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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ý	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
or
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                        to

Commission file number 001-10898

The Travelers Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	41-0518860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
485 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(917) 778-6000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, without par value	New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:            None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).    Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes o No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Act (Check one):

Large accelerated filer    ý	Accelerated filer    o
Non-accelerated filer    o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company    o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes o No ý

As of June 30, 2011, the aggregate market value of the registrant's voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates was $24,420,968,874.

As of February 10, 2012, 393,072,145 shares of the registrant's common stock (without par value) were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Number		Page
	Part I
1.	Business	1
1A.	Risk Factors	47
1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	65
2.	Properties	65
3.	Legal Proceedings	66
4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	66
	Part II
5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	67
6.	Selected Financial Data	70
7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	71
7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	153
8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	157
9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	250
9A.	Controls and Procedures	250
9B.	Other Information	253
	Part III
10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	254
11.	Executive Compensation	256
12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters	256
13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	258
14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	258
	Part IV
15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	258
	Signatures	259
	Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules	261
	Exhibit Index	270

PART I

Item 1.    BUSINESS

        The Travelers Companies, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the Company) is a holding company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries, in providing a wide range of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations and individuals. The Company is incorporated as a general business corporation under the laws of the state of Minnesota and is one of the oldest insurance organizations in the United States, dating back to 1853. The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, and its telephone number is (917) 778-6000. The Company also maintains executive offices in Hartford, Connecticut, and St. Paul, Minnesota. The term "TRV" in this document refers to The Travelers Companies, Inc., the parent holding company excluding subsidiaries.

        For a summary of the Company's revenues, operating income and total assets by reportable business segments, see note 2 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS

        The property and casualty insurance industry is highly competitive in the areas of price, service, product offerings, agent relationships and method of distribution. Distribution methods include the use of independent agents, exclusive agents, direct marketing (including use of toll-free numbers and the internet) and/or salaried employees. According to A.M. Best, there are approximately 1,036 property and casualty groups in the United States, comprising approximately 2,462 property and casualty companies. Of those groups, the top 150 accounted for approximately 92% of the consolidated industry's total net written premiums in 2010. The Company competes with both foreign and domestic insurers. In addition, several property and casualty insurers writing commercial lines of business, including the Company, offer products for alternative forms of risk protection in addition to traditional insurance products. These products include large deductible programs and various forms of self-insurance, some of which utilize captive insurance companies and risk retention groups. The Company's competitive position in the marketplace is based on many factors, including the following:

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premiums charged;

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contract terms and conditions;

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products and services offered;

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claim service;

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agent, broker and client relationships;

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local presence;

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geographic scope of business;

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overall financial strength;

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ratings assigned by independent rating agencies;

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experience and qualifications of employees; and

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technology and information systems.

        In addition, the marketplace is affected by available capacity of the insurance industry, as measured by policyholders' surplus, and the availability of reinsurance. Industry capacity as measured by policyholders' surplus expands and contracts primarily in conjunction with profit levels generated by the industry, less amounts returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Capital raised by debt and equity offerings may also increase policyholders' surplus.

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Pricing and Underwriting

        Pricing of the Company's property and casualty insurance products is generally developed based upon an estimation of expected losses, the expenses associated with producing, issuing and servicing business and managing claims, the time value of money related to the expected loss and expense cash flows, and a reasonable allowance for profit that considers the capital needed to support the Company's business. The Company has a disciplined approach to underwriting and risk management that over the long-term emphasizes profitable growth rather than premium volume or market share. The Company's insurance subsidiaries are subject to state laws and regulations regarding rate and policy form approvals. The applicable state laws and regulations establish standards in certain lines of business to ensure that rates are not excessive, inadequate, unfairly discriminatory, or used to engage in unfair price competition. The Company's ability to increase rates and the relative timing of the process are dependent upon each respective state's requirements, as well as the competitive market environment.

Geographic Distribution

        The following table shows the geographic distribution of the Company's consolidated direct written premiums for the year ended December 31, 2011:

State	% of Total
California		10.1	%
New York		9.7
Texas		7.2
Pennsylvania		5.1
Florida		4.6
Illinois		4.0
New Jersey		3.8
Massachusetts		3.5
Georgia		3.1
All other domestic(1)		44.3
Total domestic		95.4
International		4.6
Consolidated total		100.0	%

(1)

No other single state accounted for 3.0% or more of the total direct written premiums written in 2011 by the Company's domestic operations.

Catastrophe Exposure

        The wide geographic distribution of the Company's property and casualty insurance operations exposes it to claims arising out of catastrophes. The Company uses various analyses and methods, including sophisticated computer modeling processes, to continually monitor and analyze underwriting risks of business in natural catastrophe-prone areas and target risk areas for conventional terrorist attacks (defined as attacks other than nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events). The Company relies, in part, upon this analysis to make underwriting decisions designed to manage its exposure on catastrophe-exposed business. For example, the Company has limited the writing of new property and homeowners business in some markets and has selectively taken underwriting actions on existing business. These underwriting actions include tightened underwriting standards, selective price increases and deductibles specific to hurricane-, tornado-, wind- and hail-prone areas. See "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe

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Modeling" and "—Changing Climate Conditions." The Company also utilizes reinsurance to manage its aggregate exposures to catastrophes. See "—Reinsurance."

        The Company is organized into three reportable business segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance.

BUSINESS INSURANCE

        The Business Insurance segment offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance and insurance-related services to its clients primarily in the United States. Business Insurance is organized into the following six groups, which collectively comprise Business Insurance Core operations:

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Select Accounts provides small businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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Commercial Accounts provides mid-sized businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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National Accounts provides large companies with casualty products and services, including workers' compensation, general liability and automobile liability, as well as property coverages, generally utilizing loss-sensitive products, on both a bundled and unbundled basis. National Accounts also includes the Company's commercial residual market business, which primarily offers workers' compensation products and services to the involuntary market.

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Industry-Focused Underwriting.  The following units provide targeted industries with differentiated combinations of insurance coverage, risk management, claims handling and other services:

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Construction serves a broad range of construction businesses, offering guaranteed cost products for small to mid-sized policyholders and loss-sensitive programs for larger accounts. For the larger accounts, the customer and the Company work together in actively managing and controlling exposure and claims, and they share risk through policy features such as deductibles or retrospective rating. Products offered include workers' compensation, general liability, umbrella and commercial auto coverages, and other risk management solutions.

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Technology serves small to large companies involved in telecommunications, information technology, medical technology and electronics manufacturing, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Products offered include property, commercial auto, general liability, workers' compensation, umbrella, internet liability, technology errors and omissions coverages and global companion products.

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Public Sector Services provides insurance products and services to public entities including municipalities, counties, Indian Nation gaming organizations and selected special government districts such as water and sewer utilities. The policies written by this unit typically cover property, commercial auto, general liability and professional liability exposures.

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Oil & Gas provides specialized property and liability products and services for customers involved in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, including operators and drilling contractors, as well as various service and supply companies and manufacturers that support upstream operations. The policies written by this business group cover risks including physical damage, liability and business interruption.

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Agribusiness serves small to medium-sized agricultural businesses, including farms, ranches, wineries and related operations, offering property and liability coverages other than workers' compensation.

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Target Risk Underwriting.  The following units serve commercial businesses requiring specialized product underwriting, claims handling and risk management services:

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National Property provides traditional and customized property insurance programs to large and mid-sized customers, including office building owners, manufacturers, municipalities and schools, retailers and service businesses. These insurance programs cover losses on buildings, business personal property and business interruption exposures.

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Inland Marine provides insurance for goods in transit and movable objects for customers such as jewelers, museums, contractors and the transportation industry. Builders' risk insurance is also offered to customers during the construction, renovation or repair of buildings and other structures.

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Ocean Marine serves the marine transportation industry and related services, as well as other businesses involved in international trade. The Company's product offerings in this unit fall under six main coverage categories: marine liability, cargo, hull and machinery, protection and indemnity, pleasure craft, and marine property and liability.

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Excess Casualty serves small to mid-sized commercial businesses, offering mono-line umbrella and excess coverage where the Company typically does not write the primary casualty coverage, or where other business units within the Company prefer to access the underwriting expertise and/or limit capacity of the Excess Casualty business unit.

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Boiler & Machinery serves small to large companies, offering comprehensive breakdown coverages for equipment, including property and business interruption coverages. Through the BoilerRe unit, Boiler & Machinery also serves other property and casualty carriers that do not have in-house expertise with reinsurance, underwriting, engineering, claim handling and risk management services for this type of coverage.

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Global Underwriting provides insurance to foreign organizations with property and liability exposures located in the United States (reverse-flow) as part of a global program.

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Specialized Distribution.  The following units market and underwrite their products to customers predominantly through licensed wholesale, general and program agents that manage customers' unique insurance requirements:

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Northland provides insurance coverage for the commercial transportation industry, as well as commercial liability and package policies for small, difficult to place specialty classes of commercial business on an admitted or excess and surplus lines basis.

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National Programs offers tailored property and casualty programs on an admitted basis for customers with common risk characteristics or coverage requirements. Programs available include those for entertainment, architects and engineers, equipment rental, golf services and owners of franchised businesses.

        Business Insurance also includes the Special Liability Group (which manages the Company's asbestos and environmental liabilities) and the assumed reinsurance and certain international and other runoff operations, which are collectively referred to as Business Insurance Other.

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Selected Market and Product Information

        The following table sets forth Business Insurance net written premiums by market and product line for the periods indicated. For a description of the markets and product lines referred to in the table, see "—Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution" and "—Product Lines," respectively.

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010			2009		% of Total 2011
By market:
Select Accounts	$	2,784	$	2,718		$	2,756		24.5	%
Commercial Accounts		2,890		2,576			2,493		25.5
National Accounts		782		806			902		6.9
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,407		2,299			2,279		21.2
Target Risk Underwriting		1,587		1,573			1,568		14.0
Specialized Distribution		880		872			889		7.8
Total Business Insurance Core		11,330		10,844			10,887		99.9
Business Insurance Other		10		13			15		0.1
Total Business Insurance by market	$	11,340	$	10,857		$	10,902		100.0	%
By product line:
Workers' compensation	$	2,959	$	2,586		$	2,486		26.1	%
Commercial automobile		1,955		1,910			1,927		17.2
Property		1,595		1,641			1,727		14.1
General liability		1,705		1,726			1,829		15.0
Commercial multi-peril		3,096		2,995			2,933		27.3
Other		30		(1	)		—		0.3
Total Business Insurance by product line	$	11,340	$	10,857		$	10,902		100.0	%

Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution

        Business Insurance distributes its products through approximately 10,500 independent agencies and brokers located throughout the United States that are serviced by 120 field offices and three customer service centers. Business Insurance continues to make significant investments in enhanced technology utilizing internet-based applications to provide real-time interface capabilities with independent agencies and brokers. Business Insurance builds relationships with well-established, independent insurance agencies and brokers. In selecting new independent agencies and brokers to distribute its products, Business Insurance considers, among other attributes, each agency's or broker's financial strength, staff experience and strategic fit with the Company's operating and marketing plans. Once an agency or broker is appointed, Business Insurance carefully monitors its performance. The majority of products offered by the Select Accounts, Commercial Accounts, Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target-Risk Underwriting groups are distributed through a common base of independent agents and brokers, many of whom also sell the Company's Personal Insurance products. Additionally, the Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target Risk Underwriting groups may underwrite business with agents that specialize in servicing the needs of certain of the industries served by these groups.

Select Accounts is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products to small businesses, generally with fewer than 50 employees. Products offered by Select Accounts are guaranteed-cost policies, including packaged products covering property and liability exposures. Each small business risk is independently evaluated via an automated underwriting platform which in turn enables agents to quote, bind and issue a substantial amount of small business risks at their desktop. Risks with more complex characteristics are underwritten with the assistance of Company personnel. The automated underwriting platform has significantly streamlined the agent desktop underwriting process and, as a result, has allowed the Company to expand the number of distributors affiliated with Select Accounts.

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Commercial Accounts sells a broad range of property and casualty insurance products through a large network of independent agents and brokers, primarily targeting mid-sized businesses with 50 to 1,000 employees. The Company offers a full line of products to its Commercial Accounts customers with an emphasis on guaranteed cost programs. Each account is underwritten based on the unique risk characteristics, loss history and coverage needs of the account. The ability to underwrite at this detailed level allows Commercial Accounts to have a broad risk appetite and a diversified customer base.

National Accounts sells a variety of casualty products and services to large companies through a network of national and regional brokers, primarily utilizing loss-sensitive products in connection with a large deductible or self-insured program and, to a lesser extent, a retrospectively rated or a guaranteed cost insurance policy. National Accounts also provides property and casualty products and services through retail brokers on an unbundled basis, using third-party administrators for insureds who utilize programs such as collateralized deductibles, captive reinsurers and self-insurance. National Accounts provides insurance-related services, such as risk management services, claims administration, loss control and risk management information services, either in addition to, or in lieu of, pure risk coverage, and generated $195 million of fee income in 2011, excluding commercial residual market business. The commercial residual market business of National Accounts sells claims and policy management services to workers' compensation pools throughout the United States, and generated $61 million in fee income in 2011.

        Workers' compensation accounted for approximately 73% of sales to National Accounts customers during 2011, based on direct written premiums and fees.

Industry-Focused Underwriting markets property and casualty insurance products and services through a large network of agents and brokers. These products and services are tailored to targeted industry segments of significant size and complexity that require unique underwriting, claim, risk management or other insurance-related products and services.

Target Risk Underwriting markets property and casualty insurance products and services through a large network of agents and brokers to a wide customer base having specialized property and casualty coverage requirements.

Specialized Distribution distributes admitted and excess and surplus lines property and casualty products predominantly through selected wholesale agents, both on a brokerage and managing general underwriting basis, and through selected program agents. Brokers, general agents and program agents operate in certain markets that are not typically served by the Company's appointed retail agents, or they maintain certain affinity arrangements in specialized market segments. The wholesale excess and surplus lines market, which is characterized by the absence of rate and form regulation, allows for more flexibility to write certain classes of business. In working with wholesale or program agents on a brokerage basis, Specialized Distribution underwrites the business and sets the premium level. In working with wholesale or program agents on a managing general underwriting or program manager basis, the agents produce and underwrite business subject to underwriting guidelines that have been specifically designed for each facility or program.

Pricing and Underwriting

        Business Insurance has developed an underwriting and pricing methodology that incorporates underwriting, claims, engineering, actuarial and product development disciplines for particular industries, and enables Business Insurance to facilitate its risk selection process and develop pricing parameters. This approach is designed to maintain high-quality underwriting and pricing discipline utilizing proprietary data gathered and analyzed with respect to business over many years. The underwriters and engineers use this information, which provides specialized knowledge about specific industry segments, to assess and evaluate risks prior to quotation.

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        For smaller businesses meeting pre-determined exposure characteristics and thresholds, Select Accounts utilizes an automated underwriting system that enables agents to issue a significant number of policies at their desktop.

        A portion of business in this segment, particularly in National Accounts and Construction, is written with large deductible insurance policies. Under workers' compensation insurance contracts with deductible features, the Company is obligated to pay the claimant the full amount of the claim. The Company is subsequently reimbursed by the contractholder for the deductible amount and is subject to credit risk until such reimbursement is made. At December 31, 2011, contractholder payables on unpaid losses within the deductible layer of large deductible policies and the associated receivables were each approximately $5.15 billion. Retrospectively rated policies are primarily used for workers' compensation coverage. Although the retrospectively rated feature of the policy substantially reduces insurance risk for the Company, it introduces additional credit risk to the Company. Premium receivables from holders of retrospectively rated policies totaled approximately $190 million at December 31, 2011. Significant collateral, primarily letters of credit and, to a lesser extent, cash collateral or trusts, is generally requested for large deductible plans and/or retrospectively rated policies that provide for deferred collection of deductible recoveries and/or ultimate premiums. The amount of collateral requested is predicated upon the creditworthiness of the customer and the nature of the insured risks. Business Insurance continually monitors the credit exposure on individual accounts and the adequacy of collateral.

Product Lines

        The Business Insurance segment writes the following types of coverages:

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Workers' Compensation.  Provides coverage for employers for specified benefits payable under state or federal law for workplace injuries to employees. There are typically four types of benefits payable under workers' compensation policies: medical benefits, disability benefits, death benefits and vocational rehabilitation benefits. The Company emphasizes managed care cost containment strategies, which involve employers, employees and care providers in a cooperative effort that focuses on the injured employee's early return to work and cost-effective quality care. The Company offers the following types of workers' compensation products:

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guaranteed-cost insurance products, in which policy premium charges are fixed for the period of coverage and do not vary as a result of the insured's loss experience;

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loss-sensitive insurance products, including large deductible and retrospectively rated policies, in which fees or premiums are adjusted based on actual loss experience of the insured during the policy period; and

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service programs, which are generally sold to the Company's National Accounts customers, where the Company receives fees rather than premiums for providing loss prevention, risk management, and claim and benefit administration services to organizations under service agreements.

        The Company also participates in state assigned risk pools as a servicing carrier and pool participant.

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Commercial Automobile.  Provides coverage for businesses against losses incurred from personal bodily injury, bodily injury to third parties, property damage to an insured's vehicle and property damage to other vehicles and other property resulting from the ownership, maintenance or use of automobiles and trucks in a business.

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Property.  Provides coverage for loss of or damage to buildings, inventory and equipment from a variety of events, including, among others, hurricanes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods, volcanic eruptions, theft, vandalism, fires, explosions,

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terrorism and financial loss due to business interruption resulting from covered property damage. For additional information on terrorism coverages, see "Reinsurance—Catastrophe Reinsurance—Terrorism Risk Insurance Acts." Property also includes specialized equipment insurance, which provides coverage for loss or damage resulting from the mechanical breakdown of boilers and machinery, and ocean and inland marine insurance, which provides coverage for goods in transit and unique, one-of-a-kind exposures.

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General Liability.  Insures businesses against third-party claims arising from accidents occurring on their premises or arising out of their operations, including as a result of injuries sustained from products sold. Specialized liability policies may also include coverage for directors' and officers' liability arising in their official capacities, employment practices liability insurance, fiduciary liability for trustees and sponsors of pension, health and welfare, and other employee benefit plans, errors and omissions insurance for employees, agents, professionals and others arising from acts or failures to act under specified circumstances, as well as umbrella and excess insurance.

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Commercial Multi-Peril.  Provides a combination of the property and liability coverages described in the foregoing product line descriptions.

Net Retention Policy

        The following discussion reflects the Company's retention policy with respect to the Business Insurance segment as of January 1, 2012. For third-party liability, Business Insurance generally limits its net retention, through the use of reinsurance, to a maximum of $18.8 million per insured, per occurrence after the Company retains an aggregate layer of expected losses. The net retained amount per risk for property exposures is generally limited to $18.0 million, after reinsurance. The Company generally retains its workers' compensation exposures. Reinsurance treaties often have aggregate limits or caps which may result in larger net per-risk retentions if the aggregate limits or caps are reached. The Company utilizes facultative reinsurance to provide additional limits capacity or to reduce retentions on an individual risk basis. The Company may also retain amounts greater than those described herein based upon the individual characteristics of the risk.

Geographic Distribution

        The following table shows the geographic distribution of Business Insurance's direct written premiums for the states that accounted for the majority of premium volume for the year ended December 31, 2011:

State	% of Total
California		13.4	%
New York		7.7
Texas		7.4
Illinois		4.9
Florida		4.3
Pennsylvania		4.2
New Jersey		3.6
Massachusetts		3.5
All others(1)		51.0
Total		100.0	%

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No other single state accounted for 3.0% or more of the total direct written premiums written in 2011 by the Business Insurance segment.

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Competition

        The insurance industry is represented in the commercial marketplace by many insurance companies of varying size as well as other entities offering risk alternatives, such as self-insured retentions or captive programs. Market competition works within the insurance regulatory framework to set the price charged for insurance products and the levels of coverage and service provided. A company's success in the competitive commercial insurance landscape is largely measured by its ability to provide insurance and services, including claims handling and risk control services, at a price and on terms that are reasonable and acceptable to the customer, as well as its ability to retain existing customers and to attract new customers.

        Select Accounts business is typically written through independent agents and, to a lesser extent, regional brokers and direct writers. Both national and regional property and casualty insurance companies compete in the Select Accounts market which generally comprises lower-hazard, "Main Street" business customers. Risks are underwritten and priced using standard industry practices and a combination of proprietary and standard industry product offerings. Competition in this market is primarily based on product offerings, service levels, ease of doing business and price. Select Accounts has established a strong marketing relationship with its distribution network and has provided this network with defined underwriting policies, a broad array of products, competitive prices and a highly efficient, automated platform that significantly reduces the time period between quoting a price on a policy and issuing that policy. In addition, the Company has established centralized service centers to help agents perform many service functions, in return for a fee.

        Commercial Accounts business has historically been principally written through independent agents and brokers. Competitors in this market are primarily national property and casualty insurance companies that write most classes of business using traditional products and pricing, and regional insurance companies. Companies compete based on product offerings, service levels, price and claim and loss prevention services. Efficiency through automation and rapid response time to customer needs is one key to success in this market.

        In the National Accounts market, competition is based on price, product offerings, claim and loss prevention services, managed care cost containment, risk management information systems and collateral requirements. National Accounts competes with national property and casualty insurance companies, as well as with other underwriters of property and casualty insurance in the alternative risk transfer market, such as risk retention groups, self-insurance plans, captives managed by others, and a variety of other risk-financing vehicles and mechanisms. The residual market group competes for state contracts to provide claims and policy management services. National Accounts services approximately 32% of the total workers' compensation assigned risk market, making the Company one of the largest servicing carriers in the industry.

        There are several other business groups in Business Insurance that compete in focused target markets. Each of these markets is different and requires unique combinations of industry knowledge, customized coverage, specialized risk control and loss handling services, along with partnerships with agents and brokers that also focus on these markets. Some of these business groups compete with national carriers with similarly dedicated underwriting and marketing groups, whereas others compete with smaller regional companies. Each of these business groups has regional structures that allow them to deliver personalized service and local knowledge to their customer base. Specialized agents and brokers, including managing general agents and wholesale agents, supplement this strategy. In all of these business groups, the competitive strategy typically is market leadership attained through focused industry knowledge applied to insurance and risk needs.

FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE

        The Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment includes surety and financial liability coverages, which primarily use credit-based underwriting processes, as well as property and

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casualty products that are primarily marketed on a domestic basis in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, and on an international basis as a corporate member of Lloyd's. The segment includes the following groups:

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Bond & Financial Products provides a wide range of customers with bond and insurance products and risk management services. The range of coverages includes performance, payment and commercial surety and fidelity bonds for construction and general commercial enterprises; management liability coverages for losses caused by the actual or alleged negligence or misconduct of directors and officers or employee dishonesty; employment practices liability coverages and fiduciary coverages for public corporations, private companies and not-for-profit organizations; professional liability coverage for actual or alleged errors and omissions committed in the course of professional conduct or practice for a variety of professionals including, among others, lawyers, design professionals and real estate agents; and professional and management liability, property, auto and general liability and fidelity insurance for financial institutions.

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International, through its operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, offers specialized insurance and risk management services to several customer groups, including, among others, those in the technology, public services, and financial and professional services industry sectors. International, through its Lloyd's syndicate (Syndicate 5000), for which the Company provides 100% of the capital, underwrites through five principal business units—marine, global property, accident & special risks, power & utilities and aviation.

        On June 17, 2011, the Company acquired 43% of the common stock of J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A ("JMalucelli"). JMalucelli is currently the market leader in surety in Brazil based on market share. The Company's investment in JMalucelli is accounted for using the equity method and is included in "other investments" on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company has an option to increase its interest up to 49.9% of the common stock of J. Malucelli within 18 months of the closing date.

Selected Market and Product Information

        The following table sets forth Financial, Professional & International Insurance net written premiums by market and product line for the periods indicated. For a description of the markets and product lines referred to in the table, see "—Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution" and "—Product Lines," respectively.

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009		% of Total 2011
By market:
Bond & Financial Products	$	1,953	$	1,981	$	2,040		63.0	%
International		1,149		1,230		1,245		37.0
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance by market	$	3,102	$	3,211	$	3,285		100.0	%
By product line:
Fidelity and surety	$	957	$	993	$	996		30.9	%
General liability		836		834		886		27.0
International		1,149		1,230		1,245		37.0
Other		160		154		158		5.1
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance by product line	$	3,102	$	3,211	$	3,285		100.0	%

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Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution

        Within the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment, Bond & Financial Products distributes the vast majority of its products in the United States through approximately 6,200 of the same independent agencies and brokers that distribute the Business Insurance segment's products. These independent agencies and brokers are located throughout the United States. Bond & Financial Products, in conjunction with the Business Insurance segment, continues to make investments in enhanced technology utilizing internet-based applications to provide real-time interface capabilities with its independent agencies and brokers. Bond & Financial Products builds relationships with well-established, independent insurance agencies and brokers. In selecting new independent agencies and brokers to distribute its products, Bond & Financial Products considers, among other attributes, each agency's or broker's profitability, financial stability, staff experience and strategic fit with its operating and marketing plans. Once an agency or broker is appointed, its ongoing performance is closely monitored. In addition, Bond & Financial Products sells its surety products through independent brokers in the United Kingdom.

        The International market distributes its products principally through brokers in the domestic markets of each of the countries in which it operates. It also writes business at Lloyd's, where its products are distributed through Lloyd's wholesale and retail brokers. By virtue of Lloyd's worldwide licenses, Financial, Professional & International Insurance has access to international markets across the world. In late 2008, the Company commenced an exclusive relationship with a broker in the Republic of Ireland that significantly increased the 2009 volume of personal automobile coverage written and also resulted in the Company writing personal household coverages. The Company ceased writing business through this relationship in the fourth quarter of 2010 and ceased writing all remaining personal insurance business in the Republic of Ireland in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Pricing and Underwriting

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance has developed underwriting and pricing methodologies that incorporate dedicated underwriting, claims, engineering, actuarial and product development disciplines. This approach is designed to maintain high quality underwriting and pricing discipline, based on an in-depth knowledge of the specific account, industry or country. Underwriters use industry and proprietary data gathered and analyzed over many years to assess and evaluate risks prior to quotation, and then use proprietary forms (for non-Lloyd's and non-surety markets) to tailor insurance coverage to insureds within target markets. This methodology enables Financial, Professional & International Insurance to facilitate its risk selection process and develop pricing parameters.

Product Lines

        The Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment writes the following types of coverages:

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Fidelity and Surety.  Provides fidelity insurance coverage, which protects an insured for loss due to embezzlement or misappropriation of funds by an employee, and surety, which is a three-party agreement whereby the insurer agrees to pay a third party or make complete an obligation in response to the default, acts or omissions of an insured. Surety is generally provided for construction performance, legal matters such as appeals, trustees in bankruptcy and probate and other performance bonds.

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General Liability.  Provides coverage for specialized liability exposures as described above in more detail in the "Business Insurance" section of this report.

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International.  Provides coverage for employers' liability (similar to workers' compensation coverage in the United States), public and product liability (the equivalent of general liability), professional indemnity (similar to professional liability coverage), motor (similar to automobile

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coverage in the United States), property, surety, marine, aviation, personal accident and kidnap & ransom. Marine provides coverage for ship hulls, cargoes carried, private yachts, marine-related liability, offshore energy, ports and terminals, fine art and terrorism. Aviation provides coverage for worldwide aviation risks including physical damage and liabilities for airline, aerospace, general aviation, aviation war and space risks. Personal accident provides financial protection in the event of death or disablement due to accidental bodily injury, while kidnap & ransom provides financial protection against kidnap, hijack, illegal detention and extortion. While the covered hazards may be similar to those in the U.S. market, the different legal environments can make the product risks and coverage terms potentially very different from those the Company faces in the United States.

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Other.  Coverages include Property, Workers' Compensation, Commercial Automobile and Commercial Multi-Peril, which are described above in more detail in the "Business Insurance" section of this report.

Net Retention Policy

        The following discussion reflects the Company's retention policy with respect to the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment as of January 1, 2012. In the U.S. operations for third party liability, including but not limited to umbrella liability, professional liability, directors' and officers' liability, and employment practices liability, Financial, Professional & International Insurance generally limits net retentions, through the use of reinsurance, to up to $15.2 million per policy after the Company retains an aggregate layer of expected losses. For surety protection, where insured limits are often significant, the Company generally retains up to $55.0 million probable maximum loss (PML) per principal but may retain higher amounts based on the type of obligation, credit quality and other credit risk factors. In the International operations, per-risk retentions are usually limited up to $16.0 million, after reinsurance. Reinsurance treaties often have aggregate limits or caps which may result in larger net per risk retentions if the aggregate limits or caps are reached. The Company utilizes facultative reinsurance to provide additional limits capacity or to reduce retentions on an individual risk basis. The Company may also retain amounts greater than those described herein based upon the individual characteristics of the risk.

Geographic Distribution

        The following table shows the geographic distribution of Financial, Professional & International's direct written premiums for the states that accounted for the majority of premium volume for the year ended December 31, 2011:

State	% of Total
California		6.9	%
New York		5.3
Texas		4.6
Florida		3.3
Illinois		3.2
All other domestic(1)		43.5
Total domestic		66.8
Total international		33.2
Total		100.0	%

(1)

No other single state within the United States accounted for 3.0% or more of the total direct written premiums written in 2011 by the domestic operations of the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment.

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Competition

        The competitive landscape in which Bond & Financial Products operates is affected by many of the same factors described previously for the Business Insurance segment. Competitors in this market are primarily national property and casualty insurance companies that write most classes of business using traditional products and pricing and, to a lesser extent, regional insurance companies and companies that have developed niche programs for specific industry segments.

        Bond & Financial Products underwrites and markets its products to national, mid-sized and small businesses and organizations, as well as individuals. The Company believes that its reputation for timely and consistent decision making, a nationwide network of local underwriting, claims and industry experts and strong producer and customer relationships, as well as its ability to offer its customers a full range of products, provides Bond & Financial Products an advantage over many of its competitors and enables it to compete effectively in a complex, dynamic marketplace. The Company believes that the ability of Bond & Financial Products to cross-sell its products to customers of the Business Insurance and Personal Insurance segments provides additional competitive advantages for the Company.

        International competes with numerous international and domestic insurers in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland. Companies compete on the basis of price, product offerings and the level of claim and risk management services provided. The Company has developed expertise in various markets in these countries similar to those served in the United States and provides both property and casualty coverage for these markets.

        At Lloyd's, International competes with other syndicates operating in the Lloyd's market as well as international and domestic insurers in the various markets where the Lloyd's operation writes business worldwide. Competition is again based on price, product and service. The Company focuses on lines it believes it can underwrite effectively and profitably with an emphasis on short-tail insurance lines.

PERSONAL INSURANCE

        The Company's Personal Insurance segment writes a broad range of property and casualty insurance covering individuals' personal risks. The primary products of automobile and homeowners insurance are complemented by a broad suite of related coverages.

Selected Product and Distribution Channel Information

        The following table sets forth net written premiums for the Personal Insurance segment's business by product line for the periods indicated. For a description of the product lines referred to in the following table, see "—Product Lines." In addition, see "—Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution" for a discussion of distribution channels for Personal Insurance's product lines.

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009		% of Total 2011
By product line:
Automobile	$	3,788	$	3,772	$	3,629		48.9	%
Homeowners and Other		3,957		3,795		3,520		51.1
Total Personal Insurance	$	7,745	$	7,567	$	7,149		100.0	%

Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution

        Personal Insurance products are distributed primarily through approximately 12,500 independent agents located throughout the United States, supported by personnel in 16 marketing regions and seven service centers. While the principal markets for Personal Insurance products continue to be in states along the East Coast, California and Texas, the business continues to expand its geographic presence across the United States.

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        In selecting new independent agencies to distribute its products, Personal Insurance considers, among other attributes, each agency's profitability, financial stability, staff experience and strategic fit with the segment's operating and marketing plans. Once an agency is appointed, Personal Insurance carefully monitors its performance.

        Agents can access the Company's agency service portal for a number of resources including customer service, marketing and claims management. In addition, agencies can choose to shift the ongoing service responsibility for Personal Insurance's customers to one of the Company's five Customer Care Centers, where the Company provides, on behalf of an agency, a comprehensive array of direct customer service needs, including response to billing and coverage inquiries, and policy changes. Approximately 1,900 agents take advantage of this service alternative.

        Personal Insurance also distributes its products through additional channels, including sponsoring organizations such as corporations that make the company's product offerings available to their employees primarily through payroll deduction, consumer associations and affinity groups. Personal Insurance handles the sales and service for these programs either through a sponsoring independent agent or through two of the company's call center locations. In addition, since 1995, the Company has had a marketing agreement with GEICO to underwrite homeowners business for their auto customers.

        In 2009, the Company began marketing its insurance products directly to consumers, largely through online channels. The investment in the direct-to-consumer initiative generated modest growth in premium volume for Personal Insurance in 2009, 2010 and 2011, which was consistent with the Company's expectations. However, the direct-to-consumer initiative, while intended to enhance the Company's long-term ability to compete successfully in a consumer-driven marketplace, is expected to remain unprofitable for a number of years as this business grows and matures.

Pricing and Underwriting

        Personal Insurance has developed a product management methodology that integrates the disciplines of underwriting, claim, actuarial and product development. This approach is designed to maintain high quality underwriting discipline and pricing segmentation. Proprietary data accumulated over many years is analyzed, and Personal Insurance uses a variety of proprietary and vendor produced risk differentiation models to facilitate its pricing segmentation. The Company's product management area establishes underwriting guidelines integrated with its filed pricing and rating plans, which enable Personal Insurance to execute its risk selection and pricing processes.

        Pricing for personal automobile insurance is driven in large part by changes in the frequency of claims and by inflation in the cost of automobile repairs, medical care and litigation of liability claims. As a result, the profitability of the business is largely dependent on promptly identifying and responding to disparities between premium levels and projected claim costs, and obtaining approval from state regulatory authorities when necessary for filed rate changes.

        Pricing in the homeowners business is driven in large part by changes in the frequency of claims and by inflation in the cost of building supplies, labor and household possessions. In addition to the normal risks associated with any multiple peril coverage, the profitability and pricing of homeowners insurance is affected by the incidence of natural disasters, particularly those related to weather and earthquakes. Changes to methods of marketing and underwriting in some jurisdictions are subject to state-imposed restrictions, which can make it more difficult for an insurer to significantly manage catastrophe exposures.

        Personal Insurance utilizes technology to maximize independent agents' ease of doing business with the Company. Automated quote transactions can be submitted online by independent agents either through Personal Insurance's proprietary platform, their own agency management platform or comparative raters (discussed in more detail in the "Competition" section that follows). Nearly all new business policies can be issued online either by using the agents' own platform or Personal Insurance's platform, both of which interface with Personal Insurance's underwriting and rating systems to monitor

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transactions for compliance with the company's underwriting and pricing programs. All online business is subject to consultative review by Personal Insurance's in-house underwriters, and audits are conducted by an internal peer review team across all of the Company's independent agency-generated business on a systematic sampling basis.

        Insurers writing personal lines property and casualty policies may be unable to increase prices until some time after the costs associated with coverage have increased, primarily because of state insurance rate regulation. The pace at which an insurer can change rates in response to increased costs depends, in part, on whether the applicable state law requires prior approval of rate increases or notification to the regulator either before or after a rate change is imposed. In states with prior approval laws, rates must be approved by the regulator before being used by the insurer. In states having "file-and-use" laws, the insurer must file rate changes with the regulator, but does not need to wait for approval before using the new rates. A "use-and-file" law requires an insurer to file rates within a period of time after the insurer begins using the new rate. Approximately one-half of the states require prior approval of most rate changes. The Company's ability or willingness to raise prices, modify underwriting terms or reduce exposure to certain geographies may be limited due to considerations of public policy, the evolving political environment, changes in the general economic climate and/or social responsibilities. The Company also may choose to write business it might not otherwise write for strategic purposes, such as improving access to other underwriting opportunities.

Product Lines

        The primary coverages in Personal Insurance are personal automobile and homeowners and other insurance sold to individuals. Personal Insurance had approximately 7.8 million active policies (e.g., policies-in-force) at December 31, 2011.

        The Personal Insurance segment writes the following types of coverages:

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Personal Automobile provides coverage for liability to others for both bodily injury and property damage, uninsured motorist protection, and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision. In addition, many states require policies to provide first-party personal injury protection, frequently referred to as no-fault coverage.

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Homeowners and Other provides protection against losses to dwellings and contents from a variety of perils (excluding flooding) as well as coverage for personal liability. The Company writes homeowners insurance for dwellings, condominiums and tenants, and rental properties. The Company writes coverage for boats and yachts and valuable personal items such as jewelry, and also writes coverages for umbrella liability, identity fraud, and weddings and special events.

Net Retention Policy

        The following discussion reflects the Company's retention policy with respect to the Personal Insurance segment as of January 1, 2012. The Company generally retains its primary personal auto exposures in their entirety. For personal property insurance, there is an $8.0 million maximum retention per risk. Personal Insurance retains the first $10.0 million of umbrella policies and purchases facultative reinsurance for limits over $10.0 million. The Company utilizes facultative reinsurance to provide additional limits capacity or to reduce retentions on an individual risk basis. The Company may also retain amounts greater than those described herein based upon the individual characteristics of the risk.

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Geographic Distribution

        The following table shows the geographic distribution of Personal Insurance's direct written premiums for the states that accounted for the majority of premium volume for the year ended December 31, 2011:

State	% of Total
New York		14.4	%
Texas(1)		8.0
Pennsylvania		7.5
California		6.5
Florida		5.5
New Jersey		5.0
Georgia		4.5
Connecticut		4.2
Massachusetts		4.0
Virginia		3.9
Maryland		3.2
All others(2)		33.3
Total		100.0	%

(1)

The percentage for Texas includes business written by the Company through a fronting agreement with another insurer.

(2)

No other single state accounted for 3.0% or more of the total direct written premiums written in 2011 by the Personal Insurance segment.

Competition

        Although national companies write the majority of this business, Personal Insurance also faces competition from many regional and hundreds of local companies. Personal Insurance primarily competes based on service, ease of doing business, price, stability of the insurer and name recognition. Personal Insurance competes for business within each independent agency since these agencies also offer policies of competing companies. At the agency level, competition is primarily based on the level of service, including claims handling, the level of automation and the development of long-term relationships with individual agents, as well as on price. In recent years, many independent personal insurance agents have begun utilizing price comparison rating technology, sometimes referred to as "comparative raters," as a cost-efficient means of obtaining quotes from multiple companies. Comparative raters tend to put additional focus on price over other competitive criteria. Personal Insurance also competes with insurance companies that use exclusive agents or salaried employees to sell their products, as well as those that employ direct marketing strategies, including the use of toll-free numbers and the internet. Personal Insurance believes that its continued focus on underwriting and pricing segmentation, claim settlement effectiveness strategies and expense management practices enables it to price its products competitively in all of its distribution channels.

CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

        The Company's claim functions are managed through its Claims Services operation, with locations in the United States and in the countries where it does business. With more than 13,000 employees, Claims Services employs a diverse group of professionals, including claim adjusters, appraisers, attorneys, investigators, engineers, accountants, system specialists and training, management and support personnel. Approved external service providers, such as independent adjusters and appraisers, investigators and attorneys, are available for use as appropriate.

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        U.S. field claim management teams located in 21 claim centers and 60 satellite and specialty-only offices in 46 states are organized to maintain focus on the specific claim characteristics unique to the businesses within the Company's business segments. Claim teams with specialized skills, required licenses, resources and workflows are matched to the unique exposures of those businesses, with local claims management dedicated to achieving optimal results within each segment. The Company's home office operations provide additional support in the form of workflow design, quality management, information technology, advanced management information and data analysis, training, financial reporting and control, and human resources strategy. This structure permits the Company to maintain the economies of scale of a large, established company while retaining the agility to respond promptly to the needs of customers, brokers, agents and underwriters. Claims management for International is generally provided locally by staff in the respective international locations due to local knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, although it is also managed by the Company's U.S. Claims Services organization to leverage that knowledge base and to share best practices.

        An integral part of the Company's strategy to benefit customers and shareholders is its continuing industry leadership in the fight against insurance fraud through its Investigative Services unit. The Company has a nationwide staff of experts that investigate a wide array of insurance fraud schemes using in-house forensic resources and other technological tools. This staff also has specialized expertise in fire scene examinations, medical provider fraud schemes and data mining. The Company also dedicates investigative resources to ensure that violations of law are reported to and prosecuted by law enforcement agencies.

        Claims Services uses technology, management information and data analysis to assist the Company in reviewing its claim practices and results in order to evaluate and improve its claims management performance. The Company's claims management strategy is focused on segmentation of claims and appropriate technical specialization to drive effective claim resolution. The Company continually monitors its investment in claim resources to maintain an effective focus on claim outcomes and a disciplined approach to continual improvement. The Company operates a state-of-the-art claims training facility, offering hands-on experiential learning to help ensure that its claim professionals are properly trained. In recent years, the Company has invested significant additional resources in many of its claim handling operations and routinely monitors the effect of those investments to ensure a consistent optimization among outcomes, cost and service.

        In recent years, Claims Services refined its catastrophe response strategy to increase the Company's ability to respond to a significant catastrophic event using its own personnel, enabling it to minimize reliance on independent adjustors and appraisers. The Company has developed a large dedicated catastrophe response team and trained a large Enterprise Response Team of existing employees who can be deployed on short notice in the event of a catastrophe that generates claim volume exceeding the capacity of the dedicated catastrophe response team. In recent years, these internal resources were successfully deployed to respond to a record number of catastrophe claims.

REINSURANCE

        The Company reinsures a portion of the risks it underwrites in order to control its exposure to losses. The Company cedes to reinsurers a portion of these risks and pays premiums based upon the risk and exposure of the policies subject to such reinsurance. Ceded reinsurance involves credit risk, except with regard to mandatory pools and associations, and is generally subject to aggregate loss limits. Although the reinsurer is liable to the Company to the extent of the reinsurance ceded, the Company remains liable as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured. Reinsurance recoverables are reported after reductions for known insolvencies and after allowances for uncollectible amounts. The Company also holds collateral, including trust agreements, escrow funds and letters of credit, under certain reinsurance agreements. The Company monitors the financial condition of reinsurers on an ongoing basis and reviews its reinsurance arrangements periodically. Reinsurers are selected based on

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their financial condition, business practices, the price of their product offerings and the value of collateral provided. After reinsurance is purchased, the Company has limited ability to manage the credit risk to a reinsurer. In addition, in a number of jurisdictions, particularly the European Union and the United Kingdom, a reinsurer is permitted to transfer a reinsurance arrangement to another reinsurer, which may be less creditworthy, without a counterparty's consent, provided that the transfer has been approved by the applicable regulatory and/or court authority. For additional information concerning reinsurance, see note 5 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements and "Item 1A—Risk Factors."

        The Company utilizes a variety of reinsurance agreements to manage its exposure to large property and casualty losses, including:

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facultative reinsurance, in which reinsurance is provided for all or a portion of the insurance provided by a single policy and each policy reinsured is separately negotiated;

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quota share reinsurance, in which reinsurance is provided for an agreed-upon fixed percentage of liabilities, premiums and losses for each policy covered on a pro rata basis;

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treaty reinsurance, in which reinsurance is provided for a specified type or category of risks; and

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catastrophe reinsurance, in which the Company is indemnified for an amount of loss in excess of a specified retention with respect to losses resulting from a catastrophic event.

        For a description of reinsurance-related litigation, see note 15 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

        Included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to structured settlements, which comprise annuities purchased from various life insurance companies to settle certain personal physical injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion. In cases where the Company did not receive a release from the claimant, the amount due from the life insurance company related to the structured settlement is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as a liability and as a reinsurance recoverable, as the Company retains the contingent liability to the claimant. In the event that the life insurance company fails to make the required annuity payments, the Company would be required to make such payments, if and to the extent the purchased annuities are not covered by state guaranty associations.

Catastrophe Reinsurance

        Catastrophes can be caused by a variety of events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods and volcanic eruptions. Catastrophes can also result from a terrorist attack (including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), explosions, infrastructure failures or as a consequence of political instability. The incidence and severity of catastrophes are inherently unpredictable. The extent of losses from a catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the area affected by the event and the severity of the event. Most catastrophes are restricted to small geographic areas; however, hurricanes and earthquakes may produce significant damage in larger areas, especially those areas that are heavily populated. The Company generally seeks to manage its exposure to catastrophes through individual risk selection and the purchase of catastrophe reinsurance. The Company utilizes a general catastrophe reinsurance treaty with unaffiliated reinsurers to manage its exposure to losses resulting from catastrophes. In addition to the coverage provided under this treaty, the Company also utilizes a catastrophe bond program, as well as a Northeast catastrophe reinsurance treaty, to protect against certain losses resulting from catastrophes in the Northeastern United States.

        General Catastrophe Reinsurance Treaty.    The general catastrophe reinsurance treaty covers the accumulation of net property losses arising out of one occurrence. The treaty covers all of the

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Company's exposures in the United States and Canada and their possessions, and waters contiguous thereto, the Caribbean and Mexico. The treaty only provides coverage for terrorism events in limited circumstances and excludes entirely losses arising from nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attacks.

        The following table summarizes the Company's coverage under its General Catastrophe Treaty, effective for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012:

Layer of Loss	Reinsurance Coverage In-Force
$0 - $1.0 billion	Loss 100% retained by the Company, except for certain losses covered by the Earthquake Excess-of-Loss Treaty as described below.
$1.0 billion - $1.5 billion	20.0% ($100 million) of loss covered by treaty; 80.0% ($400 million) of loss retained by Company.
$1.5 billion - $2.25 billion	56.7% ($425 million) of loss covered by treaty; 43.3% ($325 million) of loss retained by Company, except for certain losses incurred in the Northeastern United States, which may be covered by the Catastrophe Bond Program as described below.
Greater than $2.25 billion	100% of loss retained by Company, except for certain losses incurred in the Northeastern United States, which are covered by the Catastrophe Bond Program and Northeast Catastrophe Treaty as described below.

        Catastrophe Bond Program.    On December 18, 2009, Longpoint Re II, Ltd. (Longpoint Re II), a newly formed independent Cayman Islands insurance company, successfully completed an offering to unrelated investors of $500 million aggregate principal amount of catastrophe bonds. In connection with the offering, the Company and Longpoint Re II entered into two reinsurance agreements (covering a three-year and four-year period, respectively), each providing up to $250 million of reinsurance on a proportional basis from losses resulting from certain hurricane events in the northeastern United States.

        Under the terms of these reinsurance agreements, the Company is obligated to pay annual reinsurance premiums to Longpoint Re II for the reinsurance coverage. The reinsurance agreements utilize a dual trigger that is based upon the Company's covered losses incurred and an index that is created by applying predetermined percentages to insured industry losses in each state in the covered area as reported by a third-party service provider. The reinsurance agreements meet the requirements to be accounted for as reinsurance in accordance with the guidance for reinsurance contracts. Amounts payable to the Company under the reinsurance agreements with respect to any covered event will be determined by the index-based losses from such event (which are designed to approximate the Company's actual losses), but cannot exceed the Company's actual losses from such event. The Company's actual loss experience may differ from the index-based losses. The principal amount of the catastrophe bonds will be reduced by any amounts paid to the Company under the reinsurance agreements.

        The attachment point for the index-based losses and the maximum limit are reset annually to maintain modeled probabilities of attachment and expected loss on the respective catastrophe bonds equal to the initial modeled probabilities of attachment and expected loss. The two reinsurance agreements provide protection for covered events occurring before or on December 18, 2012 and December 18, 2013, respectively. In accordance with the Longpoint Re II program, the index-based losses attachment point was reset on May 1, 2011. For the period May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012,

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the Company will be entitled to begin recovering amounts under the two reinsurance agreements if the index-based losses in the covered area for a single occurrence reach an initial attachment amount of $2.208 billion. The full $250 million coverage amount of each agreement is available on a proportional basis until index-based losses reach a maximum $2.793 billion limit. The Company has not incurred any losses that have resulted or are expected to result in a recovery under the Longpoint Re II agreements since their inception. For the period May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013, the attachment point for the index-based losses and the maximum limit will be based on the new version of the third-party proprietary computer model used to estimate potential hurricane losses for the entire industry, discussed in "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe Modeling." The Company has not yet determined the state weightings for the May 1, 2012 reset. However, it is estimated that the attachment point for the index-based losses and the maximum limit on the reinsurance agreements in the Longpoint Re II program will increase by as much as 70%, reflecting increases in the third-party model's industry estimate of covered losses. The Company regularly reviews its catastrophe reinsurance coverage and may seek additional catastrophe reinsurance coverage, either through general catastrophe reinsurance or through catastrophe bonds, to provide protection against the higher potential retention of catastrophe losses resulting from the expected increase in the attachment point.

        As with any reinsurance agreement, there is credit risk associated with collecting amounts due from reinsurers. With regard to Longpoint Re II, the credit risk is mitigated by two reinsurance trust accounts, one for each agreement. Each reinsurance trust account has been funded by Longpoint Re II with money market funds that invest solely in direct government obligations backed by the U.S. government with maturities of no more than 13 months. The money market funds must have a principal stability rating of at least AAAm by Standard & Poor's. Other permissible investments include repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements collateralized by direct government obligations backed by the U.S. government with terms of no more than 397 calendar days, and cash.

        At the time the agreements were entered into with Longpoint Re II, the Company evaluated the applicability of the accounting guidance that addresses variable interest entities or VIEs. Under this guidance, an entity that is formed for business purposes is considered a VIE if: (a) the equity investors lack the direct or indirect ability through voting rights or similar rights to make decisions about an entity's activities that have a significant effect on the entity's operations, or (b) the equity investors do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities. Additionally, a company that absorbs a majority of the expected losses from a VIE's activities or is entitled to receive a majority of the entity's expected residual returns, or both, is considered to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE and is required to consolidate the VIE in the company's financial statements.

        As a result of the evaluation of the reinsurance agreement with Longpoint Re II, the Company concluded that it was a VIE because the conditions described in items (a) and (b) above were present. However, while Longpoint Re II was determined to be a VIE, the Company concluded that it did not have a variable interest in the entity, as the variability in its results, caused by the reinsurance agreements, is expected to be absorbed entirely by the investors in the catastrophe bonds issued by the Longpoint Re II and residual amounts earned by it, if any, are expected to be absorbed by the equity investors (the Company has neither an equity nor a residual interest in Longpoint Re II).

        Accordingly, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of Longpoint Re II and does not consolidate that entity in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Additionally, because the Company has no intention to pursue any transaction that would result in it acquiring interest in and becoming the primary beneficiary of Longpoint Re II, the consolidation of that entity in the Company's consolidated financial statements in future periods is unlikely.

        Northeast Catastrophe Reinsurance Treaty.    In addition to its general catastrophe treaty and its multi-year catastrophe bond program, the Company also is party to a Northeast General Catastrophe

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treaty which provides up to $600 million of coverage, subject to a $2.25 billion retention, for losses arising from hurricanes, earthquakes and winter storm or freeze losses from Virginia to Maine for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Losses from a covered event (occurring over several days) anywhere in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico may be used to satisfy the retention. Recoveries under the catastrophe bond programs (if any) would be first applied to reduce losses subject to this treaty.

        General Catastrophe Aggregate Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty.    For the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, the Company has entered into a reinsurance agreement that covers the accumulation of net property losses arising both out of one occurrence and out of significant retentions from multiple occurrences. Qualifying losses are comprised of various amounts of retained losses in excess of $100 million per event. The treaty provides coverage for 15% of $1.0 billion in excess of $1.5 billion of qualifying losses. The treaty covers all of the Company's exposures in the United States and Canada and their possessions, and waters contiguous thereto, the Caribbean and Mexico.

        Earthquake Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty.    The Company renewed its earthquake excess-of-loss treaty that provides for up to $142.5 million of coverage, subject to a $125 million retention, for earthquake losses incurred under policies written by the National Property business unit in the Company's Business Insurance segment for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

        International Reinsurance Treaties.    For business underwritten in Canada, the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and in the Company's operations at Lloyd's, separate reinsurance protections are purchased locally that have lower net retentions more commensurate with the size of the respective local balance sheet. The Company conducts an ongoing review of its risk and catastrophe coverages and makes changes as it deems appropriate.

        Terrorism Risk Insurance Program.    The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (the Program) is a Federal program administered by the Department of the Treasury that provides for a system of shared public and private compensation for certain insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism or war committed by or on behalf of a foreign interest. The Program has been authorized through 2014. For a further description of the Program, including the Company's estimated deductible under the Program in 2012, see note 5 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements in this annual report and "Item 1A—Risk Factors—Catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance."

CLAIMS AND CLAIM ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE RESERVES

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves represent management's estimate of ultimate unpaid costs of losses and loss adjustment expenses for claims that have been reported and claims that have been incurred but not yet reported.

        The Company continually refines its reserve estimates in a regular ongoing process that includes review of key assumptions, underlying variables and historical loss experience. The Company reflects adjustments to reserves in the results of operations in the periods in which the estimates are changed. In establishing reserves, the Company takes into account estimated recoveries for reinsurance, salvage and subrogation. The reserves are also reviewed regularly by qualified actuaries employed by the Company. For additional information on the process of estimating reserves and a discussion of underlying variables and risk factors, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates."

