10-2023
Executive Vice President & Chief Claims Officer, Global Risk Solutions - North America
Liberty Mutual Insurance
7-2018 - 5-2020
Senior Vice President - Group Benefits and Workers' Compensation Claims
The Hartford
3-2016 - 7-2018
Vice President - Group Benefits Claims
The Hartford
In the press

Media appearances

Hunger Hero: Steve Deane. Featured in Connecticut Foodshare
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Connecticut Foodshare Elects New Board Leadership. Featured in MetroHartford Alliance
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Education
1999 - 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Connecticut School of Law
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Notre Dame
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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