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                                                St. Paul, MN 55102-1396
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News Release


    St. Paul Travelers' President and CEO Jay S. Fishman Elected Chairman;
                  Robert I. Lipp to Continue as Board Member

SAINT PAUL, Minn.-- Sept. 12, 2005--The Board of Directors of The St. Paul
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:STA) today unanimously elected President and
Chief Executive Officer Jay S. Fishman to the additional post of Chairman,
effective immediately. Robert I. Lipp, who had held that position since the
merger of The St. Paul Companies, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
in April 2004, will remain a member of the Company's Board of Directors.

"I am pleased by the Board's confidence in me and am committed to realizing
the potential of this great franchise for our customers, agents and brokers
and employees, and to delivering superior value for our shareholders. Bob has
been a tremendous partner, and I am pleased that we will enjoy the benefit of
his wise counsel in the future through his continued service on our Board.
Together with the people of St. Paul Travelers, we have accomplished a great
deal since the merger that formed our company," said Mr. Fishman.

"I have enjoyed working with the talented professionals of this great
company," said Mr. Lipp. "Together, we have created a company that is a strong
industry leader. The integration of the two companies continues ahead of
schedule, so I feel that the timing for this change in roles is appropriate.
The strategies established under Jay's leadership are increasing our financial
and operational momentum, and positioning the company for future success. I
look forward to continuing to serve St. Paul Travelers as a Director."

CONTACT: St. Paul Travelers, Saint Paul
Media:
Shane Boyd, 651-310-3846
or
Marlene Ibsen, 860-277-9039
or
Joan Palm, 651-310-2685
or
Institutional Investors:
Maria Olivo, 860-277-8330
or
Individual Investors:
Marc Parr, 860-277-0779