        The process of estimating loss reserves involves a high degree of judgment and is subject to a number of variables. These variables (discussed by product line in the "Critical Accounting Estimates" section of "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

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Operations") are affected by both internal and external events, such as changes in claims handling procedures, inflation, judicial trends and legislative changes, among others. The impact of many of these items on ultimate costs for claims and claim adjustment expenses is difficult to estimate. Reserve estimation difficulties also differ significantly by product line due to differences in the underlying insurance contract (e.g., claims-made versus occurrence), claim complexity, the volume of claims, the potential severity of individual claims, the determination of the occurrence date for a claim, and reporting lags (the time between the occurrence of the insured event and when it is actually reported to the insurer). Informed judgment is applied throughout the process.

        The Company derives estimates for unreported claims and development on reported claims principally from actuarial analyses of historical patterns of loss development by accident year for each type of exposure and business unit. Similarly, the Company derives estimates of unpaid loss adjustment expenses principally from actuarial analyses of historical development patterns of the relationship of loss adjustment expenses to losses for each line of business and type of exposure. For a description of the Company's reserving methods for asbestos and environmental claims, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Asbestos Claims and Litigation," and "—Environmental Claims and Litigation."

Discounting

        The claims and claim adjustment expense reserves for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments, primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, were discounted to the present value of estimated future payments using a rate of 5% at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. These discounted reserves totaled $2.20 billion and $2.09 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Development Table

        The table that follows sets forth the year-end reserves from 2001 through 2011 and the subsequent changes in those reserves, presented on a historical basis. The original estimates, cumulative amounts paid and re-estimated reserves in the table for the years 2001 through 2003 have not been restated to reflect the acquisition by Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TPC) of The St. Paul Companies, Inc. (SPC) in 2004 (referred to hereafter as the Merger). The table includes SPC reserves beginning at December 31, 2004.

        The data in the table is presented in accordance with reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Care must be taken to avoid misinterpretation by those unfamiliar with this information or familiar with other data commonly reported by the insurance industry. The data in the table is not accident year data, but rather a display of 2001 to 2011 year-end reserves and the subsequent changes in those reserves.

        For instance, the "cumulative deficiency (redundancy)" shown in the table for each year represents the aggregate amount by which original estimates of reserves as of that year-end have changed in subsequent years. Accordingly, the cumulative deficiency for a year relates only to reserves at that year-end and those amounts are not additive. Expressed another way, if the original reserves at the end of 2001 included $4 million for a loss that is finally paid in 2006 for $5 million, the $1 million deficiency (the excess of the actual payment of $5 million over the original estimate of $4 million) would be included in the cumulative deficiencies in each of the years 2001 to 2005 shown in the accompanying table.

        Various factors may distort the re-estimated reserves and cumulative deficiency or redundancy shown in the table. For example, a substantial portion of the cumulative deficiencies shown in the table arise from claims on policies written prior to the mid-1980s involving liability exposures such as asbestos and environmental claims. In the post-1984 period, the Company has developed more stringent

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underwriting standards and policy exclusions and has significantly contracted or terminated the writing of these risks. See "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Asbestos Claims and Litigation," and "—Environmental Claims and Litigation." General conditions and trends that have affected the development of these liabilities in the past will not necessarily recur in the future.

        Other factors that affect the data in the table include the discounting of certain reserves (as discussed above) and the use of retrospectively rated insurance policies. For example, reserves for long-term disability and annuity claim payments (tabular reserves), primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, are discounted to reflect the time value of money. Apparent deficiencies will continue to occur as the discount on these workers' compensation reserves is accreted at the appropriate interest rates. Also, a portion of National Accounts business is underwritten with retrospectively rated insurance policies in which the ultimate loss experience is primarily borne by the insured. For this business, increases in loss experience result in an increase in reserves and an offsetting increase in amounts recoverable from insureds. Likewise, decreases in loss experience result in a decrease in reserves and an offsetting decrease in amounts recoverable from these insureds. The amounts recoverable on these retrospectively rated policies mitigate the impact of the cumulative deficiencies or redundancies on the Company's earnings but are not reflected in the table.

        Because of these and other factors, it is difficult to develop a meaningful extrapolation of estimated future redundancies or deficiencies in loss reserves from the data in the table.

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(at December 31, in millions)	2001		2002		2003		2004		2005			2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			2011
Reserves for claims and claim adjustment expense originally estimated	$	20,197	$	23,268	$	24,055	$	41,446	$	42,895		$	42,844		$	43,098		$	41,312		$	40,941		$	40,255		$	40,919
Cumulative amounts paid as of
One year later		5,018		5,170		4,651		8,871		8,632			7,417			8,146			7,519			7,748			7,653
Two years later		8,745		8,319		8,686		14,666		13,837			13,181			12,798			12,454			12,374
Three years later		11,149		11,312		11,541		18,733		18,466			16,545			16,264			15,668
Four years later		13,402		13,548		13,708		22,514		21,025			19,113			18,524
Five years later		15,115		15,229		15,574		24,572		22,992			20,820
Six years later		16,473		16,836		16,624		26,189		24,423
Seven years later		17,877		17,738		17,558		27,469
Eight years later		18,662		18,563		18,320
Nine years later		19,416		19,236
Ten years later		20,039
Reserves re-estimated as of
One year later		23,228		23,658		24,222		41,706		42,466			42,172			41,373			39,863			39,524			39,413
Two years later		24,083		24,592		25,272		42,565		42,311			40,837			39,925			38,640			38,421
Three years later		25,062		25,553		26,042		42,940		41,692			39,739			38,842			37,613
Four years later		25,953		26,288		26,501		43,148		40,855			38,734			38,223
Five years later		26,670		26,731		26,803		42,655		40,026			38,409
Six years later		27,179		27,055		26,619		42,068		39,849
Seven years later		27,556		27,022		26,342		42,019
Eight years later		27,580		26,815		26,382
Nine years later		27,496		26,911
Ten years later		27,605
Cumulative deficiency (redundancy) (a)(b)		7,408		3,643		2,327		573		(3,046	)		(4,435	)		(4,875	)		(3,699	)		(2,520	)		(842	)
Gross liability—end of year	$	30,903	$	33,914	$	34,760	$	59,438	$	61,461		$	59,677		$	58,094		$	55,121		$	53,529		$	51,537		$	51,353
Reinsurance recoverables		10,706		10,646		10,705		17,992		18,566			16,833			14,996			13,809			12,588			11,282			10,434
Net liability—end of year	$	20,197	$	23,268	$	24,055	$	41,446	$	42,895		$	42,844		$	43,098		$	41,312		$	40,941		$	40,255		$	40,919
Gross re-estimated liability—latest	$	40,348	$	38,892	$	37,475	$	59,859	$	57,860		$	54,008		$	52,144		$	50,233		$	50,064		$	50,267
Re-estimated reinsurance recoverables—latest		12,743		11,981		11,093		17,840		18,011			15,599			13,921			12,620			11,643			10,854
Net re-estimated liability—latest	$	27,605	$	26,911	$	26,382	$	42,019	$	39,849		$	38,409		$	38,223		$	37,613		$	38,421		$	39,413
Gross cumulative deficiency (redundancy)	$	9,445	$	4,978	$	2,715	$	421	$	(3,601	)	$	(5,669	)	$	(5,950	)	$	(4,888	)	$	(3,465	)	$	(1,270	)

        For years prior to 2004, the table excludes reserves of SPC, which were acquired in the Merger on April 1, 2004. Accordingly, the reserve development (net reserves for claims and claim adjustment expense re-estimated as of subsequent years less net reserves recorded at the end of the year, as originally estimated) for years prior to 2004 relates only to losses recorded by TPC and does not include reserve development recorded by SPC. For 2004 and subsequent years, the table includes SPC reserves acquired and subsequent development recorded on those reserves. At December 31, 2004, SPC gross reserves were $23,274 million, and net reserves were $15,959 million.

        In December 2008, the Company completed the sale of Unionamerica Holdings Limited (Unionamerica), which comprised its United Kingdom (U.K.)-based runoff insurance and reinsurance businesses. (Unionamerica was acquired in 2004 as part of the Merger.) Immediately before the sale, the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves of Unionamerica totaled $790 million. As a result of the sale, those obligations ceased being the responsibility of the Company and its affiliates. The sale is reflected in the table as a reduction in December 31, 2008 net reserves of $790 million and as a $790 million increase in paid losses for each of the years 2004 through 2007 to reflect the transfer (payment) of the reserves to the buyer, resulting in no impact to incurred losses.

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        The gross and net cumulative deficiency (redundancy) by year as set forth in the table above includes the following impact of unfavorable prior year reserve development related to asbestos and environmental claims and claim adjustment expenses, in millions:

Asbestos	2001		2002		2003		2004		2005		2006		2007		2008		2009		2010
Gross	$	5,813	$	2,153	$	2,128	$	1,742	$	908	$	711	$	712	$	642	$	457	$	195
Net	$	4,430	$	1,485	$	1,461	$	1,557	$	726	$	570	$	570	$	500	$	315	$	175
Environmental	2001		2002		2003		2004		2005		2006		2007		2008		2009		2010
Gross	$	941	$	787	$	728	$	602	$	585	$	477	$	295	$	210	$	125	$	80
Net	$	903	$	753	$	694	$	601	$	571	$	451	$	266	$	181	$	111	$	76

Reserves on Statutory Accounting Basis

        At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, claims and claim adjustment expense reserves (net of reinsurance) shown in the preceding table, which are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP reserves), were $20 million, $20 million and $18 million higher, respectively, than those reported in the Company's respective annual reports filed with insurance regulators, which are prepared in accordance with statutory accounting practices (statutory reserves).

        The differences between GAAP and statutory reserves are primarily due to the differences in GAAP and statutory accounting for two items, (1) fees associated with billing of required reimbursements under large deductible business, and (2) the accounting for retroactive reinsurance. For large deductible business, the Company pays the deductible portion of a casualty insurance claim and then seeks reimbursement from the insured, plus a fee. This fee is reported as fee income for GAAP reporting, but as an offset to claim expenses paid for statutory reporting. Retroactive reinsurance balances result from reinsurance placed to cover losses on insured events occurring prior to the inception of a reinsurance contract. For GAAP reporting, retroactive reinsurance balances are included in reinsurance recoverables and result in lower net reserve amounts. Statutory accounting practices require retroactive reinsurance balances to be recorded in other liabilities as contra-liabilities rather than in loss reserves.

Asbestos and Environmental Claims

        Asbestos and environmental claims are segregated from other claims and are handled separately by the Company's Special Liability Group, a separate unit staffed by dedicated legal, claim, finance and engineering professionals. For additional information on asbestos and environmental claims, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "—Environmental Claims and Litigation."

INTERCOMPANY REINSURANCE POOLING ARRANGEMENTS

        Most of the Company's insurance subsidiaries are members of an intercompany property and casualty reinsurance pooling arrangement. Pooling arrangements permit the participating companies to rely on the capacity of the entire pool's policyholders' surplus rather than just on its own policyholder surplus. Under such arrangements, the members share substantially all insurance business that is written and allocate the combined premiums, losses and expenses.

RATINGS

        Ratings are an important factor in assessing the Company's competitive position in the insurance industry. The Company receives ratings from the following major rating agencies: A.M. Best Company (A.M. Best), Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) and Standard & Poor's Corp. (S&P). Rating agencies typically issue two types of ratings for insurance companies: claims-paying (or

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financial strength) ratings which reflect the rating agency's assessment of an insurer's ability to meet its financial obligations to policyholders and debt ratings which reflect the rating agency's assessment of a company's prospects for repaying its debts and are considered by lenders in connection with the setting of interest rates and terms for a company's short- and long-term borrowings. Agency ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and they may be revised or withdrawn at any time by the rating agency. Each agency's rating should be evaluated independently of any other agency's rating. The system and the number of rating categories can vary widely from rating agency to rating agency. Customers usually focus on claims-paying ratings, while creditors focus on debt ratings. Investors use both to evaluate a company's overall financial strength. The ratings issued on the Company or its subsidiaries by any of these agencies are announced publicly and are available on the Company's website and from the agencies.

        A downgrade in one or more of the Company's claims-paying ratings could negatively impact the Company's business volumes and competitive position because demand for certain of its products may be reduced, particularly because many customers require that the Company maintain minimum ratings to enter into or renew business with it.

        Additionally, a downgrade in one or more of the Company's debt ratings could adversely impact the Company's ability to access the capital markets and other sources of funds, including in the syndicated bank loan market, and/or result in higher financing costs. For example, downgrades in the Company's debt ratings could result in higher interest expense under the Company's revolving credit agreement (under which the cost of borrowing could range from LIBOR plus 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points, depending on the Company's debt ratings), the Company's commercial paper program, or in the event that the Company were to access the capital markets by issuing debt or similar types of securities. See "Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources" for a discussion of the Company's revolving credit agreement and commercial paper program. The Company considers the level of increased cash funding requirements in the event of a ratings downgrade as part of the evaluation of the Company's liquidity requirements. The Company currently believes that a one- to two-notch downgrade in its debt ratings would not result in a material increase in interest expense under its existing credit agreement and commercial paper programs. In addition, the Company considers the impact of a ratings downgrade as part of the evaluation of its common share repurchases.

Claims—Paying Ratings

        The following table summarizes the current claims-paying (or financial strength) ratings of the Travelers Reinsurance Pool, Travelers C&S Co. of America, Travelers Personal single state companies, Travelers C&S Co. of Europe, Ltd., Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada and Travelers Insurance Company Limited as of February 16, 2012. The table also presents S&P's Lloyd's Syndicate Assessment

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rating for Travelers Syndicate Management Limited—Syndicate 5000. The table presents the position of each rating in the applicable agency's rating scale.

	A.M. Best			Moody's			S&P			Fitch
Travelers Reinsurance Pool(a)(b)		A+ (2nd of 16	)		Aa2 (3rd of 21	)		AA (3rd of 21	)		AA (3rd of 21	)
Travelers C&S Co. of America		A+ (2nd of 16	)		Aa2 (3rd of 21	)		AA (3rd of 21	)		AA (3rd of 21	)
First Floridian Auto and Home Ins. Co.		A- (4th of 16	)		—			—			AA (3rd of 21	)
First Trenton Indemnity Company		A (3rd of 16	)		—			—			AA (3rd of 21	)
The Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts		A (3rd of 16	)		—			—			—
Travelers C&S Co. of Europe, Ltd.		A+ (2nd of 16	)		Aa2 (3rd of 21	)		AA (3rd of 21	)		—
Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada		A+ (2nd of 16	)		—			—			—
Travelers Insurance Company Limited		A (3rd of 16	)		—			AA (3rd of 21	)		—
Travelers Syndicate Management Limited—Syndicate 5000		—			—			3- (9th of 15	)		—

(a)

The Travelers Reinsurance Pool consists of: The Travelers Indemnity Company, The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company, The Phoenix Insurance Company, The Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut, The Travelers Indemnity Company of America, Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, Travelers Commercial Casualty Company, TravCo Insurance Company, The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Northland Insurance Company, Northfield Insurance Company, Northland Casualty Company, American Equity Specialty Insurance Company, The Standard Fire Insurance Company, The Automobile Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America, Farmington Casualty Company, Travelers Commercial Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty Company of Connecticut, Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company, Travelers Personal Security Insurance Company, Travelers Personal Insurance Company, Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Athena Assurance Company, St. Paul Protective Insurance Company, St. Paul Medical Liability Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Discover Specialty Insurance Company and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.

(b)

The following affiliated companies are 100% reinsured by one of the pool participants noted in (a) above: Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, Gulf Underwriters Insurance Company, American Equity Insurance Company, Select Insurance Company, St. Paul Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, The Travelers Lloyds Insurance Company and Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Company.

Debt Ratings

        The following table summarizes the current debt, trust preferred securities and commercial paper ratings of the Company and its subsidiaries as of February 16, 2012. The table also presents the position of each rating in the applicable agency's rating scale.

	A.M. Best			Moody's			S&P			Fitch
Senior debt		a (6th of 22	)		A2 (6th of 21	)		A (6th of 22	)		A (6th of 22	)
Subordinated debt		a- (7th of 22	)		A3 (7th of 21	)		A- (7th of 22	)		BBB+ (8th of 22	)
Junior subordinated debt		bbb+ (8th of 22	)		A3 (7th of 21	)		BBB+ (8th of 22	)		BBB+ (8th of 22	)
Trust preferred securities		a- (7th of 22	)		A3 (7th of 21	)		BBB+ (8th of 22	)		BBB+ (8th of 22	)
Commercial paper		AMB-1 (2nd of 6	)		P-1 (1st of 4	)		A-1 (2nd of 10	)		F-1 (2nd of 8	)

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Rating Agency Actions

        The following rating agency actions were taken with respect to the Company from February 17, 2011 (the date on which the Company filed its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010), through February 16, 2012:

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On May 26, 2011, A.M. Best affirmed the Company's debt ratings for The Travelers Companies, Inc. and reaffirmed the claims-paying ratings for the Travelers Reinsurance Pool, Travelers C&S Co. of America, First Floridian Auto and Home Ins. Co., First Trenton Indemnity Company, The Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts, Travelers C&S Co. of Europe Ltd. and Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada. The outlook for all ratings is stable.

•

On July 28, 2011, S&P upgraded the claims-paying ratings for the Travelers Reinsurance Pool, Travelers C&S Co. of America, Travelers C&S Co. of Europe Ltd. and Travelers Insurance Company Limited to "AA." In addition, the ratings for the Company's senior debt, subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt, trust preferred securities and commercial paper were each upgraded one notch. The outlook for all ratings is stable.

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On September 8, 2011, Fitch affirmed all ratings of the Company. The outlook for all ratings is stable.

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On October 25, 2011, A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength and issuer credit ratings of Travelers Insurance Company Limited. The outlook for both ratings is stable.

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

        The majority of funds available for investment are deployed in a widely diversified portfolio of high quality, liquid taxable U.S. government, tax-exempt U.S. municipal and taxable corporate and U.S. agency mortgage-backed bonds. The Company closely monitors the duration of its fixed maturity investments, and the Company's investment purchases and sales are executed with the objective of having adequate funds available to satisfy its insurance and debt obligations. Generally, the expected principal and interest payments produced by the Company's fixed maturity portfolio adequately fund the estimated runoff of the Company's insurance reserves. The Company's management of the duration of the fixed maturity investment portfolio has historically produced a duration that exceeds the estimated duration of the Company's net insurance liabilities. Recently, the estimated average effective duration of the Company's portfolio of fixed maturity and short-term security investments has declined, primarily due to the impact of declining market yields and tightening investment spreads on existing holdings of mortgage-backed securities (both of which impact the assumptions related to optional pre-payments), an increase in pre-refunded municipal bonds and general portfolio management decisions. The Company has also recently experienced an increase in the estimated average effective duration of its net insurance liabilities, primarily reflecting the impact of declining market interest rates, as well as an increase in workers' compensation insurance business volume. As a result, the estimated average effective duration of the Company's net insurance liabilities exceeded that of its portfolio of fixed maturity and short-term security investments at December 31, 2011. The substantial amount by which the fair value of the fixed maturity portfolio exceeds the expected present value of the net insurance liabilities, as well as the positive cash flow from newly sold policies and the large amount of high quality liquid bonds, contributes to the Company's ability to fund claim payments without having to sell illiquid assets or access credit facilities.

        The Company also invests much smaller amounts in equity securities, real estate, private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships, real estate and insurance joint ventures, mortgage loans, venture capital (through direct ownership and limited partnerships) and trading securities. These investment classes have the potential for higher returns but also involve varying degrees of risk, including less stable rates of return and less liquidity.

        See note 3 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Company's investment portfolio.

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REGULATION

U.S. State and Federal Regulation

        TRV's insurance subsidiaries are subject to regulation in the various states and jurisdictions in which they transact business. The extent of regulation varies, but generally derives from statutes that delegate regulatory, supervisory and administrative authority to a department of insurance in each state. The regulation, supervision and administration relate, among other things, to standards of solvency that must be met and maintained, the licensing of insurers and their agents, the nature of and limitations on investments, premium rates, restrictions on the size of risks that may be insured under a single policy, reserves and provisions for unearned premiums, losses and other obligations, deposits of securities for the benefit of policyholders, approval of policy forms and the regulation of market conduct, including the use of credit information in underwriting as well as other underwriting and claims practices. In addition, many states have enacted variations of competitive ratemaking laws, which allow insurers to set certain premium rates for certain classes of insurance without having to obtain the prior approval of the state insurance department. State insurance departments also conduct periodic examinations of the financial condition and market conduct of insurance companies and require the filing of financial and other reports on a quarterly and annual basis. State insurance regulation continues to evolve in response to the changing economic and business environment as well as efforts by regulators internationally to develop a consistent approach to regulations. These changes are evidenced by the recent changes that the states have made to provide greater emphasis on understanding an insurer's corporate governance and control environment, including enterprise risk management (ERM), in conducting financial examinations. Additional requirements are also expected. For example, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is considering an Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) requirement, which if adopted by states would require insurers to perform an ORSA and, upon request, file an ORSA report that describes for the regulators the ERM process used by an insurer. See "Enterprise Risk Management" herein for further discussion of the Company's ERM. TRV's insurance subsidiaries are collectively licensed to transact insurance business in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

        Although the U.S. federal government has not historically regulated the insurance business, in 2010 the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act) established a Federal Insurance Office within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Federal Insurance Office has limited regulatory authority and is empowered to gather data and information regarding the insurance industry and insurers, including conducting a study for submission to the U.S. Congress on how to modernize and improve insurance regulation in the U.S. Further, the Dodd-Frank Act gives the Federal Reserve supervisory authority over a number of nonbank financial services holding companies, including insurance companies, if they are designated by a two-thirds vote of a Financial Stability Oversight Council (the Council) as "systemically important financial institutions" (SIFI). While recent rules proposed by the Council support the Company's view that it will not be designated as a SIFI as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, it is possible that the Council may change its rules or interpretations in the future and conclude that the Company is a SIFI. If the Company were designated as "systemically important," the Federal Reserve's supervisory authority could include the ability to impose heightened financial regulation and could impact requirements regarding the Company's capital, liquidity and leverage as well as its business and investment conduct. As a result of the foregoing, the Dodd-Frank Act, or other additional state and federal regulation that is adopted in the future, could impose significant burdens on the Company, including impacting the ways in which it conducts its business, increasing compliance costs and duplicating state regulation, and could result in a competitive disadvantage, particularly relative to smaller insurers that may not be subject to the same level of regulation.

        Insurance Regulation Concerning Dividends from Insurance Subsidiaries.    TRV's principal insurance subsidiaries are domiciled in the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut insurance holding company laws

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require notice to, and approval by, the state insurance commissioner for the declaration or payment of any dividend from an insurance subsidiary that, together with other distributions made within the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of 10% of the insurance subsidiary's policyholders' surplus as of the preceding December 31, or the insurance subsidiary's net income for the twelve-month period ending the preceding December 31, in each case determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices and by state regulation. This declaration or payment is further limited by adjusted unassigned surplus, as determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices.

        The insurance holding company laws of other states in which TRV's insurance subsidiaries are domiciled generally contain similar, although in some instances somewhat more restrictive, limitations on the payment of dividends.

        Rate and Rule Approvals.    TRV's insurance subsidiaries are subject to each state's laws and regulations regarding rate and rule approvals. The applicable laws and regulations are used by states to establish standards to ensure that rates are not excessive, inadequate, unfairly discriminatory or used to engage in unfair price competition. An insurer's ability to increase rates and the relative timing of the process are dependent upon each respective state's requirements.

        Requirements for Exiting Geographic Markets and/or Canceling or Nonrenewing Policies.    Several states have laws and regulations which may impact the timing and/or the ability of an insurer to either discontinue or substantially reduce its writings in that state. These laws and regulations typically require prior notice, and in some instances insurance department approval, prior to discontinuing a line of business or withdrawing from that state, and they allow insurers to cancel or non-renew certain policies only for certain specified reasons.

        Assessments for Guaranty Funds and Second-Injury Funds and Other Mandatory Pooling and Reinsurance Arrangements.    Virtually all states require insurers licensed to do business in their state, including TRV's insurance subsidiaries, to bear a portion of the loss suffered by some claimants because of the insolvency of other insurers. Many states also have laws that establish second-injury funds to provide compensation to injured employees for aggravation of a prior condition or injury.

        TRV's insurance subsidiaries are also required to participate in various involuntary assigned risk pools, principally involving workers' compensation, automobile insurance, property windpools in states prone to property damage from hurricanes, and FAIR plans, which provide various insurance coverages to individuals or other entities that otherwise are unable to purchase that coverage in the voluntary market.

        Assessments may include any charge mandated by statute or regulatory authority that is related directly or indirectly to underwriting activities. Examples of such mechanisms include, but are not limited to, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Amounts payable or paid as a result of arrangements that are in substance reinsurance, including certain involuntary pools where insurers are required to assume premiums and losses from those pools, are accounted for as reinsurance (e.g., National Workers Compensation Reinsurance Pool, North Carolina Beach Plan). Amounts related to assessments from arrangements that are not reinsurance are reported as a component of "General and Administrative Expenses." For additional information concerning assessments for guaranty funds and second-injury funds and other mandatory pooling and reinsurance agreements including state-funding mechanisms, see Item 1A—"Risk Factors."

        Insurance Regulatory Information System.    The NAIC developed the Insurance Regulatory Information System (IRIS) to help state regulators identify companies that may require special attention. Financial examiners review annual statements and key financial ratios based on year-end data. These ratios assist state insurance departments in executing their statutory mandate to oversee the financial condition of insurance companies. Each ratio has an established "usual range" of results.

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A ratio result falling outside the usual range of IRIS ratios, however, is not considered a failing result; rather, unusual values are viewed as part of the regulatory early monitoring system. Furthermore, in some years, it may not be unusual for financially sound companies to have several ratios with results outside the usual ranges. Generally, an insurance company will become subject to regulatory scrutiny if it falls outside the usual ranges of four or more of the ratios.

        Based on preliminary 2011 IRIS ratios calculated by the Company for its lead insurance subsidiaries, The Travelers Indemnity Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company had results outside the normal range for one IRIS ratio due to the size of their investments in non-fixed maturity securities. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company and The Standard Fire Insurance Company had results outside the normal range for two IRIS ratios due to the amount of dividends paid to their respective parent. Additionally, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company had results outside the normal range for one IRIS ratio due to the amount of dividends received from its subsidiaries.

        In 2010, the following lead insurance subsidiaries had results outside the normal range due to the actions taken by the Company during 2010 to dividend excess capital to the holding company: The Travelers Indemnity Company had results outside the normal range for one IRIS ratio due to the amount of dividends received from its subsidiaries and for three IRIS ratios due to the amount of dividends paid to its parent; Travelers Casualty and Surety Company and The Standard Fire Insurance Company had results outside the normal range for one IRIS ratio due to the amount of dividends received from their subsidiaries and for two IRIS ratios due to the amount of dividends paid to their parent; and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company had results outside the normal range for three IRIS ratios due to the amount of dividends paid to its parent.

        Management does not anticipate regulatory action as a result of the 2011 IRIS ratio results for the lead insurance subsidiaries or their insurance subsidiaries. In all instances in prior years, regulators have been satisfied upon follow-up that no regulatory action was required.

        Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Requirements.    The NAIC has an RBC requirement for most property and casualty insurance companies. The RBC requirement determines minimum capital requirements and is intended to raise the level of protection for policyholder obligations. Under laws adopted by individual states, insurers having total adjusted capital less than that required by the RBC calculation will be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action, depending on the level of capital inadequacy.

        The formulas have not been designed to differentiate among adequately capitalized companies that operate with levels of capital above the RBC requirement. Therefore, it is inappropriate and ineffective to use the formulas to rate or to rank these companies. At December 31, 2011, all of TRV's insurance subsidiaries had total adjusted capital in excess of the RBC requirement.

        Investment Regulation.    Insurance company investments must comply with applicable laws and regulations which prescribe the kind, quality and concentration of investments. In general, these laws and regulations permit investments in federal, state and municipal obligations, corporate bonds, preferred and common equity securities, mortgage loans, real estate and certain other investments, subject to specified limits and certain other qualifications. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these laws and regulations.

International Regulation

        TRV's insurance underwriting subsidiaries based in the United Kingdom, Travelers Insurance Company Limited and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of Europe Limited, are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA's principal objectives are to maintain market confidence, promote public understanding of the financial system, protect consumers, and fight financial crime. TRV's managing agency (Travelers Syndicate Management Ltd.) of its Lloyd's syndicate is also

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regulated by the FSA, which has delegated certain regulatory responsibilities to the Council of Lloyd's. The FSA will be merged into the Bank of England during 2012.

        Through Lloyd's, TRV is licensed to write business in over 75 countries throughout the world by virtue of Lloyd's international licenses. In each such country, TRV's managing agency, as part of Lloyd's, is subject to the laws and insurance regulation of that country. In addition, TRV's Lloyd's managing agency has an underwriting agency and a service company in Singapore, the operations of which are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. A TRV subsidiary, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, has a representative office in China. The representative office is regulated by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission. A TRV subsidiary, TCI Global Services, Inc., has a liaison office in India. Insurance business in India is regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.

        TRV's insurance operations in the Republic of Ireland are regulated by the Insurance Supervision Departments of the Central Bank of Ireland. Such operations are conducted through an Irish branch of Travelers Insurance Company Limited which, as mentioned above, is regulated by the FSA. In Canada, the conduct of TRV's insurance business is regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions under provisions of the Insurance Companies Act. TRV has an interest in JMalucelli, a joint venture holding company in Brazil. JMalucelli's subsidiaries operate in the insurance and reinsurance business in Brazil and are regulated by the Superintendencia de Seguros Privados.

        Regulators require insurance companies to maintain certain levels of capital depending on the type and amount of insurance policies in-force.

        The European Union's executive body, the European Commission, is implementing new capital adequacy and risk management regulations called Solvency II that would apply to the Company's businesses across the European Union beginning as soon as the first quarter of 2013. However, the European Parliament has scheduled a vote in 2012 on whether to delay the implementation date. Under Solvency II, it is possible that the U.S. parent of a European Union subsidiary could be subject to certain Solvency II requirements if the regulator determines that the subsidiary's capital position is dependent on the parent company and the U.S. company is not already subject to regulations deemed "equivalent" to Solvency II. In addition, regulators in countries where the Company has operations are working with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (and in the U.S., with the NAIC) to consider changes to insurance company supervision, including group supervision. While it is not certain how or if these actions will impact the Company, it does not currently expect the capital management strategies for its U.S. operating companies or its European Union operating companies will be materially impacted.

Insurance Holding Company Statutes

        As a holding company, TRV is not regulated as an insurance company. However, since TRV owns capital stock in insurance subsidiaries, it is subject to state insurance holding company statutes, as well as certain other laws, of each of its insurance subsidiaries' states of domicile. All holding company statutes, as well as other laws, require disclosure and, in some instances, prior approval of material transactions between an insurance company and an affiliate. The holding company statutes and other laws also require, among other things, prior approval of an acquisition of control of a domestic insurer, some transactions between affiliates and the payment of extraordinary dividends or distributions.

        Insurance Regulations Concerning Change of Control.    Many state insurance regulatory laws contain provisions that require advance approval by state agencies of any change in control of an insurance company that is domiciled, or, in some cases, having substantial business that it is deemed to be commercially domiciled, in that state.

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        The laws of many states also contain provisions requiring pre-notification to state agencies prior to any change in control of a non-domestic insurance company admitted to transact business in that state. While these pre-notification statutes do not authorize the state agency to disapprove the change of control, they do authorize issuance of cease and desist orders with respect to the non-domestic insurer if it is determined that some conditions, such as undue market concentration, would result from the acquisition.

        Any transactions that would constitute a change in control of any of TRV's insurance subsidiaries would generally require prior approval by the insurance departments of the states in which the insurance subsidiaries are domiciled or commercially domiciled. They may also require pre-acquisition notification in those states that have adopted pre-acquisition notification provisions and in which such insurance subsidiaries are admitted to transact business.

        Two of TRV's insurance subsidiaries and its operations at Lloyd's are domiciled in the United Kingdom. Insurers in the United Kingdom are subject to change of control restrictions in the Financial Services and Markets Act of 2000 including approval of the FSA. Some of TRV's other insurance subsidiaries are domiciled in, or authorized to conduct insurance business in, Canada. Authorized insurers in Canada are subject to change of control restrictions in Section 407 of the Insurance Companies Act, including approval of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

        These requirements may deter, delay or prevent transactions affecting the control of or the ownership of common stock, including transactions that could be advantageous to TRV's shareholders.

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

        As a large property and casualty insurance enterprise, the Company is exposed to many risks. These risks are a function of the environments within which the Company operates. Since certain risks can be correlated with other risks, an event or a series of events can impact multiple areas of the Company simultaneously and have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and/or liquidity. These exposures require an entity-wide view of risk and an understanding of the potential impact on all aspects of the Company's operations. It also requires the Company to manage its risk-taking to be within its risk appetite in a prudent and balanced effort to create and preserve value for all of the Company's stakeholders. This approach to Company-wide risk evaluation and management is commonly called Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). ERM activities involve both the identification and assessment of a broad range of risks and the execution of synchronized strategies to effectively manage such risks. Effective ERM also includes the determination of the Company's risk capital needs, which takes into account regulatory requirements and credit rating considerations, in addition to economic and other factors.

        ERM at the Company is an integral part of business operations. All risk owners across all functions, all corporate leaders and the board of directors are engaged in ERM. ERM involves risk-based analytics, as well as reporting and feedback throughout the enterprise in support of the Company's long-term financial strategies and objectives.

        The Company uses various methods, including sophisticated computer modeling processes, to analyze catastrophic events and the risks associated with them. These analyses and methods are used in making underwriting and reinsurance decisions as part of managing the Company's exposure to catastrophic events. In addition to catastrophe modeling and analysis, the Company also models and analyzes its exposure to other extreme events. These analytical techniques are an integral component of the Company's ERM process and further support the Company's long-term financial strategies and objectives.

        In addition to the day-to-day ERM activities within the Company's business units, other key internal risk management functions include the Management Committee (comprised of the Company's

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Chief Executive Officer and the other most senior members of management), the Enterprise and Underwriting Risk Committees of management, the Credit Committee, the Chief Compliance Officer, the Business Conduct Officer, the Corporate Actuarial group, the Corporate Audit group, the Accounting Policy group, the Enterprise Underwriting group and many others. A senior executive oversees the ERM process. The mission of this executive is to facilitate risk assessment and to collaborate in implementing effective risk management strategies throughout the Company. Another strategic ERM objective of this executive includes working across the Company to enhance effective and realistic risk modeling capabilities as part of the Company's overall effort to understand and manage its portfolio of risks to be within its risk appetite. Board oversight of ERM is provided by the Risk Committee of the board of directors, which reviews the strategies, processes and controls pertaining to the Company's insurance operations and oversees the implementation, execution and performance of the Company's ERM program.

        The Company's ERM efforts build upon the foundation of an effective internal control environment. ERM expands the internal control objectives of effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, to fostering, leading and supporting an integrated, risk-based culture within the Company that focuses on value creation and preservation. However, the Company can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that these objectives will be met. Further, the design of any risk management or control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits must be considered relative to their costs. As a result, the possibility of material financial loss remains in spite of the Company's significant ERM efforts. An investor should carefully consider the risks and all of the other information set forth in this annual report, including the discussions included in "Item 1A—Risk Factors," "Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," and "Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

OTHER INFORMATION

Customer Concentration

        In the opinion of the Company's management, no material part of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries is dependent upon a single customer or group of customers, the loss of any one of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company, and no one customer or group of affiliated customers accounts for 10% or more of the Company's consolidated revenues.

Employees

        At December 31, 2011, the Company had approximately 30,600 employees. The Company believes that its employee relations are satisfactory. None of the Company's employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements.

Sources of Liquidity

        For a discussion of the Company's sources of funds and maturities of the long-term debt of the Company, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources," and note 8 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Taxation

        For a discussion of tax matters affecting the Company and its operations, see note 11 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Financial Information about Reportable Business Segments

        For financial information regarding reportable business segments of the Company, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and note 2 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recent Transactions

        For information regarding recent transactions of the Company, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Company Website and Availability of SEC Filings

        The Company's Internet website is www.travelers.com. Information on the Company's website is not incorporated by reference herein and is not a part of this Form 10-K. The Company makes available free of charge on its website or provides a link on its website to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after those reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. To access these filings, go to the Company's website, then click on "SEC Filings" under the "For Investors" heading.

        From time to time, the Company may use its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. Financial and other material information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible at http://investor.travelers.com. In addition, you may subscribe to receive e-mail alerts and other information about the Company by providing your e-mail address in the "E-mail Alert Service" section at http://investor.travelers.com.

Glossary of Selected Insurance Terms

Accident year	The annual calendar accounting period in which loss events occurred, regardless of when the losses are actually reported, booked or paid.
Adjusted unassigned surplus	Unassigned surplus as of the most recent statutory annual report reduced by twenty-five percent of that year's unrealized appreciation in value or revaluation of assets or unrealized profits on investments, as defined in that report.
Admitted insurer	A company licensed to transact insurance business within a state.
Agent	A licensed individual who sells and services insurance policies, receiving a commission from the insurer for selling the business and a fee for servicing it. An independent agent represents multiple insurance companies and searches the market for the best product for its client.
Annuity	A contract that pays a periodic benefit over the remaining life of a person (the annuitant), the lives of two or more persons or for a specified period of time.

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Assigned risk pools	Reinsurance pools which cover risks for those unable to purchase insurance in the voluntary market. Possible reasons for this inability include the risk being too great or the profit being too small under the required insurance rate structure. The costs of the risks associated with these pools are charged back to insurance carriers in proportion to their direct writings.
Assumed reinsurance	Insurance risks acquired from a ceding company.
Average value analysis	A conventional actuarial method used to estimate ultimate losses for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. If the paid-to-date losses are then subtracted from the estimated ultimate losses, the result is an indication of the unpaid losses.
	The basic premise of the method is that average claim values are stable and predictable over time for a particular cohort of claims. The method is utilized most often where ultimate claim counts are known or reliably estimable fairly early after the start of an accident year and average values are expected to be fairly predictable from one year to the next.
	The method comes up with an estimate of ultimate claims counts by accident year cohort, and multiplies it by an estimate of average claim value by accident year cohort, with multiple methods used to estimate these average claim values.
Book value per share	Total common shareholders' equity divided by the number of common shares outstanding.
Bornhuetter-Ferguson method	A conventional actuarial method to estimate ultimate losses for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. If the paid-to-date losses are then subtracted from the estimated ultimate losses, the result is an indication of the outstanding losses.
	The basic premise of the method is that the historical ratio of additional claim activity to earned premium for a given product line component/age-to-age period is stable and predictable. It implicitly assumes that the actual activity to date for past periods for that cohort is not a credible predictor of future activity for that cohort, or at least is not credible enough to override the "a priori" assumption as to future activity. It may be applied to either paid or case incurred claim data. It is used most often where the claim data is sparse and/or volatile and for relatively young cohorts with low volumes and/or data credibility.
	To illustrate, the method may assume that the ratio of additional paid losses from the 12 to 24 month period for an accident year is 10% of the original "a priori" expected losses for that accident year. The original "a priori" expected losses are typically based on the original loss ratio assumption for that accident year, with subsequent adjustment as facts develop.

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	The ultimate losses equal actual activity to date plus the expected values for future periods.
Broker	One who negotiates contracts of insurance or reinsurance on behalf of an insured party, receiving a commission from the insurer or reinsurer for placement and other services rendered.
Capacity	The percentage of surplus, or the dollar amount of exposure, that an insurer or reinsurer is willing or able to place at risk. Capacity may apply to a single risk, a program, a line of business or an entire book of business. Capacity may be constrained by legal restrictions, corporate restrictions or indirect restrictions.
Captive	A closely-held insurance company whose primary purpose is to provide insurance coverage to the company's owners or their affiliates.
Case-incurred development method	A conventional actuarial method to estimate ultimate losses for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. If the paid-to-date losses are then subtracted from the estimated ultimate losses, the result is an indication of the unpaid losses.
	The approach is the same as that described in this glossary under the "paid loss development method," but based on the growth in cumulative case-incurred losses (i.e., the sum of claim-adjustor incurred estimates for claims in the cohort) rather than paid losses. The basic premise of the method is that cumulative case incurred losses for a given cohort of claims will grow in a stable, predictable pattern from year-to-year, based on the age of the cohort.
Case reserves	Claim department estimates of anticipated future payments to be made on each specific individual reported claim.
Casualty insurance	Insurance which is primarily concerned with the losses caused by injuries to third persons, i.e., not the insured, and the legal liability imposed on the insured resulting therefrom. It includes, but is not limited to, employers' liability, workers' compensation, public liability, automobile liability, personal liability and aviation liability insurance. It excludes certain types of losses that by law or custom are considered as being exclusively within the scope of other types of insurance, such as fire or marine.

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Catastrophe	A severe loss, resulting from a variety of events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods and volcanic eruptions. Catastrophes can also result from a terrorist attack (including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), explosions, infrastructure failures or as a consequence of political instability. Each catastrophe has unique characteristics and catastrophes are not predictable as to timing or amount. Their effects are included in net and operating income and claims and claim adjustment expense reserves upon occurrence. A catastrophe may result in the payment of reinsurance reinstatement premiums and assessments from various pools.
Catastrophe loss	Loss and directly identified loss adjustment expenses from catastrophes.
Catastrophe reinsurance	A form of excess of loss reinsurance which, subject to a specified limit, indemnifies the ceding company for the amount of loss in excess of a specified retention with respect to an accumulation of losses resulting from a catastrophic event. The actual reinsurance document is called a "catastrophe cover." These reinsurance contracts are typically designed to cover property insurance losses but can be written to cover casualty insurance losses such as from workers' compensation policies.
Cede; ceding company	When an insurer reinsures its liability with another insurer or a "cession," it "cedes" business and is referred to as the "ceding company."
Ceded reinsurance	Insurance risks transferred to another company as reinsurance. See "Reinsurance."
Claim	Request by an insured for indemnification by an insurance company for loss incurred from an insured peril.
Claim adjustment expenses	See "Loss adjustment expenses (LAE)."
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	See "Loss" and "Loss adjustment expenses (LAE)."
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	See "Loss reserves."
Cohort	A group of items or individuals that share a particular statistical or demographic characteristic. For example, all claims for a given product in a given market for a given accident year would represent a cohort of claims.
Commercial multi-peril policies	Refers to policies which cover both property and third-party liability exposures.
Commutation agreement	An agreement between a reinsurer and a ceding company whereby the reinsurer pays an agreed-upon amount in exchange for a complete discharge of all obligations, including future obligations, between the parties for reinsurance losses incurred.
Debt-to-total capital ratio	The ratio of debt to total capitalization.

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Debt-to-total capital ratio excluding net unrealized gain (loss) on investments	The ratio of debt to total capitalization excluding the after-tax impact of net unrealized investment gains and losses.
Deductible	The amount of loss that an insured retains.
Deferred acquisition costs	Primarily commissions and premium-related taxes that vary with, and are primarily related to, the production of new contracts and are deferred and amortized to achieve a matching of revenues and expenses when reported in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Deficiency	With regard to reserves for a given liability, a deficiency exists when it is estimated or determined that the reserves are insufficient to pay the ultimate settlement value of the related liabilities. Where the deficiency is the result of an estimate, the estimated amount of deficiency (or even the finding of whether or not a deficiency exists) may change as new information becomes available.
Demand surge	Significant short-term increases in building material and labor costs due to a sharp increase in demand for those materials and services, commonly as a result of a large catastrophe resulting in significant widespread property damage.
Direct written premiums	The amounts charged by an insurer to insureds in exchange for coverages provided in accordance with the terms of an insurance contract. The amounts exclude the impact of all reinsurance premiums, either assumed or ceded.
Earned premiums or premiums earned	That portion of property casualty premiums written that applies to the expired portion of the policy term. Earned premiums are recognized as revenues under both Statutory Accounting Practices (SAP) and GAAP.
Excess liability	Additional casualty coverage above a layer of insurance exposures.
Excess of loss reinsurance	Reinsurance that indemnifies the reinsured against all or a specified portion of losses over a specified dollar amount or "retention."
Expense ratio	See "Underwriting expense ratio."
Exposure	The measure of risk used in the pricing of an insurance product. The change in exposure is the amount of change in premium on policies that renew attributable to the change in portfolio risk.
Facultative reinsurance	The reinsurance of all or a portion of the insurance provided by a single policy. Each policy reinsured is separately negotiated.
Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan	A residual market mechanism which provides property insurance to those unable to obtain such insurance through the regular (voluntary) market. FAIR plans are set up on a state-by-state basis to cover only those risks in that state. For more information, see "residual market (involuntary business)."

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Fidelity and surety programs	Fidelity insurance coverage protects an insured for loss due to embezzlement or misappropriation of funds by an employee. Surety is a three-party agreement in which the insurer agrees to pay a third party or make complete an obligation in response to the default, acts or omissions of an insured.
GAAP combined ratio	The sum of the loss and LAE ratio, the underwriting expense ratio and, where applicable, the ratio of dividends to policyholders to net premiums earned. A combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss.
GAAP combined ratio excluding incremental impact of direct to consumer initiative	The GAAP combined ratio adjusted to exclude the direct, variable impact of the Company's direct-to-consumer initiative in the Personal Insurance segment.
Gross written premiums	The direct and assumed contractually determined amounts charged to the policyholders for the effective period of the contract based on the terms and conditions of the insurance contract.
Ground-up analysis	A method to estimate ultimate claim costs for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. It involves analyzing the exposure and claim activity at an individual insured level and then through the use of deterministic or stochastic scenarios and/or simulations, estimating the ultimate losses for those insureds. The total losses for the cohort are then the sum of the losses for each individual insured.
	In practice, the method is sometimes simplified by performing the individual insured analysis only for the larger insureds, with the costs for the smaller insureds estimated via sampling approaches (extrapolated to the rest of the smaller insured population) or aggregate approaches (using assumptions consistent with the ground-up larger insured analysis).
Guaranteed cost products	An insurance policy where the premiums charged will not be adjusted for actual loss experience during the covered period.
Guaranty fund	A state-regulated mechanism that is financed by assessing insurers doing business in those states. Should insolvencies occur, these funds are available to meet some or all of the insolvent insurer's obligations to policyholders.
Holding company liquidity	Total cash, short-term invested assets and other readily marketable securities held by the holding company.
Incurred but not reported (IBNR) reserves	Reserves for estimated losses and LAE that have been incurred but not yet reported to the insurer. This includes amounts for unreported claims, development on known cases, and re-opened claims.

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Inland marine	A broad type of insurance generally covering articles that may be transported from one place to another, as well as bridges, tunnels and other instrumentalities of transportation. It includes goods in transit, generally other than transoceanic, and may include policies for movable objects such as personal effects, personal property, jewelry, furs, fine art and others.
IRIS ratios	Financial ratios calculated by the NAIC to assist state insurance departments in monitoring the financial condition of insurance companies.
Large deductible policy	An insurance policy where the customer assumes at least $25,000 or more of each loss. Typically, the insurer is responsible for paying the entire loss under those policies and then seeks reimbursement from the insured for the deductible amount.
Lloyd's	An insurance marketplace based in London, England, where brokers, representing clients with insurable risks, deal with Lloyd's underwriters, who represent investors. The investors are grouped together into syndicates that provide capital to insure the risks.
Loss	An occurrence that is the basis for submission and/or payment of a claim. Losses may be covered, limited or excluded from coverage, depending on the terms of the policy.
Loss adjustment expenses (LAE)	The expenses of settling claims, including legal and other fees and the portion of general expenses allocated to claim settlement costs.
Loss and LAE ratio	For SAP, it is the ratio of incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses to net earned premiums. For GAAP, it is the ratio of incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses reduced by an allocation of fee income to net earned premiums.
Loss reserves	Liabilities established by insurers and reinsurers to reflect the estimated cost of claims incurred that the insurer or reinsurer will ultimately be required to pay in respect of insurance or reinsurance it has written. Reserves are established for losses and for LAE, and consist of case reserves and IBNR reserves. As the term is used in this document, "loss reserves" is meant to include reserves for both losses and LAE.
Loss reserve development	The increase or decrease in incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses as a result of the re-estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at successive valuation dates for a given group of claims. Loss reserve development may be related to prior year or current year development.
Losses incurred	The total losses sustained by an insurance company under a policy or policies, whether paid or unpaid. Incurred losses include a provision for IBNR.

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)	An organization of the insurance commissioners or directors of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories organized to promote consistency of regulatory practice and statutory accounting standards throughout the United States.
Net written premiums	Direct written premiums plus assumed reinsurance premiums less premiums ceded to reinsurers.
New business volume	The amount of written premium related to new policyholders and additional products sold to existing policyholders.
Operating income (loss)	Net income (loss) excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses), discontinued operations and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles when applicable.
Operating income (loss) per share	Operating income (loss) on a per share basis.
Operating return on equity	The ratio of operating income to average equity excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses and discontinued operations, net of tax.
Paid development method	A conventional actuarial method to estimate ultimate losses for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. If the paid-to-date losses are then subtracted from the estimated ultimate losses, the result is an indication of the unpaid losses.
	The basic premise of the method is that cumulative paid losses for a given cohort of claims will grow in a stable, predictable pattern from year-to-year, based on the age of the cohort. These age-to-age growth factors are sometimes called "link ratios."
	For example, if cumulative paid losses for a product line XYZ for accident year 2004 were $100 as of December 31, 2004 (12 months after the start of that accident year), then grew to $120 as of December 31, 2005 (24 months after the start), the link ratio for that accident year from 12 to 24 months would be 1.20. If the link ratio for other recent accident years from 12 to 24 months for that product line were also at or around 1.20, then the method would assume a similar result for the most recent accident year, i.e., that it too would have its cumulative paid losses grow 120% from the 12 month to 24 month valuation.
	This is repeated for each age-to-age period into the future until the age-to-age link ratios for future periods are assumed to be 1.0 (i.e., the age at which cumulative losses are assumed to have stopped growing).

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	A given accident year's cumulative losses are then projected to ultimate by multiplying current cumulative losses by successive age-to-age link ratios up to that future age where growth is expected to end. For example, if growth is expected to end at 60 months, then the ultimate indication for an accident year with cumulative losses at 12 months equals those losses times a 12 to 24 month link ratio, times a 24 to 36 month link ratio, times a 36 to 48 month link ratio, times a 48 to 60 month link ratio.
	Advanced applications of the method include adjustments for changing conditions during the historical period and anticipated changes in the future.
Policyholders' surplus	As determined under SAP, the amount remaining after all liabilities, including loss reserves, are subtracted from all admitted assets. Admitted assets are assets of an insurer prescribed or permitted by a state to be recognized on the statutory balance sheet. Policyholders' surplus is also referred to as "surplus" or "statutory surplus" for statutory accounting purposes.
Pool	An organization of insurers or reinsurers through which particular types of risks are underwritten with premiums, losses and expenses being shared in agreed-upon percentages.
Premiums	The amount charged during the year on policies and contracts issued, renewed or reinsured by an insurance company.
Property insurance	Insurance that provides coverage to a person or business with an insurable interest in tangible property for that person's or business's property loss, damage or loss of use.
Quota share reinsurance	Reinsurance wherein the insurer cedes an agreed-upon fixed percentage of liabilities, premiums and losses for each policy covered on a pro rata basis.
Rates	Amounts charged per unit of insurance.
Redundancy	With regard to reserves for a given liability, a redundancy exists when it is estimated or determined that the reserves are greater than what will be needed to pay the ultimate settlement value of the related liabilities. Where the redundancy is the result of an estimate, the estimated amount of redundancy (or even the finding of whether or not a redundancy exists) may change as new information becomes available.
Reinstatement premiums	Additional premiums payable to reinsurers to restore coverage limits that have been exhausted as a result of reinsured losses under certain excess-of-loss reinsurance treaties.
Reinsurance	The practice whereby one insurer, called the reinsurer, in consideration of a premium paid to that insurer, agrees to indemnify another insurer, called the ceding company, for part or all of the liability of the ceding company under one or more policies or contracts of insurance which it has issued.
Reinsurance agreement	A contract specifying the terms of a reinsurance transaction.

