Travelers Posts Lower Profit as Catastrophe Claims Jump

Property and casualty insurer Travelers Cos Inc on Tuesday reported a 25% fall in quarterly profit, hurt by higher catastrophe losses, as insurers braced for a slew of claims due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The company’s net income fell to $600 million, or $2.33 per share, in the first quarter ended March… Continue reading Travelers Posts Lower Profit as Catastrophe Claims Jump