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Travelers Reports Excellent First Quarter Results
NEW YORK, April 16, 2026--The Travelers Companies, Inc. today reported net income of $1.711 billion, or $7.78 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $395 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Core income in the current quarter was $1.696 billion, or $7.71 per diluted share, compared to $443 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Core income increased primarily due to lower catastrophe losses and higher net investmen
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