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Renewal premium change	The estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, including rate and exposure changes.
Renewal rate change	The estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, excluding exposure changes.
Reported claim development method	A conventional actuarial method to estimate ultimate claim counts for a given cohort of claims such as an accident year/product line component. If the reported-to-date counts are then subtracted from the estimated ultimate counts, the result is an indication of the IBNR counts.
	The approach is the same as that described in this glossary under the "paid loss development method", but based on the growth in cumulative claim counts rather than paid losses. The basic premise of the method is that cumulative claim counts for a given cohort of claims will grow in a stable, predictable pattern from year-to-year, based on the age of the cohort.
Residual market (involuntary business)	Insurance market which provides coverage for risks for those unable to purchase insurance in the voluntary market. Possible reasons for this inability include the risks being too great or the profit potential too small under the required insurance rate structure. Residual markets are frequently created by state legislation either because of lack of available coverage such as: property coverage in a windstorm prone area or protection of the accident victim as in the case of workers' compensation. The costs of the residual market are usually charged back to the direct insurance carriers in proportion to the carriers' voluntary market shares for the type of coverage involved.
Retention	The amount of exposure a policyholder company retains on any one risk or group of risks. The term may apply to an insurance policy, where the policyholder is an individual, family or business, or a reinsurance policy, where the policyholder is an insurance company.
Retention rate	The percentage of prior period premiums (excluding renewal premium changes), accounts or policies available for renewal in the current period that were renewed.
Retrospective premiums	Premiums related to retrospectively rated policies.
Retrospective rating	A plan or method which permits adjustment of the final premium or commission on the basis of actual loss experience, subject to certain minimum and maximum limits.
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Risk-based capital (RBC)	A measure adopted by the NAIC and enacted by states for determining the minimum statutory policyholders' surplus requirements of insurers. Insurers having total adjusted capital less than that required by the RBC calculation will be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action depending on the level of capital inadequacy.
Risk retention group	An alternative form of insurance in which members of a similar profession or business band together to self insure their risks.
Runoff business	An operation which has been determined to be nonstrategic; includes non-renewals of in-force policies and a cessation of writing new business, where allowed by law.
Salvage	The amount of money an insurer recovers through the sale of property transferred to the insurer as a result of a loss payment.
S-curve method	A mathematical function which depicts an initial slow change, followed by a rapid change and then ending in a slow change again. This results in an "S" shaped line when depicted graphically. The actuarial application of these curves fit the reported data to date for a particular cohort of claims to an S-curve to project future activity for that cohort.
Second-injury fund	The employer of an injured, impaired worker is responsible only for the workers' compensation benefit for the most recent injury; the second-injury fund would cover the cost of any additional benefits for aggravation of a prior condition. The cost is shared by the insurance industry and self-insureds, funded through assessments to insurance companies and self-insureds based on either premiums or losses.
Self-insured retentions	That portion of the risk retained by a person for its own account.
Servicing carrier	An insurance company that provides, for a fee, various services including policy issuance, claims adjusting and customer service for insureds in a reinsurance pool.
Statutory accounting practices (SAP)	The practices and procedures prescribed or permitted by domiciliary state insurance regulatory authorities in the United States for recording transactions and preparing financial statements. Statutory accounting practices generally reflect a modified going concern basis of accounting.
Structured settlements	Periodic payments to an injured person or survivor for a determined number of years or for life, typically in settlement of a claim under a liability policy, usually funded through the purchase of an annuity.
Subrogation	A principle of law incorporated in insurance policies, which enables an insurance company, after paying a claim under a policy, to recover the amount of the loss from another person or entity who is legally liable for it.

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Third-party liability	A liability owed to a claimant (third party) who is not one of the two parties to the insurance contract. Insured liability claims are referred to as third-party claims.
Total capitalization	The sum of total shareholders' equity and debt.
Treaty reinsurance	The reinsurance of a specified type or category of risks defined in a reinsurance agreement (a "treaty") between a primary insurer or other reinsured and a reinsurer. Typically, in treaty reinsurance, the primary insurer or reinsured is obligated to offer and the reinsurer is obligated to accept a specified portion of all that type or category of risks originally written by the primary insurer or reinsured.
Umbrella coverage	A form of insurance protection against losses in excess of amounts covered by other liability insurance policies or amounts not covered by the usual liability policies.
Unassigned surplus	The undistributed and unappropriated amount of policyholders' surplus.
Underwriter	An employee of an insurance company who examines, accepts or rejects risks and classifies accepted risks in order to charge an appropriate premium for each accepted risk. The underwriter is expected to select business that will produce an average risk of loss no greater than that anticipated for the class of business.
Underwriting	The insurer's or reinsurer's process of reviewing applications for insurance coverage, and the decision as to whether to accept all or part of the coverage and determination of the applicable premiums; also refers to the acceptance of that coverage.
Underwriting expense ratio	For SAP, it is the ratio of underwriting expenses incurred less other income to net written premiums. For GAAP, it is the ratio of underwriting expenses incurred reduced by an allocation of fee income and billing and policy fees to net earned premiums.
Underwriting gain or loss	Net earned premiums and fee income less claims and claim adjustment expenses and insurance-related expenses.
Unearned premium	The portion of premiums written that is allocable to the unexpired portion of the policy term.
Voluntary market	The market in which a person seeking insurance obtains coverage without the assistance of residual market mechanisms.
Wholesale broker	An independent or exclusive agent that represents both admitted and nonadmitted insurers in market areas, which include standard, non-standard, specialty and excess and surplus lines of insurance. The wholesaler does not deal directly with the insurance consumer. The wholesaler deals with the retail agent or broker.
Workers' compensation	A system (established under state and federal laws) under which employers provide insurance for benefit payments to their employees for work-related injuries, deaths and diseases, regardless of fault.

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Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        You should carefully consider the following risks and all of the other information set forth in this report, including our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

        Catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance.    Our property and casualty insurance operations expose us to claims arising out of catastrophes. Catastrophes can be caused by various natural events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods and volcanic eruptions. Catastrophes can also be man-made, such as a terrorist attack (including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), explosions, infrastructure failures or a consequence of political instability. The geographic distribution of our business subjects us to catastrophe exposures in the United States, which include, but are not limited to: hurricanes from Maine through Texas; tornadoes throughout the Central, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States; earthquakes in California, the New Madrid region and the Pacific Northwest region of North America; wildfires, particularly in the Southwest; and terrorism in major cities in the United States. In addition, our international operations subject us to catastrophe exposures in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, as well as to a variety of world-wide catastrophe exposures through our Lloyd's operations.

        The incidence and severity of catastrophes are inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that both the frequency and severity of natural and man-made catastrophic events could increase. Some scientists believe that in recent years changing climate conditions have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters in certain parts of the world and created additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures. For example, in recent years hurricane activity has impacted areas further inland than previously experienced, thus expanding our overall hurricane exposure. Additionally, both the frequency and severity of tornadoes and hail storms have increased, especially in 2011.

        All of the catastrophe modeling tools that we use, or that we rely on from outside parties, to help manage certain of our catastrophe exposures are based on assumptions and judgments that are subject to error and mis-estimation and may produce estimates that are materially different than actual results. In addition, compared to models for hurricanes and earthquakes, models for tornadoes and hail storms are newer, less reliable (given the even greater difficulty of predicting the risks), not as extensively tested and used on a much more limited basis by us and the industry. Further, changes in climate conditions could cause our underlying modeling data to be less predictive, thus limiting our ability to effectively evaluate and manage catastrophe risk. See "We may be adversely affected if our pricing and capital models provide materially different indications than actual results" below as well as "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe Modeling" and "—Changing Climate Conditions."

        The extent of losses from a catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the area affected by the event and the severity of the event. Increases in the value and geographic concentration of insured property and the effects of inflation could increase the severity of claims from catastrophic events in the future. For example, the specific geographic location impacted by tornadoes is inherently random and unpredictable and the specific location impacted by a tornado may or may not be highly populated and may or may not have a high concentration of our insured exposures. In addition, states have from time to time passed legislation, and regulators have taken action, that has the effect of limiting the ability of insurers to manage catastrophe risk, such as legislation prohibiting insurers from reducing exposures or withdrawing from catastrophe-prone areas or mandating that insurers participate in residual markets. Participation in residual market mechanisms has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant losses or assessments to insurers, including us, and, in certain states, those losses or assessments may not be commensurate with our direct catastrophe exposure in

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those states. If our competitors leave those states having residual market mechanisms, remaining insurers, including us, may be subject to significant increases in losses or assessments following a catastrophe. In addition, following catastrophes, there are sometimes legislative and administrative initiatives and court decisions that seek to expand insurance coverage for catastrophe claims beyond the original intent of the policies or seek to prevent the application of deductibles. Also, our ability to adjust terms, including deductible levels, or to increase pricing to the extent necessary to offset rising costs of catastrophes, particularly in the Personal Insurance segment, requires approval of regulatory authorities of certain states. Our ability or our willingness to manage our catastrophe exposure by raising prices, modifying underwriting terms or reducing exposure to certain geographies may be limited due to considerations of public policy, the evolving political environment, changes in the general economic climate and/or social responsibilities. We also may choose to write business in catastrophe-prone areas that we might not otherwise write for strategic purposes, such as improving our access to other underwriting activities.

        There are also risks that impact the estimation of ultimate costs for catastrophes. For example, the estimation of reserves related to hurricanes can be affected by the inability to access portions of the impacted areas, the complexity of factors contributing to the losses, the legal and regulatory uncertainties and the nature of the information available to establish the reserves. Complex factors include, but are not limited to: determining whether damage was caused by flooding versus wind; evaluating general liability and pollution exposures; estimating additional living expenses; the impact of demand surge; infrastructure disruption; fraud; the effect of mold damage; business interruption costs; and reinsurance collectability. The timing of a catastrophe's occurrence, such as at or near the end of a reporting period, can also affect the information available to us in estimating reserves for that reporting period. The estimates related to catastrophes are adjusted as actual claims emerge and additional information becomes available.

        Exposure to catastrophe losses or actual losses resulting from a catastrophe could adversely affect our financial strength and claims-paying ratings and could impair our ability to raise capital on acceptable terms or at all. Also, as a result of our exposure to catastrophe losses or actual losses following a catastrophe, rating agencies may further increase capital requirements, which may require us to raise capital to maintain our ratings or adversely affect our ratings. A ratings downgrade could hurt our ability to compete effectively or attract new business. In addition, catastrophic events could cause us to exhaust our available reinsurance limits and could adversely impact the cost and availability of reinsurance. Such events can also impact the credit of our reinsurers. For a discussion of our catastrophe reinsurance coverage, see "Item 1—Business—Reinsurance—Catastrophe Reinsurance." Catastrophic events could also adversely impact the credit of the issuers of securities, such as states or municipalities, in whom we have invested.

        In addition, coverage in our reinsurance program for terrorism is limited. Although the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (the Program) provides benefits in the event of certain acts of terrorism, those benefits are subject to a deductible and other limitations. Under this Program, once our losses exceed 20% of our commercial property and casualty insurance premium for the preceding calendar year, the federal government will reimburse us for 85% of our losses attributable to certain acts of terrorism which exceed this deductible up to a total industry program cap of $100 billion. Our estimated deductible under the program is $2.17 billion for 2012. In addition, because the interpretation of this law is untested, there is substantial uncertainty as to how it will be applied to specific circumstances. It is also possible that future legislative action could change the Program. The Program is due to expire at the end of 2014, unless extended.

        Because of the risks set forth above, catastrophes such as those caused by various natural events or man-made events such as a terrorist attack, including "unconventional" acts of terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events, could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and/or liquidity. Further, while we seek to manage our exposure to

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man-made catastrophic events involving conventional means, there can be no assurance that we would have sufficient resources to respond to claims arising out of one or more man-made catastrophic events involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological means.

        During or following a period of financial market disruption or economic downturn, our business could be materially and adversely affected.    Over the past several years, worldwide financial markets have experienced significant disruptions and, during a portion of this period, the United States and many other economies experienced a prolonged economic downturn, resulting in heightened credit risk, reduced valuation of investments and decreased economic activity. While economic conditions have generally moderated, financial markets continue to experience periodic disruptions, and there is continued uncertainty regarding the duration and strength of any economic recovery. Even if growth continues, it may be at a slow rate for an extended period of time, and other economic conditions, such as the residential and commercial real estate environment and employment rates, may continue to be weak. In addition, while inflation has recently been limited and that trend may continue, it is possible that steps taken by the federal government to stabilize financial markets and improve economic conditions could lead to an inflationary environment. Furthermore, financial markets may again experience significant and prolonged disruption.

        Economic uncertainty has recently been exacerbated by the increased potential for default by one or more European sovereign debt issuers, the potential partial or complete dissolution of the Eurozone and its common currency and the negative impact of such events on global financial institutions and capital markets generally. Actions or inactions of European governments may impact these actual or perceived risks. In the U.S. during 2011, one rating agency downgraded the U.S.'s long-term debt credit rating from AAA. Future actions or inactions of the United States government, including a shutdown of the federal government, could increase the actual or perceived risk that the U.S. may not ultimately pay its obligations when due and may disrupt financial markets.

        If economic conditions remain weak or deteriorate, or if financial markets experience significant disruption, it could materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and/or liquidity. Several of the risk factors discussed below identify risks that result from, or are exacerbated by, an economic slowdown or financial disruption. These include risks discussed below related to our investment portfolio, reinsurance arrangements, other credit exposures, our estimates of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, emerging claim and coverage issues, the competitive environment, regulatory developments and the impact of rating agency actions. You should also refer to "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation", particularly the "Outlook" section.

        Many of these risks could materialize, and our financial results could be negatively impacted, even after the end of an economic downturn or financial disruption. During or following an economic downturn, lower levels of economic activity could reduce (and historically have reduced) exposure changes at renewal. They also could adversely impact (and historically have adversely impacted) audit premium adjustments, policy endorsements and mid-term cancellations after policies are written, particularly in our business units within Business Insurance, which could adversely impact our written premiums. In addition, because earned premiums lag written premiums, our results can be adversely affected after general economic conditions have improved. An inflationary environment (which may follow government efforts to stabilize the economy) may also, as we discuss below, adversely impact our loss costs and could adversely impact the valuation of our investment portfolio. Finally, as a result of the financial market disruptions over the past several years, we may, as discussed below, face increased regulation.

        If actual claims exceed our claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, or if changes in the estimated level of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves are necessary, our financial results could be materially and adversely affected.    Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves do not

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represent an exact calculation of liability, but instead represent management estimates of what the ultimate settlement and administration of claims will cost, generally utilizing actuarial expertise and projection techniques, at a given accounting date.

        The process of estimating claims and claim adjustment expense reserves involves a high degree of judgment and is subject to a number of variables. These variables can be affected by both internal and external events, such as: changes in claims handling procedures; adverse changes in loss cost trends, including inflationary pressures on medical costs and auto and home repair costs; economic conditions including general inflation; legal trends and legislative changes; and varying judgments and viewpoints of the individuals involved in the estimation process, among others. The impact of many of these items on ultimate costs for claims and claim adjustment expenses is difficult to estimate. Claims and claim adjustment expense reserve estimation difficulties also differ significantly by product line due to differences in claim complexity, the volume of claims, the potential severity of individual claims, the determination of occurrence date for a claim and reporting lags (the time between the occurrence of the policyholder event and when it is actually reported to the insurer).

        As discussed above, it is possible that steps taken by the federal government to stabilize the economy could lead to an inflationary environment, which could in turn, lead to an increase in our loss costs. The impact of inflation on loss costs could be more pronounced for those lines of business that are considered "long tail", such as general liability, as they require a relatively long period of time to finalize and settle claims for a given accident year. Changes in the level of inflation also result in an increased level of uncertainty in our estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, particularly for long tail lines of business. In addition, inflationary pressures in medical costs may be increased by the healthcare reform legislation. The estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves may also be more difficult during times of adverse or uncertain economic conditions due to unexpected changes in behavior of claimants and policyholders, including an increase in fraudulent reporting of exposures and/or losses, reduced maintenance of insured properties or increased frequency of small claims or delays in the reporting of claims.

        We continually refine our claims and claim adjustment expense reserve estimates in a regular, ongoing process as historical loss experience develops, additional claims are reported and settled and the legal, regulatory and economic environment evolves. Business judgment is applied throughout the process, including the application of various individual experiences and expertise to multiple sets of data and analyses. Different experts may choose different assumptions when faced with material uncertainty, based on their individual backgrounds, professional experiences and areas of focus. Hence, such experts may at times produce estimates materially different from each other. This risk may be exacerbated in the context of an acquisition. Experts providing input to the various estimates and underlying assumptions include actuaries, underwriters, claim personnel and lawyers, as well as other members of management. Therefore, management may have to consider varying individual viewpoints as part of its estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        We attempt to consider all significant facts and circumstances known at the time claims and claim adjustment expense reserves are established or reviewed. Due to the inherent uncertainty underlying claims and claim adjustment expense reserve estimates, the final resolution of the estimated liability for claims and claim adjustment expenses will likely be higher or lower than the related claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at the reporting date. Therefore, actual paid losses in the future may yield a materially different amount than is currently reserved.

        Because of the uncertainties set forth above, additional liabilities resulting from one insured event, or an accumulation of insured events, may exceed the current related reserves. In addition, our estimate of claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and/or our financial position.

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        For a discussion of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves by product line, including examples of common factors that can affect required reserves, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates—Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves."

        Our investment portfolio may suffer reduced returns or material realized or unrealized losses.    Investment returns are an important part of our overall profitability. Fixed maturity and short-term investments comprised approximately 93% of the carrying value of our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2011. Changes in interest rates caused by inflation or other factors (inclusive of credit spreads) affect the carrying value of our fixed maturity investments and returns on our fixed maturity and short-term investments. A decline in interest rates reduces the returns available on short-term investments and new fixed maturity investments (including those purchased to re-invest maturities from the existing portfolio), thereby negatively impacting our net investment income, while rising interest rates reduce the market value of existing fixed maturity investments. Interest rates in recent periods have been at or near historically low levels, and it is possible that rates may remain at low levels for a prolonged period. The value of our fixed maturity and short-term investments is subject to the risk that certain investments may default or become impaired due to a deterioration in the financial condition of one or more issuers of the securities held in our portfolio, or due to a deterioration in the financial condition of an insurer that guarantees an issuer's payments of such investments. Such defaults and impairments could reduce our net investment income and result in realized investment losses. During an economic downturn, fixed maturity and short-term investments could be subject to a higher risk of default.

        Our fixed maturity investment portfolio is invested, in substantial part, in obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions (collectively referred to as the municipal bond portfolio). Notwithstanding the relatively low historical rates of default on many of these obligations and notwithstanding that we typically seek to invest in high-credit-quality securities (including those with structural protections such as being secured by dedicated or pledged sources of revenue), our municipal bond portfolio could be subject to default or impairment. In particular:

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The prolonged economic downturn that began in 2008, and the limited economic recovery, has resulted in many states and local governments operating under deficits or projected deficits. The severity and duration of these deficits could have an adverse impact on the collectability and valuation of our municipal bond portfolio. These deficits may be exacerbated by the impact of unfunded pension plan obligations or by declining municipal tax bases and revenues in times of financial stress.

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Some issuers may be unwilling to increase tax rates, or to reduce spending, to fund interest or principal payments on their municipal bonds, or may be unable to access the municipal bond market to fund such payments. The risk of widespread defaults may increase if some issuers voluntarily choose to default, instead of implementing difficult fiscal measures, and the actual or perceived consequences (such as reduced access to capital markets) are less severe than expected.

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The risk of widespread defaults may also increase if there are changes in legislation that permit states, municipalities and political subdivisions to file for bankruptcy protection where they were not permitted before. In addition, the collectability and valuation of municipal bonds may be adversely affected if there are judicial interpretations in a bankruptcy or other proceeding that lessen the value of structural protections. For example, in a recent municipal bankruptcy proceeding the debtor challenged the effectiveness of structural protections thought to be provided by municipal securities backed by a dedicated source of revenue.

        Our portfolio has also benefited from tax exemptions and certain other tax laws, including, but not limited to, those governing dividends-received deductions and tax credits (such as foreign tax credits).

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Federal and/or state tax legislation could be enacted in connection with deficit reduction or various types of fundamental tax reform that would lessen or eliminate some or all of the tax advantages currently benefiting us and could adversely affect the value of our investment portfolio.

        Our investment portfolio includes: residential mortgage-backed securities; collateralized mortgage obligations; pass-through securities and asset-backed securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and wholly-owned real estate, real estate partnerships and mortgage loans, all of which could be adversely impacted by further declines in real estate valuations and/or financial market disruption. In addition, the potential for protracted disruption and/or suspension of foreclosure practices could also impact the returns on certain of these portfolios.

        We also invest a portion of our assets in equity securities, private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, and real estate partnerships, all of which are subject to greater volatility in their investment returns than fixed maturity investments. General economic conditions, changes in applicable tax laws and many other factors beyond our control can adversely affect the value of our non-fixed maturity investments and the realization of net investment income, and/or result in realized investment losses. As a result of these factors, we may realize reduced returns on these investments, incur losses on sales of these investments and be required to write down the value of these investments, which could reduce our net investment income and result in realized investment losses.

        Our investment portfolio is also subject to increased valuation uncertainties when investment markets are illiquid. The valuation of investments is more subjective when markets are illiquid, thereby increasing the risk that the estimated fair value (i.e., the carrying amount) of the portion of the investment portfolio that is carried at fair value as reflected in our financial statements is not reflective of prices at which actual transactions could occur.

        Because of the risks set forth above, the value of our investment portfolio could decrease, we could experience reduced net investment income and we could experience realized and/or unrealized investment losses, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and/or liquidity.

        Our business could be harmed because of our potential exposure to asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation.

        With regard to asbestos claims, we continue to receive a significant number of asbestos claims from policyholders (including others seeking coverage under a policy). Factors underlying these claim filings include intensive advertising by lawyers seeking asbestos claimants and the focus by plaintiffs on previously peripheral defendants. The focus on these defendants is primarily the result of the number of traditional asbestos defendants who have sought bankruptcy protection in previous years. The bankruptcy of many traditional defendants has prompted plaintiffs to aggressively seek out potential new defendants and has caused increased settlement demands against those policyholders who are not in bankruptcy but who remain in the tort system. Currently, in many jurisdictions, those who allege very serious injury and who can present credible medical evidence of their injuries are receiving priority trial settings in the courts, while those who have not shown any credible disease manifestation are having their hearing dates delayed or placed on an inactive docket. This trend of prioritizing claims involving credible evidence of injuries, along with the focus on previously peripheral defendants, contributes to the claims and claim adjustment expense payments experienced by us.

        We also continue to be involved in coverage litigation concerning a number of policyholders, some of whom have filed for bankruptcy, who in some instances have asserted that all or a portion of their asbestos-related claims are not subject to aggregate limits on coverage. In these instances, policyholders also may assert that each individual bodily injury claim should be treated as a separate occurrence under the policy. It is difficult to predict whether these policyholders will be successful on both issues. To the extent both issues are resolved in a policyholder's favor and our other defenses are not

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successful, our coverage obligations under the policies at issue would be materially increased and bounded only by the applicable per-occurrence limits and the number of asbestos bodily injury claims against the policyholders. Accordingly, although we have seen a moderation in the overall risk associated with these lawsuits, it remains difficult to predict the ultimate cost of these claims.

        Further, in addition to asbestos claims against policyholders, proceedings have been launched directly against insurers, including us, by individuals challenging insurers' conduct with respect to the handling of past asbestos claims and by individuals seeking damages arising from alleged asbestos-related bodily injuries. It is possible that the filing of other direct actions against insurers, including us, could be made in the future. It is difficult to predict the outcome of these proceedings, including whether the plaintiffs will be able to sustain these actions against insurers based on novel legal theories of liability.

        With regard to environmental claims, we continue to receive claims from policyholders who allege that they are liable for injury or damage arising out of their alleged disposition of toxic substances. Mostly, these claims are due to various legislative as well as regulatory efforts aimed at environmental remediation. For instance, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), enacted in 1980 and later modified, enables private parties as well as federal and state governments to take action with respect to releases and threatened releases of hazardous substances. This federal statute permits the recovery of response costs from some liable parties and may require liable parties to undertake their own remedial action. Liability under CERCLA may be joint and several with other responsible parties.

        The Company has been, and continues to be, involved in litigation involving insurance coverage issues pertaining to environmental claims. The Company believes that some court decisions have interpreted the insurance coverage to be broader than the original intent of the insurers and policyholders. These decisions continue to be inconsistent and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

        Uncertainties surrounding the final resolution of these asbestos and environmental claims continue, and it is difficult to determine the ultimate exposure for such claims and related litigation. As a result, these reserves are subject to revision as new information becomes available and as claims develop. The continuing uncertainties include, without limitation:

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the risks and lack of predictability inherent in complex litigation;

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any impact from the bankruptcy protection sought by various asbestos producers and other asbestos defendants;

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a further increase in the cost to resolve, and/or the number of, asbestos and environmental claims beyond that which is anticipated;

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the role of any umbrella or excess policies we have issued;

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the resolution or adjudication of disputes pertaining to the amount of available coverage for asbestos and environmental claims in a manner inconsistent with our previous assessment of these claims;

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the number and outcome of direct actions against us;

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future developments pertaining to our ability to recover reinsurance for asbestos and environmental claims;

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the unavailability of other insurance sources potentially available to policyholders, whether through exhaustion of policy limits or through the insolvency of other participating insurers; and

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        It is also not possible to predict changes in the legal, regulatory and legislative environment and their impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. This environment could be affected by changes in applicable legislation and future court and regulatory decisions and interpretations, including the outcome of legal challenges to legislative and/or judicial reforms establishing medical criteria for the pursuit of asbestos claims. It is also difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of complex coverage disputes until settlement negotiations near completion and significant legal questions are resolved or, failing settlement, until the dispute is adjudicated. This is particularly the case with policyholders in bankruptcy where negotiations often involve a large number of claimants and other parties and require court approval to be effective.

        While the ongoing evaluation of asbestos and environmental claims and associated liabilities considers the inconsistencies of court decisions as to coverage, plaintiffs' expanded theories of liability and the risks inherent in complex litigation and other uncertainties, it is possible that the outcome of the continued uncertainties regarding these claims could result in liability in future periods that differs from current reserves by an amount that could materially and adversely affect our results of operations. See the "Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "Environmental Claims and Litigation" sections of "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Also see "Item 3—Legal Proceedings."

        We are exposed to, and may face adverse developments involving, mass tort claims such as those relating to exposure to potentially harmful products or substances.    In addition to asbestos and environmental claims, we face exposure to other types of mass tort claims, including claims related to exposure to potentially harmful products or substances, including lead paint, silica and welding rod fumes. Establishing claims and claim adjustment expense reserves for mass tort claims is subject to uncertainties because of many factors, including expanded theories of liability, disputes concerning medical causation with respect to certain diseases, geographical concentration of the lawsuits asserting the claims and the potential for a large rise in the total number of claims without underlying epidemiological developments suggesting an increase in disease rates. Moreover, evolving judicial interpretations regarding the application of various tort theories and defenses, including application of various theories of joint and several liabilities, as well as the application of insurance coverage to these claims, make it difficult to estimate our ultimate liability for such claims.

        Because of the uncertainties set forth above, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, our estimate of claims and claim adjustment expenses may change, and such change could be material. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

        The effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business are uncertain.    As industry practices and legal, judicial, social and other environmental conditions change, unexpected and unintended issues related to claim and coverage may emerge. These issues may adversely affect our business by either extending coverage beyond our underwriting intent or by increasing the number or size of claims. Examples of emerging claims and coverage issues include, but are not limited to:

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plaintiffs targeting property and casualty insurers, including us, in purported class action litigation relating to claims-handling and other practices;

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claims relating to construction defects, which often present complex coverage and damage valuation questions;

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claims under directors' & officers' insurance policies relating to losses from involvement in financial market activities, such as mortgage or financial product origination, distribution, structuring or servicing and foreclosure procedures; failed financial institutions; fraud, including

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those related to investment management businesses; possible accounting irregularities; and corporate governance issues;

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the assertion of "public nuisance" or similar theories of liability, pursuant to which plaintiffs seek to recover monies spent to administer public health care programs, abate hazards to public health and safety and/or recover damages purportedly attributable to a "public nuisance";

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claims relating to molestation by an employee of an insured;

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medical developments that link health issues to particular causes, resulting in liability claims;

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claims relating to unanticipated consequences of current or new technologies; and

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claims relating to potentially changing climate conditions, including higher frequency and severity of weather-related events.

        In some instances, these emerging issues may not become apparent for some time after we have issued the affected insurance policies. As a result, the full extent of liability under our insurance policies may not be known for many years after the policies are issued.

        In addition, the potential passage of new legislation designed to expand the right to sue, to remove limitations on recovery, to deem by statute the existence of a covered occurrence, to extend the statutes of limitations or otherwise to repeal or weaken tort reforms could have an adverse impact on our business.

        The effects of these and other unforeseen emerging claim and coverage issues are extremely hard to predict and could harm our business and materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

        The intense competition that we face could harm our ability to maintain or increase our business volumes and our profitability.    The property and casualty insurance industry is highly competitive, and we believe that it will remain highly competitive for the foreseeable future. We compete with both domestic and foreign insurers which may offer products at prices and on terms that are not consistent with our economic standards in an effort to maintain or increase their business. The competitive environment in which we operate could also be impacted by current general economic conditions, which could reduce the volume of business available to us as well as to our competitors. In addition, the competitive environment could be impacted by changes in customer preferences, including customer demand for direct distribution channels. See "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—Outlook."

        A substantial majority of the Company's Personal Insurance business is written after an agent compares quotes using comparative raters, a cost-efficient means of obtaining quotes from multiple companies. The usage of comparative raters tends to increase the focus on price over other competitive criteria. Over time, this increased focus on price may provide a relative advantage to carriers that have more efficient cost structures and that are better able to accurately estimate, and price for, claims and claim adjustment expenses. If we are not able to operate with a competitive cost structure or accurately estimate and price for claims and claim adjustment expenses, our underwriting margins could be adversely affected over time. Additionally, there is potential for similar technology to be used to access comparative rates for small commercial business. Agents and brokers may also create alternate distribution channels for commercial business, such as insurance exchanges, that may adversely impact product differentiation and pricing.

        Our competitive position is based on many factors including but not limited to our:

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agent, broker and client relationships;

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premiums charged, contract terms and conditions, products and services offered (including the ability to design customized programs);

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ability to provide our products and services in a cost effective manner;

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perceived overall financial strength and corresponding ratings assigned by independent rating agencies;

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reputation, experience and qualifications of employees;

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geographic scope of business;

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local presence; and

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ability to keep pace relative to our competitors with changes in technology and information systems.

        We may have difficulty in continuing to compete successfully on any of these bases in the future. If competition limits our ability to retain existing business or write new business at adequate rates, our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. See "Competition" sections of the discussion on business segments in "Item 1—Business."

        We may not be able to collect all amounts due to us from reinsurers and reinsurance coverage may not be available to us in the future at commercially reasonable rates or at all.    Although the reinsurer is liable to us to the extent of the ceded reinsurance, we remain liable as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured. As a result, ceded reinsurance arrangements do not eliminate our obligation to pay claims. Accordingly, we are subject to credit risk with respect to our ability to recover amounts due from reinsurers.

        In the past, certain reinsurers have ceased writing business and entered into runoff. Some of our reinsurance claims may be disputed by the reinsurers, and we may ultimately receive partial or no payment. This is a particular risk in the case of claims that relate to insurance policies written many years ago, including those relating to asbestos and environmental claims. In addition, in a number of jurisdictions, particularly the European Union and the United Kingdom, a reinsurer is permitted to transfer a reinsurance arrangement to another reinsurer, which may be less creditworthy, without a counterparty's consent, provided that the transfer has been approved by the applicable regulatory and/or court authority.

        Included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to structured settlements. Structured settlements comprise annuities purchased from various life insurance companies to settle certain personal physical injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion. In cases where we did not receive a release from the claimant, the structured settlement is included in reinsurance recoverables as we retain the contingent liability to the claimant. In the event that the life insurance company fails to make the required annuity payments, we would be required to make such payments if and to the extent not paid by state guaranty associations.

        Many reinsurance companies and life insurance companies were negatively impacted by the financial markets disruption and the economic downturn over the past several years. A number of these companies, including certain of those with which we conduct business, were downgraded by various rating agencies during this time period. For a discussion of our top reinsurance groups by reinsurance recoverable and the top five groups by amount of structured settlements provided, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Reinsurance Recoverables."

        The availability and cost of reinsurance are subject to prevailing market conditions, both in terms of price and available capacity. The availability of reinsurance capacity can be impacted by general economic conditions and conditions in the reinsurance market, such as the occurrence of significant

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reinsured events. The availability and cost of reinsurance could affect our business volume and profitability.

        Because of the risks set forth above, we may not be able to collect all amounts due to us from reinsurers, and reinsurance coverage may not be available to us in the future at commercially reasonable rates or at all, and/or life insurance companies may fail to make required annuity payments, and thus our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

        We are exposed to credit risk in certain of our business operations.    In addition to exposure to credit risk related to our investment portfolio and reinsurance recoverables (discussed above), we are exposed to credit risk in several other areas of our business operations, including credit risk relating to policyholders, independent agents and brokers.

        We are exposed to credit risk in our surety insurance operations, where we guarantee to a third party that our customer will satisfy certain performance obligations (e.g., a construction contract) or certain financial obligations. If a customer of ours defaults, we may suffer losses and not be reimbursed by that customer. In addition, it is customary practice in the surety business for multiple insurers to participate as co-sureties on large surety bonds. Under these arrangements, the co-surety obligations are typically joint and several, in which case we are also exposed to credit risk with respect to our co-sureties.

        In addition, a portion of our business is written with large deductible insurance policies. Under workers' compensation insurance contracts with deductible features, we are obligated to pay the claimant the full amount of the claim. We are subsequently reimbursed by the contractholder for the deductible amount, and, as a result, we are exposed to credit risk to the policyholder. Moreover, certain policyholders purchase retrospectively rated workers' compensation policies (i.e., policies in which premiums are adjusted after the policy period based on the actual loss experience of the policyholder during the policy period). Retrospectively rated policies expose us to additional credit risk to the extent that the adjusted premium is greater than the original premium.

        Our efforts to mitigate the credit risk that we have to our insureds may not be successful. To reduce such credit risk, we require certain insureds to post collateral for some or all of these obligations, often in the form of pledged securities such as money market funds or letters of credit provided by banks. In cases where we receive pledged securities and the insureds are unable to honor their obligations, we may be exposed to credit risk on the securities pledged and/or the risk that our access to that collateral may be stayed during an insured's bankruptcy. In cases where we receive letters of credit from banks and the insureds are unable to honor their obligations, we are exposed to the credit risk of the banks that issued the letters of credit.

        In accordance with industry practice, when policyholders purchase insurance policies from us through independent agents and brokers, the premiums relating to those policies are often paid to the agents and brokers for payment to us. In most jurisdictions, the premiums will be deemed to have been paid to us whether or not they are actually received by us. Consequently, we assume a degree of credit risk associated with amounts due from independent agents and brokers.

        To a large degree, the credit risk we face is a function of the economy; accordingly, we face a greater risk in an economic downturn. While we attempt to manage the risks discussed above through underwriting and investment guidelines, collateral requirements and other oversight mechanisms, our efforts may not be successful. For example, collateral obtained may subsequently have little or no value. As a result, our exposure to the above credit risks could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

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        Within the United States, our businesses are heavily regulated by the states in which we conduct business, including licensing and supervision, and changes in regulation may reduce our profitability and limit our growth.    These regulatory systems are generally designed to protect the interests of policyholders, and not necessarily the interests of insurers, their shareholders and other investors. For example, to protect policyholders whose insurance company becomes financially insolvent, guaranty funds have been established in all 50 states to pay the covered claims of policyholders in the event of an insolvency of an insurer, subject to applicable state limits. The funding of guaranty funds is provided through assessments levied against remaining insurers in the marketplace. As a result, the insolvency of one or more insurance companies could result in additional assessments levied against us.

        These regulatory systems also address authorization for lines of business, policyholders' surplus requirements, limitations on the types and amounts of certain investments, underwriting limitations, transactions with affiliates, dividend limitations, changes in control, premium rates and a variety of other financial and non-financial components of an insurer's business.

        In recent years, the state insurance regulatory framework has come under increased scrutiny, and some state legislatures have considered or enacted laws that may alter or increase state authority to regulate insurance companies and insurance holding companies. Further, the NAIC and state insurance regulators continually reexamine existing laws and regulations, specifically focusing on modifications to holding company regulations, interpretations of existing laws and the development of new laws and regulations. In a time of financial uncertainty or a prolonged economic downturn or otherwise, regulators may choose to adopt more restrictive insurance laws and regulations. For example, insurance regulators may choose to restrict the ability of insurance subsidiaries to make payments to their parent companies or reject rate increases due to the economic environment. The state insurance regulators may also increase the statutory capital requirements for our insurance subsidiaries.

        In addition, state tax laws that specifically impact the insurance industry, such as premium taxes or other taxes, may be enacted or changed by states to raise revenues.

        State regulations or laws that are adopted or amended may be more restrictive than current laws or regulations and may result in lower revenues and/or higher costs of compliance and thus could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and limit our growth.

        Changes in federal regulation could impose significant burdens on us and otherwise adversely impact our results.    While the U.S. federal government has not historically regulated the insurance business, in 2010 the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act) established a Federal Insurance Office within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Federal Insurance Office has limited regulatory authority and is empowered to gather data and information regarding the insurance industry and insurers, including conducting a study for submission to the U.S. Congress on how to modernize and improve insurance regulation in the U.S. Further, the Dodd-Frank Act gives the Federal Reserve supervisory authority over a number of nonbank financial services holding companies, including insurance companies, if they are designated by a two-thirds vote of a Financial Stability Oversight Council (the Council) as "systemically important financial institutions" (SIFI). While recent rules proposed by the Council support our view that we will not be designated as a SIFI as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, it is possible that the Council may change its rules or interpretations in the future and conclude that we are a SIFI. If we were designated as "systemically important," the Federal Reserve's supervisory authority could include the ability to impose heightened financial regulation and could impact requirements regarding our capital, liquidity and leverage as well as our business and investment conduct. As a result of the foregoing, the Dodd-Frank Act, or other additional federal regulation that is adopted in the future, could impose significant burdens on us, including impacting the ways in which we conduct our business, increasing compliance costs and duplicating state regulation, and could result in a competitive disadvantage, particularly relative to smaller insurers that may not be subject to the same level of regulation.

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        Even if we are not subject to additional regulation by the federal government, significant financial sector regulatory reform, including the Dodd-Frank Act, could have a significant impact on us. For example, regulatory reform could have an unexpected impact on our rights as a creditor or on our competitive position. In particular, the Dodd-Frank Act authorizes assessments to pay for the resolution of systemically important financial institutions that have become insolvent. We (as a financial company with more than $50 billion in assets) could be assessed, and, although any such assessment is required to be risk weighted (i.e., riskier firms pay more), such costs could be material to us and are not currently estimable.

        Other potential changes in U.S. federal legislation, regulation and/or administrative policies, including the potential repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act and potential changes in federal taxation, could also significantly harm the insurance industry, including us.

        A downgrade in our claims-paying and financial strength ratings could adversely impact our business volumes, adversely impact our ability to access the capital markets and increase our borrowing costs.    Claims-paying and financial strength ratings are important to an insurer's competitive position. Rating agencies review insurers' ratings periodically, and change their ratings criteria periodically, and therefore our current ratings may not be maintained in the future. A downgrade in one or more of our ratings could negatively impact our business volumes because demand for certain of our products may be reduced, particularly because many customers may require that we maintain minimum ratings to enter into or renew business with us. Additionally, we may find it more difficult to access the capital markets and we may incur higher borrowing costs. If significant losses, including, but not limited to, those resulting from one or more major catastrophes, or significant reserve additions or significant investment losses were to cause our capital position to deteriorate significantly, or if one or more rating agencies substantially increase their capital requirements, we may need to raise equity capital in the future (which we may not be able to do at a reasonable cost or at all) in order to maintain our ratings or limit the extent of a downgrade. A continued trend of more frequent and severe weather-related catastrophes or a prolonged economic downturn may lead rating agencies to substantially increase their capital requirements. For further discussion about our ratings, see, "Item 1—Business—Ratings."

        The inability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to our holding company in sufficient amounts would harm our ability to meet our obligations, pay future shareholder dividends or make future share repurchases.    Our holding company relies on dividends from our insurance subsidiaries to meet our obligations for payment of interest and principal on outstanding debt, to pay dividends to shareholders, to make contributions to our qualified domestic pension plan, to pay other corporate expenses and to make share repurchases. The ability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to our holding company in the future will depend on their statutory surplus, earnings and regulatory restrictions.

        We are subject to regulation by some states as an insurance holding company system. Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. In a time of prolonged economic downturn or otherwise, regulators may choose to further restrict the ability of insurance subsidiaries to make payments to their parent companies. The ability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to our holding company is also restricted by regulations that set standards of solvency that must be met and maintained.

        The inability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to our holding company in an amount sufficient to meet our debt service obligations and other cash requirements could harm our ability to meet our obligations, to pay future shareholder dividends and to make share repurchases.

        Disruptions to our relationships with our independent agents and brokers could adversely affect us.    We market our insurance products primarily through independent agents and brokers. An

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important part of our business is written through less than a dozen such intermediaries. Further, there has been a trend of increased consolidation by agents and brokers, which could impact our relationships with and fees paid to some agents and brokers. Loss of all or a substantial portion of the business provided through such agents and brokers could materially and adversely affect our future business volume and results of operations.

        We may also seek to develop new product distribution channels, including our current efforts to establish a direct-to-consumer platform in the Personal Insurance segment. In addition, agents and brokers may create alternate distribution channels for commercial business, such as insurance exchanges, that may adversely impact product differentiation and pricing. Our or their efforts with respect to alternate distribution channels could adversely impact our business relationship with independent agents and brokers who currently market our products, resulting in a lower volume of business generated from these sources.

        We rely on internet applications for the marketing and sale of certain of our products, and we may increasingly rely on internet applications and toll-free numbers for distribution. In some instances, our agents and brokers are required to access separate business platforms to execute the sale of our personal insurance or commercial insurance products. Should internet disruptions occur, or frustration with our business platforms or distribution initiatives develop among our independent agents and brokers, the resulting loss of business could materially and adversely affect our future business volume and results of operations. See "If we experience difficulties with technology, data security and/or outsourcing relationships, our ability to conduct our business could be negatively impacted" below.

        Our efforts to develop new products or expand in targeted markets may not be successful and may create enhanced risks.    A number of our recent and planned business initiatives involve developing new products or expanding existing products in targeted markets. This includes the following efforts, from time to time, to protect or grow market share:

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We may develop products that insure risks we have not previously insured or contain new coverage or coverage terms.

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We may refine our underwriting processes. For example, in certain of our businesses in recent years, we have substantially increased the volume of business that flows through our automated underwriting and pricing systems.

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We may seek to expand distribution channels, such as our efforts to develop a direct-to-consumer platform in Personal Insurance.

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We may focus on geographic markets within or outside of the United States where we have had relatively little or no market share.

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Demand for new products or in new markets may not meet our expectations.

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To the extent we are able to market new products or expand in new markets, our risk exposures may change, and the data and models we use to manage such exposures may not be as sophisticated as those we use in existing markets or with existing products. This, in turn, could lead to losses in excess of our expectations.

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Models underlying automated underwriting and pricing decisions may not be effective.

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Efforts to develop new products or markets have the potential to create or increase distribution channel conflict, such as described above under "—Disruptions to our relationships with our independent agents and brokers could adversely affect us."

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In connection with the conversion of existing policyholders to a new product, some policyholders' pricing may increase, while the pricing for other policyholders may decrease, the net impact of which could negatively impact retention and margins.

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To develop new products or markets, we may need to make substantial capital and operating expenditures, which may also negatively impact results in the near term.

        If our efforts to develop new products or expand in targeted markets are not successful, our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

        Any net deferred tax asset could be adversely affected by a reduction in the U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate.    Federal tax legislation could be enacted to reduce the existing statutory U.S. Federal corporate income tax rate from 35%, which would, accordingly, reduce any net deferred tax asset. The amount of any net deferred tax asset is volatile and significantly impacted by changes in unrealized investment gains and losses. The effect of a reduction in a tax rate on net deferred tax assets is required to be recognized, in full, as a reduction of income from continuing operations in the period when enacted and, therefore, could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

        We may be adversely affected if our pricing and capital models provide materially different indications than actual results.    The profitability of our property and casualty business substantially depends on the extent to which our actual claims experience is consistent with the assumptions we use in pricing our policies. We utilize third-party and proprietary models to help us price business in a manner that is intended to be consistent, over time, with actual results and return objectives. We incorporate the Company's historical loss experience, external industry data and economic indices into our modeling processes, and we use various methods, including predictive modeling, forecasting and sophisticated simulation modeling techniques, to analyze loss trends and the risks associated with our assets and liabilities. We also use these modeling processes, analyses and methods in making underwriting, pricing and reinsurance decisions as part of managing our exposure to catastrophes and other extreme adverse events. These modeling processes incorporate numerous assumptions and forecasts about the future level and variability of: interest rates, inflation, capital requirements, and frequency and severity of losses, among others, that are difficult to make and may differ materially from actual results.

        Whether we use a proprietary or third-party model, future experience may be materially different from past and current experience incorporated in a model's forecasts or simulations. This includes the likelihood of events occurring or continuing or the correlation among events. If we fail to appropriately price the risks we insure, or fail to change our pricing model to appropriately reflect our current experience, or if our claims experience is more frequent or severe than our underlying risk assumptions, our profit margins may be negatively affected. If we underestimate the frequency and/or severity of extreme adverse events occurring, our financial condition may be adversely affected. If we overestimate the risks we are exposed to, we may overprice our products, and new business growth and retention of our existing business may be adversely affected. As we expand into different markets and geographies, we will write more policies in markets and geographical areas where we have less data specific to these new markets and geographies, and, accordingly, we may be more susceptible to error in our models and strategy. See "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe Modeling."

        Third party models may provide substantially different indications than what our proprietary modeling processes provide. For example, during the first quarter of 2011, a new version of a third-party computer model utilized by us, as well as others in the insurance industry, to estimate potential aggregate hurricane losses was released. After evaluating multiple models and calibrating our own historical loss experience and underwriting practices, we increased our estimated modeled loss, using our own proprietary modeling processes, from a single U.S. hurricane by a range of 10% to 24%. See "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe Modeling." Third-party model estimates of losses can be, and often have been, materially

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different for similar events in comparison to our proprietary estimates. The differences between third-party model estimates and our proprietary estimates are driven by the use of different data sets as well as different assumptions and forecasts regarding the frequency and severity of events and claims arising from the events. These assumptions and forecasts may be difficult to make and may differ materially from actual results.

        We are subject to a number of risks associated with our business outside the United States.    We conduct business outside the United States primarily in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland. In addition, we have commenced a joint venture in Brazil and may also explore opportunities in other countries, including Latin American countries and other emerging markets such as India and China.

        While our business outside of the United States currently constitutes a relatively small portion of our revenues, in conducting such business we are subject to a number of significant risks, particularly in emerging economies. These risks include restrictions such as price controls, capital controls, currency exchange limits, ownership limits and other restrictive or anti-competitive governmental actions, which could have an adverse effect on our business and our reputation. Our investments outside the United States may also subject us to currency risk and, in some markets, it may be difficult to effectively hedge that risk. In addition, in some markets, we may invest as part of a joint venture with a local counterparty. Because our governance rights may be limited, we may not have control over the ability of the joint venture to make certain decisions and/or mitigate risks it faces, and significant disagreements with a joint venture counterparty may adversely impact our investment. Investments outside the United States also subject us to additional domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws in other countries that prohibit the making of improper payments to foreign officials. Although we have policies and controls in place that are designed to ensure compliance with these laws, if those controls are ineffective and an employee or intermediary fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we could suffer civil and criminal penalties and our business and our reputation could be adversely affected. Some countries, particularly emerging economies, have laws and regulations that lack clarity and, even with local expertise and effective controls, it can be difficult to determine the exact requirements of, and potential liability under, the local laws. For example, in some jurisdictions, including Brazil, parties to a joint venture may, in some circumstances, have liability for some obligations of the venture and that liability may extend beyond the capital invested. Failure to comply with local laws in a particular market may result in substantial liability and could have a significant and negative effect not only on our business in that market but also on our reputation generally.

        New regulations outside of the U.S., including in the European Union, could adversely impact our results of operations and limit our growth.    Insurance laws or regulations that are adopted or amended in jurisdictions outside the U.S. may be more restrictive than current laws or regulations and may result in lower revenues and/or higher costs of compliance and thus could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and limit our growth.

        In particular, the European Union's executive body, the European Commission, is implementing new capital adequacy and risk management regulations called Solvency II that would apply to our businesses in the European Union beginning as soon as the first quarter of 2013. Under Solvency II, it is possible that the direct or indirect parent of a European Union subsidiary (including a U.S. parent company) could be subject to certain Solvency II requirements if the regulator determines that the subsidiary's capital position is dependent on an affiliated or parent company and the affiliated or parent company is not already subject to regulations deemed "equivalent" to Solvency II. In addition, regulators in countries where we have operations are working with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) (and in the U.S., with the NAIC) to consider changes to insurance company supervision, including group supervision. While it is not yet known how these actions will impact us, such regulation could result in increased costs of compliance, increased disclosure and less flexibility in our capital management.

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        The IAIS is also working with the Financial Stability Board created by the G-20 and is expected to recommend a methodology for determining whether and which, if any, insurance companies pose a systemic risk to the global economy. Such insurers would be designated "globally systemically important financial institutions" (G-SIFIs) and would likely be subject to higher capital requirements, enhanced supervision or both. The IAIS has not yet decided upon the criteria for or the consequences of such designation.

        Our business success and profitability depend, in part, on effective information technology systems and on continuing to develop and implement improvements in technology.    We depend in large part on our technology systems for conducting business and processing claims, as well as for providing the data and analytics we utilize to manage our business, and thus our business success is dependent on maintaining the effectiveness of existing technology systems and on continuing to develop and enhance technology systems that support our business processes and strategic initiatives in a cost and resource efficient manner. Some system development projects are long-term in nature, may negatively impact our expense ratios as we invest in the projects and may cost more than we expect to complete. In addition, system development projects may not deliver the benefits we expect once they are complete, or may be replaced or become obsolete more quickly than expected, which could result in accelerated recognition of expenses. If we do not effectively and efficiently manage and upgrade our technology portfolio, or if the costs of doing so are higher than we expect, our ability to provide competitive services to new and existing customers in a cost effective manner and our ability to implement our strategic initiatives could be adversely impacted.

        If we experience difficulties with technology, data security and/or outsourcing relationships, our ability to conduct our business could be negatively impacted.    While technology can streamline many business processes and ultimately reduce the cost of operations, technology initiatives present significant risks. Our business is highly dependent upon our employees' ability to perform, in an efficient and uninterrupted fashion, necessary business functions. A shut-down of, or inability to access, one or more of our facilities; a power outage; or a failure of one or more of our information technology, telecommunications or other systems could significantly impair our ability to perform such functions on a timely basis. In the event of a disaster such as a natural catastrophe, terrorist attack or industrial accident, or due to a computer virus, our systems could be inaccessible for an extended period of time. In addition, because our information technology and telecommunications systems increasingly interface with and depend on third-party systems, we could experience service denials or failures of controls if demand for our service exceeds capacity or a third-party system fails or experiences an interruption. If our business continuity plans did not sufficiently address such a business interruption, system failure or service denial, this could result in a deterioration of our ability to write and process new and renewal business, provide customer service, pay claims in a timely manner or perform other necessary business functions.

        Our operations rely on the reliable and secure processing, storage and transmission of confidential and other information in our computer systems and networks. Computer viruses, hackers, employee misconduct and other external hazards could expose our data systems to security breaches, cyber attacks or other disruptions. In addition, we routinely transmit and receive personal, confidential and proprietary information by email and other electronic means. While we attempt to develop secure transmission capabilities with third-party vendors and others with whom we do business, we may be unable to put in place secure capabilities with all of such vendors and third parties and, in addition, these third parties may not have appropriate controls in place to protect the confidentiality of the information.

        These increased risks, and expanding regulatory requirements regarding data security, could expose us to data loss, disruption of service, monetary and reputational damages and significant increases in compliance costs. As a result, our ability to conduct our business might be adversely affected.

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        We have increasingly outsourced certain technology and business process functions to third parties and may continue to do so in the future. If we do not effectively develop, implement and monitor our outsourcing relationships, third party providers do not perform as anticipated or we experience technological or other problems with a transition, we may not realize expected productivity improvements or cost efficiencies and may experience operational difficulties, increased costs and a loss of business. Our outsourcing of certain technology and business process functions to third parties may expose us to enhanced risk related to data security or service disruptions, which could result in monetary and reputational damages. In addition, our ability to receive services from third party providers outside of the United States might be impacted by cultural differences, political instability, unanticipated regulatory requirements or policies inside or outside of the United States. As a result, our ability to conduct our business might be adversely affected.

        Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses may result in operating difficulties and other unintended consequences.    From time to time we may investigate and pursue acquisition opportunities if we believe that such opportunities are consistent with our long-term objectives and that the potential rewards of an acquisition exceed the risks. The process of integrating an acquired company or business can be complex and costly, however, and may create unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures. For example, acquisitions may present significant risks, including:

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the potential disruption of our ongoing business;

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the ineffective integration of underwriting, claims handling and actuarial practices;

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the uncertainty of an acquiree's reserve estimates;

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the diversion of management time and resources to acquisition integration challenges;

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the loss of key employees;

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the cultural challenges associated with integrating employees; and

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the impact of an acquisition on our financial position and/or credit ratings.

        The acquired business may not perform as projected, and any cost savings and other synergies anticipated from the acquisition may not materialize. There is no guarantee that any businesses acquired in the future will be successfully integrated, and the ineffective integration of our businesses and processes may result in substantial costs or delays and adversely affect our ability to compete.

