TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2025

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Net income reached $6.29 billion, or $27.43 per diluted share, representing a significant increase of 28% compared to the previous year, driven by improved underwriting margins across all segments, higher net investment income, and favorable prior-year reserve development. Net earned premiums grew by 5% to $43.91 billion, reflecting solid performance in Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance. The company demonstrated robust capital management with total capital returned to shareholders of $4.18 billion, comprising $3.20 billion in share repurchases and $987 million in dividends. The debt-to-total capital ratio remained healthy at 22.0%. Despite elevated catastrophe losses of $3.69 billion, primarily from wildfires and severe storms, the company's combined ratio improved to 89.9% from 92.5% in the prior year, aided by substantial net favorable prior-year reserve development of $1.04 billion. Key strategic initiatives include continued investment in technology and data analytics to enhance underwriting and claims processes. The sale of the Canadian personal and commercial insurance businesses, which closed in January 2026, is expected to further streamline operations. Travelers maintains strong financial strength ratings from major agencies, indicating a stable outlook for continued profitable growth and shareholder value creation.