Travelers posts $1.917 billion in quarterly profit
- Travelers reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1.917 billion, or $9.04 per diluted share, compared with $1.888 billion and $8.24 per share a year earlier.
- Core earnings reached $1.947 billion, or $9.18 per diluted share, while underwriting income totaled $1.432 billion before taxes.
- Travelers returned $1.769 billion to shareholders, including $1.508 billion through share repurchases, supported by underwriting and investment income.
Travelers (NYSE:TRV) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1.917 billion, or $9.04 per diluted share, supported by underwriting and investment earnings.
Net income increased from $1.888 billion a year earlier, while core income rose to $1.947 billion from $1.867 billion, lifting core diluted earnings to $9.18 from $8.14.
The insurer reported third-quarter underwriting income of $1.432 billion before taxes and underlying underwriting income of $1.736 billion, with a consolidated combined ratio of 86.8%.
Net written premiums totaled $11.480 billion, while net investment income increased 6% to $1.098 billion before taxes and favorable prior-year reserve development reached $234 million.
Travelers also returned $1.769 billion to shareholders, including $1.508 billion in buybacks.
The company's core income calculation excludes certain items, including realized investment gains and losses, while its underlying combined ratio of 84.1% excludes catastrophe losses and prior-year reserve development.
Travelers provides property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses, employs more than 30,000 people and reported nearly $49 billion in revenue during 2025.