        Changes to existing accounting standards may adversely impact our reported results.    As a U.S.-based SEC reporting company, we are currently required to prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). During the last several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been evaluating whether, when and how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) should be incorporated into the U.S. financial reporting system, including for companies such as us. The FASB and the IASB have also embarked on a long-term project to converge GAAP and IFRS. Additionally, the IASB and the FASB are in the process of developing a global insurance standard that may involve methodologies for valuing insurance contract liabilities that may be significantly different from the methodologies required by current GAAP. We are not able to predict whether we will choose to, or be required to, adopt IFRS or how the adoption of IFRS (or the convergence of GAAP and IFRS, including the project for valuing insurance contract liabilities) may impact our financial statements in the future. Changes in accounting standards, particularly those that specifically apply to insurance company operations, may impact the content and presentation of our reported financial results and could have adverse consequences to our reported financial results, including lower reported results of operations and shareholders' equity and increased volatility and decreased comparability of our reported results with other insurers.

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        We could be adversely affected if our controls designed to ensure compliance with guidelines, policies and legal and regulatory standards are not effective.    Our business is highly dependent on our ability to engage on a daily basis in a large number of insurance underwriting, claim processing and investment activities, many of which are highly complex. These activities often are subject to internal guidelines and policies, as well as legal and regulatory standards. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. If our controls are not effective, it could lead to financial loss, unanticipated risk exposure (including underwriting, credit and investment risk) or damage to our reputation.

        Our businesses may be adversely affected if we are unable to hire and retain qualified employees.    There is significant competition from within the property and casualty insurance industry and from businesses outside the industry for qualified employees, especially in key positions. Our performance is largely dependent on the talents, efforts and proper conduct of highly-skilled individuals; therefore, our continued ability to compete effectively in our businesses and to expand into new business areas depends on our ability to attract new employees and to retain and motivate our existing employees. If we are not able to successfully attract, retain and motivate our employees, our business, financial results and reputation could be materially and adversely affected.

        Loss of or significant restriction on the use of credit scoring in the pricing and underwriting of Personal Insurance products could reduce our future profitability.    In Personal Insurance, we use credit scoring as a factor in pricing decisions where allowed by state law. Some consumer groups and regulators have questioned whether the use of credit scoring unfairly discriminates against people with low incomes, minority groups and the elderly and are calling for the prohibition or restriction on the use of credit scoring in underwriting and pricing. Laws or regulations that significantly curtail the use of credit scoring, if enacted in a large number of states, could adversely affect our future profitability.

Item 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

        NONE.

Item 2.    PROPERTIES

        The Company leases its principal executive offices in New York, New York, as well as 199 field and claim offices totaling approximately 5.1 million square feet throughout the United States under leases or subleases with third parties. The Company also leases offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, India, China, Singapore and the Republic of Ireland that house operations (primarily for the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment) in those locations. The Company owns six buildings in Hartford, Connecticut, consisting of approximately 1.8 million square feet of office space. The Company also owns office buildings located at 385 Washington Street and 130 West Sixth Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. These buildings are adjacent to one another and consist of approximately 1.1 million square feet of gross floor space. The Company also owns other real property, including office buildings in Denver, Colorado and Fall River, Massachusetts, as well as a data center located in Norcross, Georgia.

        The Company owns a building in London, England, which houses a portion of its Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment's operations in the United Kingdom.

        The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns an investment portfolio of income-producing properties and real estate funds. Included in this portfolio are four office buildings in which the Company holds a 50% ownership interest located in New York, New York, which collectively accounted for approximately 12% of the carrying value of the property portfolio at December 31, 2011.

        In the opinion of the Company's management, the Company's properties are adequate and suitable for its business as presently conducted and are adequately maintained.

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Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        The information required with respect to this item can be found under "Contingencies" in note 15 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements in this annual report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.

Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

        NONE.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

        Information about the Company's executive officers is incorporated by reference from Part III, Item 10 of this annual report.

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PART II

Item 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

        The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TRV." The number of holders of record, including individual owners, of the Company's common stock was 69,104 as of February 10, 2012. This is not the actual number of beneficial owners of the Company's common stock, as shares are held in "street name" by brokers and others on behalf of individual owners. The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices of the Company's common stock for each quarter during the last two fiscal years and the amount of cash dividends declared per share.

	High		Low		Cash Dividend Declared
2011
First Quarter	$	60.92	$	53.33	$	0.36
Second Quarter		64.05		56.68		0.41
Third Quarter		59.11		47.12		0.41
Fourth Quarter		59.68		46.80		0.41
2010
First Quarter	$	54.76	$	47.94	$	0.33
Second Quarter		53.92		48.00		0.36
Third Quarter		53.56		48.54		0.36
Fourth Quarter		57.44		52.12		0.36

        The Company paid cash dividends per share of $1.59 in 2011 and $1.41 in 2010. Future dividend decisions will be based on, and affected by, a number of factors, including the operating results and financial requirements of the Company and the impact of dividend restrictions. For information on dividends, as well as restrictions on the ability of certain of the Company's subsidiaries to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends or otherwise, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources." Dividends will be paid by the Company only if declared by its board of directors out of funds legally available, and subject to any other restrictions that may be applicable to the Company.

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SHAREHOLDER RETURN PERFORMANCE GRAPH

        The following graph shows a five-year comparison of the cumulative total return to shareholders for the Company's common stock and the common stock of companies included in the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Property & Casualty Insurance Index, which the Company believes is the most appropriate comparative index.

(1)

The cumulative return to shareholders is a concept used to compare the performance of a company's stock over time and is the ratio of the net stock price change plus the cumulative amount of dividends over the specified time period (assuming dividend reinvestment), to the stock price at the beginning of the time period.

(2)

Assumes $100 invested in common shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. on December 31, 2006.

(3)

Companies in the S&P Property-Casualty Index as of December 31, 2011 were the following: The Travelers Companies, Inc., The Chubb Corporation, Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Progressive Corporation, Allstate Corporation, XL Group, plc., ACE Ltd. and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

Returns of each of the companies included in this index have been weighted according to their respective market capitalizations.

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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

        The table below sets forth information regarding repurchases by the Company of its common stock during the periods indicated.

Period Beginning	Period Ending		Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs		Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
Oct. 1, 2011		Oct. 31, 2011		3,058,345	$	57.92		3,051,200	$	4,620,488,381
Nov. 1, 2011		Nov. 30, 2011		9,211,163		56.61		9,208,800		4,099,148,899
Dec. 1, 2011		Dec. 31, 2011		8,678,437		56.45		8,677,476		3,609,307,041
Total				20,947,945	$	56.74		20,937,476	$	3,609,307,041

        The Company's board of directors has approved common share repurchase authorizations under which repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in private transactions or otherwise. The authorizations do not have a stated expiration date. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, capital requirements of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, share price, catastrophe losses, funding of the Company's qualified pension plan, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions), market conditions and other factors.

        The Company acquired 10,469 shares during the three months ended December 31, 2011 that were not part of the publicly announced share repurchase authorization. These shares consisted of shares retained to cover payroll withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards and shares used by employees to cover the exercise price of certain stock options that were exercised.

        Information relating to compensation plans under which the Company's equity securities are authorized for issuance is set forth in Part III—Item 12 of this Report.

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Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

	At and for the year ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009		2008		2007
	(in millions, except per share amounts)
Total revenues	$	25,446	$	25,112	$	24,680	$	24,477	$	26,017
Net income	$	1,426	$	3,216	$	3,622	$	2,924	$	4,601
Total investments	$	72,701	$	72,722	$	74,965	$	70,738	$	74,818
Total assets		104,602		105,656		110,035		110,107		115,699
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves		51,419		51,606		53,602		55,198		58,175
Total long-term debt		6,255		6,502		6,154		5,939		5,590
Total liabilities		80,125		80,181		82,620		84,788		89,083
Total shareholders' equity		24,477		25,475		27,415		25,319		26,616
Net income per share(1):
Basic	$	3.40	$	6.69	$	6.38	$	4.87	$	7.00
Diluted	$	3.36	$	6.62	$	6.33	$	4.81	$	6.85
Year-end common shares outstanding		392.8		434.6		520.3		585.1		627.8
Per common share amounts:
Cash dividends	$	1.59	$	1.41	$	1.23	$	1.19	$	1.13
Book value	$	62.32	$	58.47	$	52.54	$	43.12	$	42.22

(1)

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the FASB's updated accounting guidance related to earnings per share. The impact of the adoption of this guidance was a reduction of previously reported basic earnings per share by $0.03 and $0.04 per share for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and a reduction of previously reported diluted earnings per share by $0.01 for each of the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

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Item 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following is a discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company).

2011 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

2011 Consolidated Results of Operations

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Net income of $1.43 billion, or $3.40 per share basic and $3.36 diluted

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Net earned premiums of $22.09 billion

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Catastrophe losses of $2.56 billion ($1.67 billion after-tax)

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Net favorable prior year reserve development of $715 million ($473 million after-tax)

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GAAP combined ratio of 105.1%

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Net investment income of $2.88 billion ($2.33 billion after-tax)

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Net realized investment gains of $55 million ($36 million after-tax)

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Operating cash flows of $2.17 billion

2011 Consolidated Financial Condition

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Total investments of $72.70 billion; fixed maturities and short-term securities comprise 93% of total investments

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Total assets of $104.60 billion

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Total debt of $6.61 billion, resulting in a debt-to-total capital ratio of 21.3% (23.4% excluding net unrealized investment gains, net of tax)

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Repurchased 51.0 million common shares for total cost of $2.90 billion under share repurchase authorization

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Shareholders' equity of $24.48 billion; book value per common share of $62.32

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Holding company liquidity of $2.39 billion

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CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW

Consolidated Results of Operations

(for the year ended December 31, in millions except per share amounts)	2011			2010			2009
Revenues
Premiums	$	22,090		$	21,432		$	21,418
Net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
Fee income		296			287			306
Net realized investment gains		55			264			17
Other revenues		126			70			163
Total revenues		25,446			25,112			24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		16,276			13,210			12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		3,876			3,802			3,813
General and administrative expenses		3,556			3,406			3,366
Interest expense		386			388			382
Total claims and expenses		24,094			20,806			19,969
Income before income taxes		1,352			4,306			4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)		(74	)		1,090			1,089
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Net income per share
Basic	$	3.40		$	6.69		$	6.38
Diluted	$	3.36		$	6.62		$	6.33
GAAP combined ratio
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		72.9	%		61.0	%		57.3	%
Underwriting expense ratio		32.2			32.2			31.9
GAAP combined ratio		105.1	%		93.2	%		89.2	%
Incremental impact of direct to consumer initiative on GAAP combined ratio		0.9	%		0.8	%		0.5	%

        The following discussions of the Company's net income and segment operating income (loss) are presented on an after-tax basis. Discussions of the components of net income and segment operating income are presented on a pretax basis, unless otherwise noted. Discussions of earnings per common share are presented on a diluted basis.

Overview

        Diluted net income per share of $3.36 in 2011 decreased by 49% from 2010, while net income of $1.43 billion decreased by 56% from 2010. The lower rate of decline in diluted net income per share reflected the impact of common share repurchases. The decline in net income in 2011 compared with 2010 primarily reflected a significant increase in catastrophe losses and lower net favorable prior year reserve development, along with lower underwriting margins excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development ("underlying underwriting margins") related to earned pricing and loss cost trends, higher non-catastrophe weather-related losses, and lower net investment income and net realized investment gains. Catastrophe losses in 2011 and 2010 were $2.56 billion and $1.11 billion, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 and 2010 was $715 million and $1.25 billion,

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respectively. Net income in 2011 benefited from a reduction in income tax expense of $104 million resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters.

        Diluted net income per share of $6.62 in 2010 increased by 5% over 2009, despite a decrease in reported net income, due to the favorable impact of common share repurchases. Net income of $3.22 billion in 2010 was $406 million lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting a significant increase in catastrophe losses, a modest decline in net favorable prior year reserve development and reduced underlying underwriting margins related to earned pricing and loss cost trends, partially offset by increases in net investment income and net realized investment gains. Net income in 2009 reflected a reduction in income tax expense of $89 million resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters and an $87 million reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike that had been recorded in general and administrative expenses in 2008. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $1.11 billion and $457 million, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 was $1.25 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively.

Revenues

Earned Premiums

        Earned premiums of $22.09 billion in 2011 were $658 million, or 3%, higher than in 2010. In the Business Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2011 increased by 5% over 2010. In the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2011 decreased by 4% from 2010. In the Personal Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2011 increased by 3% over 2010.

        Earned premiums of $21.43 billion in 2010 were $14 million, or less than 1%, higher than in 2009. In the Business Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2010 declined 2% from 2009. In the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2010 decreased by less than 1% from 2009. In the Personal Insurance segment, earned premiums in 2010 increased 3% over 2009.

        Factors contributing to the changes in earned premiums in each segment in 2011 and 2010 compared with the respective prior year are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.

Net Investment Income

        The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's investments.

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Average investments(1)	$	70,471		$	71,637		$	73,130
Pretax net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
After-tax net investment income		2,330			2,468			2,290
Average pretax yield(2)		4.1	%		4.3	%		3.8	%
Average after-tax yield(2)		3.3	%		3.4	%		3.1	%

(1)

Excludes net unrealized investment gains and losses, net of tax, and reflects cash, receivables for investment sales, payables on investment purchases and accrued investment income.

(2)

Excludes net realized investment gains and losses and net unrealized investment gains and losses.

        Net investment income was $2.88 billion in 2011, $180 million, or 6%, lower than in 2010. Net investment income from fixed maturity investments of $2.54 billion in 2011 declined by $167 million compared with 2010, primarily resulting from lower long-term reinvestment yields available in the market, as well as lower average levels of fixed maturity invested assets due to the Company's common share repurchases. Net investment income generated by non-fixed maturity investments of $355 million in 2011 was $15 million lower than in 2010. The average pretax yield on the total investment portfolio

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was 4.1% in 2011, compared with 4.3% in 2010, reflecting the decline in both fixed maturity and non-fixed maturity investment income.

        Net investment income was $3.06 billion in 2010, $283 million, or 10%, higher than in 2009. Non-fixed maturity investments generated net investment income of $370 million in 2010, compared with negative net investment income of $40 million in 2009. The increase in net investment income from non-fixed maturity investments in 2010 reflected improved investment market conditions. Investment income from fixed maturity investments in 2010 declined $112 million compared with 2009, primarily resulting from lower long-term reinvestment yields available in the market, as well as a lower average level of fixed maturity invested assets that reflected the impact of the Company's common share repurchases. The average pretax yield on the total investment portfolio was 4.3% in 2010, compared with 3.8% in 2009, reflecting the improvement in non-fixed maturity investment income.

Fee Income

        The National Accounts market in the Business Insurance segment is the primary source of the Company's fee-based business. The changes in fee income in 2011 and 2010 compared with the respective prior years are described in the Business Insurance segment discussion that follows.

Net Realized Investment Gains

        The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's net realized investment gains.

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Net Realized Investment Gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains (losses)	$	30		$	7		$	(323	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(55	)		(33	)		65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(25	)		(26	)		(258	)
Other net realized investment gains		80			290			275
Net realized investment gains	$	55		$	264		$	17

        In the second quarter of 2009, the Company adopted updated accounting guidance that changed the reporting of other-than-temporary impairments. See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the impact of the adoption.

        Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses on Investments —Investment impairments in 2011 and 2010 were not significant. In 2009, worldwide financial markets experienced significant disruptions, and the United States and many other countries experienced an economic downturn, resulting in heightened credit risks, reduced valuations of investments and decreased economic activity. These factors resulted in $258 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses in 2009. Impairments in the fixed maturity portfolio in 2009 were $169 million and included $81 million related to structured mortgage securities, $70 million related to various issuers' deteriorated financial position and $18 million with respect to securities that the Company either had the intent to sell or did not have the ability to assert an intention to hold until recovery in fair value. Equity impairments in 2009 were $79 million, the majority of which were related to issuers in the financial services industry. Impairments in 2009 also included $10 million related to other investments.

        Other Net Realized Investment Gains—Other net realized investment gains in 2011 were $80 million, primarily driven by $52 million of net realized investment gains related to fixed maturity investments, $46 million of net realized investment gains related to equity securities and $41 million of net realized

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investment gains related to other investments, partially offset by net realized investment losses of $62 million associated with U.S. Treasury futures contracts (which require daily mark-to-market settlement and are used to shorten the duration of the Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio).

        Other net realized investment gains in 2010 were $290 million, including a $205 million pretax gain resulting from the Company's sale of substantially all of its remaining common stock holdings in Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Verisk) for total proceeds of approximately $230 million as part of a secondary public offering of Verisk. The 2010 total also included $96 million of net realized investment gains related to fixed maturity investments and $25 million of net realized investment gains related to equity securities. These gains were partially offset by $30 million of net realized investment losses related to U.S. Treasury futures contracts.

        Other net realized investment gains in 2009 were $275 million. In October 2009, the Company sold a portion of its common stock holdings in Verisk for total proceeds of approximately $184 million as part of the initial public offering of Verisk. The Company recorded a pretax realized investment gain of $159 million on this sale in 2009. Other net realized investment gains in 2009 also included $100 million of net realized investment gains related to fixed maturity investments, $23 million of net realized investment gains associated with the U.S. Treasury futures contracts and $23 million of net realized investment losses related to foreign exchange.

Other Revenues

        Other revenues primarily consist of premium installment charges. In 2010, this category also included $60 million of expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of $885 million of its $1.0 billion 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures.

Claims and Expenses

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2011 were $16.28 billion, $3.07 billion, or 23%, higher than in 2010. The increase primarily reflected the significant increase in catastrophe losses, a decrease in net favorable prior year reserve development, the impact of loss cost trends and higher non-catastrophe weather-related losses. Catastrophe losses in 2011 and 2010 were $2.56 billion and $1.11 billion, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2011 primarily resulted from numerous tornadoes, wind and hail storms and severe winter storms, as well as Hurricane Irene. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 and 2010 was $715 million and $1.25 billion, respectively. With respect to net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011, accident years prior to and including 2009 experienced $1.10 billion of net favorable prior year reserve development, while the 2010 accident year experienced $383 million of net unfavorable prior year reserve development. Factors contributing to net favorable prior year reserve development are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses were $13.21 billion in 2010, $802 million, or 6%, higher than in 2009. The increase primarily reflected the significant increase in catastrophe losses, the modest decline in net favorable prior year reserve development and the impact of loss cost trends. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $1.11 billion and $457 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2010 primarily resulted from several severe wind and hail storms, as well as severe winter storms and an earthquake in Chile. Catastrophe losses in 2009 primarily resulted from several wind and hail storms, as well as flooding. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 were $1.25 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively.

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Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

        The amortization of deferred acquisition costs in 2011 was $3.88 billion, $74 million, or 2%, higher than in 2010. The amortization of deferred acquisition costs in 2010 was $3.80 billion, virtually level with the 2009 total. Changes in the amortization of deferred acquisition costs in both 2011 and 2010 were generally consistent with the changes in earned premiums as compared with the respective prior year.

General and Administrative Expenses

        General and administrative expenses in 2011 were $3.56 billion, $150 million, or 4%, higher than in 2010. The increase in 2011 was primarily due to a higher level of state assessment expenses in the Business Insurance segment, increases in employee- and technology-related costs to enhance operations and support future business growth in the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment and costs associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiative in the Personal Insurance segment.

        General and administrative expenses in 2010 were $3.41 billion, $40 million, or 1%, higher than in 2009. The 2009 total included a reduction of $87 million in the estimate of property windpool assessments due to a decline in estimated insurance industry losses related to Hurricane Ike. Excluding that adjustment in 2009, general and administrative expenses in 2010 were $47 million, or 1%, lower than in 2009. The decline was concentrated in the Business Insurance segment, and was largely offset by higher expenses in the Personal Insurance segment resulting from the Company's direct to consumer initiative and in the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment due to employee- and technology-related costs to enhance operations and support future business growth.

        Hurricane-related property windpool assessments are levied on insurers periodically by state-created insurance and windstorm insurance entities such as Citizens Property Insurance Corporation in Florida, Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. These assessments are levied on the insurers writing business in those states to fund the operating deficits of such entities during periods of significant storm activity. Hurricane-related assessments are reported as a component of "General and Administrative Expenses" as the amounts paid to such entities are not insured losses of the Company.

Interest Expense

        Interest expense in 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $386 million, $388 million and $382 million, respectively. The increase in 2010 over 2009 primarily reflected a higher average level of debt outstanding in 2010.

Effective Tax Rate

        The Company's effective tax rate was (5%), 25% and 23% in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company's income tax benefit of $74 million in 2011 primarily reflected the impact of tax-exempt investment income on the calculation of the Company's income tax provision. In addition, the income tax benefit in 2011 included the $104 million benefit resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters recorded in the first quarter of 2011. The effective tax rate in 2009 also benefited from the favorable resolution of prior year tax matters. Excluding that benefit in 2009, the effective tax rates in 2010 and 2009 were virtually level.

GAAP Combined Ratios

        The consolidated GAAP combined ratio of 105.1% in 2011 was 11.9 points higher than the consolidated GAAP combined ratio of 93.2% in 2010.

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        The consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 72.9% in 2011 was 11.9 points higher than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 61.0% in 2010. Catastrophe losses accounted for 11.6 points and 5.2 points of the 2011 and 2010 loss and loss adjustment expense ratios, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 3.2 points and 5.8 points of benefit to the consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development in 2011 was 2.9 points higher than the 2010 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of loss cost trends and higher non-catastrophe weather-related losses.

        The consolidated underwriting expense ratio of 32.2% in 2011 was level with the underwriting expense ratio in 2010.

        The consolidated GAAP combined ratio of 93.2% in 2010 was 4.0 points higher than the consolidated GAAP combined ratio of 89.2% in 2009.

        The consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 61.0% in 2010 was 3.7 points higher than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 57.3% in 2009. Catastrophe losses accounted for 5.2 points and 2.1 points of the 2010 and 2009 loss and loss adjustment expense ratios, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 5.8 points and 6.2 points of benefit to the consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The consolidated loss and loss adjustment expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development in 2010 was 0.2 points higher than the 2009 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of loss cost trends.

        The consolidated underwriting expense ratio of 32.2% in 2010 was 0.3 points higher than the 2009 consolidated underwriting expense ratio of 31.9%. The 2009 ratio reflected a 0.4 point benefit resulting from the reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike. Excluding that factor in 2009, the consolidated underwriting expense ratio in 2010 was 0.1 points lower than in 2009.

Written Premiums

        Consolidated gross and net written premiums were as follows:

	Gross Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Business Insurance	$	12,418	$	11,891	$	12,098
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,408		3,534		3,713
Personal Insurance		8,061		7,877		7,474
Total	$	23,887	$	23,302	$	23,285

	Net Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Business Insurance	$	11,340	$	10,857	$	10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,102		3,211		3,285
Personal Insurance		7,745		7,567		7,149
Total	$	22,187	$	21,635	$	21,336

        Gross and net written premiums in 2011 both increased by 3% over 2010. In 2010, gross written premiums increased by less than 1% over 2009, while net written premiums increased by 1%. Factors contributing to the changes in gross and net written premiums in each segment in 2011 and 2010 as

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compared with the respective prior year are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT

Business Insurance

        Results of the Company's Business Insurance segment were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenues:
Earned premiums	$	11,327		$	10,766		$	10,968
Net investment income		2,041			2,156			1,902
Fee income		295			285			306
Other revenues		31			28			42
Total revenues	$	13,694		$	13,235		$	13,218
Total claims and expenses	$	12,206		$	10,157		$	9,778
Operating income	$	1,354		$	2,301		$	2,590
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		73.1	%		59.1	%		53.9	%
Underwriting expense ratio		31.6			32.2			32.2
GAAP combined ratio		104.7	%		91.3	%		86.1	%

Overview

        Operating income of $1.35 billion in 2011 was $947 million, or 41%, lower than in 2010. The decrease in 2011 primarily reflected lower net favorable prior year reserve development and a significant increase in catastrophe losses, along with lower underlying underwriting margins related to earned pricing and loss cost trends, and lower net investment income. These factors were partially offset by an increase in business volumes and a $76 million benefit resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters. Net favorable prior year reserve development was $245 million in 2011, compared with $901 million in 2010. Catastrophe losses in 2011 were $1.02 billion, compared with $437 million in 2010.

        Operating income of $2.30 billion in 2010 was $289 million, or 11%, lower than in 2009. The decrease in 2010 primarily reflected a significant increase in catastrophe losses, a modest decline in net favorable prior year reserve development, lower underlying underwriting margins related to earned pricing and loss cost trends, partially offset by an increase in net investment income and a decline in general and administrative expenses. In addition, operating income in 2009 included a benefit of $42 million from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters and a $38 million reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike. Catastrophe losses in 2010 were $437 million, compared with $176 million in 2009. Net favorable prior year reserve development was $901 million in 2010, compared with $1.03 billion in 2009.

Revenues

Earned Premiums

        Earned premiums of $11.33 billion in 2011 were $561 million, or 5%, higher than in 2010, primarily reflecting the impact of an increase in net written premiums over the preceding twelve months. Earned premiums in 2011 also benefited from positive audit premium adjustments related to increased insured exposures for existing policyholders, compared with negative audit premium adjustments in 2010 related to decreased insured exposures for existing policyholders. In 2010, earned premiums of $10.77 billon were $202 million, or 2%, lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting reduced insured exposures due to lower levels of economic activity in 2010.

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Net Investment Income

        Net investment income of $2.04 billion in 2011 was $115 million, or 5%, lower than in 2010. In 2010, net investment income of $2.16 billion was $254 million, or 13% higher than in 2009. Refer to the "Net Investment Income" section of "Consolidated Results of Operations" herein for a discussion of the changes in the Company's net investment income in 2011 and 2010 as compared with the respective prior year. In addition, refer to note 2 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements herein for a discussion of the Company's net investment income allocation methodology.

Fee Income

        National Accounts is the primary source of fee income due to its service businesses, which include claim and loss prevention services to large companies that choose to self-insure a portion of their insurance risks, as well as claims and policy management services to workers' compensation residual market pools. Fee income in 2011 increased by $10 million, or 4%, over 2010, driven by strong business retention rates coupled with higher serviced premium and claim volume in workers' compensation residual market pools. In 2010, fee income decreased $21 million, or 7%, from 2009, primarily reflecting lower new business volume due to lower levels of economic activity and lower serviced premium and claim volume due to the de-population of workers' compensation residual market pools. The decline in 2010 also reflected the impact of both lower claim volume and lower loss costs (as fees are based either on the number of claims serviced or as a percentage of losses) driven by workers' compensation reforms, as well as overall lower claim frequency and increased competition.

Claims and Expenses

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2011 were $8.45 billion, $1.94 billion, or 30%, higher than in 2010. The increase in 2011 primarily reflected a significant decline in net favorable prior year reserve development and a significant increase in catastrophe losses, along with the impact of loss cost trends that included slightly higher than expected loss costs in the workers' compensation and commercial auto product lines. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $245 million, compared with $901 million in 2010. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was primarily driven by better than expected loss development in the general liability product line (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below), which was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2005-2008 and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, as well as better than expected loss development for the 2008 and 2009 accident years in the property product line. The workers' compensation line of business contributed slightly to net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011, as favorable reserve development for the 2003-2009 accident years was largely offset by net unfavorable reserve development for the 2010 accident year related to higher than expected loss frequency. These factors were partially offset by $175 million and $76 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves in 2011, respectively (discussed in further detail in the "Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "Environmental Claims and Litigation" sections herein), unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial multi-peril product line driven by higher than expected late reported hail claims from 2010 and unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial automobile product line that reflected worse than expected severity for the 2009-2010 accident years. Catastrophe losses in 2011 were $1.02 billion, compared with $437 million in 2010. Catastrophe losses in 2011 primarily resulted from winter storms and severe wind and hail storms throughout the United States, as well as Hurricane Irene.

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2010 were $6.50 billion, $467 million, or 8%, higher than in 2009. The increase in 2010 primarily reflected a significant increase in catastrophe losses, a modest

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decline in net favorable prior year reserve development and the impact of loss cost trends. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $437 million and $176 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2010 primarily resulted from several severe wind and hail storms as well as severe winter storms. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 was $901 million and $1.03 billion, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 was driven by better than expected loss development in the property, general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below) and workers' compensation product lines for multiple accident years, as well as in assumed reinsurance, which is in runoff. The property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2008 and 2009 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development in Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target Risk Underwriting. The general liability product line improvement was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2006 and prior and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the workers' compensation product line was concentrated in accident years 2007 and prior and resulted from better than expected loss development. The improvement in assumed reinsurance resulted primarily from favorable resolutions of claims and disputes from accident years 2002 and prior. In addition, better than expected loss development in the Business Insurance segment in recent years resulted in a favorable re-estimation of reserves for unallocated loss adjustment expenses in 2010. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2010 was partially offset by $140 million and $35 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves, respectively (discussed in further detail in the "Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "Environmental Claims and Litigation" sections herein).

        Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009 of $1.03 billion was driven by better than expected loss development primarily concentrated in the general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below), commercial multi-peril, commercial automobile and commercial property product lines for recent accident years, reflecting greater reductions in frequency than the Company expected based upon long-term frequency trends that have been declining. The general liability and commercial multi-peril product lines experienced better than anticipated loss development that was attributable to several factors, including what the Company believes to be improved legal and judicial environments, as well as enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives. The commercial automobile line of business experienced better than expected loss development that was attributable to what the Company believes to be more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, claim handling initiatives and improvements in auto safety technology. The commercial property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2007 and 2008 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development for certain large national property and inland marine exposures. In addition, the commercial property product line's 2005 accident year experience improved due to the litigation environment relating to, and ongoing claim settlements for, Hurricane Katrina. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2009 was partially offset by $185 million and $70 million increases to asbestos reserves and environmental reserves, respectively (discussed in more detail in the "Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "Environmental Claims and Litigation" sections herein).

Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Expenses

        The amortization of deferred acquisition costs in 2011 was $1.82 billion, $66 million, or 4%, higher than in 2010. The amortization of deferred acquisition costs in 2010 was $1.75 billion, $26 million, or 1%, lower than in 2009. The changes in both 2011 and 2010 were consistent with the changes in earned premiums compared to the respective prior year.

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General and Administrative Expenses

        General and administrative expenses in 2011 were $1.94 billion, $40 million, or 2%, higher than in 2010, primarily driven by a higher level of state assessment expenses related to workers' compensation business in New York, which more than offset an overall reduction in operating expenses.

        General and administrative expenses in 2010 were $1.90 billion, $62 million, or 3%, lower than in 2009. The 2009 total included a $38 million reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike. Adjusting for that reduction in 2009, general and administrative expenses in 2010 were $100 million, or 5%, lower than in 2009, driven by a decline in loss-based assessments that reflected the impact of favorable prior year reserve development and favorable rate changes, as well as a decline in employee-related expenses and a reduction in the amount of the Company's corporate advertising expense allocated to this segment resulting from a change in focus to the Personal Insurance segment's direct to consumer initiative in 2010.

GAAP Combined Ratios

        The GAAP combined ratio of 104.7% in 2011 was 13.4 points higher than the GAAP combined ratio of 91.3% in 2010.

        In 2011, the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 73.1% was 14.0 points higher than the 2010 ratio of 59.1%. Catastrophe losses in 2011 and 2010 accounted for 9.0 points and 4.1 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 2.2 points and 8.4 points of benefit to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development was 2.9 points higher than the 2010 ratio on the same basis, reflecting the impact of loss cost trends described above.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 31.6% in 2011 was 0.6 points lower than the 2010 underwriting expense ratio, primarily reflecting the impact of higher earned premiums.

        The GAAP combined ratio of 91.3% in 2010 was 5.2 points higher than the GAAP combined ratio of 86.1% in 2009.

        In 2010, the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 59.1% was 5.2 points higher than the 2009 ratio of 53.9%. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 accounted for 4.1 points and 1.6 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 8.4 points and 9.3 points of benefit to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development was 1.8 points higher than the 2009 ratio on the same basis, reflecting the impact of loss cost trends described above.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 32.2% in 2010 was level with the 2009 underwriting expense ratio. The underwriting expense ratio in 2009 included a 0.3 point benefit from the reduction in the estimate of windpool assessments described above. Adjusting for that factor in 2009, the underwriting expense ratio for 2010 was 0.3 points lower than the 2009 underwriting expense ratio. The improvement in the 2010 adjusted underwriting expense ratio reflected the decline in expenses described above.

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Written Premiums

        The Business Insurance segment's gross and net written premiums by market were as follows:

	Gross Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Select Accounts	$	2,830	$	2,758	$	2,804
Commercial Accounts		3,076		2,753		2,687
National Accounts		1,112		1,111		1,321
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,473		2,368		2,363
Target Risk Underwriting		2,035		2,008		2,014
Specialized Distribution		886		883		901
Total Business Insurance Core		12,412		11,881		12,090
Business Insurance Other		6		10		8
Total Business Insurance	$	12,418	$	11,891	$	12,098

	Net Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Select Accounts	$	2,784	$	2,718	$	2,756
Commercial Accounts		2,890		2,576		2,493
National Accounts		782		806		902
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,407		2,299		2,279
Target Risk Underwriting		1,587		1,573		1,568
Specialized Distribution		880		872		889
Total Business Insurance Core		11,330		10,844		10,887
Business Insurance Other		10		13		15
Total Business Insurance	$	11,340	$	10,857	$	10,902

        In 2011, gross and net written premiums both increased by 4% over 2010. The increase in gross and net written premiums in 2011 was concentrated in Commercial Accounts and Industry-Focused Underwriting and, to a lesser extent, in Select Accounts. Gross and net written premiums were favorably impacted by positive audit premium adjustments in 2011, as compared with negative adjustments in 2010. Overall business retention rates remained strong in 2011 and were consistent with 2010. Both components of renewal premium changes—renewal rate changes and insured exposure growth—were positive in 2011 and improved over 2010. New business levels in 2011 declined modestly from 2010.

        In 2010, gross and net written premiums decreased by 2% and less than 1%, respectively, from 2009. The difference in rates of decline between gross and net written premiums in 2010 was concentrated in National Accounts. A significant portion of gross written premiums for products offered by National Accounts is ceded to other insurers and residual market pools. As a result, the decline in gross written premiums did not have a proportional impact on net written premiums. The decline in gross and net written premiums in 2010 was driven in large part by lower levels of economic activity that impacted exposure changes at renewal, audit premium adjustments, policy endorsements and mid-term cancellations.

        Select Accounts.    Net written premiums of $2.78 billion in 2011 increased by 2% over 2010. Business retention rates remained strong and were consistent with 2010. Renewal premium changes, comprising both renewal rate changes and insured exposure growth, remained positive in 2011. Renewal premium changes in 2011 were level with 2010, as growth in renewal rate changes was offset by a lower

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level of insured exposure growth. New business volume in 2011 declined from 2010. Net written premiums of $2.72 billion in 2010 decreased 1% from 2009. Business retention rates in 2010 remained strong but were slightly lower than in 2009. Renewal premium changes remained positive in 2010 and increased over 2009, reflecting positive renewal rate changes and modest exposure growth. New business volume in 2010 declined compared with 2009, driven by lower business volumes from larger accounts where marketplace competition remained high.

        Commercial Accounts.    Net written premiums of $2.89 billion in 2011 increased by 12% over 2010. The increase was partially due to the benefit of positive audit premium adjustments, compared with negative adjustments in 2010. Business retention rates remained strong, decreasing slightly in 2011 compared with 2010. Renewal premium changes were positive in 2011 and increased over 2010, primarily driven by positive renewal rate changes. New business volume in 2011 declined slightly from 2010. Net written premiums of $2.58 billion in 2010 were 3% higher than in 2009. Business retention rates in 2010 remained strong and increased slightly over 2009. Renewal premium changes in 2010 were slightly positive, as positive renewal rate changes were largely offset by a modest decline in exposures that reflected the impact of general economic conditions. New business levels also increased over 2009.

        National Accounts.    Net written premiums of $782 million in 2011 decreased by 3% from 2010, primarily reflecting negative retrospective premium adjustments related to prior year policies. Business retention rates remained high in 2011 and increased slightly over 2010, while renewal premium changes in 2011 also increased over 2010. New business volume in 2011 declined slightly from 2010. Net written premiums of $806 million in 2010 were 11% lower than in 2009, reflecting reduced insurance exposures driven by lower levels of economic activity, lower prior year retrospective premium adjustments and the loss of a large account. Despite the loss of that account, business retention rates remained high in 2010.

        Industry-Focused Underwriting.    Net written premiums of $2.41 billion in 2011 increased by 5% over 2010, primarily driven by growth in Construction, Oil & Gas and Technology. Net written premiums of $2.30 billion in 2010 increased 1% over 2009. Premium growth in 2010 was concentrated in the Technology, Agribusiness and Oil & Gas business units.

        Target Risk Underwriting.    Net written premiums of $1.59 billion in 2011 increased slightly over 2010, as premium growth in Inland Marine and Excess Casualty was largely offset by a decline in National Property. Net written premiums of $1.57 billion in 2010 were slightly higher than in 2009, as premium growth in the Boiler & Machinery and Inland Marine business units was largely offset by a decline in National Property premium volume.

        Specialized Distribution.    Net written premiums of $880 million in 2011 increased slightly over 2010, driven by growth in the National Programs business unit. Net written premiums of $872 million in 2010 were 2% lower than in 2009, primarily driven by negative renewal premium changes in both the Northland and National Programs business units. Business retention rates in both business units increased over 2009.

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Financial, Professional & International Insurance

        Results of the Company's Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenues:
Earned premiums	$	3,174		$	3,317		$	3,333
Net investment income		414			439			452
Fee income		1			2			—
Other revenues		26			27			27
Total revenues	$	3,615		$	3,785		$	3,812
Total claims and expenses	$	2,738		$	2,920		$	2,948
Operating income	$	647		$	620		$	642
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		46.4	%		50.9	%		52.1	%
Underwriting expense ratio		39.4			36.8			36.0
GAAP combined ratio		85.8	%		87.7	%		88.1	%

Overview

        Operating income of $647 million in 2011 was $27 million, or 4%, higher than operating income in 2010, primarily reflecting an increase in underwriting margins, partially offset by a decline in net investment income. The increase in underwriting margins was driven by higher net favorable prior year reserve development, declines in catastrophe and non-catastrophe weather-related losses and a $14 million benefit resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters, partially offset by the impact of lower business volume, higher general and administrative expenses and a higher level of what the Company defines as large losses. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $360 million, compared with $259 million in 2010. Catastrophe losses in 2011 were $55 million, compared with $82 million in 2010.

        Operating income of $620 million in 2010 was $22 million, or 3%, lower than in 2009, primarily driven by increases in catastrophe losses, non-catastrophe weather-related losses, and general and administrative expenses, as well as lower business volumes, which were partially offset by an increase in net favorable prior year reserve development. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 was $259 million and $168 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $82 million and $3 million, respectively.

Revenues

Earned Premiums

        Earned premiums of $3.17 billion in 2011 decreased by $143 million, or 4%, from 2010. The decline primarily reflected the impact of the termination of an exclusive broker relationship in the Republic of Ireland in the fourth quarter of 2010, lower construction surety premium volumes over the preceding twelve months, intentional underwriting actions undertaken in the Company's operations at Lloyd's intended to improve risk and reward (particularly in the catastrophe-exposed lines of business) and competitive market conditions. Earned premiums in 2011 benefited slightly from the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, earned premiums in 2010 benefited from the impact of a reduction in surety reinsurance costs associated with prior year reinsurance treaties.

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        Earned premiums of $3.32 billion in 2010 were slightly lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting the impact of intentional underwriting actions taken and competitive market conditions in the Professional Liability business unit and in the Company's operation at Lloyd's. These factors were largely offset by lower reinsurance costs, the impact of changes in the structure of the Company's reinsurance during the first quarter of 2010 that modestly increased retentions to directionally align retentions in the Company's International business with its U.S. practices, and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates.

Net Investment Income

        Net investment income of $414 million in 2011 decreased by $25 million, or 6%, compared with 2010. In 2010, net investment income of $439 million declined by $13 million, or 3%, from 2009. Included in the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment are certain legal entities whose invested assets and related net investment income are reported exclusively in this segment and not allocated among all business segments. As a result, reported net investment income in the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment reflects a significantly smaller proportion of allocated net investment income, including that from the Company's non-fixed maturity investments that experienced a substantial increase in investment income in 2010. Refer to the "Net Investment Income" section of "Consolidated Results of Operations" herein for a discussion of the change in the Company's consolidated net investment income in 2011 and 2010 as compared with the respective prior years. In addition, refer to note 2 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Company's net investment income allocation methodology.

Claims and Expenses

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2011 were $1.49 billion, $213 million, or 13%, lower than in 2010, primarily reflecting an increase in net favorable prior year reserve development, a decline in catastrophe losses, lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses and lower business volume, partially offset by a higher level of large losses. Net favorable prior year reserve development was $360 million and $259 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Both Bond & Financial Products and International contributed to the net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable development in 2011 primarily reflected better than expected results for accident years 2008 and prior for the contract surety business, and better than expected loss development for liability lines of business, driven by the fiduciary product for accident years 2008 and prior. In International, net favorable development in 2011 reflected better than expected loss development in Canada, primarily in the surety, directors and officers, and general liability lines of business for recent accident years and better than expected development in the Company's operation at Lloyd's in the aviation, kidnap & ransom, and property lines for recent accident years. Catastrophe losses in 2011 were $55 million, compared with $82 million in 2010. Catastrophe losses in 2011 included losses from floods in Thailand and an earthquake in Japan. Catastrophe losses in 2010 primarily resulted from an earthquake in Chile.

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2010 were $1.70 billion, $47 million, or 3%, lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting an increase in net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by increases in catastrophe losses and non-catastrophe weather-related losses. In addition, the 2009 total included an increase in reserves for a non-renewed professional liability program in the Republic of Ireland. Net favorable prior year reserve development was $259 million and $168 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 was driven by better than expected loss development in the surety and management liability lines of business due to lower than expected claim activity and loss severity in the 2008 and prior accident years. In International, the majority of net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 occurred at the Company's operation at Lloyd's, in Canada and in the United Kingdom. Net favorable prior year

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reserve development in 2009 was driven by better than expected loss development in International, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada. In addition, the Aviation and Property lines of business at Lloyd's experienced net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009. In Bond & Financial Products, better than expected loss development for the contract surety business within the fidelity and surety product line for recent accident years also resulted in net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $82 million and $3 million, respectively.

Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

        The amortization of deferred acquisition costs was $603 million in 2011, $9 million, or 1%, lower than in 2010. The decrease in 2011 was less than the decrease in earned premiums, primarily due to the increase to earned premiums in 2010 as a result of a reduction in surety reinsurance costs associated with prior year reinsurance treaties. The amortization of deferred acquisition costs was $612 million in 2010, $10 million, or 2%, lower than in 2009, consistent with the decline in earned premiums when factoring in the impact on earned premiums in 2010 of the reduction in surety reinsurance costs associated with prior year reinsurance treaties.

General and Administrative Expenses

        General and administrative expenses of $648 million in 2011 were $40 million, or 7%, higher than in 2010. General and administrative expenses of $608 million in 2010 were $29 million, or 5%, higher than the 2009 total of $579 million. The increases in both 2011 and 2010 primarily reflecting increases in employee- and technology-related costs in International to enhance operations and support future business growth.

GAAP Combined Ratios

        The GAAP combined ratio of 85.8% in 2011 was 1.9 points lower than the GAAP combined ratio of 87.7% in 2010.

        The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 46.4% in 2011 was 4.5 points lower than the 2010 ratio of 50.9%. Catastrophe losses in 2011 and 2010 accounted for 1.7 and 2.4 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 11.3 points and 7.8 points of benefit to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development was 0.3 points lower than the 2010 ratio on the same basis, reflecting the factors discussed above.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 39.4% in 2011 was 2.6 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 36.8% in 2010. The increase in 2011 primarily reflected lower earned premium volumes in International and construction surety and the increase in general and administrative expenses discussed above.

        The GAAP combined ratio of 87.7% in 2010 was 0.4 points lower than the GAAP combined ratio of 88.1% in 2009.

        The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 50.9% in 2010 was 1.2 points lower than the 2009 ratio of 52.1%. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 accounted for 2.4 and 0.1 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 7.8 points and 5.1 points of benefit, to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development was 0.8 points lower than the 2009 ratio on the same basis, reflecting the factors discussed above.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 36.8% in 2010 was 0.8 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 36.0% in 2009, primarily reflecting the increase in general and administrative expenses discussed above.

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Written Premiums

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance gross and net written premiums by market were as follows:

	Gross Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Bond & Financial Products	$	2,092	$	2,133	$	2,262
International		1,316		1,401		1,451
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance	$	3,408	$	3,534	$	3,713

	Net Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Bond & Financial Products	$	1,953	$	1,981	$	2,040
International		1,149		1,230		1,245
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance	$	3,102	$	3,211	$	3,285

        Gross and net written premiums in 2011 decreased by 4% and 3%, respectively, compared with 2010. In 2010, gross and net written premiums decreased by 5% and 2%, respectively, compared with 2009.

        Net written premiums of $1.95 billion in Bond & Financial Products in 2011 were $28 million, or 1%, lower than in 2010, reflecting lower construction surety premium volume due to the continued slowdown in construction spending, and disciplined underwriting. The decrease also reflected the impact of reductions in surety reinsurance costs in 2010 associated with prior year reinsurance treaties. Excluding the surety line of business, for which the following are not relevant measures, business retention rates in 2011 remained strong and were higher than in 2010. Renewal premium changes in 2011 were slightly positive (compared with slightly negative in 2010), as the modest growth in insured exposures exceeded negative renewal rate changes. New business volume in 2011 increased considerably over 2010.

        Net written premiums of $1.98 billion in Bond & Financial Products in 2010 were $59 million, or 3% lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting the impact of underwriting actions taken and competitive market conditions in the Professional Liability and Public Company Liability business units. In addition, construction and commercial surety net written premium volume declined in 2010 compared with 2009, reflecting the impact of the economic downturn. These factors were partially offset by a reduction in reinsurance costs. Excluding the surety line of business, business retention rates in 2010 were strong and slightly higher than in 2009. Renewal premium changes in 2010 were negative, reflecting both a decline in renewal rate changes and reduced insured exposures due to intentional underwriting actions taken and lower levels of economic activity. New business volume in 2010 declined from 2009, which reflected increasingly competitive market conditions in 2010.

        Net written premiums of $1.15 billion in International in 2011 were $81 million, or 7%, lower than in 2010, primarily reflecting the Company's withdrawal from personal insurance business in the Republic of Ireland during the preceding twelve months. Excluding the surety line of business, business retention rates in 2011 declined from 2010, primarily as a result of the Company's withdrawal from personal insurance business in the Republic of Ireland. New business volume in International in 2011 decreased from 2010, primarily reflecting the Company's withdrawal from personal insurance business in the Republic of Ireland and intentional underwriting actions in the Company's operations at Lloyd's. Renewal premium changes in 2011 were flat in 2011 (compared with slightly positive in 2010), as positive renewal rate changes were offset by a decline in insured exposures.

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        Net written premiums of $1.23 billion in International in 2010 were $15 million, or 1%, lower than in 2009, primarily reflecting the impact of intentional underwriting actions and competitive market conditions. Those factors were largely offset by changes in the structure of the Company's reinsurance that modestly increased retentions to directionally align retentions in the Company's International business with its U.S. practices, as well as the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. In late 2008, the Company commenced an exclusive relationship with a broker in the Republic of Ireland that significantly increased the 2009 volume of personal automobile coverage written and also resulted in the Company writing personal household coverages. The Company ceased writing business through this relationship in the fourth quarter of 2010. Excluding the surety line of business, retention rates in 2010 declined from 2009. New business volume also declined in 2010, primarily due to intentional underwriting actions and the termination of a broker relationship in the Republic of Ireland. Renewal premium changes were slightly positive in 2010, driven by positive renewal rate changes, partially offset by reduced insured exposures.

Personal Insurance

        Results of the Company's Personal Insurance segment were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenues:
Earned premiums	$	7,589		$	7,349		$	7,117
Net investment income		424			464			422
Other revenues		70			75			84
Total revenues	$	8,083		$	7,888		$	7,623
Total claims and expenses	$	8,708		$	7,314		$	6,824
Operating income (loss)	$	(332	)	$	440		$	601
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		83.5	%		68.1	%		65.0	%
Underwriting expense ratio		30.1			30.2			29.6
GAAP combined ratio		113.6	%		98.3	%		94.6	%
Incremental impact of direct to consumer initiative on GAAP combined ratio		2.5	%		2.2	%		1.7	%

Overview

        An operating loss of ($332) million in 2011 compared with operating income of $440 million in 2010. This decline in operating income was primarily driven by a significant increase in catastrophe losses, along with lower underlying underwriting margins related to earned pricing and loss cost trends, higher than expected non-catastrophe weather-related losses, lower net investment income and an increase in expenses related to the Company's direct to consumer initiative. These factors were partially offset by the favorable impact of increased business volumes, an increase in net favorable prior year reserve development and a $10 million benefit resulting from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters. Catastrophe losses in 2011 were $1.49 billion, compared with $594 million in 2010. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $110 million, compared with $87 million in 2010.

        In 2010, operating income of $440 million was $161 million, or 27%, lower than in 2009. The decline primarily reflected the significant increase in catastrophe losses, a decline in net favorable prior year reserve development and an increase in expenses related to the Company's direct to consumer initiative. These factors were partially offset by increases in net investment income and business

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volume, the favorable impact of earned pricing and loss cost trends, as well as a reduction in non-catastrophe weather-related losses. In addition, operating income in 2009 included a $48 million reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike that had been recorded in general and administrative expenses in 2008. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $594 million and $278 million, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 was $87 million and $135 million, respectively.

Revenues

Earned Premiums

        Earned premiums of $7.59 billion in 2011 were $240 million, or 3%, higher than in 2010. Earned premiums of $7.35 billion in 2010 were $232 million, or 3%, higher than in 2009. The increases in both years primarily reflected an increase in net written premiums over the preceding twelve months.

Net Investment Income

        Net investment income of $424 million in 2011 decreased by $40 million, or 9%, from 2010. In 2010, net investment income of $464 million increased by $42 million, or 10%, over 2009. Refer to the "Net Investment Income" section of "Consolidated Results of Operations" herein for a discussion of the change in the Company's net investment income in 2011 and 2010 as compared with the respective prior year. In addition, refer to note 2 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Company's net investment income allocation methodology.

Claims and Expenses

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses of $6.34 billion in 2011 were $1.34 billion, or 27%, higher than in 2010. The increase primarily reflected the significant increase in catastrophe losses, along with the impact of loss cost trends, higher than expected non-catastrophe weather-related losses and higher business volumes. These factors were partially offset by an increase in net favorable prior year reserve development. Catastrophe losses in 2011 and 2010 were $1.49 billion and $594 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2011 included the impact of multiple tornadoes and hail storms, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States, as well as Hurricane Irene. Catastrophe losses in 2010 resulted from several severe wind and hail storms. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 and 2010 was $110 million and $87 million, respectively. The 2011 total was driven by better than expected loss development related to catastrophe losses incurred in the first half of 2010, as well as better than expected loss development in the 2006-2010 accident years for the umbrella line of business in the Homeowners and Other product line, partially offset by worse than expected loss development in the Automobile product line for the 2007-2010 accident years.

        Claims and claim adjustment expenses in 2010 were $5.01 billion, $382 million, or 8%, higher than in 2009. The total in 2010 reflected the significant increase in catastrophe losses, the reduction in net favorable prior year reserve development and increased business volume, partially offset by a decline in non-catastrophe weather-related losses and improved loss cost trends. Catastrophe losses in 2010 and 2009 were $594 million and $278 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in 2009 primarily resulted from several wind and hail storms, as well as flooding. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 and 2009 was $87 million and $135 million, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 was concentrated in the Homeowners and Other product line, primarily driven by favorable loss development in the 2008 and prior accident years, primarily for the umbrella line of business, partially offset by unfavorable loss development in the 2009 accident year for the homeowners line of business that was driven by higher than anticipated late-reported claims related to storms in

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2009. Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009 primarily reflected favorable loss development related to Hurricanes Ike and Katrina, as well as the 2007 California wildfires.

Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

        The amortization of deferred acquisition costs was $1.46 million in 2011, $17 million, or 1%, higher than in 2010. The increase in 2011 was less than the increase in earned premiums, primarily reflecting an increase in the number of agents reverting to a contingent commission compensation program (the costs of which are classified in "general and administrative expenses") from a fixed-value compensation program (the costs of which are classified in "amortization of deferred acquisition costs"). The amortization of deferred acquisition costs in 2010 was $1.44 billion, $25 million, or 2%, higher than in 2009. The increase in 2010 was consistent with the increase in earned premiums.

General and Administrative Expenses

        General and administrative expenses of $908 million in 2011 were $41 million, or 5%, higher than in 2010. The increase in 2011 was primarily driven by costs associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiative, as well as the increase in contingent commission expense due to the increase in the number of agents reverting to a contingent commission compensation program. The cost of the contingent commission program is not subject to deferred acquisition cost accounting treatment and, therefore, is expensed as incurred.

