The Travelers Companies, Inc. introduced the new Construction Pak(SM) -- Builders' Risk, an enhanced product which provides broad, tailored coverage in an easy-to-use form. From standard construction to complex undertakings such as highway projects, stadiums and high-rise buildings, the enhanced Builders' Risk coverage offers flexibility tailored to the unique needs of the customer. New features include an extensive definition of covered property; automatic soft costs coverage with an option to tailor; multiple additional coverage extensions, equipment breakdown coverage including full testing and jurisdictional inspections; green building coverage; and replacement cost valuation. Travelers Construction Pak -- Builders' Risk customers benefit from the construction expertise of dedicated Inland Marine underwriters. In addition, customers have access to the extensive Inland Marine Network. This network includes specialists from Risk Control who provide consultations for both specific projects and ongoing operations, a Claim team that includes Builders' Risk specialists with the knowledge and expertise to adjust and settle complex Builders' Risk claims and the Specialty Investigations Group (SIG) which helps with theft prevention and recovery efforts.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported operating income of $2.31 per diluted share against 2.01 per diluted share a year ago. Both net and operating income increased 11% from last year's first quarter results to $896 million and $887 million respectively, against $806 million and $801 million a year ago. Return on equity was 14.1% and an operating return on equity of 15.8% against 13.1% and 14.7% a year ago. The company announced that compound annual growth rate in its book value per share has been 9.4% and in earnings per share, it's been 8.6%. Book value per share was $68 or 7% higher than at the end of the prior year quarter and 1% higher than at the beginning of the year. Operating cash flow was approximately $530 million. It was strong despite higher-than-normal claim payment related to Storm Sandy. Net written premiums were $5,597 million against 5,497 million a year ago. Total revenues were $6,328 million against $6,392 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,220 million against $1,077 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was $2.33 against $2.02 a year ago. Adjusted book value per share was $60.39 against $56.53 a year ago.

The Board of Directors of The Travelers Companies, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. This dividend, which is $0.04 higher than the last regular quarterly dividend, is payable June 28, 2013, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 10, 2013.