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Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has launched a comprehensive hurricane preparedness initiative offering resources for property owners ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The company outlined key protective measures including property resilience upgrades, development of preparedness plans, and maintenance recommendations. Vice President Joanne Carmody emphasized the importance of proactive risk assessment and insurance coverage review. The initiative includes specific guidance on enhancing structural resilience, creating evacuation plans, assembling survival kits, conducting routine maintenance, and maintaining proper documentation for insurance claims. Travelers also highlighted its community involvement through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and SBP, supporting the construction of wind-resistant, FORTIFIED Home standard houses.

AM Best has downgraded the credit ratings of two Travelers Canada subsidiaries following their announced sale to Definity Financial Corporation. The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company's Financial Strength Rating was lowered to A- from A, while Travelers Insurance Company of Canada's rating was reduced to A+ from A++. The ratings changes come after Travelers Companies (TRV) announced an agreement to sell its Canadian personal insurance business and most commercial insurance operations to Definity. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Both companies' ratings are under review, with Dominion having developing implications and TICC facing negative implications due to its higher rating compared to the new parent company.

Travelers Companies has released its 2025 Injury Impact Report analyzing workers compensation trends over the past decade. The report reveals that while workplace injury frequency is declining, with claims dropping from 1.4M (2015-2019) to 1.2M (2020-2024), claim costs are rising. Key findings show first-year employees account for 36% of injuries and 34% of claim costs, up from 34% and 32% respectively. The aging workforce trend shows employees 50+ representing 41% of injuries, with those 60+ requiring longer recovery times averaging 97 days, 17 days above average. The overall average recovery time increased to 80 workdays per injury, up by seven days compared to the pre-pandemic period. Travelers offers risk management solutions through its Workforce Advantage program, focusing on employee safety, training, and injury management.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has announced the sale of its Canadian personal insurance business and most of its commercial insurance business to Definity Financial Corporation (TSX: DFY) for US$2.4 billion. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, represents a multiple of 1.8x book value, adjusted for US$0.8 billion in excess local capital being repatriated tax-efficiently.

Travelers will maintain its market-leading North American surety business in Canada. The company plans to use US$0.7 billion of the net proceeds for additional share repurchases in 2026, with the remainder allocated to support operations and general corporate purposes. The transaction and share repurchases are expected to be slightly accretive to earnings per share in the coming years.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has launched Quantum Yacht 2.0, an enhanced yacht insurance product featuring personalized coverage options and a streamlined quoting platform for agents. The product caters to watercraft 27 feet and longer, offering comprehensive base coverage including salvage, wreck removal, uninsured boaters protection, personal property, medical payments, and emergency towing. Key features include flexible loss settlement options, TravAssist Boatside® Towing services, expert marine support, and various discount opportunities. The product is currently available in 10 states (CT, GA, IL, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, VA) with planned expansion to additional states.

The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV), has announced its spring and summer 2025 schedule for the Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar series. The virtual series, hosted by Joan Woodward, will feature industry experts discussing key business and policy issues.

The upcoming schedule includes five webinars addressing critical topics:

• May 14: Mastering M&A and risk management strategies
• May 21: Sports psychology and career success
• June 4: Behind-the-scenes tour of Travelers' National Catastrophe Center
• July 23: Recruiting emerging talent in insurance
• July 30: Addressing cargo theft and supply chain protection

All webinars will be held at 1 p.m. ET and are free and open to the public.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has released its 2024 annual community report titled 'Stories That Connect Us,' highlighting charitable contributions exceeding $24 million in 2024. The company's total giving over the past decade has reached $237 million, while employees contributed 120,000 volunteer hours in the past year.

Key initiatives in 2024 included:

• $6 million for academic and career development, including the Travelers EDGE® program
• $5.6 million for neighborhood development programs, including Travelers Fortifies Communities which built or rebuilt 95 homes to FORTIFIED™ standards
• $3 million for arts and cultural organizations, providing access to live performances and scholarships for over 58,000 students

Travelers (TRV) reported Q1 2025 net income of $395 million ($1.70 per diluted share), down from $1.123 billion ($4.80 per share) in Q1 2024. Core income was $443 million ($1.91 per share), compared to $1.096 billion ($4.69 per share) year-over-year.

The company faced significant catastrophe losses of $2.266 billion pre-tax, primarily from January 2025 California wildfires ($1.731 billion). Despite challenges, underlying performance showed strength with:

• Net written premiums up 3% to $10.515 billion
• Exceptional underlying underwriting income of $1.583 billion pre-tax, up 32%
• Net investment income increased 10% to $930 million pre-tax
• Combined ratio of 102.5%; underlying combined ratio improved to 84.8%

The Board declared a 5% increase in quarterly dividend to $1.10 per share, marking 21 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company repurchased 1.4 million shares for $358 million during Q1 2025.

The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV), marks its 15th anniversary by ringing The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange. The celebration includes a symposium featuring their new Forces at Work℠ initiative.

The event features a keynote address by Dr. Jerome M. Adams, the 20th U.S. Surgeon General, focusing on mental health priorities. The symposium includes two major panel discussions:

• A session on creating mental health action plans for organizations, featuring experts discussing workplace mental well-being and workers compensation trends
• A discussion on the intersection of technology and talent in today's labor market, led by industry leaders from Deloitte Consulting and Travelers

The symposium runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET at the NYSE Board Room, with free public access via live broadcast.