        General and administrative expenses of $867 million in 2010 were $83 million, or 11%, higher than in 2009. The total in 2009 reflected a $48 million reduction in the estimate of property windpool assessments related to Hurricane Ike, which occurred in 2008. Adjusting for the impact of the reduction in windpool assessments in 2009, general and administrative expenses in 2010 increased $35 million, or 4%, over 2009, primarily reflecting growth in business volume and continued costs supporting business growth and product development, including the Company's direct to consumer initiative.

GAAP Combined Ratio

        The GAAP combined ratio of 113.6% in 2011 was 15.3 points higher than the GAAP combined ratio of 98.3% in 2010.

        The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 83.5% in 2011 was 15.4 points higher than the 2010 ratio of 68.1%. Catastrophe losses accounted for 19.6 and 8.1 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 1.5 points and 1.2 points of benefit to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The 2011 loss and loss adjustment expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development was 4.2 points higher than the 2010 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of higher non-catastrophe weather-related losses.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 30.1% in 2011 was 0.1 points lower than the underwriting expense ratio of 30.2% in 2010. The slight decline in the underwriting expense ratio for 2011 compared with 2010 reflected growth in earned premiums and increases in costs associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiative, the impacts of which were largely offsetting.

        The GAAP combined ratio of 98.3% in 2010 was 3.7 points higher than the GAAP combined ratio of 94.6% in 2009.

        The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 68.1% in 2010 was 3.1 points higher than the 2009 ratio of 65.0%. Catastrophe losses accounted for 8.1 and 3.9 points of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development provided 1.2 points and 1.9 points of benefit to the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The 2010 loss and loss adjustment expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and prior

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year reserve development was 1.8 points lower than the 2009 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses.

        The underwriting expense ratio of 30.2% in 2010 was 0.6 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 29.6% in 2009. The 2009 underwriting expense ratio included a 0.7 point benefit from the reduction in the estimate of windpool assessments described above.

Agency Written Premiums

        Gross and net written premiums by product line were as follows for the Personal Insurance segment's Agency business, which comprises business written through agents, brokers and other intermediaries and represents almost all of the segment's gross and net written premiums:

	Gross Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Agency Automobile	$	3,706	$	3,720	$	3,610
Agency Homeowners and Other		4,221		4,060		3,809
Total Agency Personal Insurance	$	7,927	$	7,780	$	7,419

	Net Written Premiums
(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Agency Automobile	$	3,688	$	3,698	$	3,586
Agency Homeowners and Other		3,923		3,772		3,508
Total Agency Personal Insurance	$	7,611	$	7,470	$	7,094

        In 2011, gross and net Agency written premiums both increased 2% over the respective totals in 2010. Gross and net Agency written premiums in 2010 both increased 5% over the respective totals in 2009.

        In the Agency Automobile line of business, net written premiums in 2011 were slightly lower than in 2010. Business retention rates remained strong, while new business levels in 2011 were lower than in 2010. Renewal premium changes remained positive in 2011 and increased over 2010. In 2010, net written premiums in the Agency Automobile line of business increased 3% over 2009, primarily reflecting the impact of the introduction of twelve-month policy terms in certain markets in 2010. Excluding the impact of the change in policy terms in 2010, Agency Automobile net written premiums were virtually level with 2009. Business retention rates in 2010 remained strong and new business levels increased over 2009. Renewal premium changes were positive in 2010 but declined slightly from 2009.

        In the Agency Homeowners and Other line of business, net written premiums in 2011 were 4% higher than in 2010. Business retention rates remained strong, while new business levels in 2011 were lower than in 2010. Renewal premium changes in 2011 remained positive and increased slightly over 2010. In 2010, net written premiums in the Agency Homeowners and Other line of business increased 8% over 2009, primarily driven by increases in renewal premium changes, business retention rates and new business levels.

        For its Agency business, the Personal Insurance segment had approximately 7.7 million and 7.6 million active policies at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. In the Agency Automobile line of business, active policies at December 31, 2011 were level with the same date in 2010. Active policies in the Agency Homeowners and Other line of business at December 31, 2011 grew by 1% over the same date in 2010.

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Interest Expense and Other

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Operating loss	$	(279	)	$	(318	)	$	(233	)

        The operating loss for Interest Expense and Other in 2011 was $39 million lower than in 2010, primarily reflecting $39 million of expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of a significant portion of its 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures in 2010. After-tax interest expense in 2011 and 2010 was $251 million and $252 million, respectively. The $85 million increase in operating loss for Interest Expense and Other in 2010 compared with 2009 primarily reflected the $39 million of expenses referred to above. The operating loss in 2010 also included a $12 million increase in tax expense associated with recent federal health care legislation and an increase in interest expense. In addition, the operating loss in 2009 included a benefit of $28 million from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters. After-tax interest expense in 2010 was $252 million, compared with $248 million in 2009.

ASBESTOS CLAIMS AND LITIGATION

        The Company believes that the property and casualty insurance industry has suffered from court decisions and other trends that have expanded insurance coverage for asbestos claims far beyond the original intent of insurers and policyholders. The Company continues to receive a significant number of asbestos claims from the Company's policyholders (which includes others seeking coverage under a policy), including claims against the Company's policyholders by individuals who do not appear to be impaired by asbestos exposure. Factors underlying these claim filings include intensive advertising by lawyers seeking asbestos claimants and the focus by plaintiffs on previously peripheral defendants. The focus on these defendants is primarily the result of the number of traditional asbestos defendants who have sought bankruptcy protection in previous years. In addition to contributing to the overall number of claims, bankruptcy proceedings may increase the volatility of asbestos-related losses by initially delaying the reporting of claims and later by significantly accelerating and increasing loss payments by insurers, including the Company. The bankruptcy of many traditional defendants has also caused increased settlement demands against those policyholders who are not in bankruptcy but that remain in the tort system. Currently, in many jurisdictions, those who allege very serious injury and who can present credible medical evidence of their injuries are receiving priority trial settings in the courts, while those who have not shown any credible disease manifestation are having their hearing dates delayed or placed on an inactive docket. This trend of prioritizing claims involving credible evidence of injuries, along with the focus on previously peripheral defendants, contributes to the claims and claim adjustment expense payments experienced by the Company. The Company's asbestos-related claims and claim adjustment expense experience also has been impacted by the unavailability of other insurance sources potentially available to policyholders, whether through exhaustion of policy limits or through the insolvency of other participating insurers.

        The Company continues to be involved in coverage litigation concerning a number of policyholders, some of whom have filed for bankruptcy, who in some instances have asserted that all or a portion of their asbestos-related claims are not subject to aggregate limits on coverage. In these instances, policyholders also may assert that each individual bodily injury claim should be treated as a separate occurrence under the policy. It is difficult to predict whether these policyholders will be successful on both issues. To the extent both issues are resolved in a policyholder's favor and other Company defenses are not successful, the Company's coverage obligations under the policies at issue would be materially increased and bounded only by the applicable per-occurrence limits and the number of asbestos bodily injury claims against the policyholders. Accordingly, although the Company has seen a moderation in the overall risk associated with these lawsuits, it remains difficult to predict the ultimate cost of these claims.

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        Many coverage disputes with policyholders are only resolved through settlement agreements. Because many policyholders make exaggerated demands, it is difficult to predict the outcome of settlement negotiations. Settlements involving bankrupt policyholders may include extensive releases which are favorable to the Company but which could result in settlements for larger amounts than originally anticipated. There also may be instances where a court may not approve a proposed settlement, which may result in additional litigation and potentially less beneficial outcomes for the Company. As in the past, the Company will continue to pursue settlement opportunities.

        In addition to claims against policyholders, proceedings have been launched directly against insurers, including the Company, by individuals challenging insurers' conduct with respect to the handling of past asbestos claims and by individuals seeking damages arising from alleged asbestos-related bodily injuries. It is possible that the filing of other direct actions against insurers, including the Company, could be made in the future. It is difficult to predict the outcome of these proceedings, including whether the plaintiffs will be able to sustain these actions against insurers based on novel legal theories of liability. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to these claims and has received favorable rulings in certain jurisdictions.

        Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, had entered into settlement agreements, which are subject to a number of contingencies, in connection with a number of these direct action claims. For a full discussion of these settlement agreements, including subsequent appeals and court decisions that have delayed their implementation, see the "Asbestos Direct Action Litigation" section of note 15 of notes to the consolidated financial statements.

        Because each policyholder presents different liability and coverage issues, the Company generally reviews the exposure presented by each policyholder at least annually. Among the factors which the Company may consider in the course of this review are: available insurance coverage, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; limits and deductibles; an analysis of the policyholder's potential liability; the jurisdictions involved; past and anticipated future claim activity and loss development on pending claims; past settlement values of similar claims; allocated claim adjustment expense; potential role of other insurance; the role, if any, of non-asbestos claims or potential non-asbestos claims in any resolution process; and applicable coverage defenses or determinations, if any, including the determination as to whether or not an asbestos claim is a products/completed operation claim subject to an aggregate limit and the available coverage, if any, for that claim.

        The Company's quarterly asbestos reserve reviews include an analysis of exposure and claim payment patterns by policyholder category, as well as recent settlements, policyholder bankruptcies, judicial rulings and legislative actions. The Company also analyzes developing payment patterns among policyholders in the Home Office, Field Office and Assumed Reinsurance and Other categories as well as projected reinsurance billings and recoveries. In addition, the Company reviews its historical gross and net loss and expense paid experience, year-by-year, to assess any emerging trends, fluctuations, or characteristics suggested by the aggregate paid activity. Conventional actuarial methods are not utilized to establish asbestos reserves nor have the Company's evaluations resulted in any way of determining a meaningful average asbestos defense or indemnity payment.

        In the third quarter of 2011, the Company completed its annual in-depth asbestos claim review and noted the following trends:

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continued high level of litigation activity involving individuals alleging serious asbestos-related illness;

•

an increase in severity for certain policyholders as a result of the continued high level of litigation activity;

•

stable payment patterns for a significant proportion of policyholders;

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a further decrease in the number of large asbestos exposures confronting the Company due to additional settlement activity;

•

continued moderate level of asbestos-related bankruptcy activity; and

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the absence of new theories of liability or new classes of defendants.

        While the Company believes that over the past several years there has been a reduction in the volatility associated with the Company's overall asbestos exposure, there nonetheless remains a high degree of uncertainty with respect to future exposure from asbestos claims.

        As in prior years, the annual claim review considered active policyholders and litigation cases for potential product and "non-product" liability. While the Home Office and Field Office categories, which account for the vast majority of policyholders with active asbestos-related claims, experienced a slight reduction in the number of policyholders with open asbestos claims compared with the prior year period, gross asbestos-related payments in these categories increased slightly in 2011 compared with 2010. Payments on behalf of policyholders in these categories continue to be influenced by the high level of litigation activity in a limited number of jurisdictions where individuals alleging serious asbestos-related injury continue to target previously peripheral defendants.

        The completion of these reviews and analyses in 2011 and 2010 resulted in $175 million and $140 million increases, respectively, in the Company's net asbestos reserves, primarily driven by increases in the Company's estimate of projected settlement and defense costs related to a broad number of policyholders and higher projected payments on assumed reinsurance accounts. The increase in the estimate of projected settlement and defense costs resulted from recent payment trends being moderately higher than previously anticipated due to the impact of the current litigation environment discussed above. Notwithstanding these trends, the Company's overall view of the underlying asbestos environment is essentially unchanged from recent periods. The increase in 2010 also reflected increases in costs of litigating asbestos-related coverage matters and was partially offset by a $70 million benefit from the reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance resulting from a favorable ruling related to a reinsurance dispute. In 2009, the Company recorded a $185 million increase in asbestos reserves, primarily driven by a slight increase in the Company's assumption for projected defense costs related to many policyholders.

        Net asbestos losses paid in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $284 million, $350 million and $341 million, respectively. The decrease in gross and net paid losses in 2011 primarily resulted from completing, during 2010, the final installment payments on a previously reserved settlement. Approximately 19%, 32% and 41% of total net paid losses in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to policyholders with whom the Company had entered into settlement agreements limiting the Company's liability.

        The Company categorizes its asbestos reserves as follows:

	Number of Policyholders				Total Net Paid				Net Asbestos Reserves
(at and for the year ended December 31, $ in millions)	2011		2010		2011		2010		2011		2010
Policyholders with settlement agreements		15		17	$	54	$	112	$	588	$	583
Home office and field office		1,616		1,705		199		209		1,660		1,778
Assumed reinsurance and other		—		—		31		29		191		187
Total		1,631		1,722	$	284	$	350	$	2,439	$	2,548

        The "policyholders with settlement agreements" category includes structured settlements, coverage in place arrangements and, with respect to TPC, Wellington accounts. Reserves are based on the expected payout for each policyholder under the applicable agreement. Structured settlements are arrangements under which policyholders and/or plaintiffs agree to fixed financial amounts to be paid at

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scheduled times. Included in this category are TPC's reserves for the settlements of the Statutory and Hawaii Actions and the Common Law Claims, which are described in the "Asbestos Direct Action Litigation" section of note 15 of notes to the consolidated financial statements. Coverage in place arrangements represent agreements with policyholders on specified amounts of coverage to be provided. Payment obligations may be subject to annual maximums and are only made when valid claims are presented. Wellington accounts refer to the 35 defendants that are parties to a 1985 agreement settling certain disputes concerning insurance coverage for their asbestos claims. Many of the aspects of the Wellington agreement are similar to those of coverage in place arrangements in which the parties have agreed on specific amounts of coverage and the terms under which the coverage can be accessed.

        The "home office and field office" category relates to all other policyholders and also includes unallocated IBNR reserves and reserves for the costs of defending asbestos-related coverage litigation. Policyholders are identified for the annual home office review based upon, among other factors: a combination of past payments and current case reserves in excess of a specified threshold (currently $100,000), perceived level of exposure, number of reported claims, products/completed operations and potential "non-product" exposures, size of policyholder and geographic distribution of products or services sold by the policyholder. In addition to IBNR amounts contained in the reserves for "home office and field office" policyholders and the costs of litigating asbestos coverage matters, the Company has established a reserve for further adverse development related to existing policyholders, new claims from policyholders reporting claims for the first time and policyholders for which there is, or may be, litigation and direct actions against the Company. The "assumed reinsurance and other" category primarily consists of reinsurance of excess coverage, including various pool participations.

        On January 29, 2009, the Company and PPG Industries, Inc ("PPG"), along with approximately 30 other insurers of PPG, agreed in principle to an agreement to settle asbestos-related coverage litigation under insurance policies issued to PPG. The tentative settlement agreement has been incorporated into the Modified Third Amended Plan of Reorganization ("Amended Plan") proposed as part of the Pittsburgh Corning Corp. ("PCC", which is 50% owned by PPG) bankruptcy proceeding. Pursuant to the proposed Amended Plan, which was filed on January 30, 2009, PCC, along with enumerated other companies (including PPG as well as the Company as a participating insurer), are to receive protections afforded by Section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code from certain asbestos-related bodily injury claims. Under the agreement in principle, the Company has the option to make a series of payments over the next 20 years totaling approximately $620 million to the Trust to be created under the Amended Plan, or it may elect to make a one-time discounted payment, which, as of March 31, 2012, would total approximately $468 million (approximately $439 million after reinsurance). The agreement in principle with PPG is subject to numerous contingencies, including final court approval of the Amended Plan, and the Company has no obligation to make the settlement payment until all contingencies are satisfied. The Company's obligations under this agreement in principle are included in the "home office and field office" category in the preceding table.

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        The following table displays activity for asbestos losses and loss expenses and reserves:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Beginning reserves:
Direct	$	2,941		$	3,097		$	3,299
Ceded		(393	)		(339	)		(385	)
Net		2,548			2,758			2,914
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct		195			262			185
Ceded		(20	)		(122	)		—
Net		175			140			185
Losses paid:
Direct		356			418			387
Ceded		(72	)		(68	)		(46	)
Net		284			350			341
Ending reserves:
Direct		2,780			2,941			3,097
Ceded		(341	)		(393	)		(339	)
Net	$	2,439		$	2,548		$	2,758

See "—Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Asbestos and Environmental Reserves."

ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS AND LITIGATION

        The Company continues to receive claims from policyholders who allege that they are liable for injury or damage arising out of their alleged disposition of toxic substances. Mostly, these claims are due to various legislative as well as regulatory efforts aimed at environmental remediation. For instance, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), enacted in 1980 and later modified, enables private parties as well as federal and state governments to take action with respect to releases and threatened releases of hazardous substances. This federal statute permits the recovery of response costs from some liable parties and may require liable parties to undertake their own remedial action. Liability under CERCLA may be joint and several with other responsible parties.

        The Company has been, and continues to be, involved in litigation involving insurance coverage issues pertaining to environmental claims. The Company believes that some court decisions have interpreted the insurance coverage to be broader than the original intent of the insurers and policyholders. These decisions often pertain to insurance policies that were issued by the Company prior to the mid-1980s. These decisions continue to be inconsistent and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Environmental claims when submitted rarely indicate the monetary amount being sought by the claimant from the policyholder, and the Company does not keep track of the monetary amount being sought in those few claims which indicate a monetary amount.

        The resolution of environmental exposures by the Company generally occurs by settlement on a policyholder-by-policyholder basis as opposed to a claim-by-claim basis. Generally, the Company strives to extinguish any obligations it may have under any policy issued to the policyholder for past, present and future environmental liabilities and extinguish any pending coverage litigation dispute with the policyholder. This form of settlement is commonly referred to as a "buy-back" of policies for future environmental liability. In addition, many of the agreements have also extinguished any insurance

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obligation which the Company may have for other claims, including but not limited to asbestos and other cumulative injury claims. The Company and its policyholders may also agree to settlements which extinguish any liability arising from known specified sites or claims. Where appropriate, these agreements also include indemnities and hold harmless provisions to protect the Company. The Company's general purpose in executing these agreements is to reduce the Company's potential environmental exposure and eliminate the risks presented by coverage litigation with the policyholder and related costs.

        In establishing environmental reserves, the Company evaluates the exposure presented by each policyholder and the anticipated cost of resolution, if any. In the course of this analysis, the Company generally considers the probable liability, available coverage, relevant judicial interpretations and historical value of similar exposures. In addition, the Company considers the many variables presented, such as: the nature of the alleged activities of the policyholder at each site; the number of sites; the total number of potentially responsible parties at each site; the nature of the alleged environmental harm and the corresponding remedy at each site; the nature of government enforcement activities at each site; the ownership and general use of each site; the overall nature of the insurance relationship between the Company and the policyholder, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; the involvement of other insurers; the potential for other available coverage, including the number of years of coverage; the role, if any, of non-environmental claims or potential non-environmental claims in any resolution process; and the applicable law in each jurisdiction. The evaluation of the exposure presented by a policyholder can change as information concerning that policyholder and the many variables presented is developed. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate these reserves.

        In its review of environmental reserves, the Company considers: past settlement payments; changing judicial and legislative trends; its reserves for the costs of litigating environmental coverage matters; the potential for policyholders with smaller exposures to be named in new clean-up actions for both on- and off-site waste disposal activities; the potential for adverse development; the potential for additional new claims beyond previous expectations; and the potential higher costs for new settlements.

        The duration of the Company's investigation and review of these claims and the extent of time necessary to determine an appropriate estimate, if any, of the value of the claim to the Company vary significantly and are dependent upon a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the cooperation of the policyholder in providing claim information, the pace of underlying litigation or claim processes, the pace of coverage litigation between the policyholder and the Company and the willingness of the policyholder and the Company to negotiate, if appropriate, a resolution of any dispute pertaining to these claims. Because these factors vary from claim-to-claim and policyholder-by-policyholder, the Company cannot provide a meaningful average of the duration of an environmental claim. However, based upon the Company's experience in resolving these claims, the duration may vary from months to several years.

        The Company continues to receive notices from policyholders tendering claims for the first time. These policyholders continue to present smaller exposures, have fewer sites and are lower tier defendants. Further, in many instances, clean-up costs have been reduced because regulatory agencies are willing to accept risk-based site analyses and more efficient clean-up technologies. Over the past several years, the Company has experienced generally favorable trends in overall environmental claim payments, in the number of new policyholders tendering environmental claims for the first time and in the number of pending declaratory judgment actions relating to environmental matters. However, in 2011, the Company increased its net environmental reserves by $76 million, primarily because the degree to which those favorable trends continued was less than anticipated. In 2010, the Company increased its net environmental reserves by $35 million due to a modest upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders. The Company increased its net environmental reserves by $70 million in 2009, due to a slight increase in the number of

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policyholders tendering claims for the first time and upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders.

        Net environmental losses paid in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $86 million, $77 million and $91 million, respectively. At December 31, 2011, approximately 93% of the net environmental reserve (approximately $316 million) was carried in a bulk reserve and included unresolved environmental claims, incurred but not reported environmental claims and the anticipated cost of coverage litigation disputes relating to these claims. The bulk reserve the Company carries is established and adjusted based upon the aggregate volume of in-process environmental claims and the Company's experience in resolving those claims. The balance, approximately 7% of the net environmental reserve (approximately $25 million), consists of case reserves.

        The following table displays activity for environmental losses and loss expenses and reserves:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Beginning reserves:
Direct	$	354		$	389		$	400
Ceded		(3	)		4			14
Net		351			393			414
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct		80			45			85
Ceded		(4	)		(10	)		(15	)
Net		76			35			70
Losses paid:
Direct		88			80			96
Ceded		(2	)		(3	)		(5	)
Net		86			77			91
Ending reserves:
Direct		346			354			389
Ceded		(5	)		(3	)		4
Net	$	341		$	351		$	393

UNCERTAINTY REGARDING ADEQUACY OF ASBESTOS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES

        As a result of the processes and procedures described above, management believes that the reserves carried for asbestos and environmental claims at December 31, 2011 are appropriately established based upon known facts, current law and management's judgment. However, the uncertainties surrounding the final resolution of these claims continue, and it is difficult to determine the ultimate exposure for asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation. As a result, these reserves are subject to revision as new information becomes available and as claims develop. The continuing uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and lack of predictability inherent in complex litigation, any impact from the bankruptcy protection sought by various asbestos producers and other asbestos defendants, a further increase or decrease in the cost to resolve, and/or the number of, asbestos and environmental claims beyond that which is anticipated, the role of any umbrella or excess policies the Company has issued, the resolution or adjudication of disputes pertaining to the amount of available coverage for asbestos and environmental claims in a manner inconsistent with the Company's previous assessment of these claims, the number and outcome of direct actions against the Company, future developments pertaining to the Company's ability to recover reinsurance for asbestos and environmental claims and the unavailability of other insurance sources potentially available to

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policyholders, whether through exhaustion of policy limits or through the insolvency of other participating insurers. In addition, uncertainties arise from the insolvency or bankruptcy of policyholders and other defendants. It is also not possible to predict changes in the legal, regulatory and legislative environment and their impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. This environment could be affected by changes in applicable legislation and future court and regulatory decisions and interpretations, including the outcome of legal challenges to legislative and/or judicial reforms establishing medical criteria for the pursuit of asbestos claims. It is also difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of complex coverage disputes until settlement negotiations near completion and significant legal questions are resolved or, failing settlement, until the dispute is adjudicated. This is particularly the case with policyholders in bankruptcy where negotiations often involve a large number of claimants and other parties and require court approval to be effective. As part of its continuing analysis of asbestos and environmental reserves, the Company continues to study the implications of these and other developments. (Also see note 15 of notes to the consolidated financial statements).

        Because of the uncertainties set forth above, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, the Company's estimate of claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could result in income statement charges that could be material to the Company's operating results in future periods.

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

        The Company's invested assets at December 31, 2011 were $72.70 billion, of which 93% was invested in fixed maturity and short-term investments, 1% in equity securities, 1% in real estate and 5% in other investments. Because the primary purpose of the investment portfolio is to fund future claims payments, the Company employs a conservative investment philosophy. A significant majority of funds available for investment are deployed in a widely diversified portfolio of high quality, liquid taxable U.S. government, tax-exempt U.S. municipal and taxable corporate and U.S. agency mortgage-backed bonds.

        The carrying value of the Company's fixed maturity portfolio at December 31, 2011 was $64.23 billion. The Company closely monitors the duration of its fixed maturity investments, and investment purchases and sales are executed with the objective of having adequate funds available to satisfy the Company's insurance and debt obligations. The weighted average credit quality of the Company's fixed maturity portfolio, both including and excluding U.S. Treasury securities, was "Aa2" at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. Standard & Poor's recent downgrade of the credit rating of securities issued by the U.S. government had minimal impact on the overall credit quality of the Company's fixed maturity portfolio at December 31, 2011. Below investment grade securities represented 3.1% and 3.0% of the total fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The average effective duration of fixed maturities and short-term securities was 3.2 (3.4 excluding short-term securities) at December 31, 2011 and 3.6 (3.9 excluding short-term securities) at December 31, 2010. The decline in duration reflected the impact of declining market yields on existing holdings of municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities (which impact the assumptions related to optional pre-payments and the related estimate of effective duration for callable securities).

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        The carrying values of investments in fixed maturities classified as available for sale at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Carrying Value				Average Credit Quality(1)
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities			$	2,497		Aaa/Aa1
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded	$	7,332				Aa1
All other		31,690				Aa1
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions				39,022
Debt securities issued by foreign governments				2,318		Aaa
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities				3,515		Aa3
All other corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock:
Financial:
Bank		1,452				A1
Insurance		386				A2
Finance/leasing		42				Baa3
Brokerage and asset management		39				A3
Total financial		1,919
Industrial		9,961				Baa1
Public utility		2,116				A3
Sovereign corporate securities(2)		1,407				Aaa
Canadian municipal securities		639				Aa1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities and project loans(3)		446				Aaa
Asset-backed and other		392				Baa1
Total all other corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock				16,880
Total fixed maturities			$	64,232		Aa2

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist.

(2)

Sovereign corporate securities include corporate securities that are backed by a government and include sovereign banks and securities issued under the Temporary Liquidity Guaranty and the Federal Ship Financing Programs.

(3)

Included in commercial mortgage-backed securities and project loans are $66 million of securities guaranteed by the U.S. government and $15 million by government sponsored enterprises.

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(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Carrying Value				Average Credit Quality(1)
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities			$	2,008		Aaa
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded	$	7,291				Aa1
All other		32,244				Aa1
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions				39,535
Debt securities issued by foreign governments				2,202		Aaa
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities				4,164		Aa1
All other corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock:
Financial:
Bank		1,462				A1
Insurance		351				A2
Finance/leasing		83				Baa3
Brokerage and asset management		30				Baa1
Total financial		1,926
Industrial		7,711				Baa1
Public utility		1,859				A3
Sovereign corporate securities(2)		1,800				Aaa
Canadian municipal securities		671				Aa1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities and project loans(3)		549				Aaa
Asset-backed and other		395				Baa1
Total all other corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock				14,911
Total fixed maturities			$	62,820		Aa2

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist.

(2)

Sovereign corporate securities include corporate securities that are backed by a government and include sovereign banks and securities issued under the Temporary Liquidity Guaranty and the Federal Ship Financing Programs.

(3)

Included in commercial mortgage-backed securities and project loans are $146 million of securities guaranteed by the U.S. government and $9 million by government sponsored enterprises.

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        The following table sets forth the Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio rated using external ratings agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist:

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Carrying Value		Percent of Total Carrying Value
Quality Rating:
Aaa	$	28,849		44.9	%
Aa		20,351		31.7
A		7,887		12.2
Baa		5,187		8.1
Total investment grade		62,274		96.9
Below investment grade		1,958		3.1
Total fixed maturities	$	64,232		100.0	%

Obligations of States, Municipalities and Political Subdivisions

        The Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010 included $39.02 billion and $39.54 billion, respectively, of securities which are obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions (collectively referred to as the municipal bond portfolio). The municipal bond portfolio is diversified across the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and includes general obligation and revenue bonds issued by states, cities, counties, school districts and similar issuers. Included in the municipal bond portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $7.33 billion and $7.29 billion, respectively, of advance refunded or escrowed-to-maturity bonds (collectively referred to as pre-refunded bonds), which are bonds for which an irrevocable trust has been established to fund the remaining payments of principal and interest. Such escrow accounts are verified as to their sufficiency by an external auditor and are almost exclusively comprised of U.S. Treasury securities. Moody's Investors Service has assigned negative outlooks to municipal securities in both the state sector and local government sector within the United States.

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        The following table shows the geographic distribution of the $31.69 billion of municipal bonds at December 31, 2011 that were not pre-refunded.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	State General Obligation		Local General Obligation		Revenue		Total Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)
State:
Texas	$	437	$	2,454	$	1,349	$	4,240		Aaa/Aa1
California		55		1,759		370		2,184		Aa2
Illinois		175		1,002		529		1,706		Aa1
Washington		403		876		388		1,667		Aa1
Virginia		193		658		692		1,543		Aaa/Aa1
Florida		422		68		838		1,328		Aa1
Minnesota		300		762		137		1,199		Aaa/Aa1
Arizona		—		543		634		1,177		Aa1
Colorado		—		793		217		1,010		Aa1
Massachusetts		176		9		810		995		Aaa/Aa1
Georgia		252		401		291		944		Aaa/Aa1
Ohio		331		302		298		931		Aa1
Maryland		309		449		156		914		Aaa/Aa1
Michigan		127		338		442		907		Aa2
New York		12		198		691		901		Aa1
North Carolina		261		460		138		859		Aaa
All Others(2)		2,208		3,093		3,884		9,185		Aa1
Total	$	5,661	$	14,165	$	11,864	$	31,690		Aa1

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist. Ratings shown are the higher of the rating of the underlying issuer or the insurer in the case of securities enhanced by third-party insurance for the payment of principal and interest in the event of issuer default.

(2)

No other single state accounted for 2.5% or more of the total pre-refunded municipal bonds.

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        The following table displays the funding sources for the $11.86 billion of municipal bonds identified as revenue bonds in the foregoing table at December 31, 2011.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)
Source:
Water and sewer	$	3,658		Aaa/Aa1
Higher education		1,601		Aaa/Aa1
Transportation		1,485		Aa2
Power and utilities		1,169		Aa2
Special tax		1,090		Aa1
Lease		636		Aa2
Housing		147		Aaa/Aa1
Property tax		64		Aa2
General fund		63		Aa2
Other revenue sources		1,951		Aaa/Aa1
Total	$	11,864		Aa1

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist.

        The Company bases its investment decision on the underlying credit characteristics of the municipal security. While its municipal bond portfolio includes a number of securities that were enhanced by third-party insurance for the payment of principal and interest in the event of an issuer default, the Company does not rely on enhanced credit characteristics provided by such third-party insurance. The downgrade during 2008 and 2009 of credit ratings of insurers of these securities resulted in a corresponding downgrade in the ratings of many such securities to the underlying rating of the respective security. Of the insured municipal securities in the Company's investment portfolio at December 31, 2011, approximately 99% were rated at A3 or above, and approximately 92% were rated at Aa3 or above, without the benefit of insurance. The Company believes that a loss of the benefit of insurance would not result in a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity, due to the underlying credit strength of the issuers of the securities, as well as the Company's ability and intent to hold the securities. The average credit rating of the underlying issuers of these securities was "Aa2" at December 31, 2011. The average credit rating of the entire municipal bond portfolio was "Aa1" at December 31, 2011 with and without the enhancement provided by third-party insurance.

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Debt Securities Issued by Foreign Governments

        The following table shows the geographic distribution of the Company's long-term fixed maturity investments in debt securities issued by foreign governments at December 31, 2011.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)
Foreign Government:
United Kingdom	$	993		Aaa
Canada		971		Aaa
Germany		119		Aaa
Norway		80		Aaa
All Others(2)(3)		155		Aa1
Total	$	2,318

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist.

(2)

Includes $2 million of sovereign debt issued by Spain with an average credit rating of Aa3. The Company does not have direct exposure to sovereign debt issued by the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Greece or Portugal.

(3)

No other country accounted for 2.5% or more of total debt securities issued by foreign governments.

        The following table shows the Company's Eurozone exposure at December 31, 2011 to all debt securities issued by foreign governments, financial companies, sovereign corporations (including sovereign banks) whose securities are backed by the respective country's government and all other

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corporate securities (comprised of industrial corporations and utility companies) which could be affected if economic conditions deteriorated due to a prolonged recession.

					Corporate Securities
	Debt Securities Issued by Foreign Governments
					Financial				Sovereign Corporates				All Other
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)		Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)		Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)		Carrying Value		Average Credit Quality(1)
Eurozone Periphery
Spain	$	2		Aa3	$	13		A2	$	—		—	$	28		Baa1
Ireland		—		—		2		Aa1		—		—		36		Baa1
Italy		—		—		—		—		—		—		20		Baa1
Greece		—		—		—		—		—		—		13		A3
Portugal		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Subtotal		2				15				—				97
Eurozone Non-Periphery
Germany		124		Aaa		13		Aa3		532		Aaa		193		A3
France		50		Aaa		43		A1		—		—		133		A2
Netherlands		—		—		56		Aa3		130		Aaa		150		A2
Austria		1		Aaa		—		—		115		Aaa		—		—
Finland		17		Aaa		—		—		—		—		13		Baa2
Belgium		—		—		—		—		—		—		117		Baa1
Luxembourg		—		—		—		—		—		—		29		Baa2
Subtotal		192				112				777				635
Total	$	194			$	127			$	777			$	732

(1)

Rated using external rating agencies or by the Company when a public rating does not exist. The table includes $150 million of short-term securities which have the highest ratings issued by external rating agencies for short-term issuances. For purposes of this table, the short-term securities, which are rated "A-1+" and/or "P-1," are included as "Aaa" rated securities.

        On January 13, 2012, Standard & Poor's downgraded the sovereign ratings of nine Eurozone countries, including France (from "AAA" to "AA+"), Austria (from "AAA" to "AA+"), and Spain (from "AA-" to "A"). On January 27, 2012, Fitch downgraded the sovereign ratings of five Eurozone countries, including Spain (from "AA-" to "A"). If these downgrades were in effect at December 31, 2011, the average credit rating of Spain for "debt securities issued by foreign governments" in the foregoing table would have been "A2." The downgrades of the remaining four countries did not alter their average credit quality ratings shown in the foregoing table.

        In addition to fixed maturities noted in the foregoing table, the Company has exposure totaling $262 million to private equity limited partnerships and real estate partnerships (both of which are included in other investments in the Company's consolidated balance sheet) whose primary investing focus is across Europe. The Company has unfunded commitments totaling $134 million to these partnerships. The Company also has $4 million of nonredeemable preferred stock (included in equity securities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet) issued by companies in the Eurozone.

Mortgage-Backed Securities, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Pass-Through Securities

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pass-through-securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO), all of which are subject to prepayment risk (either shortening or lengthening of duration). While prepayment risk for both guaranteed and non-guaranteed securities and its effect on income cannot be fully controlled, particularly when interest rates move dramatically, the Company's investment strategy generally favors securities that control this risk within expected interest rate ranges. Included in the totals at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.82 billion and $2.09 billion, respectively, of GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC (excluding FHA project loans) guaranteed residential mortgage-backed pass-through securities classified as available for sale. Also included in those totals were residential CMOs classified as available for sale with a fair value of $1.70 billion and $2.07 billion, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        Approximately 38% of the Company's CMO holdings were guaranteed by or fully collateralized by securities issued by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. The average credit rating of the $1.05 billion and $1.28 billion of non-guaranteed CMO holdings at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was "Ba1" and "Baa1," respectively. The average credit rating of all of the above securities was "Aa3" and "Aa1" at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company makes investments in residential CMOs that are either guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC, or if not guaranteed, are senior or super-senior positions within their respective securitizations. Both guaranteed and non-guaranteed residential CMOs allocate the distribution of payments from the underlying mortgages among different classes of bondholders. In addition, non-guaranteed residential CMOs provide structures that allocate the impact of credit losses to different classes of bondholders. Senior and super-senior CMOs are protected, to varying degrees, from credit losses as those losses are initially allocated to subordinated bondholders. The Company's investment strategy is to purchase CMO tranches that are expected to offer the most favorable return given the Company's assessment of associated risks. The Company does not purchase residual interests in CMOs.

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities and Project Loans

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held commercial mortgage-backed securities (including FHA project loans) of $446 million and $549 million, respectively. The Company does not believe this portfolio exposes it to a material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity, due to the portfolio's relatively small size and the underlying credit strength of these securities.

Alternative Documentation Mortgages and Sub-Prime Mortgages

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the "mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities" and "asset-backed and other" categories in the foregoing table included collateralized mortgage obligations backed by alternative documentation mortgages and asset-backed securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages with a collective fair value of $351 million and $297 million, respectively (comprising approximately 0.5% of the Company's total fixed maturity investments at both dates). The disruption in secondary investment markets provided the Company with the opportunity to selectively acquire additional mortgage-backed securities at discounted prices. The Company purchased $128 million and $31 million of such securities in the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company defines sub-prime mortgage-backed securities as investments in which the underlying loans primarily exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: low FICO scores, above-prime interest rates, high loan-to-value ratios or high debt-to-income ratios. Alternative documentation securitizations are those in which the underlying loans primarily meet the government-sponsored entities' requirements for credit score but do not meet the government-sponsored entities' guidelines for documentation, property type, debt and loan-to-value ratios. The average credit rating on these securities and obligations held by the Company was "Baa2" at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

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Equity Securities Available for Sale, Real Estate and Short-Term Securities

        See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for further information about these invested asset classes.

Other Investments

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of the Company's other investments was $3.45 billion and $2.93 billion, respectively. The Company's other investments are primarily comprised of private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships, joint ventures, mortgage loans, venture capital (through direct ownership and limited partnerships) and trading securities, which are subject to more volatility than the Company's fixed maturity investments. These asset classes have historically provided a higher return than fixed maturities but are subject to more volatility. Net investment income provided by these asset classes was $292 million and $304 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively, compared with negative net investment income of $106 million in 2009. The negative net investment income in 2009 reflected market conditions.

Securities Lending

        The Company has engaged in securities lending activities from which it generates net investment income by lending certain of its investments to other institutions for short periods of time. The Company has not incurred any investment losses in its securities lending program for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Net Unrealized Investment Gains

        The net unrealized investment gains that were included as a separate component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources were as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Fixed maturities	$	4,238	$	2,650	$	2,536
Equity securities		145		147		78
Other investments		16		30		208
Unrealized investment gains before tax		4,399		2,827		2,822
Tax expense		1,528		968		966
Net unrealized investment gains at end of year	$	2,871	$	1,859	$	1,856

        Net pretax unrealized investment gains were $4.40 billion, $2.83 billion and $2.82 billion at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company's fixed maturities portfolio at December 31, 2011 experienced an increase in valuation compared with the prior year-end, primarily due to the continuing decline in market interest rates. The Company's fixed maturities and equity securities portfolios at December 31, 2010 experienced increases in valuations compared with the prior year-end, which were offset by a decrease in net unrealized appreciation on other investments that primarily resulted from the Company's sale of substantially all of its common stock holdings in Verisk Analytics, Inc. That sale generated a pretax realized investment gain of $205 million in 2010.

        The following table summarizes, for all fixed maturities and equity securities reported at fair value for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost at December 31, 2011, the gross unrealized

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investment loss by length of time those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position of greater than 20% of amortized cost:

	Period For Which Fair Value Is Less Than 80% of Amortized Cost
(in millions)	3 Months or Less		Greater Than 3 Months, 6 Months or Less		Greater Than 6 Months, 12 Months or Less		Greater Than 12 Months		Total
Fixed maturities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2
Other		—		5		6		9		20
Total fixed maturities		2		5		6		9		22
Equity securities		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2	$	5	$	6	$	9	$	22

        These unrealized investment losses at December 31, 2011 represent less than 1% of the combined fixed maturity and equity security portfolios on a pretax basis and less than 1% of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis.

        For fixed maturity investments where fair value is less than the carrying value and the Company did not reach a decision to impair, the Company continues to have the intent and ability to hold such investments to a projected recovery in value, which may not be until maturity.

        At December 31, 2011, below investment grade securities comprised 3.1% of the Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio. Included in below investment grade securities at December 31, 2011 were securities in an unrealized loss position that, in the aggregate, had an amortized cost of $741 million and a fair value of $699 million, resulting in a net pretax unrealized investment loss of $42 million. These securities in an unrealized loss position represented approximately 1% of both the total amortized cost and the fair value of the fixed maturity portfolio at December 31, 2011 and accounted for 47% of the total gross pretax unrealized investment loss in the fixed maturity portfolio at December 31, 2011.

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Impairment Charges

        Impairment charges included in net realized investment gains in the consolidated statement of income were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		—		—		—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		13		4		81
All other corporate bonds		5		9		88
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		—
Total fixed maturities		18		13		169
Equity securities
Common stock		6		2		15
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		1		64
Total equity securities		6		3		79
Other investments		1		10		10
Total	$	25	$	26	$	258

        Investment impairments in 2011 and 2010 were not significant. In 2009, worldwide financial markets experienced significant disruptions, and the United States and many other countries experienced an economic downturn, resulting in heightened credit risks, reduced valuations of investments and decreased economic activity. Those factors resulted in the higher level of other-than-temporary investment impairments recognized by the Company in 2009.

        Following are the pretax realized losses on investments sold during the year ended December 31, 2011:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Loss		Fair Value
Fixed maturities	$	10	$	214
Equity securities		2		34
Other		1		2
Total	$	13	$	250

        Purchases and sales of investments are based on cash requirements, the characteristics of the insurance liabilities and current market conditions. The Company identifies investments to be sold to achieve its primary investment goals of assuring the Company's ability to meet policyholder obligations as well as to optimize investment returns, given these obligations.

CATASTROPHE MODELING

        The Company uses various analyses and methods, including computer modeling processes, to analyze catastrophic events and the risks associated with them. The Company uses these analyses and methods to make underwriting and reinsurance decisions designed to manage its exposure to catastrophic events. There are no industry-standard methodologies or assumptions for projecting

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catastrophe exposure. Accordingly, catastrophe estimates provided by different insurers may not be comparable.

        During the first quarter of 2011, a new version of a third-party proprietary computer model utilized by the Company, as well as others in the insurance industry, to estimate potential aggregate hurricane losses was released. After evaluating multiple third-party models and calibrating its own historical loss experience and underwriting practices, the Company increased its estimated modeled loss, using its own proprietary modeling processes, from a single U.S. hurricane by a range of 10% to 24%. For each modeled event, the percentage magnitude of the loss increase within this range will vary based on this evaluation.

        The tables below set forth the probabilities that estimated losses from a single event occurring in a one-year timeframe will equal or exceed the indicated loss amounts (expressed in dollars and as a percentage of the Company's common equity), based on the current version of the proprietary computer model utilized by the Company at December 31, 2011. For example, on the basis described below the tables, the Company estimates that there is a one percent chance that the Company's loss from a single U.S. hurricane in a one-year timeframe would equal or exceed $1.4 billion, or 6% of the Company's common equity at December 31, 2011.

	Dollars (in billions)
Likelihood of Exceedance(1)	Single U.S. Hurricane		Single U.S. and Canadian Earthquake
2.0% (1-in-50)	$	1.0	$	0.5
1.0% (1-in-100)	$	1.4	$	0.6
0.4% (1-in-250)	$	2.4	$	0.9
0.1% (1-in-1,000)	$	5.4	$	2.0

	Percentage of Common Equity(2)
Likelihood of Exceedance	Single U.S. Hurricane			Single U.S. and Canadian Earthquake
2.0% (1-in-50)		5	%		2	%
1.0% (1-in-100)		6	%		3	%
0.4% (1-in-250)		11	%		4	%
0.1% (1-in-1,000)		25	%		9	%

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An event that has, for example, a 2% likelihood of exceedance is sometimes described as a "1-in-50 year event." As noted above, however, the probabilities in the table represent the likelihood of losses from a single event equaling or exceeding the indicated threshold loss amount in a one-year timeframe, not over a multi-year timeframe. Also, because the probabilities relate to a single event, the probabilities do not address the likelihood of more than one event occurring in a particular period, and, therefore, the amounts do not address potential aggregate catastrophe losses occurring in a one-year timeframe.

(2)

The percentage of common equity is calculated by dividing (a) indicated loss amounts in dollars by (b) total common equity excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses, net of taxes. Net unrealized investment gains and losses can be significantly impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends. Accordingly, the Company's management uses the percentage of common equity calculated on this basis as a metric to evaluate the potential impact of a single hurricane or single earthquake on the Company's financial position for purposes of making underwriting and reinsurance decisions.

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        The threshold loss amounts in the tables above, which are based on the Company's in-force portfolio at December 31, 2011 and catastrophic reinsurance program at January 1, 2012, are net of reinsurance, after-tax and exclude most loss adjustment expenses, which historically have been less than 10% of loss estimates. The amounts for hurricanes reflect U.S. exposures and include property exposures, property residual market exposures and an adjustment for certain non-property exposures. The amounts for earthquakes reflect U.S. and Canadian exposures and include property exposures and workers' compensation exposures. The Company does not believe that the inclusion of hurricane or earthquake losses arising from other geographical areas or other exposures would materially change the estimated threshold loss amounts.

        Catastrophe modeling relies upon inputs based on experience, science, engineering and history. These inputs reflect a significant amount of judgment and are subject to changes which may result in volatility in the modeled output. Catastrophe modeling output may also fail to account for risks that are outside the range of normal probability or are otherwise unforeseeable. Catastrophe modeling assumptions include, among others, the portion of purchased reinsurance that is collectible after a catastrophic event, which may prove to be materially incorrect. Consequently, catastrophe modeling estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. In the tables above, the uncertainty associated with the estimated threshold loss amounts increases significantly as the likelihood of exceedance decreases. In other words, in the case of a relatively more remote event (e.g., 1-in-1,000), the estimated threshold loss amount is relatively less reliable. Actual losses from an event could materially exceed the indicated threshold loss amount. In addition, more than one such event could occur in any period.

        Moreover, the Company is exposed to the risk of material losses from other than property and workers' compensation coverages arising out of hurricanes and earthquakes, and it is exposed to catastrophe losses from perils other than hurricanes and earthquakes, such as tornadoes and other windstorms, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods, volcanic eruptions and acts of terrorism. For these other perils, in contrast to hurricanes and earthquakes, models are less widely used, or are not used, by the Company and by the industry. Further, compared to models for hurricanes and earthquakes, models, if any, for the other perils are newer, less reliable (given the even greater difficulty of predicting the risks) and not as extensively tested.

        For more information about the Company's exposure to catastrophe losses, see "Item 1A—Risk Factors—Catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance" and "Item 1A—Risk Factors—We may be adversely affected if our pricing and capital models provide materially different indications than actual results."

CHANGING CLIMATE CONDITIONS

        Severe weather events over the last several years have underscored the unpredictability of future climate trends and created uncertainty regarding insurers' exposures to financial loss as a result of catastrophe and other weather-related events. Some scientists believe that, in recent years, changing climate conditions have added to the unpredictability, frequency and severity of natural disasters. Accordingly, if climate conditions change in the future, the Company's catastrophe models may be less reliable.

        The Company discusses how potentially changing climate conditions may present other issues for its business under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this report and under "—Outlook" herein. For example, among other things:

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Increasingly unpredictable and severe weather conditions could result in increased frequency and severity of claims under policies issued by the Company. See "Risk Factors—Catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance" and "—Outlook—Underwriting Gain/Loss."

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Changing climate conditions could also impact the creditworthiness of issuers of securities in which the Company invests. For example, water supply adequacy could impact the creditworthiness of bond issuers in the Southwestern United States, and more frequent and/or severe hurricanes could impact the creditworthiness of issuers in the Southeastern United States, among other areas. See "Risk Factors—Our investment portfolio may suffer reduced returns or material realized or unrealized losses."

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Increased regulation adopted in response to potential changes in climate conditions may impact the Company and its customers. For example, state insurance regulation could impact the Company's ability to manage property exposures in areas vulnerable to significant climate driven losses. If the Company is unable to implement risk based pricing, modify policy terms or reduce exposures to the extent necessary to address rising losses related to catastrophes and smaller scale weather events (should those increased losses occur), its business may be adversely affected. See "Risk Factors—Catastrophe losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, our financial position and/or liquidity, and could adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance."

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The full range of potential liability exposures related to climate change continues to evolve. Through the Company's Emerging Issues Committee and its Committee on Climate, Energy and the Environment, the Company works with its business units and corporate groups, as appropriate, to identify and try to assess climate change-related liability issues, which are continually evolving and often hard to fully evaluate. See "Risk Factors—The effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business are uncertain."

        Climate change regulation also could increase the Company's customers' costs of doing business. For example, insureds faced with carbon management regulatory requirements may have less available capital for investment in loss prevention and safety features which may, over time, increase loss exposures. Also, increased regulation may result in reduced economic activity, which would decrease the amount of insurable assets and businesses.

        The Company regularly reviews emerging issues, such as changing climate conditions, to consider potential changes to its modeling and the use of such modeling, as well as to help determine the need for new underwriting strategies, coverage modifications or new products.

REINSURANCE RECOVERABLES

        Ceded reinsurance involves credit risk, except with regard to mandatory pools for which liability is mostly joint and several, and is generally subject to aggregate loss limits. Although the reinsurer is liable to the Company to the extent of the reinsurance ceded, the Company remains liable as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured. Reinsurance recoverables are reported after reductions for known insolvencies and after allowances for uncollectible amounts. The Company also holds collateral, including trust agreements, escrow funds and letters of credit, under certain reinsurance agreements. The Company monitors the financial condition of reinsurers on an ongoing basis and reviews its reinsurance arrangements periodically. Reinsurers are selected based on their financial condition, business practices and the price of their product offerings. After reinsurance is purchased, the Company has limited ability to manage the credit risk to a reinsurer. In addition, in a number of jurisdictions, particularly the European Union and the United Kingdom, a reinsurer is permitted to transfer a reinsurance arrangement to another reinsurer, which may be less creditworthy, without a counterparty's consent, provided that the transfer has been approved by the applicable regulatory and/or court authority.

        The Company has also entered into Master Security Agreements with certain reinsurers. These agreements define conditions that require the reinsurer to provide collateral. The specific conditions and the amounts and form of collateral to be provided by these agreements vary based on a number of

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factors including, but not limited to, the reinsurers' legal structure and trading history with the Company.

        The following table summarizes the composition of the Company's reinsurance recoverables:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	$	6,216		$	6,934
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance		(345	)		(363	)
Net reinsurance recoverables		5,871			6,571
Mandatory pools and associations(1)		2,020			2,043
Structured settlements		3,291			3,380
Total reinsurance recoverables	$	11,182		$	11,994

(1)

Includes impact from certain reclassifications made to 2010 amounts to conform to 2011 presentation.

        The $700 million decline in net reinsurance recoverables since December 31, 2010 reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development.

        The following table presents the Company's top five reinsurer groups by reinsurance recoverable at December 31, 2011 (in millions). Also included is the A.M. Best rating of each reinsurer group at February 16, 2012:

Reinsurer Group	Reinsurance Recoverable		A.M. Best Rating of Group's Predominant Reinsurer
Munich Re Group	$	670	A+	second highest of 16 ratings
Swiss Re Group		626	A+	second highest of 16 ratings
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.(1)		349	A	third highest of 16 ratings
Berkshire Hathaway Group		289	A++	highest of 16 ratings
XL Capital Group		281	A	third highest of 16 ratings

(1)

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. has entered into a merger agreement with Alleghany Corporation in a transaction expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2012.

        At December 31, 2011, the Company held $1.9 billion of collateral in the form of letters of credit, trust agreements and funds held to fully or partially collateralize certain reinsurance recoverables.

        Also included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to structured settlements, which are annuities purchased from various life insurance companies to settle certain personal physical injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion. In cases where the Company did not receive a release from the claimant, the amount due from the life insurance company related to the structured settlement is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as a liability and as a reinsurance recoverable, as the Company retains the contingent liability to the claimant. In the event that the life insurance company fails to make the required annuity payments, the Company would be required to make such payments if and to the extent the purchased annuities are not covered by state guaranty associations. The following table presents the Company's top five groups

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by structured settlements at December 31, 2011 (in millions). Also included is the A.M. Best rating of the Company's predominant insurer from each insurer group at February 16, 2012:

Group	Structured Settlements		A.M. Best Rating of Group's Predominant Insurer
Fidelity & Guaranty Life(1)	$	1,007	B++	fifth highest of 16 ratings
MetLife		488	A+	second highest of 16 ratings
Genworth		449	A	third highest of 16 ratings
Symetra		264	A	third highest of 16 ratings
ING Group		222	A	third highest of 16 ratings

(1)

Fidelity & Guaranty Life was previously a subsidiary of Old Mutual U.S. Life Holdings, Inc. prior to being sold by its U.K. parent company to Harbinger Group Inc. and being renamed.

        Reinsurance companies and life insurance companies continued to be negatively impacted by turbulent economic conditions, significant catastrophe events and investment portfolio challenges during 2011. A number of such companies have been subjected to downgrades and/or negative outlook changes by various ratings agencies, including those with which the Company conducts business. The Company considers these factors in assessing the adequacy of its allowance for uncollectible amounts.

