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Restructuring and Related Activities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure
17. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS
In recognition of the need to become more cost efficient and competitive along with enhancing the experience we provide to agents and customers, on July 30, 2020 the Company announced an operational transformation and cost reduction plan it refers to as Hartford Next. Hartford Next is intended to reduce annual insurance operating costs and other expenses through reduction of the Company's headcount, investment in information technology ("IT") to further enhance our capabilities,
and other activities. The activities are expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2022.
Termination benefits related to workforce reductions and professional fees are included within restructuring and other costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and unpaid restructuring costs are included in other liabilities in the June 30, 2021 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. In the second quarter of 2021, the severance benefits accrual was
reduced $9 due to recent experience of higher than expected voluntary attrition. Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the Company expects to incur additional costs including amortization of right of use assets and other lease exit costs, other IT costs to retire applications, professional fees and other expenses. Total restructuring and other costs are expected to be approximately
$152, before tax, and are being recognized in Corporate for segment reporting. The estimated restructuring and other costs for future periods do not include all costs associated with the real estate consolidation plan as those plans are still being finalized.
Restructuring and Other Costs, Before Tax
Incurred in the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Incurred in the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Cumulative Incurred Through June 30, 2021Total Amount Expected to be Incurred
Severance benefits$(9)$(9)$64 $64 
IT costs27 
Professional fees and other expenses16 45 61 
Total restructuring and other costs, before tax$ $11 $115 $152 
Accrued Restructuring and Other Costs
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Severance Benefits and Related CostsIT CostsProfessional Fees and OtherTotal Restructuring and Other Costs Liability
Balance, beginning of period$54 $ $ $54 
Incurred(9)16 11 
Payments(8)(4)(15)(27)
Balance, end of period$37 $ $1 $38