Travelers shareholders approve 5 million-share increase to 2023 stock incentive plan
At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, Travelers shareholders approved an amendment adding 5,000,000 shares to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. Two shareholder proposals, on climate-related pricing and coverage and on an independent board chairman, did not pass.
Key points
- Plan amendment received 124,148,482 votes for, 45,264,986 against and 784,759 abstentions
- Each of the eight director nominees received more votes for than against, including Russell G. Golden with 168,238,679 for
- Climate-related shareholder proposal received 24,894,789 for and 143,415,990 against
- Independent board chairman proposal received 36,359,133 for and 132,910,022 against
The filing
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