OUTLOOK

        The following discussion provides outlook information for certain key drivers of the Company's results of operations and capital position.

        Premiums.    The Company's earned premiums are a function of net written premium volume. Net written premiums comprise both renewal business and new business and are recognized as earned premium over the life of the underlying policies. When business renews, the amount of net written premiums associated with that business may increase or decrease (renewal premium change) as a result of increases or decreases in rate and/or insured exposures, which the Company considers as a measure of units of exposure. Net written premiums from both renewal and new business, and therefore earned premiums, are impacted by competitive market conditions as well as general economic conditions, which, particularly in the case of the Business Insurance segment, affect audit premium adjustments, policy endorsements and mid-term cancellations. Net written premiums are also impacted by the structure of reinsurance programs and related costs.

        Given the possibility that more active weather patterns such as the Company experienced in 2011 and 2010 may continue, as well as the possibility that interest rates may remain low for some period of time, along with the current level of profitability in certain of its product lines, the Company is undertaking efforts to improve its underwriting margins. These efforts include seeking improved rates, as well as improved terms and conditions on many of its insurance products, and may also include other initiatives, such as reducing operating expenses and acquisition costs. These efforts may not be successful and may result in lower retention and new business levels and therefore lower business volumes. Nonetheless, the Company currently expects retention levels (the amount of expiring premium that renews, before the impact of renewal premium changes) will remain strong relative to historical experience. The Company also expects to continue to achieve renewal price increases during 2012. In the Business Insurance segment, the Company expects a continued increase in renewal premium changes, including increases in both of its components of rate changes and, subject to the economic uncertainties described below, insured exposures, during 2012, compared with 2011. In the Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment, the Company expects that renewal premium changes, primarily due to the insured exposure component, will modestly improve during 2012 compared with 2011. In the Personal Insurance segment, the Company expects both Agency Automobile and Agency Homeowners and Other renewal premium changes during 2012 will remain positive and will be slightly higher than in 2011 based on the Company's actions to file for rate increases. The need for state

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regulatory approval for changes to personal property and casualty insurance prices, as well as competitive market conditions, may impact the timing and extent of renewal premium changes.

        The pricing environment for new business generally has less of an impact on underwriting profitability than renewal rate changes, given the volume of new business relative to renewal business. Property and casualty insurance market conditions are expected to remain competitive during 2012 for new business, not only in Business Insurance and Financial, Professional & International Insurance, but also in Personal Insurance, where price comparison technology used by agents and brokers, sometimes referred to as "comparative raters", has increased the focus on price over other competitive factors. See "Risk Factors—The intense competition that we face could harm our ability to maintain or increase our business volumes and our profitability." In addition, the Company launched a new distribution channel in 2009 that markets personal insurance products directly to consumers, which is expected to generate modest growth in premium volume for Personal Insurance during 2012.

        Current economic conditions have been somewhat volatile and there is increased uncertainty as to whether the U.S. or the global economy will grow modestly, remain stagnant or enter a recession. Economic growth experienced in 2011 may or may not continue, or may continue at a slower rate for an extended period of time. In addition, some economic conditions, such as the commercial and residential real estate environment and employment rates, may continue to be weak. If weak economic conditions persist or deteriorate, the resulting low levels of economic activity could impact exposure changes at renewal and the Company's ability to write business at acceptable rates. Additionally, low levels of economic activity could adversely impact audit premium adjustments, policy endorsements and mid-term cancellations after policies are written. All of the foregoing, in turn, could adversely impact net written premiums during 2012 and, since earned premiums lag net written premiums, earned premiums could be adversely impacted during and following 2012.

        Underwriting Gain/Loss.    The Company's underwriting gain/loss can be significantly impacted by catastrophe losses and net favorable or unfavorable prior year reserve development, as well as underlying underwriting margins.

        Catastrophe and other weather-related losses are inherently unpredictable from period to period. The Company experienced significant catastrophe and other weather-related losses in 2011 which adversely impacted its results of operations. The Company's results of operations would continue to be adversely impacted if significant catastrophe and other weather-related losses were to occur during 2012.

        The Company utilizes a general catastrophe reinsurance treaty with unaffiliated reinsurers to manage its exposure to losses resulting from catastrophes. In addition to the coverage provided under this treaty, the Company also utilizes a catastrophe bond program, as well as a Northeast catastrophe reinsurance treaty, to protect against certain losses resulting from catastrophes in the Northeastern United States. For additional information regarding the Company's catastrophe reinsurance program, see "Item 1—Business—Reinsurance" in this report.

        As discussed in more detail in Item 1, the attachment point for index-based losses and the maximum limit of the Company's catastrophe bond program are reset annually to maintain modeled probabilities of attachment and expected loss on the respective catastrophe bonds equal to the initial modeled probabilities of attachment and expected loss. For the period May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013, the attachment point for the index-based losses and the maximum limit will be based on the new version of the third-party proprietary computer model used to estimate potential hurricane losses for the entire industry, discussed in "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophe Modeling." The Company estimates that the attachment point for the index-based losses and the maximum limit on the reinsurance agreements in the catastrophe bond program will increase by as much as 70%, reflecting increases in the third-party model's industry estimate of covered losses. The Company regularly reviews its catastrophe reinsurance coverage and may seek additional catastrophe reinsurance coverage, either through general catastrophe

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reinsurance or through catastrophe bonds, to provide protection against the higher potential retention of catastrophe losses resulting from the expected increase in the attachment point.

        Increased late reporting of weather-related losses by claimants over the last several years, particularly losses from hail damage, has also adversely impacted the Company's results of operations. Actions that the Company has taken in response, including increased pricing in some areas, changes to terms and conditions and an increased focus on fraud detection, may not be successful.

        In recent years, the Company's results have included significant amounts of net favorable prior year reserve development, although at lower levels in recent quarters, driven by better than expected loss experience in all of the Company's segments. The lower levels of prior year reserve development in recent quarters may be in part due to the estimation process incorporating those factors that led to the higher levels of prior year reserve development in previous years. If that trend continues, the better than expected loss experience may continue at these recent lower levels, or even lower levels. However, given the inherent uncertainty in estimating claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, loss experience could develop such that the Company recognizes higher or lower levels of favorable prior year reserve development, no favorable prior year reserve development or unfavorable prior year reserve development in future periods. In addition, the ongoing review of prior year claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, or other changes in current period circumstances, may result in the Company revising current year loss estimates upward or downward in future periods.

        In Business Insurance, the Company expects that the anticipated impact of the improving trend in renewal premium changes, partially offset by an expected modest increase in underlying losses, and weather patterns consistent with the Company's expectations will likely result in underlying underwriting margins during 2012 that are higher than in 2011, beginning in the first half of 2012. In Financial, Professional & International Insurance, the Company expects that the anticipated impact of lower underlying losses, partially offset by higher employee- and technology-related costs to enhance operations and support future business growth in International, will likely result in underlying underwriting margins during 2012 that are modestly higher than in 2011, beginning in the first half of 2012. In Personal Insurance, the Company anticipates increased underlying underwriting margins during 2012 as compared with 2011, beginning in the first half of 2012, reflecting the anticipated impact of continued positive renewal premium changes, partially offset by a modest increase in underlying losses, and weather patterns consistent with the Company's expectations. Also in Personal Insurance, the Company's direct to consumer initiative, as discussed above, while intended to enhance the Company's long-term ability to compete successfully in a consumer-driven marketplace, is expected to remain unprofitable for a number of years as this book of business grows and matures.

        Investment Portfolio.    The Company expects to continue to focus its investment strategy on maintaining a high-quality investment portfolio and a relatively short average effective duration. The Company continually evaluates its investment alternatives and mix. Currently, the majority of the Company's investments are comprised of a widely diversified portfolio of high quality, liquid taxable U.S. government, tax-exempt U.S. municipal and taxable corporate and U.S. agency mortgage-backed bonds. The Company reduced its short-term investment holdings from $5.62 billion at December 31, 2010 to $3.59 billion at December 31, 2011.

        The Company also invests much smaller amounts in equity securities, real estate, private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships, real estate and insurance joint ventures, mortgage loans, venture capital (through direct ownership and limited partnerships) and trading securities. These investment classes have the potential for higher returns but also involve varying degrees of risk, including less stable rates of return and less liquidity.

        Net investment income is a material contributor to the Company's results of operations. Long-term interest rates declined in the second half of 2011 and are very low by historic standards. As a result, the Company expects investment returns for its fixed maturity investment portfolio to be slightly lower during 2012 than in recent periods due to lower reinvestment yields available for maturing long-term

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fixed maturity investments. Short-term interest rates are expected to remain at or near historically low levels during 2012. Given recent unfavorable general economic and investment market conditions, the Company expects investment income from the non-fixed maturity portfolio in 2012 to be lower than in 2011. If general economic conditions and/or investment market conditions deteriorate in 2012, the Company could also experience further reduction in net investment income and/or significant realized investment losses, including impairments. For further discussion of the Company's investment portfolio, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Investment Portfolio" in this report. For a discussion of the risks to our business during or following a financial market disruption and risks to our investment portfolio, see the risk factors entitled "During or following a period of financial market disruption or economic downturn, our business could be materially and adversely affected" and "Our investment portfolio may suffer reduced returns or material realized or unrealized losses" included in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of this report.

        Capital Position.    The Company believes it has a strong capital position and, as part of its ongoing efforts to create shareholder value, expects to continue to return capital not needed to support its business operations to its shareholders. In recent years, the Company has returned capital to its shareholders, comprising dividends to common shareholders and common share repurchases, in amounts that have exceeded its operating income. In 2012, the Company expects that the combination of dividends to common shareholders and common share repurchases will likely not exceed operating income. In addition, actual amounts of common share repurchases will also depend on a variety of additional factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, maintaining capital levels commensurate with the Company's existing ratings from independent rating agencies, share price, funding of the Company's qualified pension plan, strategic initiatives and other market conditions. For information regarding the Company's common share repurchases in 2011, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Share Repurchases" in this report.

        The Company had a net after-tax unrealized investment gain of $2.77 billion in its fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011. While the Company does not attempt to predict future interest rate movements, a rising interest rate environment would reduce the market value of fixed maturity investments and, therefore, reduce shareholders' equity, and a declining interest rate environment would have the opposite effects.

        Many of the statements in this "Outlook" section are forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond the Company's control. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them. See "—Forward Looking Statements." For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's results of operations or financial position, see "Item 1A—Risk Factors" and "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates" in this report.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        Liquidity is a measure of a company's ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the short- and long-term cash requirements of its business operations. The liquidity requirements of the Company's business have been met primarily by funds generated from operations, asset maturities and income received on investments. Cash provided from these sources is used primarily for claims and claim adjustment expense payments and operating expenses, and in recent years, for common share repurchases. The timing and amount of catastrophe claims are inherently unpredictable. Such claims increase liquidity requirements. The timing and amount of reinsurance recoveries may be affected by reinsurer solvency and reinsurance coverage disputes. Additionally, the variability of asbestos-related claim payments, as well as the volatility of potential judgments and settlements arising out of litigation,

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may also result in increased liquidity requirements. It is the opinion of the Company's management that the Company's future liquidity needs will be adequately met from all of the above sources.

        At December 31, 2011, total cash and short-term invested assets aggregating $2.39 billion and having a weighted average maturity of 74 days were held in the United States by the holding company. These assets are sufficient to meet the holding company's current liquidity requirements and are more than two times the Company's minimum target level. These liquidity requirements primarily include shareholder dividends, debt service and contributions to its qualified pension plan from time to time.

        The holding company is not dependent on dividends or other forms of repatriation from its foreign operations to support its liquidity needs. U.S. income taxes have not been recognized on $649 million of the Company's foreign operations' undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2011, as such earnings are intended to be permanently reinvested in those operations. Furthermore, taxes paid to foreign governments on these earnings may be used as credits against the U.S. tax on dividend distributions if such earnings were to be distributed to the holding company. The amount of undistributed earnings from foreign operations and related taxes on those undistributed earnings were not material to the Company's financial position or liquidity at December 31, 2011.

        The Company has a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits it to issue securities from time to time. The Company also has a $1.0 billion line of credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions that expires in 2013. This line of credit also supports the Company's $800 million commercial paper program, of which $100 million was outstanding at December 31, 2011. The Company is not reliant on its commercial paper program to meet its operating cash flow needs.

        The Company currently utilizes uncollateralized letters of credit issued by major banks with an aggregate limit of approximately $432 million to provide much of the capital needed to support its obligations at Lloyd's. If uncollateralized letters of credit are not available at a reasonable price or at all in the future, the Company can collateralize these letters of credit or may have to seek alternative means of supporting its obligations at Lloyd's, which could include utilizing holding company funds on hand.

Operating Activities

        Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $2.17 billion, $3.05 billion and $4.23 billion in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Cash flows in 2011 reflected an increase in losses paid related to catastrophes and ongoing business (including the impact of increased loss costs), a higher level of contributions to the Company's qualified domestic pension plan and lower receipts related to net investment income as compared with 2010. These factors were partially offset by a higher level of collected premiums, a lower level of paid operating expenses and a lower level of paid losses related to asbestos claims and operations in runoff. Cash flows in 2010 reflected a higher level of claims and claim adjustment expense payments due to the impact of loss cost trends and a higher level of catastrophe loss payments, as well as a lower level of reinsurance recoveries, partially offset by declines in the amount of contributions to the Company's qualified domestic pension plan and lower claims and claim adjustment expense payments related to operations in runoff as compared with 2009. In the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company contributed $185 million, $35 million and $260 million, respectively, to its qualified domestic pension plan.

Investing Activities

        Net cash flows provided by investing activities were $1.15 billion and $2.11 billion in 2011 and 2010, respectively, compared with net cash flows used in investing activities of $899 million in 2009. The Company's consolidated total investments at December 31, 2011 decreased by $21 million from year-end 2010, primarily reflecting the impact of the Company's common share repurchases of $2.90 billion under its share repurchase authorization and shareholder dividends of $665 million, largely

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offset by operating cash flows of $2.17 billion and a $1.57 billion increase in net pretax unrealized appreciation of investments.

        On June 17, 2011, the Company acquired 43% of the common stock of J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A, a Brazilian company ("JMalucelli"). JMalucelli is currently the market leader in surety in Brazil based on market share. The Company's investment was approximately $410 million in U.S. dollars, which was funded with cash provided internally from an operating subsidiary of the Company. The Company has an option to increase its interest in JMalucelli up to 49.9% within 18 months from the date of the consummation of the transaction.

        The primary goals of the Company's asset—liability management process are to satisfy the insurance liabilities and maintain sufficient liquidity to cover fluctuations in projected liability cash flows. Generally, the expected principal and interest payments produced by the Company's fixed maturity portfolio adequately fund the estimated runoff of the Company's insurance reserves. Although this is not an exact cash flow match in each period, the substantial amount by which the market value of the fixed maturity portfolio exceeds the expected present value of the net insurance liabilities, as well as the positive cash flow from newly sold policies and the large amount of high quality liquid bonds, contributes to the Company's ability to fund claim payments without having to sell illiquid assets or access credit facilities.

Financing Activities

        Net cash flows used in financing activities were $3.31 billion, $5.22 billion and $3.44 billion in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The totals in each year reflected common share repurchases, dividends to shareholders and the repayment of debt, partially offset by the proceeds from employee stock option exercises and, in 2010 and 2009, the issuance of debt.

Debt Transactions.

        2011.    On June 1, 2011, the Company repaid the remaining $9 million principal balance on its 7.22% real estate non-recourse debt.

        2010.    On November 1, 2010, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount 3.90% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2020, and $750 million aggregate principal amount 5.35% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2040. The net proceeds of these issuances, after original issuance discount and the deduction of underwriting expenses and commissions and other expenses, were approximately $496 million and $738 million, respectively. Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on November 1 and May 1 of each year. The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 15 basis points for the 2020 senior notes and 20 basis points for the 2040 notes.

        Prior to November 2010, the Company was subject to a replacement capital covenant that it had granted to the holders of its 6.75% senior notes due June 20, 2036 (the senior notes). The replacement capital covenant restricted the Company's ability to repurchase its $1.00 billion in outstanding 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 (the debentures). In November 2010, the Company paid approximately $4 million to holders of the senior notes to terminate the replacement capital covenant. Following the termination, the Company purchased approximately $885 million aggregate principal amount of the debentures. A $60 million pretax loss was recognized in 2010 related to these transactions.

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        On September 16, 2010, the Company repaid the remaining $4 million principal balance on its 7.81% private placement senior notes. On August 23, 2010, the Company's $21 million, 7.415% medium-term notes matured and were fully paid. On April 15, 2010, the Company's $250 million, 8.125% senior notes matured and were fully paid. All of these debt payments were made from internally-generated funds.

        2009.    On June 2, 2009, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.90% senior notes that will mature on June 2, 2019. The net proceeds of the issuance, after original issuance discount and the deduction of underwriting expenses and commissions and other expenses, were approximately $494 million. Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 2 and December 2 of each year. The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 35 basis points.

        On March 3, 2009, the Company's zero coupon convertible notes with an effective yield of 4.17% and a remaining principal balance of $141 million matured and were fully paid.

        The amounts of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, that becomes due in 2012 and 2013 are $250 million and $500 million, respectively. In 2014, no debt obligations become due.

        Dividends.    Dividends paid to shareholders were $665 million, $673 million and $693 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. On January 24, 2012, the Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, payable March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record on March 9, 2012. The declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of the Company's common stock will be at the discretion of the Company's board of directors and will depend upon many factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, capital requirements of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors as the board of directors deems relevant. Dividends will be paid by the Company only if declared by its board of directors out of funds legally available, subject to any other restrictions that may be applicable to the Company.

        Share Repurchases.    The Company's board of directors has approved common share repurchase authorizations under which repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in private transactions or otherwise. The authorizations do not have a stated expiration date. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, funding of the Company's qualified pension plan, capital requirements of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions), market conditions and other factors. The following table summarizes repurchase activity in 2011 and remaining repurchase capacity at December 31, 2011.

Quarterly Period Ending (in millions, except per share amounts)	Number of shares purchased		Cost of shares repurchased		Average price paid per share		Remaining capacity under share repurchase authorization
March 31, 2011		18.9	$	1,100	$	58.23	$	5,409
June 30, 2011		3.9		237		60.27		5,172
September 30, 2011		7.3		375		51.77		4,797
December 31, 2011		20.9		1,188		56.74		3,609
Total		51.0	$	2,900	$	56.86	$	3,609

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        From the inception of the first authorization in May 2006 through December 31, 2011, the Company repurchased a cumulative total of 340.0 million shares for a total cost of $17.39 billion, or an average of $51.16 per share.

        In 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company acquired 1.4 million, 1.3 million and 1.5 million shares, respectively, of common stock from employees as treasury stock primarily to cover payroll withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options.

        Conversion of Preferred Stock to Common Stock.    In May 2011, the Company's board of directors authorized the redemption of the Company's preferred stock held by The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan) and gave notice of that redemption to the appropriate fiduciaries of the Savings Plan. Following a fiduciary review, the Savings Plan exercised its right to convert each preferred share into eight shares of the Company's common stock. As a result, all preferred shares outstanding on June 7, 2011 (190,083 shares) were converted into a total of 1.52 million shares of the Company's common stock.

Capital Resources

        Capital resources reflect the overall financial strength of the Company and its ability to borrow funds at competitive rates and raise new capital to meet its needs. The following table summarizes the components of the Company's capital structure at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Debt:
Short-term	$	350		$	109
Long-term		6,269			6,519
Net unamortized fair value adjustments and debt issuance costs		(14	)		(17	)
Total debt		6,605			6,611
Preferred shareholders' equity		—			68
Common shareholders' equity:
Common stock and retained earnings, less treasury stock		22,472			24,152
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		2,005			1,255
Total shareholders' equity		24,477			25,475
Total capitalization	$	31,082		$	32,086

        The $1.00 billion decrease in total capitalization from December 31, 2010 primarily reflected the impact of common share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase authorization of $2.90 billion and shareholder dividends of $669 million, partially offset by net income of $1.43 billion and a $1.01 billion increase in net unrealized appreciation on investments.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of total capitalization excluding net unrealized gains on investments to total capitalization presented in the foregoing table.

(at December 31, dollars in millions)	2011			2010
Total capitalization excluding net unrealized gains on investments	$	28,211		$	30,227
Net unrealized gain on investments, net of taxes		2,871			1,859
Total capitalization	$	31,082		$	32,086
Debt-to-total capital ratio		21.3	%		20.6	%
Debt-to-total capital ratio excluding net unrealized gains on investments		23.4	%		21.9	%

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        The debt-to-total capital ratio excluding net unrealized gains on investments is calculated by dividing (a) debt by (b) total capitalization excluding net unrealized gains and losses on investments, net of taxes. Net unrealized gains and losses on investments can be significantly impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends. Accordingly, in the opinion of the Company's management, the debt-to-total capital ratio calculated on this basis provides another useful metric for investors to understand the Company's financial leverage position. The Company's debt-to-total capital ratio of 23.4% at December 31, 2011 calculated on this basis was within the Company's target range.

        Line of Credit Agreement.    The Company is party to a three-year, $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions that expires in June 2013. Pursuant to the credit agreement covenants, the Company must maintain a minimum consolidated net worth (generally defined as shareholders' equity plus certain trust preferred and mandatorily convertible securities, reduced for goodwill and other intangible assets) of $14.35 billion. The Company must also maintain a ratio of total debt to the sum of total debt plus consolidated net worth of not greater than 0.40 to 1.00. In addition, the credit agreement contains other customary restrictive covenants as well as certain customary events of default, including with respect to a change in control, which is defined to include the acquisition of 35% or more of the Company's voting stock and certain changes in the composition of the Company's board of directors. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Generally, the cost of borrowing under this agreement will range from LIBOR plus 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points depending on the Company's credit ratings. At December 31, 2011, that cost would have been LIBOR plus 125 basis points had there been any amounts outstanding under the credit agreement. This line of credit also supports the Company's commercial paper program.

        Shelf Registration.    In December 2011, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a universal shelf registration statement for the potential offering and sale of securities to replace the Company's previous registration statement that had expired in the normal course of business. The Company may offer these securities from time to time at prices and on other terms to be determined at the time of offering. During 2010, the Company issued securities with a principal amount of $1.25 billion under the prior shelf registration statement.

        Share Repurchase Authorization.    At December 31, 2011, the Company had $3.61 billion of capacity remaining under its share repurchase authorization approved by the board of directors.

Contractual Obligations

        The following table summarizes, as of December 31, 2011, the Company's future payments under contractual obligations and estimated claims and claim-related payments. The table excludes short-term obligations and includes only liabilities at December 31, 2011 that are expected to be settled in cash.

        The table below includes the amount and estimated future timing of claims and claim-related payments. The amounts do not represent the exact liability, but instead represent estimates, generally utilizing actuarial projections techniques, at a given accounting date. These estimates include expectations of what the ultimate settlement and administration of claims will cost based on the Company's assessment of facts and circumstances then known, review of historical settlement patterns, estimates of trends in claims severity, frequency, legal theories of liability and other factors. Variables in the reserve estimation process can be affected by both internal and external events, such as changes in claims handling procedures, economic inflation or deflation, legal trends and legislative changes. Many of these items are not directly quantifiable, particularly on a prospective basis. Additionally, there may be significant reporting lags between the occurrence of the policyholder event and the time it is actually reported to the insurer. The future cash flows related to the items contained in the table below required estimation of both amount (including severity considerations) and timing. Amount and timing

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are frequently estimated separately. An estimation of both amount and timing of future cash flows related to claims and claim-related payments is generally reliable only in the aggregate with some unavoidable estimation uncertainty.

        The contractual obligations related to debt, operating leases, purchase obligations, long-term unfunded investment commitments, estimated claims and claim-related payments (gross of the estimated reinsurance recoveries) and liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits, at December 31, 2011 were as follows:

Payments Due by Period (in millions)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		After 5 Years
Debt
Senior notes	$	6,150	$	250	$	500	$	800	$	4,600
Junior subordinated debentures		369		—		—		—		369
Total debt principal		6,519		250		500		800		4,969
Interest		5,562		375		698		651		3,838
Total long-term debt obligations(1)		12,081		625		1,198		1,451		8,807
Operating leases(2)		520		143		203		133		41
Purchase obligations
Information systems administration and maintenance commitments(3)		32		29		3		—		—
Reinsurance brokerage commitment(4)		2		2		—		—		—
Other purchase commitments(5)		126		78		13		7		28
Total purchase obligations		160		109		16		7		28
Long-term unfunded investment commitments(6)		1,154		255		344		366		189
Estimated claims and claim-related payments
Claims and claim adjustment expenses(7)		49,388		10,766		12,906		7,397		18,319
Claims from large deductible policies(8)		—		—		—		—		—
Loss-based assessments(9)		201		36		46		20		99
Reinsurance contracts accounted for as deposits(10)		1		1		—		—		—
Payout from ceded funds withheld(11)		282		29		120		32		101
Total estimated claims and claim-related payments		49,872		10,832		13,072		7,449		18,519
Liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits(12)		356		—		356		—		—
Total	$	64,143	$	11,964	$	15,189	$	9,406	$	27,584

(1)

See note 8 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of outstanding indebtedness. Because the amounts reported in the foregoing table include principal and interest, the total long-term debt obligations will not agree with the amounts reported in note 8.

(2)

Represents agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business to lease office space, equipment and furniture.

(3)

Includes agreements with vendors to purchase system software administration and maintenance services.

(4)

In connection with the sale of its insurance brokerage operations, the Company committed to acquire brokerage services from the buyer through May 16, 2012.

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(5)

Includes commitments to vendors entered into in the ordinary course of business for goods and services including property, plant and equipment, office supplies, archival services, etc.

(6)

Represents estimated timing for fulfilling unfunded commitments for private equity limited partnerships and real estate partnerships.

(7)

The amounts in "Claims and claim adjustment expenses" in the table above represent the estimated timing of future payments for both reported and unreported claims incurred and related claim adjustment expenses, gross of reinsurance recoverables, excluding structured settlements expected to be paid by annuity companies.

The Company has entered into reinsurance agreements to protect itself from potential losses in excess of the amount it is prepared to accept as described in note 5 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In order to qualify for reinsurance accounting, a reinsurance agreement must indemnify the insurer from insurance risk, i.e., the agreement must transfer amount and timing risk. Since the timing and amount of cash inflows from such reinsurance agreements are directly related to the underlying payment of claims and claim adjustment expenses by the insurer, reinsurance recoverables are recognized in a manner consistent with the liabilities (the estimated liability for claims and claim adjustment expenses) relating to the underlying reinsured contracts. The presence of any feature that can delay timely reimbursement of claims by a reinsurer results in the reinsurance contract being accounted for as a deposit rather than reinsurance (see below). The assumptions used in estimating the amount and timing of the reinsurance recoverables are consistent with those used in estimating the amount and timing of the related liabilities.

Reinsurance agreements that do not transfer both amount and timing risk are accounted for as deposits and included in "Reinsurance contracts accounted for as deposits" in the table above.

The estimated future cash inflows from the Company's reinsurance contracts that qualify for reinsurance accounting are as follows:

(in millions)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		After 5 Years
Reinsurance recoverables	$	7,453	$	1,420	$	1,770	$	1,189	$	3,074

The Company manages its business and evaluates its liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expense on a net of reinsurance basis. The estimated cash flows on a net of reinsurance basis are as follows:

(in millions)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		After 5 Years
Claims and claim adjustment expenses, net	$	41,935	$	9,346	$	11,136	$	6,208	$	15,245

For business underwritten by non-U.S. operations, future cash flows related to reported and unreported claims incurred and related claim adjustment expenses were translated at the spot rate on December 31, 2011.

The amounts reported in the table above and in the table of reinsurance recoverables above are presented on a nominal basis and have not been adjusted to reflect the time value of money. Accordingly, the amounts above will differ from the Company's balance sheet to the extent that the liability for claims and claim adjustment expenses and the related reinsurance recoverables have been discounted in the balance sheet. (See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.)

(8)

Workers' compensation large deductible policies provide third party coverage in which the Company typically is responsible for paying the entire loss under such policies and then seeks reimbursement from the insured for the deductible amount. "Claims from large deductible

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policies" represent the estimated future payment for claims and claim related expenses below the deductible amount, net of the estimated recovery of the deductible. The liability and the related deductible receivable for unpaid claims are presented in the consolidated balance sheet as "contractholder payables" and "contractholder receivables," respectively. Most deductibles for such policies are paid directly from the policyholder's escrow which is periodically replenished by the policyholder. The payment of the loss amounts above the deductible are reported within "Claims and claim adjustment expenses" in the above table. Because the timing of the collection of the deductible (contractholder receivables) occurs shortly after the payment of the deductible to a claimant (contractholder payables), these cash flows offset each other in the table.

The estimated timing of the payment of the contractholder payables and the collection of contractholder receivables for workers' compensation policies is presented below:

(in millions)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		After 5 Years
Contractholder payables/receivables	$	5,186	$	1,247	$	1,407	$	777	$	1,755

(9)

The amounts in "Loss-based assessments" relate to estimated future payments of second-injury fund assessments which would result from payment of current claim liabilities. Second injury funds cover the cost of any additional benefits for aggravation of a pre-existing condition. For loss-based assessments, the cost is shared by the insurance industry and self-insureds, funded through assessments to insurance companies and self-insureds based on losses. Amounts relating to second-injury fund assessments are included in "other liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheet.

(10)

The amounts in "Reinsurance contracts accounted for as deposits" represent estimated future nominal payments for reinsurance agreements that are accounted for as deposits. Amounts payable under deposit agreements are included in "other liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheet. The amounts reported in the table are presented on a nominal basis and have not been adjusted to reflect the time value of money. Accordingly, the amounts above will differ from the Company's balance sheet to the extent that deposit values in the balance sheet have been discounted using deposit accounting.

(11)

The amounts in "Payout from ceded funds withheld" represent estimated payments for losses and return of funds held related to certain reinsurance arrangements whereby the Company holds a portion of the premium due to the reinsurer and is allowed to pay claims from the amounts held.

(12)

The Company's current liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions are $356 million. Offsetting these liabilities are deferred tax assets of $324 million associated with the temporary differences that would exist if these positions become realized.

        The above table does not include an analysis of liabilities reported for structured settlements for which the Company has purchased annuities and remains contingently liable in the event of default by the company issuing the annuity. The Company is not reasonably likely to incur material future payment obligations under such agreements. In addition, the Company is not currently subject to any minimum funding requirements for its qualified pension plan. Accordingly, future contributions are not included in the foregoing table.

Dividend Availability

        The Company's principal insurance subsidiaries are domiciled in the state of Connecticut. The insurance holding company laws of Connecticut applicable to the Company's subsidiaries requires notice to, and approval by, the state insurance commissioner for the declaration or payment of any dividend that, together with other distributions made within the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of 10% of the insurer's capital and surplus as of the preceding December 31, or the insurer's net income for the twelve-month period ending the preceding December 31, in each case determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices and by state regulation. This declaration or payment is further limited by adjusted unassigned surplus, as determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices.

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        The insurance holding company laws of other states in which the Company's subsidiaries are domiciled generally contain similar, although in some instances somewhat more restrictive, limitations on the payment of dividends. A maximum of $1.96 billion is available by the end of 2012 for such dividends without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. The Company may choose to accelerate the timing within 2012 and/or increase the amount of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries in 2012, which could result in certain dividends being subject to approval by the Connecticut Insurance Department. The holding company received $2.33 billion of dividends from its domestic insurance subsidiaries in 2011.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

        The Company sponsors a qualified non-contributory pension plan (the Qualified Plan), which covers substantially all employees and provides benefits primarily under a cash balance formula. In addition, the Company sponsors a nonqualified defined benefit pension plan which covers certain highly compensated employees and also sponsors a postretirement health and life insurance benefit plan for employees satisfying certain age and service requirements and for certain retirees.

        The Qualified Plan is subject to regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Act of 1974 as amended (ERISA), which requires plans to meet minimum standards of funding and requires such plans to subscribe to plan termination insurance through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The Company does not have a minimum funding requirement for the Qualified Plan for 2012 and does not anticipate having a minimum funding requirement in 2013. The Company has significant discretion in making contributions above those necessary to satisfy the minimum funding requirements. The Company made discretionary contributions to the Qualified Plan of $185 million, $35 million, and $260 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In determining future contributions, the Company considers the performance of the plan's investment portfolio, the effects of interest rates on the projected benefit obligation of the plan and the Company's other capital requirements. The Company has not determined whether or not additional discretionary funding will be made in the current year or beyond. However, the Company currently believes, subject to actual plan performance and funded status at the time, that it may make discretionary pension contributions of approximately $75 million to $100 million annually over the next few years.

        The Qualified Plan assets are managed to maximize long-term total return. The Company's overall strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 85% to 90% of investments for long-term growth and 10% to 15% for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 55% to 65% equity securities and 20% to 40% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities. For 2012, the Company plans to apply an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.50%, down from 8.00% in 2011. The reduction reflects the Company's current expectations of long-term returns on the plan's invested assets, taking into account the current low level of long-term interest rates as well as the Federal Reserve's commentary in January 2012 regarding expected interest rate levels through 2014, and projecting a return to more normal levels of long-term interest rates in the future.

        For further discussion of the Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, see note 13 of notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Risk-Based Capital

        The NAIC adopted RBC requirements for property casualty companies to be used as minimum capital requirements by the NAIC and states to identify companies that merit further regulatory action. The formulas have not been designed to differentiate among adequately capitalized companies that operate with levels of capital above the RBC requirements. Therefore, it is inappropriate and ineffective to use the formulas to rate or to rank these companies. At December 31, 2011, all of the Company's insurance subsidiaries had adjusted capital in excess of amounts requiring any company or regulatory action.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        The Company has entered into certain contingent obligations for guarantees related to certain investments, third-party loans related to certain investments, certain insurance policy obligations of former insurance subsidiaries and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. See note 15 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company does not expect these arrangements to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, changes in financial position, revenues and expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

        The Company considers its most significant accounting estimates to be those applied to claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and related reinsurance recoverables, investment valuation and impairments and goodwill and other intangible assets impairments.

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves

        Gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves by product line were as follows:

	2011						2010
(at December 31, in millions)	Case		IBNR		Total		Case		IBNR		Total
General liability	$	5,571	$	9,657	$	15,228	$	5,809	$	10,449	$	16,258
Property		1,025		643		1,668		945		627		1,572
Commercial multi-peril		2,153		1,792		3,945		1,897		1,766		3,663
Commercial automobile(1)		2,388		1,121		3,509		2,302		1,060		3,362
Workers' compensation		9,649		7,348		16,997		9,447		7,082		16,529
Fidelity and surety		500		1,029		1,529		542		1,124		1,666
Personal automobile(1)		2,038		736		2,774		1,863		935		2,798
Homeowners and personal—other		778		814		1,592		653		769		1,422
International and other		2,370		1,741		4,111		2,353		1,914		4,267
Property-casualty		26,472		24,881		51,353		25,811		25,726		51,537
Accident and health		58		8		66		61		8		69
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	26,530	$	24,889	$	51,419	$	25,872	$	25,734	$	51,606

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Includes impact from certain reclassifications made to 2010 amounts to conform to 2011 presentation.

        The $187 million decrease in gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves since December 31, 2010 primarily reflected the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development and payments related to operations in runoff, including asbestos and environmental claims, partially offset by the significant catastrophe losses incurred in 2011 and growth in business volume.

        Asbestos and environmental reserves are included in the General liability, Commercial multi-peril and International and other lines in the foregoing summary table. Asbestos and environmental reserves are discussed separately; see "Asbestos Claims and Litigation", "Environmental Claims and Litigation" and "Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Asbestos and Environmental Reserves."

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves represent management's estimate of ultimate unpaid costs of losses and loss adjustment expenses for claims that have been reported and claims that have been incurred but not yet reported (IBNR). Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves do not represent an exact calculation of liability, but instead represent management estimates, generally utilizing actuarial expertise and projection techniques, at a given accounting date. These estimates are

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expectations of what the ultimate settlement and administration of claims will cost upon final resolution in the future, based on the Company's assessment of facts and circumstances then known, review of historical settlement patterns, estimates of trends in claims severity and frequency, expected interpretations of legal theories of liability and other factors. In establishing gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, the Company also considers salvage and subrogation. Estimated recoveries from reinsurance are included in "Reinsurance Recoverables" as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The claims and claim adjustment expense reserves are reviewed regularly by qualified actuaries employed by the Company.

        The process of estimating claims and claim adjustment expense reserves involves a high degree of judgment and is subject to a number of variables. These variables can be affected by both internal and external events, such as changes in claims handling procedures, changes in individuals involved in the reserve estimation process, economic inflation, legal trends and legislative changes, among others. The impact of many of these items on ultimate costs for claims and claim adjustment expenses is difficult to estimate. Estimation difficulties also differ significantly by product line due to differences in claim complexity, the volume of claims, the potential severity of individual claims, the determination of occurrence date for a claim and reporting lags (the time between the occurrence of the policyholder event and when it is actually reported to the insurer). Informed judgment is applied throughout the process, including the application of various individual experiences and expertise to multiple sets of data and analyses. The Company continually refines its estimates in a regular ongoing process as historical loss experience develops and additional claims are reported and settled. The Company rigorously attempts to consider all significant facts and circumstances known at the time claims and claim adjustment expense reserves are established. Due to the inherent uncertainty underlying these estimates including, but not limited to, the future settlement environment, final resolution of the estimated liability for claims and claim adjustment expenses may be higher or lower than the related claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at the reporting date. Therefore, actual paid losses, as claims are settled in the future, may be materially different than the amount currently recorded—favorable or unfavorable.

        Because establishment of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves is an inherently uncertain process involving estimates, currently established claims and claim adjustment expense reserves may change. The Company reflects adjustments to the reserves in the results of operations in the period the estimates are changed.

        There are also additional risks which impact the estimation of ultimate costs for catastrophes. For example, the estimation of reserves related to hurricanes, tornadoes and other catastrophic events can be affected by the inability of the Company and its insureds to access portions of the impacted areas, the complexity of factors contributing to the losses, the legal and regulatory uncertainties and the nature of the information available to establish the reserves. Complex factors include, but are not limited to: determining whether damage was caused by flooding versus wind; evaluating general liability and pollution exposures; estimating additional living expenses; estimating the impact of demand surge, infrastructure disruption, fraud, the effect of mold damage and business interruption costs; and reinsurance collectibility. The timing of a catastrophe, such as at or near the end of a reporting period, can also affect the information available to the Company in estimating reserves for that reporting period. The estimates related to catastrophes are adjusted as actual claims emerge.

        A portion of the Company's claims and claim adjustment expense reserves (totaling $3.13 billion at December 31, 2011) are for asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation. While the ongoing review of asbestos and environmental claims and associated liabilities considers the inconsistencies of court decisions as to coverage, plaintiffs' expanded theories of liability and the risks inherent in complex litigation and other uncertainties, in the opinion of the Company's management, it is possible that the outcome of the continued uncertainties regarding these claims could result in liability in future periods that differs from current reserves by an amount that could be material to the

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Company's future operating results. See the preceding discussion of "Asbestos Claims and Litigation" and "Environmental Claims and Litigation."

General Discussion

        The process for estimating the liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses begins with the collection and analysis of claim data. Data on individual reported claims, both current and historical, including paid amounts and individual claim adjuster estimates, are grouped by common characteristics (components) and evaluated by actuaries in their analyses of ultimate claim liabilities by product line. Such data is occasionally supplemented with external data as available and when appropriate. The process of analyzing reserves for a component is undertaken on a regular basis, generally quarterly, in light of continually updated information.

        Multiple estimation methods are available for the analysis of ultimate claim liabilities. Each estimation method has its own set of assumption variables and its own advantages and disadvantages, with no single estimation method being better than the others in all situations and no one set of assumption variables being meaningful for all product line components. The relative strengths and weaknesses of the particular estimation methods when applied to a particular group of claims can also change over time. Therefore, the actual choice of estimation method(s) can change with each evaluation. The estimation method(s) chosen are those that are believed to produce the most reliable indication at that particular evaluation date for the claim liabilities being evaluated.

        In most cases, multiple estimation methods will be valid for the particular facts and circumstances of the claim liabilities being evaluated. This will result in a range of reasonable estimates for any particular claim liability. The Company uses such range analyses to back test whether previously established estimates for reserves at the reporting segments are reasonable, given subsequent information. Reported values found to be closer to the endpoints of a range of reasonable estimates are subject to further detailed reviews. These reviews may substantiate the validity of management's recorded estimate or lead to a change in the reported estimate.

        The exact boundary points of these ranges are more qualitative than quantitative in nature, as no clear line of demarcation exists to determine when the set of underlying assumptions for an estimation method switches from being reasonable to unreasonable. As a result, the Company does not believe that the endpoints of these ranges are or would be comparable across companies. In addition, potential interactions among the different estimation assumptions for different product lines make the aggregation of individual ranges a highly judgmental and inexact process.

        Property-casualty insurance policies are either written on a claims-made or on an occurrence basis. Claims-made policies generally cover, subject to requirements in individual policies, claims reported during the policy period. Policies that are written on an occurrence basis require that the insured demonstrate that a loss occurred in the policy period, even if the insured reports the loss many years later.

        Most general liability policies are written on an occurrence basis. These policies are subject to substantial loss development over time as facts and circumstances change in the years following the policy issuance. The occurrence form, which accounts for much of the reserve development in asbestos and environmental exposures, is also used to provide coverage for construction general liability, including construction defect. Occurrence-based forms of insurance for general liability exposures require substantial projection of various trends, including future inflation and judicial interpretations and societal litigation dynamics, among others.

        A basic premise in most actuarial analyses is that past patterns demonstrated in the data will repeat themselves in the future, absent a material change in the associated risk factors discussed below. To the extent a material change affecting the ultimate claim liability is known, such change is quantified to the extent possible through an analysis of internal company data and, if available and when appropriate, external data. Such a measurement is specific to the facts and circumstances of the

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particular claim portfolio and the known change being evaluated. Significant structural changes to the available data, product mix or organization can materially impact the reserve estimation process.

        Informed judgment is applied throughout the reserving process. This includes the application of various individual experiences and expertise to multiple sets of data and analyses. In addition to actuaries, experts involved with the reserving process also include underwriting and claims personnel and lawyers, as well as other company management. Therefore, management may have to consider varying individual viewpoints as part of its estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves. It is also likely that during periods of significant change, such as a merger, consistent application of informed judgment becomes even more complicated and difficult.

        The variables discussed above in this general discussion have different impacts on reserve estimation uncertainty for a given product line, depending on the length of the claim tail, the reporting lag, the impact of individual claims and the complexity of the claim process for a given product line.

        Product lines are generally classifiable as either long tail or short tail, based on the average length of time between the event triggering claims under a policy and the final resolution of those claims. Short tail claims are reported and settled quickly, resulting in less estimation variability. The longer the time before final claim resolution, the greater the exposure to estimation risks and hence the greater the estimation uncertainty.

        A major component of the claim tail is the reporting lag. The reporting lag, which is the time between the event triggering a claim and the reporting of the claim to the insurer, makes estimating IBNR inherently more uncertain. In addition, the greater the reporting lag, the greater the proportion of IBNR to the total claim liability for the product line. Writing new products with material reporting lags can result in adding several years' worth of IBNR claim exposure before the reporting lag exposure becomes clearly observable, thereby increasing the risk associated with pricing and reserving such products. The most extreme example of claim liabilities with long reporting lags are asbestos claims.

        For some lines, the impact of large individual claims can be material to the analysis. These lines are generally referred to as being "low frequency/high severity," while lines without this "large claim" sensitivity are referred to as "high frequency/low severity." Estimates of claim liabilities for low frequency/high severity lines can be sensitive to the impact of a small number of potentially large claims. As a result, the role of judgment is much greater for these reserve estimates. In contrast, for high frequency/low severity lines the impact of individual claims is relatively minor and the range of reasonable reserve estimates is narrower and more stable.

        Claim complexity can also greatly affect the estimation process by impacting the number of assumptions needed to produce the estimate, the potential stability of the underlying data and claim process, and the ability to gain an understanding of the data. Product lines with greater claim complexity, such as for certain surety and construction exposures, have inherently greater estimation uncertainty.

        Actuaries have to exercise a considerable degree of judgment in the evaluation of all these factors in their analysis of reserves. The human element in the application of actuarial judgment is unavoidable when faced with material uncertainty. Different actuaries may choose different assumptions when faced with such uncertainty, based on their individual backgrounds, professional experiences and areas of focus. Hence, the estimates selected by the various actuaries may differ materially from each other.

        Lastly, significant structural changes to the available data, product mix or organization can also materially impact the reserve estimation process. Events such as mergers increase the inherent uncertainty of reserve estimates for a period of time, until stable trends re-establish themselves within the new organization.

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Risk factors

        The major causes of material uncertainty ("risk factors") generally will vary for each product line, as well as for each separately analyzed component of the product line. In a few cases, such risk factors are explicit assumptions of the estimation method, but in most cases, they are implicit. For example, a method may explicitly assume that a certain percentage of claims will close each year, but will implicitly assume that the legal interpretation of existing contract language will remain unchanged. Actual results will likely vary from expectations for each of these assumptions, causing actual paid losses, as claims are settled in the future, to be different in amount than the reserves being estimated currently.

        Some risk factors will affect more than one product line. Examples include changes in claim department practices, changes in settlement patterns, regulatory and legislative actions, court actions, timeliness of claim reporting, state mix of claimants and degree of claimant fraud. The extent of the impact of a risk factor will also vary by components within a product line. Individual risk factors are also subject to interactions with other risk factors within product line components.

        The effect of a particular risk factor on estimates of claim liabilities cannot be isolated in most cases. For example, estimates of potential claim settlements may be impacted by the risk associated with potential court rulings, but the final settlement agreement typically does not delineate how much of the settled amount is due to this and other factors.

        The evaluation of data is also subject to distortion from extreme events or structural shifts, sometimes in unanticipated ways. For example, the timing of claims payments in one geographic region will be impacted if claim adjusters are temporarily reassigned from that region to help settle catastrophe claims in another region.

        While some changes in the claim environment are sudden in nature (such as a new court ruling affecting the interpretation of all contracts in that jurisdiction), others are more evolutionary. Evolutionary changes can occur when multiple factors affect final claim values, with the uncertainty surrounding each factor being resolved separately, in stepwise fashion. The final impact is not known until all steps have occurred.

        Sudden changes generally cause a one-time shift in claim liability estimates, although there may be some lag in reliable quantification of their impact. Evolutionary changes generally cause a series of shifts in claim liability estimates, as each component of the evolutionary change becomes evident and estimable.

Actuarial methods for analyzing and estimating claims and claim adjustment expense reserves

        The principal estimation and analysis methods utilized by the Company's actuaries are the paid development method, the case incurred development method, the Bornhuetter-Ferguson (BF) method, and average value analysis combined with the reported claim development method. The BF method is usually utilized for more recent accident periods, with a transition to other methods as the underlying claim data becomes more voluminous and therefore more credible. These are typically referred to as conventional actuarial methods. (See Glossary for an explanation of these methods).

        While these are the principal methods utilized throughout the Company, actuaries evaluating a particular component for a product line have available to them the full range of methods developed within the casualty actuarial profession. The Company's actuaries are also continually monitoring developments within the profession for advances in existing techniques or the creation of new techniques that might improve current and future estimates.

        Some components of product line reserves are susceptible to relatively infrequent large claims that can materially impact the total estimate for that component. In such cases, the Company's actuarial analysis generally isolates and analyzes separately such large claims. The reserves excluding such large

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claims are generally analyzed using the conventional methods described above. The reserves associated with large claims are then analyzed utilizing various methods, such as:

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Estimating the number of large claims and their average values based on historical trends from prior accident periods, adjusted for the current environment and supplemented with actual data for the accident year analyzed to the extent available.

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Utilizing individual claim adjuster estimates of the large claims, combined with continual monitoring of the aggregate accuracy of such claim adjuster estimates. (This monitoring may lead to supplemental adjustments to the aggregate of such claim estimates.)

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Utilizing historic longer-term average ratios of large claims to small claims, and applying such ratios to the estimated ultimate small claims from conventional analysis.

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Ground-up analysis of the underlying exposure (typically used for asbestos and environmental).

        The results of such methodologies are subjected to various reasonability and diagnostic tests, including paid-to-incurred loss ratios, implied incurred-loss-to-earned-premium ratios and non-zero claim severity trends. An actual versus expected analysis is also performed comparing actual loss development to expected development based on the prior review. Additional analyses may be performed based on the results of these diagnostics, including the investigation of other actuarial methods.

        The methods described above are generally utilized to evaluate management's existing estimate for prior accident periods. For the initial estimate of the current accident year, the available claim data is typically insufficient to produce a reliable indication. Hence, the initial estimate for an accident year is generally based on a loss ratio projection method, which uses the earned premium for the current year multiplied by a projected loss ratio. The projected loss ratio is determined through an analysis of prior periods' experience, using loss trend, rate level differences, mix of business changes and other known or observed factors influencing the current accident year relative to prior accident years. The exact number of prior accident years utilized varies by product line component, based on the volume of business for that component and the reliability of an individual accident year estimate.

Management's estimates

        At least once per quarter, certain Company management meets with its actuaries to review the latest claims and claim adjustment expense reserve analyses. Based on these analyses, management determines whether its ultimate claim liability estimates should be changed. In doing so, it must evaluate whether the new data provided represents credible actionable information or an anomaly that will have no effect on estimated ultimate claim liability. For example, as described above, payments may have decreased in one geographic region due to fewer claim adjusters being available to process claims. The resulting claim payment patterns would be analyzed to determine whether or not the change in payment pattern represents a change in ultimate claim liability.

        Such an assessment requires considerable judgment. It is frequently not possible to determine whether a change in the data is an anomaly until sometime after the event. Even if a change is determined to be permanent, it is not always possible to reliably determine the extent of the change until sometime later. The overall detailed analyses supporting such an effort can take several months to perform. This is because the underlying causes of the trends observed need to be evaluated, which may require the gathering or assembling of data not previously available. It may also include interviews with experts involved with the underlying processes. As a result, there can be a time lag between the emergence of a change and a determination that the change should be reflected in the Company's estimated claim liabilities. The final estimate selected by management in a reporting period is based on these various detailed analyses of past data, adjusted to reflect any new actionable information.

        The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for providing oversight of reserving propriety, and annually reviews the process by which the Company establishes reserves.

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Discussion of Product Lines

        The following section details reserving considerations and common risk factors by product line. There are many additional risk factors that may impact ultimate claim costs. Each risk factor presented will have a different impact on required reserves. Also, risk factors can have offsetting or compounding effects on required reserves. For example, in workers' compensation, the use of expensive medical procedures that result in medical cost inflation may enable workers to return to work faster, thereby lowering indemnity costs. Thus, in almost all cases, it is impossible to discretely measure the effect of a single risk factor and construct a meaningful sensitivity expectation.

        In order to provide information on reasonably possible reserving changes by product line, the historical changes in year-end claims and claim adjustment expense reserves over a one-year period are provided for the U.S. product lines. This information is provided for both the Company and the industry for the nine most recent years, and is based on the most recent publicly available data for the reported line(s) that most closely match the individual product line being discussed. These changes were calculated, net of reinsurance, from statutory annual statement data found in Schedule P of those statements, and represent the reported reserve development on the beginning-of-the-year claim liabilities divided by the beginning claim liabilities, all accident years combined, excluding non-defense related claim adjustment expense. Data presented for the Company includes history for the entire Travelers group (U.S. companies only), whether or not the individual subsidiaries were originally part of SPC or TPC. This treatment is required by the statutory reporting instructions promulgated by state regulatory authorities for Schedule P. Comparable data for non-U.S. companies is not available.

General Liability

        General liability is generally considered a long tail line, as it takes a relatively long period of time to finalize and settle claims from a given accident year. The speed of claim reporting and claim settlement is a function of the specific coverage provided, the jurisdiction and specific policy provisions such as self-insured retentions. There are numerous components underlying the general liability product line. Some of these have relatively moderate payment patterns (with most of the claims for a given accident year closed within 5 to 7 years), while others can have extreme lags in both reporting and payment of claims (e.g., a reporting lag of a decade or more for "construction defect" claims).

        While the majority of general liability coverages are written on an "occurrence" basis, certain general liability coverages (such as those covering directors and officers or professional liability) are typically insured on a "claims-made" basis.

        General liability reserves are generally analyzed as two components: primary and excess/umbrella, with the primary component generally analyzed separately for bodily injury and property damage. Bodily injury liability payments reimburse the claimant for damages pertaining to physical injury as a result of the policyholder's legal obligation arising from non-intentional acts such as negligence, subject to the insurance policy provisions. In some cases the damages can include future wage loss (which is a function of future earnings power and wage inflation) and future medical treatment costs. Property damage liability payments result from damages to the claimant's private property arising from the policyholder's legal obligation for non-intentional acts. In most cases, property damage losses are a function of costs as of the loss date, or soon thereafter. In addition, sizable or unique exposures are reviewed separately. These exposures include asbestos, environmental, other mass torts, construction defect, medical malpractice and large unique accounts that would otherwise distort the analysis. These unique categories often require a very high degree of judgment and require reserve analyses that do not rely on conventional actuarial methods.

