Inflation Pressures, Mounting Accidents, Flooding From Ian Hit Allstate, Other Insurers

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The nation’s largest auto insurers, already struggling with high inflation and mounting accidents, are now facing losses from vehicles flooded by Hurricane Ian. Allstate Corp. announced Wednesday that it would take a $875 million charge to boost its claims reserves in its upcoming third-quarter earnings, primarily related to its auto-insurance business, as a result of… Continue reading Inflation Pressures, Mounting Accidents, Flooding From Ian Hit Allstate, Other Insurers

Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement

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On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ruled that JPMorgan Chase & Co is entitled to insurance coverage for $140 million of a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with the former Bear Stearns Cos over improper mutual fund trading. The Court of Appeals ruled 6-1, overturning a lower court ruling, that the $140 million was… Continue reading Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement

Reliance Global Group Adds Travelers, Nationwide to Its 5MinuteInsure.com Platform

Reliance Global Group, Inc., an insurtech company focused on combining advanced technologies with the personalized experience of a traditional insurance agency, today announced its subsidiary, Fortman Insurance Services LLC, has been approved to offer Travelers and Nationwide insurance products nationally through the Company’s 5MinuteInsure.com platform. Reliance plans to initially focus on home and auto insurance,… Continue reading Reliance Global Group Adds Travelers, Nationwide to Its 5MinuteInsure.com Platform

Travelers Pledges $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Travelers Insurance reports 2024 Q1 income

The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced a $5 million commitment to assist families and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This includes support for the most financially vulnerable in the communities where Travelers operates. “Our customers and communities are facing an unprecedented challenge,” said Alan… Continue reading Travelers Pledges $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Travelers Joins Automated Vehicle Coalitions in Shaping the Future of Transportation

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has joined the Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Consortium at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE). Both organizations work to strategically advance research and public information about automated vehicle and driver assistance technologies. “As a leading auto insurer, we play… Continue reading Travelers Joins Automated Vehicle Coalitions in Shaping the Future of Transportation

2019 Travelers Championship Generates Approximately $2 Million for Charity

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. today announced that the 2019 Travelers Championship generated approximately $2 million for more than 150 charitable organizations. The tournament contributes 100% of its net proceeds to nonprofits, and since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007, the event has generated nearly $20 million for more than 750 local charities. “The success of… Continue reading 2019 Travelers Championship Generates Approximately $2 Million for Charity

Travelers’ Profit Rises, Helped by Lower Catastrophe Losses

Travelers Co’s earnings rose in the first quarter as catastrophe losses fell and the insurance holding company had stronger gains from underwriting policies. New York-based Travelers, part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is among the largest sellers of insurance to U.S. businesses and sells car and home insurance to individuals and families. It is… Continue reading Travelers’ Profit Rises, Helped by Lower Catastrophe Losses