Travelers EVP logs grants, option exercise, stock sales

TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. executive Andy F. Bessette, EVP and Chief Admin Officer, reported a mix of equity awards, option exercises, sales, and other dispositions in company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. executive Andy F. Bessette, EVP and Chief Admin Officer, reported a mix of equity awards, option exercises, sales, and other dispositions in company stock. On February 17, 2026, he exercised stock options covering 6,000 shares, which were converted into common stock, and then sold a total of 6,000 common shares in multiple open-market transactions at weighted average prices ranging from about $296.80 to $299.22, according to the footnotes. He also made a bona fide gift of 417 common shares and reported an indirect holding of 1,708.799 shares in a 401(k) plan. On February 18, 2026, he received a grant of 8,230.82 common shares upon achievement of performance objectives from 2023 performance share rights and used 3,821 shares to cover taxes, leaving 24,284.397 common shares held directly after these transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 6,000 shares ($652K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 9 txns

Insider BESSETTE ANDY F

Role EVP and Chief Admin Officer

Sold 6,000 shs ($1.79M)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $1.79M

Approx. exercise cost $1.13M

Approx. pre-tax spread $652K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,230.82	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,821	$298.46	$1.14M
Exercise	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	6,000	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock	417	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	6,000	$189.01	$1.13M
Sale	Common Stock	4,014	$297.2475	$1.19M
Sale	Common Stock	1,443	$298.2684	$430K
Sale	Common Stock	543	$299.0284	$162K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 4,255 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 24,284.397 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,708.799 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $296.80 to $297.72. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
2. F2. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $297.835 to $298.725. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. F3. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $298.835 to $299.22. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
4. F4. Represents common stock paid out upon achievement of performance objectives contained in performance share rights granted in 2023.

FAQ

What did TRV executive Andy Bessette report in this Form 4 filing?

Andy F. Bessette reported option exercises, stock grants, open-market sales, a tax-withholding share disposition, a gift, and 401(k) holdings, reflecting routine executive equity activity rather than a single large directional trade in Travelers Companies, Inc. common stock.

How many Travelers (TRV) shares did Andy Bessette sell in the market?

He sold a total of 6,000 Travelers common shares in three open-market transactions. The filing lists weighted average sales prices in ranges between $296.80 and $299.22, with the exact breakdown by price level available upon request as noted in the footnotes.

What stock awards did Andy Bessette receive from Travelers (TRV) in this report?

He received 8,230.82 shares of Travelers common stock on February 18, 2026. The footnotes state these shares were paid out upon achievement of performance objectives tied to performance share rights originally granted in 2023, reflecting long-term incentive compensation.

How many TRV shares did Andy Bessette use to cover taxes in this Form 4?

He disposed of 3,821 Travelers common shares at $298.46 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction is coded “F,” indicating payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities instead of paying cash to the company or tax authorities.

What is Andy Bessette’s direct Travelers (TRV) shareholding after these transactions?

After the reported awards, sales, gift, and tax-withholding disposition, Andy F. Bessette directly holds 24,284.397 shares of Travelers common stock. The Form 4 also shows an additional 1,708.799 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan sponsored by the company.

Did Andy Bessette make any gifts of Travelers (TRV) stock in this filing?

Yes. He reported a bona fide gift of 417 shares of Travelers common stock on February 17, 2026. The transaction is coded “G,” indicating a charitable or personal gift transfer rather than a sale for cash or a tax-withholding related disposition.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/19/2026 - 04:07 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BESSETTE ANDY F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

385 WASHINGTON STREET

(Street)

ST. PAUL MN 55102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. [ TRV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and Chief Admin Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/17/2026		G		417	D	$0	19,874.577	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		6,000	A	$189.01	25,874.577	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		S		4,014	D	$297.2475(1)	21,860.577	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		S		1,443	D	$298.2684(2)	20,417.577	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		S		543	D	$299.0284(3)	19,874.577	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A(4)		8,230.82	A	$0	28,105.397	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		F		3,821	D	$298.46	24,284.397	D
Common Stock								1,708.799	I	401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$189.01	02/17/2026		M			6,000	02/07/2026	02/07/2033	Common Stock	6,000	$0	4,255	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $296.80 to $297.72. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

2. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $297.835 to $298.725. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

3. Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $298.835 to $299.22. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

4. Represents common stock paid out upon achievement of performance objectives contained in performance share rights granted in 2023.

	/s/Wendy C. Skjerven, by power of attorney	02/19/2026
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