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        Defense costs are also a part of the insured costs covered by liability policies and can be significant, sometimes greater than the cost of the actual paid claims. For some products this risk is mitigated by policy language such that the insured portion of defense costs erodes the amount of policy limit available to pay the claim. Such "defense within the limits" policies are most common for "claims-made" products. When defense costs are outside of the limits, amounts paid for defense costs do not erode the policy limits.

        This line is typically the largest source of reserve estimate uncertainty in the United States (excluding assumed reinsurance contracts covering the same risk). Major contributors to this reserve estimate uncertainty include the reporting lag (i.e., the length of time between the event triggering coverage and the actual reporting of the claim), the number of parties involved in the underlying tort action, whether the "event" triggering coverage is confined to only one time period or is spread over multiple time periods, the potential dollars involved (in the individual claim actions), whether such claims were reasonably foreseeable and intended to be covered at the time the contracts were written (i.e., coverage dispute potential), and the potential for mass claim actions. Claims with longer reporting lags result in greater inherent risk. This is especially true for alleged claims with a latency feature, particularly where courts have ruled that coverage is spread over multiple policy years, hence involving multiple defendants (and their insurers and reinsurers) and multiple policies (thereby increasing the potential dollars involved and the underlying settlement complexity). Claims with long latencies also increase the potential recognition lag (i.e., the lag between writing a type of policy in a certain market and the recognition that such policies have potential mass tort and/or latent claim exposure).

        The amount of reserve estimate uncertainty also varies significantly by component for the general liability product line. The components in this product line with the longest latency, longest reporting lags, largest potential dollars involved and greatest claim settlement complexity are asbestos and environmental. Components that include latency, reporting lag and/or complexity issues, but to a materially lesser extent than asbestos and environmental, include construction defect, medical malpractice and other mass tort actions. Many components of general liability are not subject to material latency or claim complexity risks and hence have materially less uncertainty than the previously mentioned components. In general, policies providing coverage with shorter reporting lags, fewer parties involved in settlement negotiations, only one policy potentially triggered per claim, fewer potential settlement dollars, reasonably foreseeable (and stable) potential hazards/claims and no mass tort potential result in much less reserve estimate uncertainty than policies without those characteristics.

        In addition to the conventional actuarial methods mentioned in the general discussion section, the company utilizes various report year development and S-curve methods for the construction defect components of this product line. The Construction Defect report year development analysis is supplemented with projected claim counts and average values for IBNR claim counts. For components with greater lags in claim reporting, such as excess and umbrella components of this product line, the company relies more heavily on the BF method than on the paid and case incurred development methods.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required general liability reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

General liability risk factors

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Changes in claim handling philosophies

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Changes in policy provisions or court interpretation of such provisions

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New theories of liability

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Trends in jury awards

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Changes in the propensity to litigate rather than settle a claim

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Changes in statutes of limitations

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Changes in the underlying court system

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Distortions from losses resulting from large single accounts or single issues

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Changes in tort law

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Changes in claim adjuster office structure (causing distortions in the data)

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Changes in settlement patterns (e.g., medical malpractice)

General liability book of business risk factors

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Changes in policy provisions (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements)

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Changes in underwriting standards

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Product mix (e.g., size of account, industries insured, jurisdiction mix)

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for general liability (excluding asbestos and environmental), a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.5% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line, excluding estimated asbestos and environmental amounts, over the last nine years has varied from -8% to 14% (averaging 1%) for the Company and from -5% to 7% (averaging 0%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. Because the high end of the Company's range of historical adverse development comes from certain businesses that the Company has since exited, the Company believes that the industry's range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. General liability reserves (excluding asbestos and environmental) represent approximately 25% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line, excluding estimated asbestos and environmental amounts, was -8% for 2011, -5% for 2010 and -5% for 2009. The 2011 change was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2005-2008 and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected. The 2010 change was primarily concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2006 and prior and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected. The 2009 change was driven by several factors, including improved legal and judicial environments, as well as enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives.

Property

        Property is generally considered a short tail line with a simpler and faster claim reporting and adjustment process than liability coverages, and less uncertainty in the reserve setting process (except for more complex business interruption claims). It is generally viewed as a moderate frequency, low to moderate severity line, except for catastrophes and coverage related to large properties. The claim reporting and settlement process for property coverage claim reserves is generally restricted to the insured and the insurer. Overall, the claim liabilities for this line create a low estimation risk, except possibly for catastrophes and business interruption claims.

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        Property reserves are typically analyzed in two components, one for catastrophic or other large single events, and another for all other events. Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required property reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

Property risk factors

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Physical concentration of policyholders

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Availability and cost of local contractors

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For the more severe catastrophic events, "demand surge" inflation, which refers to significant short-term increases in building material and labor costs due to a sharp increase in demand for those materials and services

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Local building codes

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Frequency of claim re-openings on claims previously closed

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Court interpretation of policy provisions (such as occurrence definition, or wind versus flooding)

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Court or legislative changes to the statute of limitations

Property book of business risk factors

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Policy provisions mix (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements)

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Changes in underwriting standards

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for property, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.1% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -34% to 26% (averaging -13%) for the Company, and from -14% to 7% (averaging -7%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. Because the high end of the Company's range of historical adverse development comes from certain businesses that the Company has since exited, the Company believes that the industry's range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Property reserves represent approximately 3% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Since property is considered a short tail coverage, the one year change for property can be more volatile than that for the longer tail product lines. This is due to the fact that the majority of the reserve for property relates to the most recent accident year, which is subject to the most uncertainty for all product lines. This recent accident year uncertainty is relevant to property because of weather related events which, notwithstanding 2010 and 2011 experience, tend to be concentrated in the second half of the year, and generally are not completely resolved until the following year. Reserve estimates associated with major catastrophes may take even longer to resolve. The reserve estimates for this product line are also potentially subject to material changes due to uncertainty in measuring ultimate losses for unprecedented significant catastrophes such as the events of September 11, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina.

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        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was -5% for 2011, -25% for 2010 and -9% for 2009. The 2011 change primarily reflected better than expected development in the 2008 and 2009 accident years for certain large national property and ocean marine exposures. The 2010 change primarily occurred in the 2008 and 2009 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development in Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target Risk Underwriting. The 2009 change was primarily driven by better than expected loss development in the 2007 and 2008 accident years for certain large national property and inland marine exposures. In addition, the 2005 accident year experience improved due to the litigation environment relating to, and ongoing claim settlements for, Hurricane Katrina.

Commercial Multi-Peril

        Commercial multi-peril provides a combination of property and liability coverage typically for small businesses and, therefore, includes both short and long tail coverages. For property coverage, it generally takes a relatively short period of time to close claims, while for the other coverages, generally for the liability coverages, it takes a longer period of time to close claims.

        The reserving risk for this line is dominated by the liability coverage portion of this product, except occasionally in the event of catastrophic or large single losses. The reserving risk for this line differs from that of the general liability product line and the property product line due to the nature of the customer. Commercial multi-peril is generally sold to smaller-sized accounts, while the customer profile for general liability and property includes larger customers.

        See "Property risk factors" and "General liability risk factors," discussed above, with regard to reserving risk for commercial multi-peril.

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for commercial multi-peril (excluding asbestos and environmental), a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.2% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -16% to 3% (averaging -5%) for the Company, and from -5% to 6% (averaging 0%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. The Company believes that its range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Commercial multi-peril reserves (excluding asbestos and environmental reserves) represent approximately 7% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        As discussed above, this line combines general liability and property coverages and it has been impacted in the past by many of the same events as those two lines.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was 3% for 2011, 0% for 2010 and -8% for 2009. The 2011 change reflected unfavorable loss development driven by late reporting of hail claims incurred in 2010. The 2009 change was attributable to several factors, including improved legal and judicial environments, and enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives. Also contributing to the change was improvement in the litigation environment relating to, and ongoing claim settlements for, Hurricane Katrina.

Commercial Automobile

        The commercial automobile product line is a mix of property and liability coverages and, therefore, includes both short and long tail coverages. The payments that are made quickly typically pertain to auto physical damage (property) claims and property damage (liability) claims. The payments that take

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longer to finalize and are more difficult to estimate relate to bodily injury claims. In general, claim reporting lags are minor, claim complexity is not a major issue, and the line is viewed as high frequency, low to moderate severity. Overall, the claim liabilities for this line create a moderate estimation risk.

        Commercial automobile reserves are typically analyzed in four components: bodily injury liability; property damage liability; collision claims; and comprehensive claims. These last two components have minimum reserve risk and fast payouts and, accordingly, separate risk factors are not presented.

        The Company utilizes the conventional actuarial methods mentioned in the general discussion above in estimating claim liabilities for this line. This is supplemented with detailed custom analyses where needed.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required commercial automobile reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

Bodily injury and property damage liability risk factors

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Trends in jury awards

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Changes in the underlying court system

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Changes in case law

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Litigation trends

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Frequency of claims with payment capped by policy limits

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Change in average severity of accidents, or proportion of severe accidents

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Changes in auto safety technology

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Subrogation opportunities

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Changes in claim handling philosophies

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Frequency of visits to health providers

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Number of medical procedures given during visits to health providers

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Types of health providers used

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Types of medical treatments received

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Changes in cost of medical treatments

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Degree of patient responsiveness to treatment

Commercial automobile book of business risk factors

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Changes in policy provisions (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements, etc.)

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Changes in mix of insured vehicles (e.g., long haul trucks versus local and smaller vehicles, fleet risks versus non-fleets)

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Changes in underwriting standards

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for commercial automobile, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.2% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

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        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -10% to 5% (averaging -3%) for the Company, and from -3% to 5% (averaging -1%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. The Company believes that its range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Commercial automobile reserves represent approximately 7% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was 5% for 2011, -1% for 2010 and -6% for 2009. The 2011 change reflected worse than expected severity for the 2009 and 2010 accident years. The 2009 change was a result of better than expected loss development, primarily for recent accident years, which was attributable to several factors, including improved legal and judicial environments, and enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives.

Workers' Compensation

        Workers' compensation is generally considered a long tail coverage, as it takes a relatively long period of time to finalize claims from a given accident year. While certain payments such as initial medical treatment or temporary wage replacement for the injured worker are made quickly, some other payments are made over the course of several years, such as awards for permanent partial injuries. In addition, some payments can run as long as the injured worker's life, such as permanent disability benefits and on-going medical care. Despite the possibility of long payment tails, the reporting lags are generally short, settlements are generally not complex, and most of the liability can be considered high frequency with moderate severity. The largest reserve risk generally comes from the low frequency, high severity claims providing lifetime coverage for medical expense arising from a worker's injury. Overall, the claim liabilities for this line create a somewhat greater than moderate estimation risk.

        Workers' compensation reserves are typically analyzed in three components: indemnity losses, medical losses and claim adjustment expenses.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required workers' compensation reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

Indemnity risk factors

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Time required to recover from the injury

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Degree of available transitional jobs

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Degree of legal involvement

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Changes in the interpretations and processes of the workers' compensation commissions' oversight of claims(1)

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Future wage inflation for states that index benefits

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Changes in the administrative policies of second injury funds

Medical risk factors

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Changes in the cost of medical treatments (including prescription drugs) and underlying fee schedules ("inflation")

(1)

These are administrative bodies that evaluate whether or not a given claim for workers' compensation benefits is valid. Their duties include the determination of whether a given injury arose out of the scope of employment or the determination of the degree of injury where disputes exist.

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Frequency of visits to health providers

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Number of medical procedures given during visits to health providers

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Types of health providers used

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Type of medical treatments received

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Use of preferred provider networks and other medical cost containment practices

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Availability of new medical processes and equipment

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Changes in the use of pharmaceutical drugs

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Degree of patient responsiveness to treatment

General workers' compensation risk factors

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Frequency of claim reopenings on claims previously closed

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Mortality trends of injured workers with lifetime benefits and medical treatment

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Degree of cost shifting between workers' compensation and health insurance

Workers' compensation book of business risk factors

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Product mix

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Injury type mix

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Changes in underwriting standards

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for workers' compensation, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.3% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -1% to 2% (averaging 0%) for the Company, and from -1% to 4% (averaging 1%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. The Company believes that its range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Workers' compensation reserves represent approximately 33% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was 0% in 2011, -1% in 2010 and -1% for 2009.

Fidelity and Surety

        Fidelity is generally considered a short tail coverage. It takes a relatively short period of time to finalize and settle fidelity claims. The volatility of fidelity reserves is generally related to the type of business of the insured, the size and complexity of the insured's business operations, amount of policy limit and attachment point of coverage. The uncertainty surrounding reserves for small, commercial insureds is typically less than the uncertainty for large commercial or financial institutions. The high frequency, low severity nature of small commercial fidelity losses provides for stability in loss estimates whereas, the low frequency, high severity nature of losses for large insureds results in a wider range of ultimate loss outcomes. Actuarial techniques that rely on a stable pattern of loss development are generally not applicable to low frequency, high severity policies.

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        Surety has certain components that are generally considered short tail coverages with short reporting lags, although large individual construction and commercial surety contracts can result in a long settlement tail, based on the length and complexity of the construction project or commercial transaction being insured. (Large construction projects can take many years to complete.) The frequency of losses in surety generally correlates with economic cycles as the primary cause of surety loss is the inability of an insured contractor to fulfill its contractual obligations. The Company actively seeks to mitigate this exposure to loss through disciplined risk selection and adherence to underwriting standards. The volatility of surety losses is generally related to the type of business performed by the insured, the type of bonded obligation, the amount of limit exposed to loss and the amount of assets available to the insurer to mitigate losses, such as unbilled contract funds, collateral, first and third party indemnity, and other security positions of an insured's assets. Certain classes of surety claims are very high severity, low frequency in nature. These can include large construction contractors involved with one or multiple large, complex projects as well as certain large commercial surety exposures. Other claim factors affecting reserve variability of surety include litigation related to amounts owed by and due the insured (e.g., salvage and subrogation efforts) and the results of financial restructuring of an insured.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required fidelity and surety reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

Fidelity risk factors

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Type of business of insured

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Policy limit and attachment points

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Third-party claims

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Coverage litigation

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Complexity of claims

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Growth in insureds' operations

Surety risk factors

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Economic trends, including the general level of construction activity

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Concentration of reserves in a relatively few large claims

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Type of business insured

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Type of obligation insured

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Cumulative limits of liability for insured

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Assets available to mitigate loss

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Defective workmanship/latent defects

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Financial strategy of insured

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Changes in statutory obligations

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Geographic spread of business

Fidelity and Surety book of business risk factors

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Changes in policy provisions (e.g., deductibles, limits, endorsements)

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Changes in underwriting standards

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        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for fidelity and surety, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.3% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -11% to 138% (averaging 14%) for the Company, and from -13% to 24% (averaging 4%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. Because the high end of the Company's range was due to acquired business in 2004, the Company believes that the industry's range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Fidelity and surety reserves represent approximately 3% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        In general, developments on single large claims (both adverse and favorable) are a primary source of changes in reserve estimates for this product line.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was -11% for 2011, -6% for 2010 and -7% for 2009. The 2011 change primarily reflected better than expected development for accident years 2008 and prior for the contract surety business. The 2010 change was driven by better than expected loss development due to lower than expected claim activity and loss severity, primarily for the contract surety business in this product line for the 2008 and prior accident years. The 2009 change was a result of better than expected loss development for the contract surety business within this product line, primarily driven by favorable settlements on large claims from older accident years.

Personal Automobile

        Personal automobile includes both short and long tail coverages. The payments that are made quickly typically pertain to auto physical damage (property) claims and property damage (liability) claims. The payments that take longer to finalize and are more difficult to estimate relate to bodily injury claims. Reporting lags are relatively short and the claim settlement process for personal automobile liability generally is the least complex of the liability products. It is generally viewed as a high frequency, low to moderate severity product line. Overall, the claim liabilities for this line create a moderate estimation risk.

        Personal automobile reserves are typically analyzed in five components: bodily injury liability, property damage liability, no-fault losses, collision claims and comprehensive claims. These last two components have minimum reserve risk and fast payouts and, accordingly, separate factors are not presented.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required personal automobile reserves (beyond those included in the general reserve discussion section) include:

Bodily injury and property damage liability risk factors

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Trends in jury awards


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Changes in the underlying court system and its philosophy


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Changes in case law


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Litigation trends


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Frequency of claims with payment capped by policy limits


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Change in average severity of accidents, or proportion of severe accidents

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Subrogation opportunities


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Degree of patient responsiveness to treatment


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Changes in claim handling philosophies

No-fault risk factors (for selected states and time periods)

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Effectiveness of no-fault laws


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Frequency of visits to health providers


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Number of medical procedures given during visits to health providers


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Types of health providers used


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Types of medical treatments received


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Changes in cost of medical treatments


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Degree of patient responsiveness to treatment

Personal automobile book of business risk factors

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Changes in policy provisions (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements, etc.)


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Changes in underwriting standards


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Changes in the use of credit data for rating and underwriting

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for personal automobile, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.1% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line over the last nine years has varied from -9% to 3% (averaging -3%) for the Company, and from -4% to 0% (averaging -2%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. The Company believes that its range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Personal automobile reserves represent approximately 5% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line was 3% for 2011, 0% for 2010 and 0% for 2009. The 2011 change reflected worse than expected severity for the 2007 - 2010 accident years.

Homeowners and Personal Lines Other

        Homeowners is generally considered a short tail coverage. Most payments are related to the property portion of the policy, where the claim reporting and settlement process is generally restricted to the insured and the insurer. Claims on property coverage are typically reported soon after the actual damage occurs, although delays of several months are not unusual. The resulting settlement process is typically fairly short term, although exceptions do exist.

        The liability portion of the homeowners policy generates claims which take longer to pay due to the involvement of litigation and negotiation, but with generally small reporting lags. In addition, reserves related to umbrella coverages have greater uncertainty since umbrella liability payments are often made far into the future.

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        Overall, the line is generally high frequency, low to moderate severity (except for catastrophes), with simple to moderate claim complexity.

        Homeowners reserves are typically analyzed in two components: non-catastrophe related losses and catastrophe loss payments.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required homeowners reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

Non-catastrophe risk factors

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Salvage opportunities


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Amount of time to return property to residential use


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Changes in weather patterns


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Local building codes


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Litigation trends


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Trends in jury awards


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Court interpretation of policy provisions (such as occurrence definition, or wind versus flooding)


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Lags in reporting claims (e.g., winter damage to summer homes, hidden damage after an earthquake, hail damage to roofs and/or equipment on roofs)


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Court or legislative changes to the statute of limitations

Catastrophe risk factors

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Physical concentration of policyholders


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Availability and cost of local contractors


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Local building codes


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Quality of construction of damaged homes


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Amount of time to return property to residential use


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For the more severe catastrophic events, "demand surge" inflation, which refers to significant short-term increases in building material and labor costs due to a sharp increase in demand for those materials and services

Homeowners book of business risk factors

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Policy provisions mix (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements, etc.)


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Degree of concentration of policyholders


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Changes in underwriting standards


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Changes in the use of credit data for rating and underwriting

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for homeowners and personal lines other, a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.1% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        Historically, the one-year change in the reserve estimate for this product line (excluding the umbrella line of business, which for statutory reporting purposes is included with the general liability line of business) over the last nine years has varied from -31% to 3% (averaging -12%) for the

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Company, and from -8% to 11% (averaging -3%) for the industry overall. The Company's year-to-year changes are driven by, and are based on, observed events during the year. The Company believes that its range of historical outcomes is illustrative of reasonably possible one-year changes in reserve estimates for this product line. Homeowners and personal lines other reserves represent approximately 3% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        This line combines both liability and property coverages; however, the majority of the reserves relate to property. While property is considered a short tail coverage, the one year change for property can be more volatile than that for the longer tail product lines. This is due to the fact that the majority of the reserve for property relates to the most recent accident year, which is subject to the most uncertainty for all product lines. This recent accident year uncertainty is relevant to property because of weather related events which, notwithstanding 2010 and 2011 experience, tend to be concentrated in the second half of the year, and generally are not completely resolved until the following year. Reserve estimates associated with major catastrophes may take even longer to resolve.

        The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line (excluding the umbrella line of business) was -7% for 2011, 2% for 2010 and -14% for 2009. The Company's change in reserve estimate for this product line including the umbrella line of business was -11% for 2011, -4% for 2010 and -12% for 2009. The 2011 change reflected better than expected loss development related to catastrophe losses incurred in the first half of 2010, as well as better than expected loss development in the 2006 - 2010 accident years for the umbrella line of business. The 2010 change reflected favorable loss development in the 2008 and prior accident years, primarily for the umbrella line of business, partially offset by unfavorable loss development in the 2009 accident year for the homeowners' line of business that was driven by higher than anticipated late-reported claims related to storms in 2009. The 2009 change primarily reflected favorable loss development related to Hurricanes Ike and Katrina, as well as the 2007 California wildfires.

International and other

        International and other includes products written by International and other products not discussed above. The principal component of "other" claim reserves is assumed reinsurance written on an excess-of-loss basis, which may include reinsurance of non-U.S. exposures, and is runoff business.

        International and other claim liabilities result from a mix of coverages, currencies and jurisdictions/countries. The common characteristic is the need to customize the analysis to the individual component, and the inability to rely on data characterizations and reporting requirements in the U.S. statutory reporting framework.

        Due to changes in the business mix for this line over time, the recently incurred claim liabilities are relatively short term (due to both the products and the jurisdictions involved, e.g., the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom), while the older liabilities include some from runoff operations that are extremely long tail (e.g., U.S. excess liabilities reinsured through the London market, and several underwriting pools in runoff). The speed of claim reporting and claim settlement is a function of the specific coverage provided, the jurisdiction, the distribution system (e.g., underwriting pool versus direct) and the proximity of the insurance sale to the insured hazard (e.g., insured and insurer located in different countries). In particular, liabilities arising from the underwriting pools in runoff may result in significant reporting lags, settlement lags and claim complexity, due to the need to coordinate with other pool members or co-insurers through a broker or lead-insurer for claim settlement purposes.

        International and other reserves are generally analyzed by program/pool, country and general coverage category (e.g., U.S. Liability—excess of loss reinsurance, or General Liability—Municipalities—by country). The business is also generally split by direct versus assumed reinsurance for a given coverage/jurisdiction. Where the underlying insured hazard is outside the United States, the underlying coverages are generally similar to those described under the General Liability and Property discussion

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above, provided that reserves relating to insured hazards outside the United States are analyzed taking into account differences in the legal environment and differences in terms and conditions, including, for example and where applicable, that in some jurisdictions there are no aggregate policy limits on certain liability coverages. Where the underlying hazard is within the U.S., the coverage involved is typically that of General Liability and Property, but on an excess or excess-of-loss reinsurance basis. Excess exposure requires the insured to "prove" not only claims under the policy, but also the prior payment of claims reaching up to the excess policy's attachment point.

        Examples of common risk factors, or perceptions thereof, that could change and, thus, affect the required International and other reserves (beyond those included in the general discussion section) include:

International and other risk factors

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Changes in claim handling procedures, including those of the primary carriers


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Changes in policy provisions or court interpretation of such provision


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New theories of liability


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Trends in jury awards


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Changes in the propensity to sue


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Changes in statutes of limitations


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Changes in the underlying court system


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Distortions from losses resulting from large single accounts or single issues


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Changes in tort law


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Changes in claim adjuster office structure (causing distortions in the data)

International and other book of business risk factors

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Changes in policy provisions (e.g., deductibles, policy limits, endorsements, "claims-made" language)


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Changes in underwriting standards


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Product mix (e.g., size of account, industries insured, jurisdiction mix)

        Unanticipated changes in risk factors can affect reserves. As an indicator of the causal effect that a change in one or more risk factors could have on reserves for International and other (excluding asbestos and environmental), a 1% increase (decrease) in incremental paid loss development for each future calendar year could result in a 1.3% increase (decrease) in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves. International and other reserves (excluding asbestos and environmental) represent approximately 8% of the Company's total claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

        International and other represents a combination of different product lines, some of which are in runoff. Comparative historical information is not available for international product lines as insurers domiciled outside of the U.S. do not file U.S. statutory reports. Comparative historical information on runoff business is not indicative of reasonably possible one-year changes in the reserve estimate for this mix of runoff business. Accordingly, the Company has not included comparative analyses for International and other.

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Reinsurance Recoverables

        The following table summarizes the composition of the Company's reinsurance recoverables:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	$	6,216		$	6,934
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance		(345	)		(363	)
Net reinsurance recoverables		5,871			6,571
Mandatory pools and associations(1)		2,020			2,043
Structured settlements(2)		3,291			3,380
Total reinsurance recoverables	$	11,182		$	11,994

(1)

Includes impact from certain reclassifications made to 2010 amounts to conform to 2011 presentation.

(2)

Included in the Company's reinsurance recoverables are certain structured settlements issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life, which was previously a subsidiary of Old Mutual U.S. Life Holdings, Inc. prior to being sold by its U.K. parent company to Harbinger Group Inc. and being renamed.

        The $700 million decline in net reinsurance recoverables since December 31, 2010 reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development.

        Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the associated claim liability. The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Company becomes involved in coverage disputes with its reinsurers. Some of these disputes could result in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by or against the reinsurers to determine the Company's rights and obligations under the various reinsurance agreements. The Company employs dedicated specialists and aggressive strategies to manage reinsurance collections and disputes.

        The reinsurance agreements that the Company entered into as part of its catastrophe bond programs are dual trigger contracts and meet the requirements to be accounted for as reinsurance in accordance with guidance for accounting for reinsurance contracts. The Company's catastrophe bond programs are described in more detail in "Item 1—Business—Catastrophe Reinsurance."

        The Company reports its reinsurance recoverables net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. The allowance is based upon the Company's ongoing review of amounts outstanding, length of collection periods, changes in reinsurer credit standing, disputes, applicable coverage defenses and other relevant factors. Accordingly, the establishment of reinsurance recoverables and the related allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverables is also an inherently uncertain process involving estimates. From time to time, as a result of the long-tailed nature of the underlying liabilities, coverage complexities and potential for disputes, the Company considers the commutation of reinsurance contracts. Changes in estimated reinsurance recoverables and commutation activity could result in additional income statement charges.

        Recoverables attributable to structured settlements relate primarily to personal injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion, for which the Company has purchased annuities and remains contingently liable in the event of a default by the companies issuing the annuities. Recoverables attributable to mandatory pools and associations relate primarily to workers' compensation service business. These recoverables are supported by the participating

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insurance companies' obligation to pay a pro rata share based on each company's voluntary market share of written premium in each state in which it is a pool participant. In the event a member of a mandatory pool or association defaults on its share of the pool's or association's obligations, the other members' share of such obligation increases proportionally.

        On August 20, 2010, in a reinsurance dispute in New York state court captioned United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company v. American Re-Insurance Company, et al., the trial court granted summary judgment for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G), a subsidiary of the Company, and on October 25, 2010, entered judgment against American Re-Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Munich Re (American Re) and three other reinsurers, awarding USF&G $251 million plus pre-judgment interest in the amount of $169 million. The judgment, including the award of interest, was appealed to the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. On January 24, 2012, the Appellate Division affirmed the judgment, which, as of that date, totaled $467 million, comprising the judgment of $251 million and interest of $216 million (including post-judgment interest). Post-judgment interest continues to accrue (without compounding) at the rate of 9% until the judgment is paid. On January 30, 2012, the reinsurers filed a motion with the Appellate Division seeking permission to appeal its decision to the New York Court of Appeals. Whether the Appellate Division grants permission to appeal is within its discretion. The $251 million awarded by the court represents the amount owed to USF&G under the terms of the disputed reinsurance agreements and is reported as part of reinsurance recoverables in the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The interest awarded by the Court, including post-judgment interest, is treated for accounting purposes as a gain contingency in accordance with FASB Topic 450, Contingencies, and accordingly has not been recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Impairments

Fair Value Measurements

        The Company's estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation, gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets, and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the fair value accounting guidance hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's significant market assumptions. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is reported is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

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Level 1—Unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access.



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Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.



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Level 3—Valuations based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use.

Valuation of Investments Reported at Fair Value in Financial Statements

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forced transaction. The estimated fair value of a financial instrument may differ from the amount that could be realized if the security was sold in an immediate sale, e.g., a forced transaction. Additionally, the valuation of investments is more subjective when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market based inputs, which may increase the potential that the estimated fair value of an investment is not reflective of the price at which an actual transaction would occur.

        For investments that have quoted market prices in active markets, the Company uses the unadjusted quoted market prices as fair value and includes these prices in the amounts disclosed in Level 1 of the hierarchy. The Company receives the quoted market prices from a third party, nationally recognized pricing service (pricing service). When quoted market prices are unavailable, the Company utilizes a pricing service to determine an estimate of fair value, which is mainly used for its fixed maturity investments. The fair value estimates provided from this pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. If quoted market prices and an estimate from a pricing service are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques, which, depending on the level of observable market inputs, will render the fair value estimate as Level 2 or Level 3. The Company bases all of its estimates of fair value for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third-party market participant would be willing to pay in an arm's length transaction.

Fixed Maturities

        The Company utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 98% of its fixed maturities. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturities other than U.S. Treasury securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, the pricing service uses an Option Adjusted Spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

        The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

        The pricing service utilized by the Company has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information to produce a valuation. If the pricing service discontinues pricing an investment, the Company would be required to produce an estimate of fair value using some of the same methodologies as the pricing service but would have to make assumptions for market-based inputs that are unavailable due to market conditions.

        The fair value estimates of most fixed maturity investments are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such fixed maturities, other than U.S. Treasury securities, provided by the pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury securities is included in the amount disclosed in Level 1 as the estimates are based on unadjusted market prices.

        The Company reviews the estimates of fair value provided by the pricing service and compares the estimates to the Company's knowledge of the market to determine if the estimates obtained are representative of the prices in the market. In addition, the Company has periodic discussions with the

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pricing service to discuss any changes in their process and reactions to overall markets. The Company produces a report monthly that lists all price changes from the previous month in excess of 10%. The Company reviews the report and will challenge any prices deemed not to be representative of fair value. In addition, the Company has implemented various other processes including randomly selecting purchased or sold securities and comparing execution prices to the estimates from the pricing service as well as reviewing reports that contain securities whose valuation did not change from their previous valuation (stale price review). The Company also uses an additional independent pricing service to further test the primary pricing service's valuation of the Company's fixed maturity portfolio. These processes have not highlighted any significant issues with the fair value estimates received from the pricing service.

        The Company also holds certain fixed maturity investments which are not priced by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of such fixed maturities using an internal matrix that is based on market information regarding interest rates, credit spreads and liquidity. The underlying source data for calculating the matrix of credit spreads relative to the U.S. Treasury curve are the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Index and the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield BB Rated Index. The Company includes the fair value estimates of these corporate bonds in Level 2, since all significant inputs are market observable.

        While the vast majority of the Company's municipal bonds are included in Level 2, the Company holds a small number of municipal bonds which are not valued by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of these bonds using an internal pricing matrix with some unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Due to the limited amount of observable market information, the Company includes the fair value estimates for these particular bonds in Level 3. Additionally, the Company holds a small amount of other fixed maturity investments that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these fixed maturities, the Company obtains a quote from a broker (typically a market maker). Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, the Company includes these fair value estimates in Level 3.

Non-Fixed Maturities and Other Investments Not Reported at Fair Value

        See note 4 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the determination of fair value of non-fixed maturities and valuation of investments not reported at fair value in the financial statements.

Investment Impairments

        The Company conducts a periodic review to identify and evaluate invested assets having other-than-temporary impairments. Some of the factors considered in identifying other-than-temporary impairments include: (1) for fixed maturity investments, whether the Company intends to sell the investment or whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment prior to an anticipated recovery in value; (2) for non-fixed maturity investments, the Company's ability and intent to retain the investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value; (3) the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest for fixed maturity securities (i.e., whether there is a credit loss) or cost for equity securities; (4) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost for fixed maturity securities or cost for equity securities; and (5) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, including the relevant industry conditions and trends, and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices.

Reporting of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

        For fixed maturity investments that the Company does not intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value,

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the Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

        For non-fixed maturity investments and for fixed maturity investments the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the full amount of the impairment is included in net realized investment gains (losses).

        Upon recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment, the new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis less the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value; however, for fixed maturity investments the difference between the new cost basis and the expected cash flows is accreted on a quarterly basis to net investment income over the remaining expected life of the investment.

        Due to the subjective nature of the Company's analysis and estimates of future cash flows, along with the judgment that must be applied in the analysis, it is possible that the Company could reach a different conclusion whether or not to impair a security if it had access to additional information about the issuer. Additionally, it is possible that the issuer's actual ability to meet contractual obligations may be different than what the Company determined during its analysis, which may lead to a different impairment conclusion in future periods.

        See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of investment impairments.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairments

        See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of impairments of goodwill and other intangible assets.

OTHER UNCERTAINTIES

        For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's results of operations or financial position, see note 15 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements and "Item 1A—Risk Factors."

FUTURE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        See note 1 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards updates.

        The Company is currently required to prepare its financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). During the last several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been evaluating whether, when and how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) should be incorporated into the U.S. financial reporting system. Before making a decision, the SEC is completing its work plan to evaluate the remaining differences between GAAP and IFRS and examine the variations in the way IFRS was applied by various foreign companies that file financial statements with the SEC. In December 2011, the SEC staff provided an update of its progress but declined to provide a timetable for completing its analysis and making a recommendation.

        The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the FASB continue to work on a joint project to develop a global insurance standard that involves methodologies for valuing insurance contract liabilities that may be significantly different from the methodologies required by current

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GAAP. The FASB and the IASB have also embarked on a long-term project to converge GAAP and IFRS. The Company is not able to predict whether it will choose to, or be required to, adopt IFRS or how the adoption of IFRS (or the convergence of GAAP and IFRS, including the joint project for valuing insurance contract liabilities) may impact the Company's financial statements in the future.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This report contains, and management may make, certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Specifically, statements about the Company's share repurchase plans, expected margin improvement, future pension plan contributions and the potential impact of investment markets and other economic conditions on the Company's investment portfolio and underwriting results, among others, are forward looking, and the Company may also make forward-looking statements about, among other things:

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its results of operations and financial condition (including, among other things, premium volume, premium rates, net and operating income, investment income and performance, return on equity, and expected current returns and combined ratios);

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the sufficiency of the Company's asbestos and other reserves;

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the impact of emerging claims issues as well as other insurance and non-insurance litigation;

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the cost and availability of reinsurance coverage;

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catastrophe losses;

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the impact of investment, economic and underwriting market conditions; and

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strategic initiatives.

        The Company cautions investors that such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements.

        For a discussion of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ, see "Item 1A—Risk Factors" and "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates."

        The Company's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements.

Item 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISK

        Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates (inclusive of credit spreads), foreign currency exchange rates and other relevant market rate or price changes. Market risk is directly influenced by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the related underlying assets are traded. The following is a discussion of the Company's primary market risk exposures and how those exposures are managed as of December 31, 2011. The Company's market risk sensitive instruments, including derivatives, are primarily entered into for purposes other than trading.

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        The carrying value of the Company's investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $72.70 billion and $72.72 billion, respectively, of which 88% and 86% was invested in fixed maturity securities, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately 6.2% and 6.0%, respectively, of the Company's invested assets were denominated in foreign currencies. The Company's exposure to equity price risk is not significant. The Company has no direct commodity risk and is not a party to any credit default swaps.

        The primary market risks to the investment portfolio are interest rate risk and credit risk associated with investments in fixed maturity securities. The portfolio duration relative to the liabilities' duration is primarily managed through cash market transactions and treasury futures transactions.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio included collateralized mortgage obligations backed by alternative documentation mortgages and asset-backed securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages with a collective fair value of $351 million and $297 million, respectively (comprising approximately 0.5% of the Company's total fixed maturity investments at both dates). The disruption in secondary investment markets for mortgage-backed securities provided the Company with the opportunity to selectively acquire additional asset-backed securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages at discounted prices. The Company purchased $128 million and $31 million of such securities in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company defines sub-prime mortgage-backed securities as investments in which the underlying loans primarily exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: low FICO scores, above-prime interest rates, high loan-to-value ratios or high debt-to-income ratios. Alternative documentation securitizations are those in which the underlying loans primarily meet the government-sponsored entities' requirements for credit score but do not meet the government-sponsored entities' guidelines for documentation, property type, debt and loan-to-value ratios. The average credit rating on these securities and obligations held by the Company was "Baa2" at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

        The Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 included securities issued by numerous states, municipalities and political subdivisions (collectively referred to as the municipal bond portfolio), a number of which were enhanced by third-party insurance for the payment of principal and interest in the event of an issuer default. The downgrade of credit ratings of insurers of these securities in recent years has resulted in a corresponding downgrade in the ratings of the securities to the underlying rating of the respective security. Of the insured municipal securities in the Company's investment portfolio at December 31, 2011, approximately 99% were rated at A3 or above, and approximately 92% were rated at Aa3 or above, without the benefit of insurance. The Company believes that a loss of the benefit of insurance would not result in a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity, due to the underlying credit strength of the issuers of the securities, as well as the Company's ability and intent to hold the securities. The average credit rating of the underlying issuers of these securities was "Aa2" at December 31, 2011. The average credit rating of the entire municipal bond portfolio was "Aa1" at December 31, 2011 with and without the third-party insurance.

        On April 2, 2009, municipal securities issued by local governments within the United States were assigned a negative outlook by Moody's Investors Service. Notwithstanding the relatively low historical rates of default on many of these obligations and notwithstanding that the Company typically seeks to invest in high-credit-quality securities (including those with structural protections such as being secured by dedicated or pledged sources of revenue), during or following an economic downturn, the Company's municipal bond portfolio could be subject to a higher risk of default or impairment due to declining municipal tax bases and revenue. The severity and duration of state and local government budget deficits could have an adverse impact on the collectability and valuation of the Company's municipal bond portfolio. In addition, some issuers may be unwilling to increase tax rates, or to reduce spending, to fund interest or principal payments on their municipal bonds, or may be unable to access the municipal bond market to fund such payments. The risk of widespread defaults may increase if

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some issuers voluntarily choose to default, instead of implementing difficult fiscal measures, and the actual or perceived consequences (such as reduced access to capital markets) are less severe than expected. The risk may also increase if there are changes in legislation that permit states, or additional municipalities and political subdivisions, to file for bankruptcy protection or if there are judicial interpretations that, in a bankruptcy or other proceeding, lessen the value of structural protections.

        The Company's tax-exempt fixed maturity investment portfolio was $38.52 billion and $39.03 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Federal and/or state tax legislation could be enacted that would lessen or improve some or all of the tax advantages currently benefiting the Company and result in an adverse or favorable impact on the value of these holdings.

        The primary market risk for all of the Company's debt is interest rate risk at the time of refinancing. The Company monitors the interest rate environment and evaluates refinancing opportunities as maturity dates approach. For additional information regarding the Company's debt see note 8 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements as well as the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

        The Company's foreign exchange market risk exposure is concentrated in the Company's invested assets and insurance reserves denominated in foreign currencies. Cash flows from the Company's foreign operations are the primary source of funds for the purchase of investments denominated in foreign currencies. The Company purchases these investments primarily to fund insurance reserves and other liabilities denominated in the same currency, effectively reducing its foreign currency exchange rate exposure. Invested assets denominated in the British Pound Sterling comprised approximately 2.4% and 2.5% of the total invested assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Invested assets denominated in the Canadian dollar comprised approximately 2.4% and 2.3% of the total invested assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Invested assets denominated in other currencies at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were not material.

        There were no other significant changes in the Company's primary market risk exposures or in how those exposures were managed for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company does not currently anticipate significant changes in its primary market risk exposures or in how those exposures are managed in future reporting periods based upon what is known or expected to be in effect in future reporting periods.

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

        Sensitivity analysis is defined as the measurement of potential loss in future earnings, fair values or cash flows of market sensitive instruments resulting from one or more selected hypothetical changes in interest rates and other market rates or prices over a selected period of time. In the Company's sensitivity analysis model, a hypothetical change in market rates is selected that is expected to reflect reasonably possible near-term changes in those rates. "Near-term" means a period of time going forward up to one year from the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from the hypothetical change in market rates assumed in this disclosure, especially since this sensitivity analysis does not reflect the results of any actions that would be taken by the Company to mitigate such hypothetical losses in fair value.

Interest Rate Risk

        In this sensitivity analysis model, the Company uses fair values to measure its potential loss. The sensitivity analysis model includes the following financial instruments entered into for purposes other than trading: fixed maturities, non-redeemable preferred stocks, mortgage loans, short-term securities, debt and derivative financial instruments. The primary market risk to the Company's market sensitive instruments is interest rate risk (inclusive of credit spreads). The sensitivity analysis model uses various

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basis point changes in interest rates to measure the hypothetical change in fair value of financial instruments included in the model.

        For invested assets with primary exposure to interest rate risk, estimates of portfolio duration and convexity are used to model the loss of fair value that would be expected to result from a parallel increase in interest rates. Durations on invested assets are adjusted for call, put and interest rate reset features. Durations on tax-exempt securities are adjusted for the fact that the yields on such securities do not normally move in lockstep with changes in the U.S. Treasury curve. Fixed maturity portfolio durations are calculated on a market value weighted basis, including accrued interest, using holdings as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

        For debt, the change in fair value is determined by calculating hypothetical December 31, 2011 and 2010 ending prices based on yields adjusted to reflect a 100 basis point change, comparing such hypothetical ending prices to actual ending prices, and multiplying the difference by the par or securities outstanding.

        The sensitivity analysis model used by the Company produces a loss in fair value of market sensitive instruments of approximately $1.79 billion and $2.00 billion based on a 100 basis point increase in interest rates at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The loss estimates do not take into account the impact of possible interventions that the Company might reasonably undertake in order to mitigate or avoid losses that would result from emerging interest rate trends. In addition, the loss value only reflects the impact of an interest rate increase on the fair value of the Company's financial instruments.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

        The Company uses fair values of investment securities to measure its potential loss from foreign denominated investments. A hypothetical 10% reduction in value of foreign denominated investments is used to estimate the impact on the market value of the foreign denominated holdings. The Company's analysis indicates that a hypothetical 10% reduction in the value of foreign denominated investments would be expected to produce a loss in fair value of approximately $452 million and $434 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	158
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	159
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 and 2010	160
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	161
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	162
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	163

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Report Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Travelers Companies, Inc.:

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities as of April 1, 2009 due to the adoption of new FASB guidance.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 16, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/  KPMG LLP
      KPMG LLP

New York, New York
February 16, 2012

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(in millions, except per share amounts)

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Revenues
Premiums	$	22,090		$	21,432		$	21,418
Net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
Fee income		296			287			306
Net realized investment gains		55			264			17
Other revenues		126			70			163
Total revenues		25,446			25,112			24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		16,276			13,210			12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		3,876			3,802			3,813
General and administrative expenses		3,556			3,406			3,366
Interest expense		386			388			382
Total claims and expenses		24,094			20,806			19,969
Income before income taxes		1,352			4,306			4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)		(74	)		1,090			1,089
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Net income per share
Basic	$	3.40		$	6.69		$	6.38
Diluted	$	3.36		$	6.62		$	6.33
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic		415.8			476.5			563.2
Diluted		420.5			482.5			568.6
For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Net Realized Investment Gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains (losses)	$	30		$	7		$	(323	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(55	)		(33	)		65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(25	)		(26	)		(258	)
Other net realized investment gains		80			290			275
Net realized investment gains	$	55		$	264		$	17

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in millions)

At December 31,	2011			2010
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $59,994 and $60,170)	$	64,232		$	62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $414 and $372)		559			519
Real estate investments		865			838
Short-term securities		3,594			5,616
Other investments		3,451			2,929
Total investments		72,701			72,722
Cash		214			200
Investment income accrued		768			791
Premiums receivable		5,730			5,497
Reinsurance recoverables		11,182			11,994
Ceded unearned premiums		828			813
Deferred acquisition costs		1,786			1,782
Deferred taxes		7			493
Contractholder receivables		5,186			5,343
Goodwill		3,365			3,365
Other intangible assets		433			502
Other assets		2,402			2,154
Total assets	$	104,602		$	105,656
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	51,419		$	51,606
Unearned premium reserves		11,102			10,921
Contractholder payables		5,186			5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums		389			407
Debt		6,605			6,611
Other liabilities		5,424			5,293
Total liabilities		80,125			80,181
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—			68
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized; 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		20,732			20,162
Retained earnings		19,579			18,847
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		2,005			1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)		(17,839	)		(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		24,477			25,475
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	104,602		$	105,656

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(in millions)

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Convertible preferred stock—savings plan
Balance, beginning of year	$	68		$	79		$	89
Redemptions		(5	)		(11	)		(10	)
Conversion to common stock		(63	)		—			—
Balance, end of year		—			68			79
Common stock
Balance, beginning of year		20,162			19,593			19,242
Employee share-based compensation		328			420			210
Common shares issued—conversion of preferred stock		93			—			—
Compensation amortization under share-based plans and other changes		149			149			141
Balance, end of year		20,732			20,162			19,593
Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year		18,847			16,315			13,314
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009		—			—			71
Net income		1,426			3,216			3,622
Dividends		(669	)		(677	)		(696	)
Premium on preferred stock converted to common stock		(30	)		—			—
Other		5			(7	)		4
Balance, end of year		19,579			18,847			16,315
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax
Balance, beginning of year		1,255			1,219			(900	)
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009		—			—			(71	)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities:
Having no credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income		1,010			(77	)		1,942
Having credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income		2			80			131
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity		(201	)		27			(88	)
Net change in unrealized foreign currency translation and other changes		(61	)		6			205
Balance, end of year		2,005			1,255			1,219
Treasury stock (at cost)
Balance, beginning of year		(14,857	)		(9,791	)		(6,426	)
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		(2,900	)		(5,000	)		(3,300	)
Net shares acquired related to employee share-based compensation plans		(82	)		(66	)		(65	)
Balance, end of year		(17,839	)		(14,857	)		(9,791	)
Total common shareholders' equity		24,477			25,407			27,336
Total shareholders' equity	$	24,477		$	25,475		$	27,415
Common shares outstanding
Balance, beginning of year		434.6			520.3			585.1
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		(51.0	)		(95.7	)		(69.4	)
Net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans		7.7			10.0			4.6
Common shares issued—conversion of preferred stock		1.5			—			—
Balance, end of year		392.8			434.6			520.3
Summary of changes in equity from nonowner sources
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax		750			36			2,190
Total changes in equity from nonowner sources	$	2,176		$	3,252		$	5,812

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized investment gains		(55	)		(264	)		(17	)
Depreciation and amortization		802			812			797
Deferred federal income tax expense		63			178			213
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		3,876			3,802			3,813
Equity in (income) loss from other investments		(281	)		(283	)		126
Premiums receivable		(237	)		(29	)		364
Reinsurance recoverables		807			1,300			1,416
Deferred acquisition costs		(3,881	)		(3,826	)		(3,797	)
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves		(152	)		(1,968	)		(1,596	)
Unearned premium reserves		188			63			(96	)
Other		(387	)		53			(614	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,169			3,054			4,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		7,404			5,896			5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		1,161			3,713			2,805
Equity securities		135			201			65
Real estate		1			10			—
Other investments		594			717			511
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(8,704	)		(6,785	)		(9,647	)
Equity securities		(131	)		(61	)		(24	)
Real estate		(66	)		(21	)		(15	)
Other investments		(889	)		(514	)		(349	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		2,018			(699	)		370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		—			(30	)		395
Other		(371	)		(318	)		(326	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1,152			2,109			(899	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(8	)		(1,160	)		(143	)
Issuance of debt		—			1,234			494
Dividends paid to shareholders		(665	)		(673	)		(693	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		314			408			180
Treasury stock acquired—share repurchase authorization		(2,919	)		(4,998	)		(3,259	)
Treasury stock acquired—net employee share-based compensation		(46	)		(40	)		(29	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		18			8			8
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,306	)		(5,221	)		(3,442	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(1	)		3			15
Net increase (decrease) in cash		14			(55	)		(95	)
Cash at beginning of year		200			255			350
Cash at end of year	$	214		$	200		$	255
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid	$	218		$	784		$	876
Interest paid	$	382		$	397		$	385

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Basis of Presentation

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company). The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and claims and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2010 and 2009 financial statements to conform to the 2011 presentation. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Adoption of Accounting Standards Updates

Creditors' Evaluation of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring

        In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to clarify whether a modification or restructuring of a receivable is considered a troubled debt restructuring, i.e., whether the creditor has granted a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. A modification or restructuring that is considered a troubled debt restructuring will result in the creditor having to account for the receivable as being impaired and will also result in additional disclosure of the creditors' troubled debt restructuring activities. The provisions of the guidance were effective for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 on a retrospective basis to the beginning of the year. The adoption of this guidance did not have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

        In April 2009, the FASB issued updated guidance, which provides clarification that an other-than-temporary impairment is recognized when an entity has the intent to sell a debt security or when it is more likely than not that an entity will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery in value.

        Additionally, the guidance changes the presentation and amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in the income statement for instances in which the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell a debt security prior to the anticipated recovery of its remaining cost basis. The Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in "accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources."

        In addition to the changes in measurement and presentation, the disclosures related to other-than-temporary impairments relating to debt securities are expanded, and all such disclosures are required to be included in both interim and annual periods.

        The guidance was effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of the guidance on April 1, 2009 resulted in an increase in retained earnings of $71 million, which was offset by a corresponding decrease in "accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources" of the same amount.

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Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts

        In October 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance to address diversity in practice for the accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This guidance modifies the definition of acquisition costs to specify that a cost must be directly related to the successful acquisition of a new or renewal insurance contract in order to be deferred. If application of this guidance would result in the capitalization of acquisition costs that had not previously been capitalized by a reporting entity, the entity may elect not to capitalize those costs.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Transfers and Servicing

        In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance related to the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The updated guidance eliminates the criteria to assess whether a transferor is required to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets in order to demonstrate effective control over the transferred asset. Transferors that maintain effective control over a transferred asset are required to account for the transaction as a secured borrowing rather than a sale.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The updated guidance applies to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

        In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The updated guidance requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The updated guidance is to be applied retrospectively and is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. Early adoption is permitted.

        The updated guidance will result in a change in the presentation of the Company's consolidated financial statements but will not have any impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Intangibles—Goodwill and Other

        In September 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance that modifies the manner in which the two-step impairment test of goodwill is applied. Under the updated guidance, an entity may assess qualitative factors (such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, key technology, or customers) that may impact a reporting unit's fair value and lead to the determination that it is more

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likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill. If an entity determines that it is more likely than not, it must perform an impairment test.

        The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, a second step must be performed to measure the amount of goodwill impairment, if any. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill is measured in a business combination (i.e., by measuring the fair value of the reporting unit's assets, liabilities and unrecognized intangible assets and determining the remaining amount ascribed to goodwill) and comparing the amount of the implied goodwill to the carrying amount of the goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Accounting Policies

Investments

Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities

        Fixed maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Fixed maturities, including instruments subject to securities lending agreements, are classified as available for sale and are reported at fair value, with unrealized investment gains and losses, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Equity securities, which include public common and non-redeemable preferred stocks, are classified as available for sale with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Real Estate Investments

        The Company's real estate investments include warehouses, office buildings and other commercial land and properties that are directly owned. Real estate is recorded on the purchase date at the purchase price, which generally represents fair value, and is supported by internal analysis or external appraisals, using discounted cash flow analyses and other acceptable valuation techniques. Real estate held for investment purposes is subsequently carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the expected useful life of the building or 39 years. Real estate held for sale is carried at lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Short-term Securities

        Short-term securities have an original maturity of less than one year and are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Other Investments

        Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

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        The Company uses the equity method of accounting for private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships. The partnerships and the hedge funds generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value. The financial statements prepared by the investee are received by the Company on a lag basis, with the lag period generally dependent upon the type of underlying investments. The private equity and real estate partnerships provide financial information quarterly which is generally available to investors, including the Company, within three to six months following the date of the reporting period. The hedge funds provide financial information monthly, which is generally available to investors within one month following the date of the reporting period. The Company regularly requests financial information from the partnerships prior to the receipt of the partnerships' financial statements and records any material information obtained from these requests in its consolidated financial statements.

Common Stock with Transfer Restrictions and Other

        Also included in other investments are common stock with transfer restrictions, non-public common and preferred equities, mortgage loans, trading securities and derivatives. Common stock with transfer restrictions and non-public common and preferred equities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period. The Company's derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value, with the changes in fair value reflected in the consolidated statement of income in net realized investment gains (losses). For a further discussion of the derivatives used by the Company, see note 3.

Net Investment Income

        Investment income from fixed maturities and mortgage loans is recognized based on the constant effective yield method which includes an adjustment for estimated principal repayments, if any. The effective yield used to determine amortization for fixed maturities subject to prepayment risk (e.g., asset-backed, loan-backed and structured securities) is recalculated and adjusted periodically based upon actual historical and/or projected future cash flows, which are obtained from a widely-accepted securities data provider. The adjustments to the yield for highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the retrospective method. The adjustments to the yield for non-highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the prospective method. Dividends on equity securities (including those with transfer restrictions) and venture capital investments are recognized in income when declared. Rental income on real estate is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. See note 3 for further discussion. Investments in private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereby the Company's share of the investee's earnings or losses in the fund is reported in net investment income. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period.

