Travelers sells $750M 4.950% senior notes

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Q: What debt securities is The Travelers Companies (TRV) issuing under the new agreement?

Q: Who are the underwriters for The Travelers Companies (TRV) 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031?

Q: What is the interest rate and maturity of The Travelers Companies (TRV) new notes?

Q: When did The Travelers Companies (TRV) enter the underwriting agreement for these notes?

Q: Where are the detailed terms of The Travelers Companies (TRV) 4.950% Senior Notes described?

Q: Which legal opinions support The Travelers Companies (TRV) notes issuance?

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What debt securities is The Travelers Companies (TRV) issuing under the new agreement?

Who are the underwriters for The Travelers Companies (TRV) 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031?

What is the interest rate and maturity of The Travelers Companies (TRV) new notes?

When did The Travelers Companies (TRV) enter the underwriting agreement for these notes?

Where are the detailed terms of The Travelers Companies (TRV) 4.950% Senior Notes described?

Which legal opinions support The Travelers Companies (TRV) notes issuance?

The Travelers Companies (TRV) is issuing $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031. These notes are being offered pursuant to an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major investment banks dated July 21, 2026.

The underwriters are led by Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. They act as representatives for the several underwriters named in Schedule 1 of the underwriting agreement.

The new notes carry a fixed interest rate of 4.950% and are designated as Senior Notes due 2031. This means investors receive 4.950% annual interest and principal repayment is scheduled in the year 2031, according to the described terms.

The underwriting agreement was entered on July 21, 2026. This agreement governs the issuance and sale of $750,000,000 of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 with the listed investment banks serving as representatives of the underwriting syndicate.

The detailed terms are set out in a Prospectus Supplement dated July 21, 2026. That prospectus supplement provides further information on the notes and related matters beyond the basic description associated with the underwriting agreement.

Legal opinions are provided by Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq. and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. A consent from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is also included, together with Inline XBRL cover page data associated with the transaction exhibits.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P.

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC for the issuance and sale of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031.

The detailed terms of these Senior Notes and related matters are described in a Prospectus Supplement dated July 21, 2026. Exhibits include the full underwriting agreement, legal opinions from Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq. and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, a related consent, and Inline XBRL cover page data.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Senior Notes Offering Size: $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount Coupon Rate: 4.950% Maturity Year: 2031 +1 more

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Senior Notes Offering Size $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount Issuance and sale of the Company’s 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031

Coupon Rate 4.950% Interest rate on the Company’s Senior Notes due 2031

Maturity Year 2031 Year when the Company’s 4.950% Senior Notes are due

Underwriting Agreement Date July 21, 2026 Date the Company entered into the Underwriting Agreement for the Notes

Underwriting Agreement, Senior Notes, Prospectus Supplement, Inline XBRL

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Underwriting Agreement financial

"entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities"

An underwriting agreement is a contract where a company selling new stocks or bonds hires financial firms to buy those securities and resell them to investors. It matters because the agreement sets the offering price, number of securities, fees and which party bears the risk if sales fall short—think of it as a promise that the sale will happen and a roadmap investors can use to understand how the new securities reach the market.

Senior Notes financial

"aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031"

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

Prospectus Supplement financial

"Further information concerning the Notes is set forth in the Company’s Prospectus Supplement"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

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The Travelers Companies (TRV) is issuing $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031. These notes are being offered pursuant to an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major investment banks dated July 21, 2026.

The underwriters are led by Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. They act as representatives for the several underwriters named in Schedule 1 of the underwriting agreement.

The new notes carry a fixed interest rate of 4.950% and are designated as Senior Notes due 2031. This means investors receive 4.950% annual interest and principal repayment is scheduled in the year 2031, according to the described terms.

The underwriting agreement was entered on July 21, 2026. This agreement governs the issuance and sale of $750,000,000 of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 with the listed investment banks serving as representatives of the underwriting syndicate.

The detailed terms are set out in a Prospectus Supplement dated July 21, 2026. That prospectus supplement provides further information on the notes and related matters beyond the basic description associated with the underwriting agreement.

Legal opinions are provided by Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq. and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. A consent from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is also included, together with Inline XBRL cover page data associated with the transaction exhibits.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/24/2026 - 05:07 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2026

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

001-10898

41-0518860

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

485 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(917) 778-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common stock, without par value

TRV

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 21, 2026, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named in Schedule 1 of the Agreement, for the issuance and sale by the Company of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The foregoing description is qualified by reference to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Further information concerning the Notes and related matters is set forth in the Company’s Prospectus Supplement, dated July 21, 2026, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2026.

The Agreement is not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the Agreement itself, and you should not rely on it for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in the Agreement were made solely as of the dates specified in the Agreement, within the specific context of the Agreement, including subject to the qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties, and only to the other express parties to the Agreement. No other person may rely on such representations and warranties.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.		Description

1.1		Underwriting Agreement, dated July 21, 2026.

5.4		Opinion of Wendy C. Skjerven, Esq.

5.5		Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

23.2		Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (included in Exhibit 5.5).

101.1		Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page to this Current Report on Form 8-K is formatted in Inline XBRL.

104.1		Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101.1.)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Travelers Companies, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Date: July 24, 2026

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

/s/ Christine K. Kalla

Name: Christine K. Kalla

Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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