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Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has announced the launch of "Travelers Across America," a landmark preservation initiative in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The company will provide $1 million in grants to restore and protect historic landmarks across four states: California, Connecticut, Louisiana, and Minnesota.

The initiative, announced by Chairman and CEO Alan Schnitzer, focuses on landmarks vulnerable to natural disasters and includes on-site programming and community service events. The program will bring together Travelers employees, National Trust partners, and community members to support both restoration efforts and long-term resilience of surrounding neighborhoods.

Travelers, which generated revenues of over $46 billion in 2024 and employs more than 30,000 people, will also organize year-round programming for employees, agents, brokers, and community members to celebrate this historic anniversary.

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Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has released its analysis of the most frequent wedding insurance claims for 2024, highlighting the importance of wedding insurance amid rising event costs. According to the company, vendor issues remained the top cause for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for 27% of all paid claims.

The report reveals other significant causes of claims including illness or injuries (24%), extreme weather (22%), and property damage (15%). The company's Wedding Protector Plan offers coverage from rehearsal dinner through post-wedding brunch, providing protection against various unforeseen events.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's integrated approach to creating long-term shareholder value. The report covers 16 key value drivers, including business strategy, climate initiatives, and governance practices.

Notable achievements include: resolving 90% of catastrophe claims within 30 days across 74 catastrophe events, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% since 2011, and employees logging over 121,000 volunteer hours. The company's Travelers Institute celebrated its 15th anniversary, having reached nearly 470,000 audience members through approximately 1,200 events.

The 2025 Travelers Championship, a PGA TOUR Signature Event, kicks off at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, featuring 45 of the top 50 players in the world. As the longest-running title sponsor in the event's history, Travelers marks its 19th consecutive year sponsoring the tournament. The championship includes top-ranked players like defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Thomas. The tournament offers a $20 million purse, with $3.6 million for the winner. In 2024, the event generated over $3.2 million for 206 nonprofit organizations, with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp as the primary beneficiary. The tournament runs from June 19-22, with coverage on Golf Channel, CBS, and streaming platforms.

Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) has announced its upcoming second quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for Thursday, July 17, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The financial results will be released prior to the call that morning. Investors can participate through a webcast at investor.travelers.com or by phone using specific dial-in numbers for U.S. (888-440-6281) and international (646-960-0218) callers. The presentation will include slides and statistical supplements, available on the company website. A replay will be accessible via webcast for one year and by phone for 30 days using conference ID 5449478, with U.S. (800-770-2030) and international (647-362-9199) replay numbers provided.

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.