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Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has launched Quantum Boat 2.0, an enhanced boat insurance product offering more personalized coverage options through an intuitive platform for agents. The new product expands customer eligibility to include principal operators as young as 21 and first-time boat owners. It covers various boat types and includes features such as Mechanical Breakdown Coverage, Boat Replacement Coverage, and Protection from Underinsured Boaters.

Quantum Boat 2.0 also offers Boat Liability-Only options and TravAssist Boatside On-Water Towing. The product is currently available in 10 states, with plans for further expansion. Travelers aims to provide a better quoting experience for agents, increase efficiency, and enhance customer service through this new offering.

The Travelers Companies reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net income of $534M, or $2.29 per diluted share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $14M in Q2 2023.

Core income rose to $585M, driven by higher underwriting gains, favorable prior year reserve development, and increased investment income, despite higher catastrophe losses of $1.509B pre-tax.

Key metrics include an 8% increase in net written premiums to $11.115B, a 24% rise in investment income, and a combined ratio improvement to 100.2% from 106.5%.

The company returned $498M to shareholders and declared a $1.05 per share dividend.

Citizen Travelers, an employee initiative of Travelers, will sponsor the 2024 National Civics Bee, a competition organized by The Civic Trust, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event aims to reach 28 states this year and expand to all 50 states by 2026. The National Civics Bee encourages students in grades six through eight to engage in civic learning through essay submissions and competitions. This year, 6,000 middle school students from 28 states participated, with winners advancing to a national championship in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12. Travelers employees will volunteer and serve as judges during the event.

The Travelers Institute is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having engaged in significant public policy dialogue for the property casualty insurance and financial services sectors. Since its establishment in 2009, the institute has hosted over 1,100 events with more than 435,000 attendees across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The institute's initiatives include cyber threat preparedness, small business challenges, autonomous vehicle insurance, disaster readiness, and national debt awareness. The summer webinar series will feature key discussions, including insights on middle market insurance, geopolitical risks with Dr. Richard Haass, and live demonstrations from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) released its 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasizing their integrated approach to sustainability in economic, operational, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Chief Sustainability Officer Yafit Cohn highlighted the company's commitment to combining shareholder value with societal care. Key insights include a 27% CAGR in the Global Renewable Energy Practice since 2018, a total of $230 million in community gifts over the past decade, and a 30,000-hour increase in employee volunteerism in 2023. Travelers also received the highest Net Promoter Score from Marsh McLennan for the second year. The company expanded its Diversity Networks to 10, involving 40% of its workforce, and celebrated the 100th episode of its Wednesdays with Woodward series. Travelers' sustainability practices align with SASB standards and TCFD recommendations, marking five consecutive years of comprehensive reporting. Visit sustainability.travelers.com for more details.

The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) announced the commencement of the 2024 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This year marks the 18th consecutive year of Travelers as the title sponsor. The event features top golfers, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and defending champion Keegan Bradley. As a PGA TOUR Signature Event, the full player field will compete in all four rounds without cuts.

The tournament donates 100% of its net proceeds to local charities, with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp being a primary beneficiary. Various nonprofits benefit from the event, which also includes special events such as the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am and the Women’s Day Breakfast.

Live coverage will be provided by Golf Channel, CBS, ESPN+, Peacock, and Paramount+.

The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) will discuss their Q2 2024 financial results during a conference call on Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. ET. Results will be released earlier that morning. Investors can join via webcast or phone, with replays available for one year online and 30 days by phone. Access details include investor.travelers.com for the webcast and phone numbers 888-440-6281 (U.S.) and 646-960-0218 (international). Post-call replays will be accessible via 800-770-2030 (U.S.) and 647-362-9199 (international), using conference ID 5449478.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) launched a new advertisement series based on real customer experiences, expanding on their 2023 'Who Cares?' campaign. The series highlights stories of compassion and dedication shown by the company's claims professionals. Key advertisements include 'Cyber,' focusing on a small-business cyberattack; 'Golf,' which follows a job site injury recovery; and 'Dog,' about reuniting a customer with their lost pet. The first ad airs on June 16 during the U.S. Open, with subsequent ads airing on the Golf Channel and CBS during the Travelers Championship on June 20-23.

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) advises property owners to take proactive steps to safeguard their homes and buildings. Researchers from Colorado State University predict this season may be one of the most active in decades, with 23 named storms and 11 potential hurricanes. Travelers recommends reinforcing structural features, creating preparedness and evacuation plans, documenting property inventories, assembling survival kits, performing routine maintenance, ensuring backup power systems are ready, and reviewing insurance policies. These measures aim to mitigate potential losses from severe weather.