Travelers reported a strong Q3 2024, marked by a significant increase in net income and core income. The company saw improvements in its combined ratio and underlying combined ratio, driven by strong underwriting profitability across all segments. Record net written premiums and net investment income also contributed to the positive results, allowing the company to return substantial capital to shareholders.
Net income per diluted share increased by 211% to $5.42, with a return on equity of 19.2%.
Core income per diluted share rose by 169% to $5.24, resulting in a core return on equity of 16.6%.
The consolidated combined ratio improved to 93.2%, driven by a strong underlying combined ratio of 85.6%.
Net written premiums reached a record $11.317 billion, up 8% year-over-year.
Travelers is confident in its outlook for its business into 2025 and beyond, driven by its strong earnings power across underwriting and investments.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income