All the headlines from our Travelers Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Nov 3 2008 // Travelers Insurance recently announced that it is now offering a new product for hybrid boats and yachts.According to the Travelers release, the marine industry has responded to consumer demands for efficiency with new...
Oct 28 2008 // Property/casualty insurers Travelers Cos. Inc. and Chubb Corp. said they do not need federal financial assistance and chided other insurers pushing to be included in the $700 billion bailout.“Most companies in the...
Oct 22 2008 // Travelers Cos. Inc.’s net income dropped to $214 million for the third quarter, down from $1.2 billion for the same period last year, as the company absorbed losses from Hurricanes Ike, Gustav and Dolly.The...
Oct 22 2008 // Large property insurer Travelers Cos. Inc. said some potential business opportunities have arisen from the troubles at its rival American International Group Inc., and that the rates it can charge for insurance may also...
Oct 9 2008 // A client concerned about identity theft might consider moving to the Dakotas.It’s best to stay away, however, from Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida and New York. All of these states reported that more than...
Oct 7 2008 // As the use of corporate and general aviation aircraft increases, Travelers (NYSE: TRV) Aviation is expanding its insurance products and services with new aviation coverage offerings including non-owned aircraft liability...
Oct 6 2008 // There have been some subtle and not-so-subtle moves by competitors in reaction to AIG’s troubles.Navigators Pro increased its capacity for directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance, citing the...
Oct 6 2008 // A client concerned about identity theft might consider moving to the Dakotas. It’s best to stay away, however, from Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida and New York. All of these states reported that more...
Sep 25 2008 // Specialty boat repairers involved in woodworking, deck and hull repair, engine maintenance, canvas and sail repair and many other marine services face the challenge of obtaining affordable insurance that addresses both...
Sep 24 2008 // Insurers Travelers Cos Inc and Chubb Corp will no longer issue surety bonds with American International Group Inc as a co-participant, according to insurance brokerage Marsh Inc.Surety contracts guarantee the performance...
Sep 9 2008 // Cargo theft accounts for up to $25 billion in direct merchandise losses each year, according to the National Cargo Security Council. With more than 675,000 registered interstate motor carriers moving 65 percent of the...
Aug 21 2008 // The Combined Group now offers a fully automated service for Travelers Select commercial insurance lines. Combined’s Agent Direct Express™ and Quantum’s Real Time Express™ service offerings now...
Aug 4 2008 // Travelers, Nationwide Mutual and two leading national insurance producer organizations are supporting a plan they say will make private windstorm insurance more affordable and available in coastal areas.Federal legislation...
Aug 4 2008 // Travelers, Nationwide Mutual and two leading national insurance producer organizations are supporting a plan they say will make private windstorm insurance more affordable and available in coastal areas.Federal legislation...
Jul 23 2008 // The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported net income of $942 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to $1.254 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.Operating income in the current quarter was $918 million...
Jul 22 2008 // Travelers recently launched a “first” in the insurance industry with its premium discount of up to 10 percent for those owning electrically powered boats.Whether boaters are interested in a quieter boating...
Jul 16 2008 // Travelers, Nationwide Mutual and two leading national insurance producer organizations are supporting a plan they say will make private windstorm insurance more affordable and available in coastal areas.Federal legislation...
Jun 16 2008 // The Travelers Cos. Inc. has named Joan Kois Woodward executive vice president for public policy, effective immediately.Woodward, who will be based in Washington, D. C., joins the company from Goldman Sachs & Co.,...
Jun 12 2008 // The Travelers Companies Inc. reported that Chief Operating Officer Brian W. MacLean has been promoted from executive vice president to president. Jay S. Fishman, chairman and chief executive officer, made the...
Jun 4 2008 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Travelers Insurance Companies and its P/C members. Best also affirmed...