Travelers Companies reported what executives described as an excellent second quarter of 2026, supported by strong underwriting results across all three business segments, higher investment income and favorable reserve development. The insurer earned core income of $2.2 billion, or $10.04 per diluted share, and generated a core return on equity of 24.9% for the quarter. Pre-tax underwriting income totaled $1.7 billion, while the combined ratio improved to 83.6%. Business Insurance posted a second-quarter record segment income of $1.2 billion, Bond & Specialty Insurance reported segment income of $234 million with net written premiums up 14% to a record $1.2 billion, and Personal Insurance generated segment income of $827 million. The company returned more than $1.5 billion of capital to shareholders during the quarter, including $266 million of dividends and $1.3 billion of share repurchases.
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