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Dec 31, 2023

Travelers Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported excellent results driven by underwriting and investment performance.

Key Takeaways

Travelers reported record quarterly net income of $1.626 billion and core income of $1.633 billion, driven by strong underwriting and investment results. The combined ratio improved significantly, and net written premiums grew by 13%.

Record quarterly net income of $1.626 billion and core income of $1.633 billion, driven by both underwriting and investment results.

Exceptional consolidated combined ratio of 85.8%, an 8.7 point improvement, and underlying combined ratio of 85.9%, a 5.5 point improvement.

Net written premiums of $9.994 billion for the quarter, up 13%, and full year net written premiums of $40.201 billion, up 14%; both periods reflect growth in all three segments.

Net investment income increased 24% pre-tax over the prior year quarter, primarily due to strong fixed income returns and growth in fixed maturity investments.

Total Revenue
$10.9B
Previous year: $9.64B
+13.4%
EPS
$7.01
Previous year: $3.4
+106.2%
Combined Ratio
85.8%
Previous year: 94.5%
-9.2%
Underlying Combined Ratio
85.9%
Previous year: 91.4%
-6.0%
Gross Profit
$10.9B
Previous year: $9.64B
+13.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$650M
Previous year: $21.6B
-97.0%
Total Assets
$117B
Previous year: $116B
+0.8%

Travelers

Travelers

Travelers Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Travelers anticipates continued strong performance, driven by excellent fundamentals, strategic investments, and a focus on innovation.

Positive Outlook

  • Business Insurance is growing while achieving very strong margins.
  • Bond & Specialty business continues to produce excellent returns.
  • Personal Insurance business is showing significantly improved profitability, and the outlook is for continued improvement.
  • Record cash flows have enabled strategic investments and returns to shareholders.
  • Higher fixed income yields set up for higher levels of net investment income moving forward.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income