<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The Travelers Companies, Inc. News Release - Organization &amp; People</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=irol-news&amp;nyo=0</link><description>A Collection of The Travelers Companies, Inc. News Release - Organization &amp; People</description><language>en-us</language><category>Organization &amp; People</category><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 03:33:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Travelers Recognized for its Commitment to Diversity</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1815615</link><description><![CDATA[Named One of DiversityInc’s 25 Noteworthy Companies for 2013
    
    HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2013--
      DiversityInc magazine recently named Travelers one of 25
      Noteworthy Companies in recognition of its diversity and inclusion
      efforts. Travelers was chosen from more than 893 participating companies
      based on an annual survey that measures CEO Commitment, Human Capital,
      Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity.
    

      “We are honored to be recognized by DiversityInc for our
      company-wide efforts to create a work environment that supports and
      promotes diversity in everything we do,” said Joelle ...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1815615_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers Announces the 2013 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Awards</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1811299</link><description><![CDATA[HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 25, 2013--
      Travelers recently presented its prestigious Agent of the Year Award to
      16 of its top Personal
      Insurance independent agents. The agents were recognized for their
      strong commitment to Travelers,
      achieving long-term profitable growth and for providing first-class
      customer service.
    

      The honorees accepted the award at Travelers’ annual Personal
      Insurance leadership conference for its top independent agents and
      brokers.
    

      “The Agent of the Year award honors business leaders who have attained
      the highest standard of success in our industry,” said Greg
      T...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1811299_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers President and Chief Operating Officer Brian W. MacLean to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1780958</link><description><![CDATA[    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2013--
      Brian W. MacLean, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Travelers
      Companies, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America Merrill
      Lynch Insurance Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013,
      at 8:35 a.m. ET.
    

      The presentation will be available in live audio on the investor section
      of the Travelers website at http://investor.travelers.com.
      Presentation materials will be made available on the website shortly
      before the start of the webcast. Following the webcast, a replay will be
      available on the same site for 90 days.
    

      About Travelers
The T...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1780958_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers Increases Its Ownership in Its J. Malucelli Joint Venture, the Market Leader in Brazilian Surety</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1764819</link><description><![CDATA[    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2012--
      The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) announced today that it has
      increased its ownership stake in J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e
      Resseguros S.A., its joint venture in Brazil, by exercising a
      pre-existing option to purchase newly issued shares. As a result,
      Travelers has increased its stake in J. Malucelli from 43.4 percent to
      49.5 percent.
    

      “We are very pleased with the performance of our joint venture in
      Brazil," said Alan Schnitzer, Vice Chairman and head of Travelers’
      Financial, Professional &amp; International Insurance business segment. "The
      venture co...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1764819_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers Issues Initial Estimate of Losses From Storm Sandy</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1764562</link><description><![CDATA[    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2012--
      The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) announced today that its
      preliminary estimate of net losses relating to Storm Sandy, which took
      place in late October, is approximately $650 million after tax and after
      estimated recoveries from reinsurance. This $650 million estimate
      reflects a gross loss estimate (pre-tax and before reinsurance) of
      $1.135 billion.
    

      This preliminary estimate is based upon an analysis of claims already
      reported and projected to be reported, estimated values of properties in
      the affected areas, estimates of damage resulting from wind and other
      per...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1764562_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:30:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers, Habitat for Humanity Join Forces to Develop Communities, Build Safer Homes in Coastal Regions</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1763747</link><description><![CDATA[
      Partnership constructs Fortified Homes with IBHS
    

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            News conference announcing a joint initiative of the Travelers
            Foundation, the charitable arm of The Travelers Companies, Inc.,
            the Insurance
            Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety and Habitat
            for Humanity International to build affordable, wind-resistant...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1763747_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:38:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers, Habitat for Humanity Join Forces to Develop Communities, Build Safer Homes in Coastal Regions</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1760359</link><description><![CDATA[
      Company to Sponsor the Construction of Fortified Homes with IBHS
      Experts
    
    HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2012--
      The Travelers Foundation, the charitable division of The Travelers
      Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced a new initiative with Habitat
      for Humanity International and the Insurance
      Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety (IBHS) to invest in the
      resilience of local communities by building affordable, wind-resistant
      homes in coastal regions of the United States.
    

      “As an insurer, Travelers has seen firsthand the destruction to homes,
      businesses and infrastructure caused by extrem...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1760359_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:43:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers Commits $800,000 to Assist in Storm Sandy Relief Efforts</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1755140</link><description><![CDATA[    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2012--
      The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced that the
      company will donate $800,000 to disaster relief efforts in the New York
      tri-state area in the aftermath of Storm Sandy.
    

      Travelers will contribute $200,000 to each of the following
      organizations: the Mayor's
      Fund to Advance New York City, American
      Red Cross on Long Island, Hurricane
      Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund and the American
      Red Cross of Connecticut.
    

      “In keeping with Travelers’ tradition of supporting communities in times
      of need, we will make contributions to provide emergency services ...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1755140_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:31:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Travelers Championship Generates in Excess of $1 Million for Charity</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1707927</link><description><![CDATA[Tournament Surpasses $30 Million for Charity on 60th Anniversary 
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2012-- The 2012 Travelers Championship will generate in excess of $1 million for charity, including commitments from Travelers, bringing the tournament's total 2012 charitable contribution to an amount on par with the champion's $1.08 million winnings. The announcement was made by Travelers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jay Fishman today during the final round of competition at the Travelers Championship. 
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Travelers Championship has surpassed the $30 million mark for money generated for charity since its inception. The tournament contribu...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1707927_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Travelers Championship</title><link>http://investor.travelers.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177842&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1705781</link><description><![CDATA[Tournament will surpass $30 million generated for charity with this year's event 
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2012-- Travelers is pleased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Travelers Championship, which tees off with opening ceremonies on June 18 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. A spectacular field of some of the world's top PGA TOUR professionals headlines the tournament including defending champion Fredrik Jacobson, Bubba Watson, Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar, Ian Poulter, Charl Schwartzel, Vijay Singh, Padraig Harrington, Ryo Ishikawa and many others. The week includes great golf and entertainment for the entire family with 100 percent of net pr...]]></description><category>Organization &amp; People</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1705781_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>