Latest Travelers Headlines

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Travelers Settles ACandS Asbestos Claims for $365 Million Net

Jul 6 2007 // The Travelers Companies, Inc. said it has settled all current and future asbestos-related coverage claims relating to ACandS, Inc.Under the settlement agreement, Travelers will contribute $449 million to a trust to be...

Ratings Recap: Nelson Re/Glacier Re; Kyoei/Swiss Re; Travelers/Lloyds; XL

Jun 26 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its ‘B’ senior secured debt rating to the $75 million class A, series 2007-I principal-at-risk variable-rate notes issued under the newly established...

Tiger, Phil Missing But New Sponsor Travelers Boosts Tournament’s Outlook

Jun 22 2007 // Tiger Woods is at home with his new baby. Phil Mickelson is home babying an injured wrist, and Angel Cabrera is back home in Argentina celebrating his U.S. Open win.Despite the absence of those names, there was a feeling...

Ratings Recap: Travelers, Mapfre (NJ & FL), AXA Art, Progressive (debt)

Jun 19 2007 // 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...

Travelers Targets Public Entities with Workers’ Comp Solution

Jun 12 2007 // Travelers expanded its workers compensation coverage tailored to the needs of public entities during the Public Risk Insurance Management Association (PRIMA) 28th annual conference. “Our expanded appetite builds on...

Business Moves

Jun 4 2007 // Travelers AviationTravelers has launched Travelers Aviation, a new unit targeting corporate and business aircraft, small to mid-size airports, aviation ground services and manufactured non-critical products used as...

Recent Ratings Roundup: Travelers; Hanover; Amica Mutual

May 24 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its “A-” rating to Travelers Companies Inc.’s $1.5 billion senior notes, which mature in 2012, 2017, and 2037. The company intends to use the...

Ratings Roundup: Cincinnati; Travelers, StanCorp

May 22 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A++” (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+” for the property/casualty group, The Cincinnati Insurance Companies (CIC)...

News Currents

May 21 2007 // Travelers Insurance luring top players to Conn.’s PGA stopWhen Travelers agreed last year to become the title sponsor of Connecticut’s PGA Tour stop, tournament officials bragged the event would not only be...

New Travelers U.S. Aviation Company Takes Flight

May 16 2007 // Travelers has launched Travelers Aviation, a new business unit targeting corporate and business aircraft, small to mid-size airports, aviation ground services and manufactured non-critical products used as aircraft...

Travelers Insurance on Course to Lure Top Players to Conn.’s PGA Stop

May 9 2007 // When Travelers agreed last year to become the title sponsor of Connecticut’s PGA Tour stop, tournament officials bragged the event would not only be saved, but would be built into one of the tour’s premier...

Travelers Establishes Multi-Year Catastrophe Bond Program

May 9 2007 // The Travelers Companies, Inc. has set up a multi-year catastrophe bond program to provide reinsurance protection for its insurance subsidiaries for losses resulting from hurricanes and certain other catastrophes in the...

New Markets

May 7 2007 // My New MarketsCommercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and...

Travelers Launches New Products for Mid-Sized Commercial Printers

Apr 25 2007 // Travelers Commercial Accounts introduced a suite of coverages designed for mid-sized commercial printers who typically generate more than $15 million in sales. The new product is the latest addition to IndustryEdge,...

My New Markets

Apr 23 2007 // Office/Manufacturers TechnologyNuts & Bolts: Travelers Select Accounts is now offering Technology Office Pac and Technology Manufacturers Pac Plus as part of Master Pac, Travelers’ Business Owner’s Policy...

My New Markets

Apr 9 2007 // Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement, Small Business Nuts & Bolts: To help the principals of small businesses overcome the effects of identity fraud, Travelers Select Accounts has identity fraud expense reimbursement...

My New Markets

Apr 9 2007 // BOP, Beauty, Nail SalonsNuts & Bolts: Bass Underwriters has a new admitted program for BOPs targeting a varied selection of risks. The program will entertain such businesses as beauty and nail salons, clothing stores,...

My New Markets

Apr 9 2007 // Commercial AutoNuts & Bolts: Texas Specialty Risk Programs is offering coverage on commercial auto fleets, 1-20 power units. Lowest pricing available. Same day quotes if requested. No loss info required. Submission...

Business Moves

Apr 9 2007 // Argonaut, PXREArgonaut Group Inc., a specialty underwriter headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and PXRE Group Ltd., a Bermuda-based property reinsurer, agreed to a merger under which the combined entity will do business...

My New Markets

Apr 9 2007 // Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement, Small BusinessNuts & Bolts: To help the principals of small businesses overcome the effects of identity fraud, Travelers Select Accounts has identity fraud expense reimbursement...