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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Travelers (NYSE: TRV) recently presented its prestigious Agent of the Year Award to 20 of its top Personal Insurance independent insurance agents. Agents selected for this award working in communities throughout the country are recognized for their high achievements in their lines of business. The recipients are specifically chosen for achieving their goals of long-term profitable growth for their agencies, dedication to high-quality customer service and for their commitment to Travelers. The honorees accepted the award at Travelers' annual Personal Insurance leadership conference for its top independent agents and brokers.

"These business leaders demonstrate the highest level of motivation and commitment, they really exemplify what it means to be a top agent in our industry," said Greg Toczydlowski, President of Personal Insurance for Travelers. "We're proud of their accomplishments and truly value the partnership we've developed with them."

The following names are the Agent of the Year Award recipients for their respective region or business area:

Georgiana Carney, Pearl Carroll & Associates, LLC, Latham, N.Y.

Craig Chamberlain, Mariner's General Insurance Group, Newport Beach, Calif.

Chris Bennett, National Insurance Solutions, Chatsworth, Calif.

Sandra K. Lee, Harold L. Lee and Sons, Inc, New York, N.Y.

Charles M. McFadden, The Trident Insurance Agency, Devon, Pa.

George Reese, Moody Agency, Inc, Venice, Fla.

Diane M. Booth, Chas H. Bilz Insurance Agency, Inc., Covington, Ky.

Harry Trostle, HMS Insurance Associates Inc., Hunt Valley, Md.

Valerie Privett, Privett Insurance Group, Knoxville, Tenn.

Lee Hays, Capitol Agency, Shawnee Mission, Kan.

James O. Daniel, American Automobile Club Insurance Agency, Charlotte, N.C.

Mark C. Sinatro, Sinatro Insurance Agency, West Hartford, Conn.

Kenneth A. Bull, The Iroquois Group, Hamilton Square, N.J.

M. Scott Wood, Jr., MetzWood Harder Insurance, Inc., Chatham, N.Y.

Cathy Rottle, Fournier Group, Portland, Ore.

Christine Hample, Hample Insurance Service, LLC, Greenwood Village, Colo.

Rick Walker, VGW Insurance, LLP, Pilot Point, Texas

Margaret Ann Pyburn, Cobbs, Allen & Hall, Inc., Birmingham, Ala.

Robert L. Johnson, Sage Insurance Services, Inc., Las Vegas, Nev.

Bud Sumner, Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency, Inc., Longmeadow, Mass.

"On behalf of Travelers, I'd like to offer a sincere thank you to all the agents for their loyalty and hard work," said Toczydlowski. "Congratulations on your achievements and we wish you continued success in your future business ventures."

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in the auto, home and business settings. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $25 billion in 2009. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.

    Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.