Q2 Net Income at Travelers Soars 46% on Less Catastrophes, Favorable Reserves

Second quarter 2026 net income at Travelers increased 46% to about $2.2 billion on lower catastrophe losses and favorable prior year reserve development. Catastrophe losses for the quarter, mostly from severe storms, were $518 million compared with $927 million for …

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