Travelers Q3 net income rises to $1.917 billion, or $9.04 per diluted share
Travelers reported third quarter 2026 net income of $1.917 billion, or $9.04 per diluted share, up from $8.24 a year earlier, and core income of $1.947 billion, or $9.18 per diluted share, up from $8.14. The combined ratio improved to 86.8% from 87.3%, while net written premiums were flat at $11.480 billion. For shareholders, the company also repurchased $1.508 billion of its stock during the quarter.
Key points
- Net income $1.917 billion vs. $1.888 billion a year earlier; core income $1.947 billion vs. $1.867 billion.
- Combined ratio 86.8% vs. 87.3%; catastrophe losses were $538 million pre-tax, up from $402 million.
- Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $234 million pre-tax, including a $295 million addition to asbestos reserves.
- Repurchased 4.0 million shares for $1.508 billion; declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, payable December 31, 2026.
The filing
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