        Accrual of income is suspended on non-securitized fixed maturities or mortgage loans that are in default, or on which it is likely that future payments will not be made as scheduled. Interest income on investments in default is recognized only when payments are received. Investments included in the consolidated balance sheet that were not income-producing for the preceding 12 months were not material.

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        For fixed maturities where the Company records an other-than-temporary impairment, a determination is made as to the cause of the impairment and whether the Company expects a recovery in the value. For fixed maturities where the Company expects a recovery in value, not necessarily to par, the constant effective yield method is utilized and the investment is amortized to the expected recovery amount.

Investment Gains and Losses

        Net realized investment gains and losses are included as a component of pretax revenues based upon specific identification of the investments sold on the trade date. Included in net realized investment gains (losses) are other-than-temporary impairment losses on invested assets other than those investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting as described in the "Investment Impairments" section that follows.

Investment Impairments

        The Company conducts a periodic review to identify and evaluate invested assets having other-than-temporary impairments. Some of the factors considered in identifying other-than-temporary impairments include: (1) for fixed maturity investments, whether the Company intends to sell the investment or whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment prior to an anticipated recovery in value; (2) for non-fixed maturity investments, the Company's ability and intent to retain the investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value; (3) the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest for fixed maturity securities (i.e., whether there is a credit loss) or cost for equity securities; (4) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost for fixed maturity securities or cost for equity securities; and (5) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, including the relevant industry conditions and trends, and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments of Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

        For fixed maturity investments that the Company does not intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

        For equity securities (including public common, non-redeemable preferred stock and common stock with transfer restrictions) and for fixed maturity investments the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the full amount of the impairment is included in net realized investment gains (losses).

        Upon recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment, the new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis less the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value; however, for fixed maturity investments the difference between the new cost basis and the expected

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cash flows is accreted on a quarterly basis to net investment income over the remaining expected life of the investment.

Determination of Credit Loss

        The Company determines the credit loss component of fixed maturity investments by utilizing discounted cash flow modeling to determine the present value of the security and comparing the present value with the amortized cost of the security. If the amortized cost is greater than the present value of the expected cash flows, the difference is considered a credit loss and recognized in net realized investment gains (losses).

        For non-structured fixed maturities (U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities, obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions, debt securities issued by foreign governments, and certain corporate debt), the estimate of expected cash flows is determined by projecting a recovery value and a recovery time frame and assessing whether further principal and interest will be received. The determination of recovery value incorporates an issuer valuation assumption utilizing one or a combination of valuation methods as deemed appropriate by the Company. The Company determines the undiscounted recovery value by allocating the estimated value of the issuer to the Company's assessment of the priority of claims. The present value of the cash flows is determined by applying the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment) and an estimated recovery time frame. Generally, that time frame for securities for which the issuer is in bankruptcy is 12 months. For securities for which the issuer is financially troubled but not in bankruptcy, that time frame is generally 24 months. Included in the present value calculation are expected principal and interest payments; however, for securities for which the issuer is classified as bankrupt or in default, the present value calculation assumes no interest payments and a single recovery amount.

        In estimating the recovery value, significant judgment is involved in the development of assumptions relating to a myriad of factors related to the issuer including, but not limited to, revenue, margin and earnings projections, the likely market or liquidation values of assets, potential additional debt to be incurred pre- or post-bankruptcy/restructuring, the ability to shift existing or new debt to different priority layers, the amount of restructuring/bankruptcy expenses, the size and priority of unfunded pension obligations, litigation or other contingent claims, the treatment of intercompany claims and the likely outcome with respect to inter-creditor conflicts.

        For structured fixed maturity securities (primarily residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities), the Company estimates the present value of the security by projecting future cash flows of the assets underlying the securitization, allocating the flows to the various tranches based on the structure of the securitization, and determining the present value of the cash flows using the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment or changes in expected cash flows). The Company incorporates levels of delinquencies, defaults and severities as well as credit attributes of the remaining assets in the securitization, along with other economic data, to arrive at its best estimate of the parameters applied to the assets underlying the securitization. In order to project cash flows, the following assumptions are applied to the assets underlying the securitization: (1) voluntary prepayment rates, (2) default rates and

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(3) loss severity. The key assumptions made for the Prime, Alt-A and Sub-Prime mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2011 were as follows:

(at December 31, 2011)	Prime	Alt-A	Sub-Prime
Voluntary prepayment rates	3% - 37%	0% - 17%	0% - 8%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults	1% - 46%	7% - 78%	19% - 87%
Loss severity	30% - 65%	35% - 70%	58% - 90%

Real Estate Investments

        On at least an annual basis, the Company obtains independent appraisals for substantially all of its real estate investments. In addition, the carrying value of all real estate investments is reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The review for impairment considers the valuation from the independent appraisal, when applicable, and incorporates an estimate of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the real estate property. An impairment loss is recognized if the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the real estate property. The impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

Other Investments

Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

        Included in other investments are private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships that generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value and are accounted for by the Company using the equity method of accounting. The Company reviews these investments for impairment no less frequently than quarterly and monitors the performance throughout the year through discussions with the managers/general partners. If the Company becomes aware of an impairment of a partnership's investments at the balance sheet date prior to receiving the partnership's financial statements, it will recognize an impairment by recording a reduction in the carrying value of the partnership with a corresponding charge to net investment income.

Mortgage Loans

        A mortgage loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect principal and interest amounts due. For mortgage loans that are determined to be impaired, a reserve is established for the difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of the underlying collateral. In estimating fair value, the Company uses interest rates reflecting the current real estate financing market returns.

Changes in Intent to Sell Temporarily Impaired Assets

        The Company may, from time to time, sell invested assets subsequent to the balance sheet date that it did not intend to sell at the balance sheet date. Conversely, the Company may not sell invested assets that it asserted that it intended to sell at the balance sheet date. Such changes in intent are generally due to events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date. The types of events that may result in a change in intent include, but are not limited to, significant changes in the economic facts and circumstances related to the invested asset (e.g., a downgrade or upgrade from a rating agency), significant unforeseen changes in liquidity needs, or changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment.

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Securities Lending

        The Company has engaged in securities lending activities from which it generates net investment income by lending certain of its investments to other institutions for short periods of time. Borrowers of these securities provide collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities plus accrued interest. This collateral is held by a third-party custodian, and the Company has the right to access the collateral only in the event that the institution borrowing the Company's securities is in default under the lending agreement. Therefore, the Company does not recognize the receipt of the collateral held by the third-party custodian or the obligation to return the collateral. The loaned securities remain a recorded asset of the Company. The Company accepts only cash as collateral for securities on loan and restricts the manner in which that cash is invested.

Reinsurance Recoverables

        Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the associated claim liability. The Company reports its reinsurance recoverables net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. The allowance is based upon the Company's ongoing review of amounts outstanding, length of collection periods, changes in reinsurer credit standing, disputes, applicable coverage defenses and other relevant factors. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible, including amounts due from known insolvent reinsurers, are written off against the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. Any subsequent collections of amounts previously written off are reported as part of claims and claim adjustment expenses. The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies.

Deferred Acquisition Costs

        Amounts which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new insurance contracts, consisting of commissions and premium-related taxes, are deferred and amortized pro rata over the contract periods in which the related premiums are earned. Deferred acquisition costs are reviewed to determine if they are recoverable from future income and, if not, are charged to expense. Future investment income attributable to related premiums is taken into account in measuring the recoverability of the carrying value of this asset. All other acquisition expenses are charged to operations as incurred.

Contractholder Receivables and Payables

        Under certain workers' compensation insurance contracts with deductible features, the Company is obligated to pay the claimant for the full amount of the claim. The Company is subsequently reimbursed by the policyholder for the deductible amount. These amounts are included on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheet in contractholder payables and contractholder receivables, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        The Company performs a review, on at least an annual basis, of goodwill held by the reporting units which are the Company's three operating and reportable segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. The Company estimates the fair value

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of its reporting units and compares it to their carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying values of the reporting units were to exceed their fair value, the amount of the impairment would be calculated and goodwill adjusted accordingly.

        The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of its reporting units. The discounted cash flow model is an income approach to valuation that is based on a detailed cash flow analysis for deriving a current fair value of reporting units and is representative of the Company's reporting units' current and expected future financial performance. Other indefinite-lived intangible assets held by the Company are also reviewed for impairment on at least an annual basis. The classification of the asset as indefinite-lived is reassessed and an impairment is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.

        Intangible assets that are deemed to have a finite useful life are amortized over their useful lives. The carrying amount of intangible assets with a finite useful life is regularly reviewed for indicators of impairment in value. Impairment is recognized only if the carrying amount of the intangible asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.

        The Company's review did not result in an impairment of its goodwill, other indefinite-lived intangibles or finite-lived intangible assets, and none of the Company's reporting units had a reasonable risk of failing the initial impairment test for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves represent estimates for the ultimate cost of unpaid reported and unreported claims incurred and related expenses. The reserves are adjusted regularly based upon experience. Included in the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves in the consolidated balance sheet are certain reserves discounted to the present value of estimated future payments. The liabilities for losses for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments, primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, were discounted using a rate of 5% at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. These discounted reserves totaled $2.20 billion and $2.09 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company performs a continuing review of its claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, including its reserving techniques and its reinsurance. The reserves are also reviewed regularly by qualified actuaries employed by the Company. Since the reserves are based on estimates, the ultimate liability may be more or less than such reserves. The effects of changes in such estimated reserves are included in the results of operations in the period in which the estimates are changed. Such changes in estimates could occur in a future period and may be material to the Company's results of operations and financial position in such period.

Other Liabilities

        Included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet is the Company's estimate of its liability for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments. The liability for expected state guaranty fund and other premium-based assessments is recognized as the Company writes or becomes obligated to write or renew the premiums on which the assessments are expected to be based. The liability for loss-based assessments is recognized as the related losses are incurred. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a liability of $293 million and $294 million, respectively, for guaranty

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fund and other insurance-related assessments and related recoverables of $19 million and $24 million, respectively. The liability for such assessments and the related recoverables are not discounted for the time value of money. The loss-based assessments are expected to be paid over a period ranging from one year to the life expectancy of certain workers' compensation claimants and the recoveries are expected to occur over the same period of time.

        Also included in other liabilities is an accrual for policyholder dividends. Certain insurance contracts, primarily workers' compensation, are participating whereby dividends are paid to policyholders in accordance with contract provisions. Net written premiums for participating dividend policies were approximately 1% of total Company net written premiums for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Policyholder dividends are accrued against earnings using best available estimates of amounts to be paid. The liability accrued for policyholder dividends totaled $54 million and $45 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Treasury Stock

        Treasury stock represents the cost of common stock repurchased by the Company, which stock represents authorized and unissued shares of the Company under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act.

Statutory Accounting Practices

        The Company's insurance subsidiaries, domiciled principally in the state of Connecticut, prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of the states of domicile. Prescribed statutory accounting practices are those practices that are incorporated directly or by reference in state laws, regulations, and general administrative rules applicable to all insurance enterprises domiciled in a particular state. Permitted statutory accounting practices include practices not prescribed by the domiciliary state, but allowed by the domiciliary state regulatory authority. The impact of any permitted accounting practices on policyholders' surplus of the Company is not material.

Premiums and Unearned Premium Reserves

        Premiums are recognized as revenues pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium reserves represent the unexpired portion of policy premiums. Accrued retrospective premiums are included in premium balances receivable. Premium balances receivable are reported net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible premium amounts.

        Ceded premiums are charged to income over the applicable term of the various reinsurance contracts with third party reinsurers. Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the unexpired portion of premiums ceded to reinsurers and are reported as part of other assets.

Reinsurance to Close

        Under the accounting conventions used by Lloyd's members, each underwriting account is normally kept open for three years and the underwriting results determined at the end of the third year when the account is closed, although a longer period may be required in order to determine reserves at the required degree of accuracy/confidence for exposures having significant uncertainty. When a year of account is closed, a reinsurance contract (the "reinsurance to close" or RITC) is entered into with a

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subsequent year of account (normally the following year of account) in consideration for which all subsequent underwriting transactions resulting from the closing year and all previous years reinsured therein are brought forward to (accepted by) the subsequent year of account.

        The amount of the assets received in an RITC is equal to the accepted claims including incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims and is undiscounted for the time value of money. Accordingly, there is no gain or loss at the time the assets and liabilities are acquired and recognized by the subsequent year of account. In addition, there is no impact on reported premiums and losses as a result of an RITC transaction.

Fee Income

        Fee income includes servicing fees from carriers and revenues from large deductible policies and service contracts and is recognized pro rata over the contract or policy periods.

Other Revenues

        Other revenues include revenues from premium installment charges, which are recognized as collected, revenues of noninsurance subsidiaries other than fee income and gains and losses on dispositions of assets and redemption of debt, and other miscellaneous revenues.

Income Taxes

        The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax rates and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Foreign Currency Translation

        The Company assigns functional currencies to its foreign operations, which are generally the currencies of the local operating environment. Foreign currency amounts are remeasured to the functional currency, and the resulting foreign exchange gains or losses are reflected in earnings. Functional currency amounts are then translated into U.S. dollars. The foreign currency remeasurement and translation are calculated using current exchange rates for items reported in the balance sheets and average exchange rates for items recorded in earnings. The change in unrealized foreign currency translation gain or loss during the year, net of tax, is a component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Share-Based Compensation

        The Company has an employee stock incentive compensation plan that permits grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock.

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        Compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of an award, utilizing the assumptions discussed in note 12. Compensation cost is recognized for financial reporting purposes over the period in which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (generally the vesting period). In connection with certain share-based awards, participants are entitled to receive dividends during the vesting period, either in cash or dividend equivalent shares, commensurate with the dividends paid to common shareholders. Dividends and dividend equivalent shares on awards that are expected to vest are recorded in retained earnings. Dividends on awards that are not expected to vest are not subject to forfeiture and are, therefore, recorded as compensation expense.

Nature of Operations

        The Company is organized into three reportable business segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. These segments reflect the manner in which the Company's businesses are currently managed and represent an aggregation of products and services based on type of customer, how the business is marketed and the manner in which risks are underwritten.

        The specific business segments are as follows:

Business Insurance

        The Business Insurance segment offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance and insurance-related services to its clients primarily in the United States. Business Insurance is organized into the following six groups, which collectively comprise Business Insurance Core operations:

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Select Accounts provides small businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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Commercial Accounts provides mid-sized businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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National Accounts provides large companies with casualty products and services, including workers' compensation, general liability and automobile liability, as well as property coverages, generally utilizing loss-sensitive products, on both a bundled and unbundled basis. National Accounts also includes the Company's commercial residual market business, which primarily offers workers' compensation products and services to the involuntary market.

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Industry-Focused Underwriting.  The following units provide targeted industries with differentiated combinations of insurance coverage, risk management, claims handling and other services:

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Construction serves a broad range of construction businesses, offering guaranteed cost products for small to mid-sized policyholders and loss sensitive programs for larger accounts. For the larger accounts, the customer and the Company work together in actively managing and controlling exposure and claims and they share risk through policy features such as deductibles or retrospective rating. Products offered include workers' compensation, general liability, umbrella and commercial auto coverages, and other risk management solutions.

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Technology serves small to large companies involved in telecommunications, information technology, medical technology and electronics manufacturing, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Products offered include property, commercial auto, general liability, workers' compensation, umbrella, internet liability, technology errors and omissions coverages and global companion products.

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Public Sector Services provides insurance products and services to public entities including municipalities, counties, Indian Nation gaming organizations and selected special government districts such as water and sewer utilities. The policies written by this unit typically cover property, commercial auto, general liability and professional liability exposures.

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Oil & Gas provides specialized property and liability products and services for customers involved in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, including operators and drilling contractors, as well as various service and supply companies and manufacturers that support upstream operations. The policies written by this business group cover risks including physical damage, liability and business interruption.

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Agribusiness serves small to medium-sized agricultural businesses, including farms, ranches, wineries and related operations, offering property and liability coverages other than workers' compensation.

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Target Risk Underwriting.  The following units serve commercial businesses requiring specialized product underwriting, claims handling and risk management services:

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National Property provides traditional and customized property insurance programs to large and mid-sized customers, including office building owners, manufacturers, municipalities and schools, retailers, and service businesses. These insurance programs cover losses on buildings, business personal property and business interruption exposures.

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Inland Marine provides insurance for goods in transit and movable objects for customers such as jewelers, museums, contractors and the transportation industry. Builders' risk insurance is also offered to customers during the construction, renovation or repair of buildings and other structures.

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Ocean Marine serves the marine transportation industry and related services, as well as other businesses involved in international trade. The Company's product offerings in this unit fall under six main coverage categories: marine liability, cargo, hull and machinery, protection and indemnity, pleasure craft, and marine property and liability.

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Excess Casualty serves small to mid-sized commercial businesses, offering mono-line umbrella and excess coverage where the Company typically does not write the primary casualty coverage, or where other business units within the Company prefer to access the underwriting expertise and/or limit capacity of the Excess Casualty business unit.

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Boiler & Machinery serves small to large companies, offering comprehensive breakdown coverages for equipment, including property and business interruption coverages. Through the BoilerRe unit, Boiler & Machinery also serves other property and casualty carriers that do not have in-house expertise with reinsurance, underwriting, engineering, claim handling and risk management services for this type of coverage.

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Global Underwriting provides insurance to foreign organizations with property and liability exposures located in the United States (reverse-flow), as part of a global program.

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Specialized Distribution.  The following units market and underwrite their products to customers predominantly through licensed wholesale, general and program agents that manage customers' unique insurance requirements.

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Northland provides insurance coverage for the commercial transportation industry, as well as commercial liability and package policies for small, difficult to place specialty classes of commercial business on an admitted or excess and surplus lines basis.

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National Programs offers tailored property and casualty programs on an admitted basis for customers with common risk characteristics or coverage requirements. Programs available include those for entertainment, architects and engineers, equipment rental, golf services and owners of franchised businesses.

        Business Insurance also includes the Special Liability Group (which manages the Company's asbestos and environmental liabilities) and the assumed reinsurance and certain international and other runoff operations, which collectively are referred to as Business Insurance Other.

Financial, Professional & International Insurance

        The Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment includes surety and financial liability coverages, which primarily use credit-based underwriting processes, as well as property and casualty products that are primarily marketed on a domestic basis in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, and on an international basis through Lloyd's. The segment includes the following groups:

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Bond & Financial Products provides a wide range of customers with bond and insurance products and risk management services. The range of coverages includes performance, payment and commercial surety and fidelity bonds for construction and general commercial enterprises; management liability coverages for losses caused by the actual or alleged negligence or misconduct of directors and officers or employee dishonesty; employment practices liability coverages and fiduciary coverages for public corporations, private companies and not-for-profit organizations; professional liability coverage for actual or alleged errors and omissions committed in the course of professional conduct or practice for a variety of professionals including, among others, lawyers, design professionals and real estate agents; and professional and management liability, property, auto and general liability and fidelity insurance for financial institutions.

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International, through its operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, offers specialized insurance and risk management services to several customer groups, including, among others, those in the technology, public services, and financial and professional services industry sectors. International, through its Lloyd's syndicate (Syndicate 5000), for which the Company provides 100% of the capital, underwrites through five principal business units—marine, global property, accident & special risks, power & utilities and aviation.

        On June 17, 2011, the Company acquired 43% of the common stock of J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A ("JMalucelli"). JMalucelli is currently the market leader in surety in

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Brazil based on market share. The Company's investment in JMalucelli is accounted for using the equity method and is included in "other investments" on the consolidated balance sheet.

Personal Insurance

        The Personal Insurance segment writes a broad range of property and casualty insurance covering individuals' personal risks. The primary products of automobile and homeowners insurance are complemented by a broad suite of related coverages.

        Automobile policies provide coverage for liability to others for both bodily injury and property damage, uninsured motorist protection, and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision. In addition, many states require policies to provide first-party personal injury protection, frequently referred to as no-fault coverage.

        Homeowners policies provide protection against losses to dwellings and contents from a variety of perils (excluding flooding) as well as coverage for personal liability. The Company writes homeowners insurance for dwellings, condominiums and tenants, and rental properties. The Company writes coverage for boats and yachts and valuable personal items such as jewelry, and also writes coverages for umbrella liability, identity fraud, and weddings and special events.

2. SEGMENT INFORMATION

        The Company is organized into three reportable business segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. The accounting policies used to generate the following segment data are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in note 1.

        Except as described below for certain legal entities, the Company allocates its invested assets and the related net investment income to its reportable business segments. Pretax net investment income is allocated based upon an investable funds concept, which takes into account liabilities (net of non-invested assets) and appropriate capital considerations for each segment. For investable funds, a benchmark investment yield is developed that reflects the estimated duration of the loss reserves' future cash flows, the interest rate environment at the time the losses were incurred and A+ rated corporate debt instrument yields. For capital, a benchmark investment yield is developed that reflects the average yield on the total investment portfolio. The benchmark investment yields are applied to each segment's investable funds and capital, respectively, to produce a total notional investment income by segment. The Company's actual net investment income is allocated to each segment in proportion to the respective segment's notional investment income to total notional investment income. There are certain legal entities within the Company that are dedicated to specific reportable business segments. The invested assets and related net investment income from these legal entities are reported in the applicable business segment and are not allocated among the other business segments.

        The cost of the Company's catastrophe treaty program is included in the Company's ceded premiums and is allocated among reportable business segments based on an estimate of actual market reinsurance pricing using expected losses calculated by the Company's catastrophe model, adjusted for any experience adjustments.

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        The following tables summarize the components of the Company's revenues, operating income and total assets by reportable business segments:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Business Insurance		Financial, Professional & International Insurance		Personal Insurance			Total Reportable Segments
2011
Premiums	$	11,327	$	3,174	$	7,589		$	22,090
Net investment income		2,041		414		424			2,879
Fee income		295		1		—			296
Other revenues		31		26		70			127
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,694	$	3,615	$	8,083		$	25,392
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,313	$	740	$	1,615		$	4,668
Income tax expense (benefit)		134		230		(293	)		71
Operating income (loss)(1)		1,354		647		(332	)		1,669
2010
Premiums	$	10,766	$	3,317	$	7,349		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,156		439		464			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			287
Other revenues		28		27		75			130
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,235	$	3,785	$	7,888		$	24,908
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,253	$	754	$	1,601		$	4,608
Income tax expense		777		245		134			1,156
Operating income(1)		2,301		620		440			3,361
2009
Premiums	$	10,968	$	3,333	$	7,117		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,902		452		422			2,776
Fee income		306		—		—			306
Other revenues		42		27		84			153
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,218	$	3,812	$	7,623		$	24,653
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,279	$	763	$	1,567		$	4,609
Income tax expense		850		222		198			1,270
Operating income(1)		2,590		642		601			3,833

(1)

Operating revenues for reportable business segments exclude net realized investment gains (losses). Operating income for reportable business segments equals net income excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses).

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        Net written premiums by market were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Business Insurance:
Select Accounts	$	2,784	$	2,718	$	2,756
Commercial Accounts		2,890		2,576		2,493
National Accounts		782		806		902
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,407		2,299		2,279
Target Risk Underwriting		1,587		1,573		1,568
Specialized Distribution		880		872		889
Total Business Insurance Core		11,330		10,844		10,887
Business Insurance Other		10		13		15
Total Business Insurance		11,340		10,857		10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Bond & Financial Products		1,953		1,981		2,040
International		1,149		1,230		1,245
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,102		3,211		3,285
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,788		3,772		3,629
Homeowners and Other		3,957		3,795		3,520
Total Personal Insurance		7,745		7,567		7,149
Total consolidated net written premiums	$	22,187	$	21,635	$	21,336

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Business Segment Reconciliations

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenue reconciliation
Earned premiums
Business Insurance:
Workers' compensation	$	2,899		$	2,489		$	2,457
Commercial automobile		1,940			1,912			1,956
Property		1,607			1,669			1,761
General liability		1,738			1,739			1,899
Commercial multi-peril		3,126			2,958			2,894
Other		17			(1	)		1
Total Business Insurance		11,327			10,766			10,968
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Fidelity and surety		970			1,020			1,012
General liability		832			866			908
International		1,218			1,276			1,255
Other		154			155			158
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,174			3,317			3,333
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,720			3,693			3,696
Homeowners and Other		3,869			3,656			3,421
Total Personal Insurance		7,589			7,349			7,117
Total earned premiums		22,090			21,432			21,418
Net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
Fee income		296			287			306
Other revenues		127			130			153
Total operating revenues for reportable segments		25,392			24,908			24,653
Other revenues		(1	)		(60	)		10
Net realized investment gains		55			264			17
Total consolidated revenues	$	25,446		$	25,112		$	24,680
Income reconciliation, net of tax
Total operating income for reportable segments	$	1,669		$	3,361		$	3,833
Interest Expense and Other(1)		(279	)		(318	)		(233	)
Total operating income		1,390			3,043			3,600
Net realized investment gains		36			173			22
Total consolidated net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622

(1)

The primary component of Interest Expense and Other is after-tax interest expense of $251 million, $252 million and $248 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Interest Expense and Other in 2010 included $39 million of after-tax expenses related to the Company's purchase

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and retirement of a significant portion of its 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures. Interest Expense and Other in 2009 included a benefit of $28 million from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters.

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Asset reconciliation:
Business Insurance	$	76,870	$	78,165
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		13,355		13,461
Personal Insurance		13,614		13,423
Total assets for reportable segments		103,839		105,049
Other assets(1)		763		607
Total consolidated assets	$	104,602	$	105,656

(1)

The major components of other assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were other intangible assets and deferred taxes.

Enterprise-Wide Disclosures

        Revenues from internal customers for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were not material. Foreign assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 also were not material. The Company does not have revenue from transactions with a single customer amounting to 10 percent or more of its revenues.

        The following table presents revenues of the Company's operations based on location:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
U.S.	$	24,408	$	24,049	$	23,674
Non-U.S.		1,038		1,063		1,006
Total revenues	$	25,446	$	25,112	$	24,680

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Fixed Maturities

        The amortized cost and fair value of investments in fixed maturities classified as available for sale were as follows:

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,396	$	101	$	—	$	2,497
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,820		513		1		7,332
All other		29,391		2,303		4		31,690
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		36,211		2,816		5		39,022
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,228		91		1		2,318
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		249		22		3,515
All other corporate bonds		15,845		1,066		61		16,850
Redeemable preferred stock		26		4		—		30
Total	$	59,994	$	4,327	$	89	$	64,232

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	1,914	$	94	$	—	$	2,008
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,787		505		1		7,291
All other		31,277		1,121		154		32,244
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		38,064		1,626		155		39,535
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,156		50		4		2,202
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,952		248		36		4,164
All other corporate bonds		14,051		876		51		14,876
Redeemable preferred stock		33		2		—		35
Total	$	60,170	$	2,896	$	246	$	62,820

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        The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity follow. Actual maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	5,829	$	5,901
Due after 1 year through 5 years		19,843		21,144
Due after 5 years through 10 years		17,107		18,694
Due after 10 years		13,927		14,978
		56,706		60,717
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		3,515
Total	$	59,994	$	64,232

        Pre-refunded bonds of $7.33 billion and $7.29 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were bonds for which an irrevocable trust has been established to fund the remaining payments of principal and interest.

        The Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010 included $3.52 billion and $4.16 billion, respectively, of residential mortgage-backed securities, which include pass-through-securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO). Included in the totals at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.82 billion and $2.09 billion, respectively, of GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC (excluding FHA project loans) guaranteed residential mortgage-backed pass-through securities classified as available for sale. Also included in those totals were residential CMOs classified as available for sale with a fair value of $1.70 billion and $2.07 billion, respectively. Approximately 38% of the Company's CMO holdings were guaranteed by or fully collateralized by securities issued by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. The average credit rating of the $1.05 billion and $1.28 billion of non-guaranteed CMO holdings at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was "Ba1" and "Baa1," respectively. The average credit rating of all of the above securities was "Aa3" and "Aa1" at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS, including FHA project loans) of $446 million and $549 million, respectively, which are included in "All other corporate bonds" in the tables above. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately $81 million and $155 million of these securities, respectively, or the loans backing such securities, contained guarantees by the U.S. government or a government-sponsored enterprise, and $10 million and $20 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were comprised of Canadian non-guaranteed securities. The average credit rating of the $365 million of non-guaranteed securities at December 31, 2011 was "Aaa," and 71% of those securities were issued in 2004 and prior years. The CMBS portfolio is supported by loans that are diversified across economic sectors and geographical areas. The average credit rating of the CMBS portfolio was "Aaa" at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had $126 million and $186 million, respectively, of securities on loan as part of a tri-party lending agreement.

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        Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale were $1.16 billion, $3.71 billion and $2.81 billion in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Gross gains of $63 million, $106 million and $119 million and gross losses of $10 million, $11 million and $19 million were realized on sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's insurance subsidiaries had $4.70 billion and $4.51 billion, respectively, of securities on deposit at financial institutions in certain states pursuant to the respective states' insurance regulatory requirements. Funds deposited with third parties to be used as collateral to secure various liabilities on behalf of insureds, cedants and other creditors had a fair value of $90 million and $86 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Other investments pledged as collateral securing outstanding letters of credit had a fair value of $59 million and $88 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Equity Securities

        The cost and fair value of investments in equity securities were as follows:

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	311	$	120	$	3	$	428
Non-redeemable preferred stock		103		29		1		131
Total	$	414	$	149	$	4	$	559

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	198	$	106	$	—	$	304
Non-redeemable preferred stock		174		46		5		215
Total	$	372	$	152	$	5	$	519

        Proceeds from sales of equity securities were $135 million, $201 million and $65 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Gross gains of $48 million, $128 million and $13 million and gross realized losses of $2 million, less than $1 million and $2 million were realized on those sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, proceeds from the sales of equity securities and gross gains realized on those sales included $115 million and $102 million, respectively, from the sale of substantially all of the Company's remaining common stock holdings in Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Verisk), a portion of which was classified as an equity security at the time of sale.

        In 2010 and 2009, the Company also sold portions of its investment in Verisk that were classified as an "other investment" at the time of sale due to transfer restrictions that were scheduled to expire after one year. Proceeds from those sales of Verisk shares in 2010 and 2009 totaled $115 million and $184 million, respectively. Gross gains realized on those sales were $103 million and $159 million, respectively.

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Real Estate

        The Company's real estate investments include warehouses, office buildings and other commercial land and properties that are directly owned. The Company negotiates commercial leases with individual tenants through unrelated, licensed real estate brokers. Negotiated terms and conditions include, among others, rental rates, length of lease period and improvements to the premises to be provided by the landlord.

        In 2011 and 2009, there were no sales of real estate investments. Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments totaled $10 million in 2010. Gross gains of $3 million were realized on those sales and there were no gross losses. The Company had no real estate held for sale at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Accumulated depreciation on real estate held for investment purposes was $226 million and $200 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties is $80 million, $72 million, $62 million, $53 million, $36 million for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and $56 million for 2017 and thereafter.

Short-term Securities

        The Company's short-term securities consist of Aaa-rated registered money market funds, U.S. Treasury securities and high-quality commercial paper (primarily A1/P1) with a combined average of 79 days to maturity at December 31, 2011. The amortized cost of these securities, which totaled $3.59 billion and $5.62 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, approximated their fair value.

Variable Interest Entities

        Entities which do not have sufficient equity at risk to allow the entity to finance its activities without additional financial support or in which the equity investors, as a group, do not have the characteristic of a controlling financial interest are referred to as variable interest entities (VIE). A VIE is consolidated by the variable interest holder that is determined to have the controlling financial interest (primary beneficiary) as a result of having both the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of an entity subject to consolidation based on a qualitative assessment of the VIE's capital structure, contractual terms, nature of the VIE's operations and purpose and the Company's relative exposure to the related risks of the VIE on the date it becomes initially involved in the VIE. The Company reassesses its VIE determination with respect to an entity on an ongoing basis.

        The Company is a passive investor in limited partner equity interests issued by third party VIEs. These include certain of the Company's investments in private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships where the Company is not related to the general partner. These investments are generally accounted for under the equity method and reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as other investments unless the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. These equity interests generally cannot be redeemed. Distributions from these investments are received by the Company as a result of liquidation of the underlying investments of the funds and/or as income

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distribution. The Company's maximum exposure to loss with respect to these investments is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheet and any unfunded commitment. Neither the carrying amounts nor the unfunded commitments related to these VIEs are material.

Unrealized Investment Losses

        The following tables summarize, for all investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011 and 2010, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position. The fair value amounts reported in the tables are estimates that are prepared using the process described in note 4. The Company also relies upon estimates of several factors in its review and evaluation of individual investments, using the process described in note 1, in determining whether such investments are other-than-temporarily impaired.

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	356	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		27		—		191		5		218		5
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		96		1		2		—		98		1
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		362		12		155		10		517		22
All other corporate bonds		1,295		42		105		19		1,400		61
Total fixed maturities		2,136		55		453		34		2,589		89
Equity securities
Common stock		64		3		—		—		64		3
Non-redeemable preferred stock		37		1		7		—		44		1
Total equity securities		101		4		7		—		108		4
Total	$	2,237	$	59	$	460	$	34	$	2,697	$	93

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	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	155	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	155	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		5,364		149		139		6		5,503		155
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		419		4		13		—		432		4
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		77		1		420		35		497		36
All other corporate bonds		1,230		32		185		19		1,415		51
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		3		—		3		—
Total fixed maturities		7,245		186		760		60		8,005		246
Equity securities
Common stock		3		—		3		—		6		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		45		1		49		4		94		5
Total equity securities		48		1		52		4		100		5
Total	$	7,293	$	187	$	812	$	64	$	8,105	$	251

        The following table summarizes, for all fixed maturities and equity securities reported at fair value for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost at December 31, 2011, the gross unrealized investment loss by length of time those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position of greater than 20% of amortized cost:

	Period For Which Fair Value Is Less Than 80% of Amortized Cost
(in millions)	3 Months or Less		Greater Than 3 Months, 6 Months or Less		Greater Than 6 Months, 12 Months or Less		Greater Than 12 Months		Total
Fixed maturities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2
Other		—		5		6		9		20
Total fixed maturities		2		5		6		9		22
Equity securities		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2	$	5	$	6	$	9	$	22

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        These unrealized losses at December 31, 2011 represented less than 1% of the combined fixed maturity and equity security portfolios on a pretax basis and less than 1% of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis.

Impairment Charges

        Impairment charges included in net realized investment gains in the consolidated statement of income were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		—		—		—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		13		4		81
All other corporate bonds		5		9		88
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		—
Total fixed maturities		18		13		169
Equity securities
Common stock		6		2		15
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		1		64
Total equity securities		6		3		79
Other investments		1		10		10
Total	$	25	$	26	$	258

        In the second quarter of 2009, the Company adopted updated accounting guidance that changed the reporting of other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI). As a result, the credit component of OTTI on fixed maturities was reported separately effective April 1, 2009, the date of adoption.

        The following tables present a roll-forward of the credit component of OTTI on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the OTTI was recognized in

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accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

Year ended December 31, 2011 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows			Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	47	$	—	$	12	$	—		$	(1	)	$	58
All other corporate bonds		88		2		2		(4	)		6			94
Total fixed maturities	$	135	$	2	$	14	$	(4	)	$	5		$	152

Year ended December 31, 2010 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows		Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	46	$	—	$	4	$	(3	)	$	—	$	47
All other corporate bonds		93		—		5		(13	)		3		88
Total fixed maturities	$	139	$	—	$	9	$	(16	)	$	3	$	135

Concentrations and Credit Quality

        Concentrations of credit risk arise from exposure to counterparties that are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics that could cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. The Company seeks to mitigate credit risk by actively monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties, obtaining collateral as deemed appropriate, and applying controls that include credit approvals, limits of credit exposure, and other monitoring procedures.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, other than U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities, the Company was not exposed to any concentration of credit risk of a single issuer greater than 5% of shareholders' equity of the Company.

        Included in fixed maturities are below investment grade assets totaling $1.96 billion and $1.88 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company defines its below investment grade assets as those securities rated below investment grade by external rating agencies, or the equivalent by the Company when a public rating does not exist. Such assets include publicly traded below investment grade bonds and certain other privately issued bonds that are classified as below investment grade loans.

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Net Investment Income

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Gross investment income (loss)
Fixed maturities	$	2,543	$	2,710	$	2,822
Equity securities		29		31		30
Short-term securities		12		13		27
Real estate		34		35		36
Other investments		292		304		(106	)
Gross investment income		2,910		3,093		2,809
Investment expenses		31		34		33
Net investment income	$	2,879	$	3,059	$	2,776

        Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities that are included as a separate component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources were as follows:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturities	$	1,588		$	114		$	2,830
Equity securities		(2	)		69			160
Other investments		(14	)		(178	)		87
		1,572			5			3,077
Related tax expense		560			2			1,075
Change in net unrealized gain on investment securities		1,012			3			2,002
Balance, beginning of year		1,859			1,856			(146	)
Balance, end of year	$	2,871		$	1,859		$	1,856

Derivative Financial Instruments

        The Company uses U.S. Treasury note futures transactions to modify the effective duration of specific assets within the investment portfolio and enters into 90-day futures contracts on 2-year, 5-year, 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury notes which require a daily mark-to-market and settlement with the broker. The notional value of the open U.S. Treasury futures contracts was $900 million and $400 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Net realized investment gains in 2011, 2010 and 2009 included net losses of $62 million, net losses of $30 million and net gains of $23 million, respectively, related to U.S. Treasury futures contracts.

        In 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded net realized investment gains of $5 million and $7 million, respectively, related to its holdings of six million stock purchase warrants of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd., a publicly-held company. These warrants were not designated and did not qualify for hedge accounting, and, as such, the mark-to-market changes in fair value were reflected in net realized investment gains (losses). In October 2010, the Company sold these stock purchase warrants for proceeds that approximated their carrying value at the date of sale.

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        The Company purchases investments that have embedded derivatives, primarily convertible debt securities. These embedded derivatives are carried at fair value with changes in value reflected in net realized investment gains (losses). Derivatives embedded in convertible debt securities are reported on a combined basis with their host instrument and are classified as fixed maturity securities. The Company recorded a net realized investment loss of $2 million in 2011, a net realized investment loss of $1 million in 2010 and a net realized investment gain of $1 million in 2009 related to these embedded derivatives.

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

        The Company's estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation, gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets, and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the fair value accounting guidance hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's significant market assumptions. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is reported is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

—

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access.



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Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.



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Level 3—Valuations based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use.

Valuation of Investments Reported at Fair Value in Financial Statements

        The fair value of a financial instrument is the estimated amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between knowledgeable, unrelated, willing parties, i.e., not in a forced transaction. The estimated fair value of a financial instrument may differ from the amount that could be realized if the security was sold in an immediate sale, e.g., a forced transaction. Additionally, the valuation of investments is more subjective when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market based inputs, which may increase the potential that the estimated fair value of an investment is not reflective of the price at which an actual transaction would occur.

        For investments that have quoted market prices in active markets, the Company uses the unadjusted quoted market prices as fair value and includes these prices in the amounts disclosed in Level 1 of the hierarchy. The Company receives the quoted market prices from a third party, nationally recognized pricing service (pricing service). When quoted market prices are unavailable, the Company utilizes a pricing service to determine an estimate of fair value, which is mainly used for its fixed

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maturity investments. The fair value estimates provided from this pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. If quoted market prices and an estimate from a pricing service are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques, which, depending on the level of observable market inputs, will render the fair value estimate as Level 2 or Level 3. The Company bases all of its estimates of fair value for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third-party market participant would be willing to pay in an arm's length transaction.

Fixed Maturities

        The Company utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 98% of its fixed maturities. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturities other than U.S. Treasury securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, the pricing service uses an Option Adjusted Spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

        The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

        The pricing service utilized by the Company has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information to produce a valuation. If the pricing service discontinues pricing an investment, the Company would be required to produce an estimate of fair value using some of the same methodologies as the pricing service but would have to make assumptions for market-based inputs that are unavailable due to market conditions.

        The fair value estimates of most fixed maturity investments are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such fixed maturities, other than U.S. Treasury securities, provided by the pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury securities is included in the amount disclosed in Level 1 as the estimates are based on unadjusted market prices.

        The Company also holds certain fixed maturity investments which are not priced by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of such fixed maturities using an internal matrix that is based on market information regarding interest rates, credit spreads and liquidity. The underlying source data for calculating the matrix of credit spreads relative to the U.S. Treasury curve are the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Index and the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield BB Rated Index. The Company includes the fair value estimates of these corporate bonds in Level 2, since all significant inputs are market observable.

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        While the vast majority of the Company's municipal bonds are included in Level 2, the Company holds a small number of municipal bonds which are not valued by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of these bonds using an internal pricing matrix with some unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Due to the limited amount of observable market information, the Company includes the fair value estimates for these particular bonds in Level 3. Additionally, the Company holds a small amount of other fixed maturity investments that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these fixed maturities, the Company obtains a quote from a broker (typically a market maker). Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, the Company includes these fair value estimates in Level 3.

Equities—Public Common and Preferred

        For public common and preferred stocks, the Company receives prices from a nationally recognized pricing service that are based on observable market transactions and includes these estimates in the amount disclosed in Level 1. Infrequently, current market quotes in active markets are unavailable for certain non-redeemable preferred stocks held by the Company. In these instances, the Company receives an estimate of fair value from the pricing service that provides fair value estimates for the Company's fixed maturities. The service utilizes some of the same methodologies to price the non-redeemable preferred stocks as it does for the fixed maturities. The Company includes the fair value estimate for these non-redeemable preferred stocks in the amount disclosed in Level 2.

        At December 31, 2010, the estimated fair value of stocks having transfer restrictions that expired within one year was determined by adjusting the observed market price of the securities for a liquidity discount which takes into consideration the restrictions that existed at December 31, 2010 and was based on market observable inputs. As a result of adjusting the market price to reflect the impact of the transfer restrictions on estimated fair value, the Company disclosed these holdings in Level 2 at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, the Company held no stocks having transfer restrictions that expired within one year.

Other Investments

        The Company holds investments in various publicly-traded securities which are reported in other investments. These investments include securities in the Company's trading portfolio, mutual funds and other small holdings. The $42 million fair value of these investments at both December 31, 2011 and 2010 was disclosed in Level 1. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held investments in non-public common and preferred equity securities, with fair value estimates of $44 million and $57 million, respectively, reported in other investments, where the fair value estimate is determined either internally or by an external fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector fundamentals. Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the Company includes the total fair value estimate for all of these investments at December 31, 2011 and 2010 in the amount disclosed in Level 3.

Derivatives

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held $22 million and $37 million, respectively, of convertible bonds containing embedded conversion options that are valued separately from the host bond contract in the amount disclosed in Level 2—fixed maturities.

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Fair Value Hierarchy

        The following tables present the level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,497	$	2,465	$	32	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,022		—		39,002		20
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,318		—		2,318		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,515		—		3,514		1
All other corporate bonds		16,850		—		16,621		229
Redeemable preferred stock		30		29		1		—
Total fixed maturities		64,232		2,494		61,488		250
Equity securities
Common stock		428		428		—		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		131		96		35		—
Total equity securities		559		524		35		—
Other investments		86		42		—		44
Total	$	64,877	$	3,060	$	61,523	$	294

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(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,008	$	1,991	$	17	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,535		—		39,433		102
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,202		—		2,202		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		4,164		—		4,163		1
All other corporate bonds		14,876		—		14,749		127
Redeemable preferred stock		35		34		1		—
Total fixed maturities		62,820		2,025		60,565		230
Equity securities
Common stock		304		281		23		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		215		131		84		—
Total equity securities		519		412		107		—
Other investments		99		42		—		57
Total	$	63,438	$	2,479	$	60,672	$	287

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        The following tables present the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		1			38			39
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		—			(9	)		(9	)
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		154			5			159
Sales		(15	)		(47	)		(62	)
Settlements/maturities		(43	)		—			(43	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		19			—			19
Gross transfers out of Level 3(2)		(96	)		—			(96	)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	250		$	44		$	294
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

(2)

During the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $81 million of municipal fixed maturity securities were valued using observable market data which resulted in a transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2. In prior periods, these securities were valued internally using unobservable inputs.

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(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	240		$	154		$	394
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		5			2			7
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		10			11			21
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		44			3			47
Sales		(9	)		(113	)		(122	)
Settlements/maturities		(41	)		—			(41	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		13			—			13
Gross transfers out of Level 3		(32	)		—			(32	)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

        The Company had no financial assets or financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value

        The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. The Company's insurance contracts are excluded from fair value of financial instruments accounting guidance and, therefore, are not included in the amounts discussed below.

        The carrying values of cash, short-term securities and investment income accrued approximated their fair values.

        The carrying values of $552 million and $647 million of financial instruments classified as other assets approximated their fair values at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The carrying values of $3.93 billion and $3.75 billion of financial instruments classified as other liabilities at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, also approximated their fair values. Fair value is determined using various methods including discounted cash flows, as appropriate for the various financial instruments.

        The carrying value and fair value of the Company's debt at December 31, 2011 was $6.61 billion and $7.71 billion, respectively. The respective totals at December 31, 2010 were $6.61 billion and $7.21 billion. The Company utilized a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 93% and 94% of its debt, other than commercial paper, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for debt that have quoted prices in active markets. For the small amount of the Company's debt securities for which a pricing service is not used, the Company utilizes pricing estimates from a nationally recognized broker/dealer to estimate fair value. If estimates of fair value are unavailable from the pricing service or the broker/dealer, the

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Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques which are based on a discounted cash flow methodology and incorporates all available relevant observable market inputs.

        The fair value of commercial paper included in debt outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010 approximated its book value because of its short-term nature.

5. REINSURANCE

        The Company's consolidated financial statements reflect the effects of assumed and ceded reinsurance transactions. Assumed reinsurance refers to the acceptance of certain insurance risks that other insurance companies have underwritten. Ceded reinsurance involves transferring certain insurance risks (along with the related written and earned premiums) the Company has underwritten to other insurance companies who agree to share these risks. The primary purpose of ceded reinsurance is to protect the Company, at a cost, from losses in excess of the amount it is prepared to accept. Reinsurance is placed on both a quota-share and excess of loss basis. Ceded reinsurance arrangements do not discharge the Company as the primary insurer, except for instances where the primary policy or policies have been novated.

        The Company utilizes general catastrophe reinsurance treaties with unaffiliated reinsurers to manage its exposure to losses resulting from catastrophes. In addition to the coverage provided under these treaties, the Company also utilizes a catastrophe bond program and a Northeast catastrophe reinsurance treaty to protect against losses resulting from catastrophes in the Northeastern United States. The Company also utilizes an excess-of-loss treaty in its National Property business unit of the Business Insurance segment to protect against earthquake losses up to a certain threshold.

        The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Company may become involved in coverage disputes with its reinsurers. Some of these disputes could result in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by or against the reinsurers to determine the Company's rights and obligations under the various reinsurance agreements. The Company employs dedicated specialists and strategies to manage reinsurance collections and disputes.

        Included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to involuntary reinsurance arrangements. The Company is required to participate in various involuntary reinsurance arrangements through assumed reinsurance, principally with regard to residual market mechanisms in workers' compensation and automobile insurance, as well as homeowners' insurance in certain coastal areas. In addition, the Company provides services for several of these involuntary arrangements ("mandatory pools and associations") under which it writes such residual market business directly, then cedes 100% of this business to the mandatory pool. Such participations and servicing arrangements are arranged to mitigate credit risk to the Company, as any ceded balances are jointly backed by all the pool members.

        Also included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to structured settlements. Structured settlements are annuities purchased from various life insurance companies to settle certain personal physical injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion. In cases where the Company did not receive a release from the claimant, the structured settlement is included in reinsurance recoverables as the Company retains the contingent liability to the claimant. In the event that the life insurance company fails to make the required annuity payments, the Company would be required to make such payments if and to the extent not paid by state guaranty associations.

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        The following is a summary of reinsurance financial data reflected in the consolidated statement of income:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Written premiums
Direct	$	23,220		$	22,634		$	22,545
Assumed		667			668			740
Ceded		(1,700	)		(1,667	)		(1,949	)
Total net written premiums	$	22,187		$	21,635		$	21,336
Earned premiums
Direct	$	23,146		$	22,533		$	22,658
Assumed		641			664			762
Ceded		(1,697	)		(1,765	)		(2,002	)
Total net earned premiums	$	22,090		$	21,432		$	21,418
Percentage of assumed earned premiums to net earned premiums		2.9	%		3.1	%		3.6	%
Ceded claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred	$	737		$	404		$	582

        Ceded premiums included the premiums paid to Longpoint Re Ltd. and Longpoint Re Ltd. II for coverage under the Company's catastrophe bond programs.

        Reinsurance recoverables include amounts recoverable on both paid and unpaid claims and were as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	$	6,216		$	6,934
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance		(345	)		(363	)
Net reinsurance recoverables		5,871			6,571
Mandatory pools and associations		2,020			2,043
Structured settlements		3,291			3,380
Total reinsurance recoverables	$	11,182		$	11,994

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

        The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (the Program) is a Federal program administered by the Department of the Treasury that provides for a system of shared public and private compensation for certain insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism or war committed by or on behalf of a foreign interest. The Program has been authorized through 2014.

        In order for a loss to be covered under the Program (subject losses), the loss must meet certain aggregate industry loss minimums and must be the result of an event that is certified as an act of terrorism by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United States. The annual aggregate industry loss minimum is $100 million through 2014. The Program excludes from participation the following types of insurance: Federal crop

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insurance, private mortgage insurance, financial guaranty insurance, medical malpractice insurance, health or life insurance, flood insurance, reinsurance, commercial automobile, professional liability (other than directors and officers'), surety, burglary and theft, and farm-owners multi-peril. In the case of a war declared by Congress, only workers' compensation losses are covered by the Program. All commercial property and casualty insurers licensed in the United States are generally required to participate in the Program. Under the Program, a participating insurer is entitled to be reimbursed by the Federal Government for 85% of subject losses, after an insurer deductible, subject to an annual cap.

        The deductible for any calendar year is equal to 20% of the insurer's direct earned premiums for covered lines for the preceding calendar year. The Company's estimated deductible under the Program is $2.17 billion for 2012. The annual cap limits the amount of aggregate subject losses for all participating insurers to $100 billion. Once subject losses have reached the $100 billion aggregate during a program year, participating insurers will not be liable under the Program for additional covered terrorism losses for that program year. The Company has had no terrorism-related losses since the Program was established. Since the interpretation of this law is untested, there is substantial uncertainty as to how they will be applied to specific circumstances. It is also possible that future legislative action could change the Program. Further, given the unpredictable frequency and severity of terrorism losses, as well as the limited terrorism coverage in the Company's own reinsurance program, future losses from acts of terrorism, particularly involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events, could be material to the Company's operating results, financial position and/or liquidity in future periods. While the Company seeks to manage its exposure to man-made catastrophic events involving conventional means, there can be no assurance that the Company would have sufficient resources to respond to claims arising out of one or more man-made catastrophic events involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological means.

6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

        The following table presents the carrying amount of the Company's goodwill by segment at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(in millions)	2011		2010
Business Insurance	$	2,168	$	2,168
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		557		557
Personal Insurance		613		613
Other		27		27
Total	$	3,365	$	3,365

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Other Intangible Assets

        The following presents a summary of the Company's other intangible assets by major asset class at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	830	$	105
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		79		112
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		909		217
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	909	$	433

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	783	$	152
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		57		134
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		840		286
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	840	$	502

(1)

The fair value adjustment of $191 million was recorded in connection with the merger of The St. Paul Companies, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty Corp. in 2004 and was based on management's estimate of nominal claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables (after adjusting for conformity with the acquirer's accounting policy on discounting of workers' compensation reserves), expected payment patterns, the April 1, 2004 U.S. Treasury spot rate yield curve, a leverage ratio assumption (reserves to statutory surplus), and a cost of capital expressed as a spread over risk-free rates. The method used calculates a risk adjustment to a risk-free discounted reserve that will, if reserves run off as expected, produce results that yield the assumed cost-of-capital on the capital supporting the loss reserves. The fair value adjustment is reported as an other intangible asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and the amounts measured in accordance with the acquirer's accounting policies for insurance contracts are reported as part of the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables. The intangible asset will be recognized into income over the expected payment pattern. Because the time value of money and the risk adjustment (cost of capital) components of the intangible asset run off at different rates, the amount recognized in income may be a net benefit in some periods and a net expense in other periods.

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        The following presents a summary of the Company's amortization expense for other intangible assets by major asset class:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Customer-related	$	47	$	61	$	72
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables		22		25		28
Total amortization expense	$	69	$	86	$	100

        Intangible asset amortization expense is estimated to be $52 million in 2012, $45 million in 2013, $43 million in 2014, $23 million in 2015 and $9 million in 2016.

7. INSURANCE CLAIM RESERVES

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves were as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Property-casualty	$	51,353	$	51,537
Accident and health		66		69
Total	$	51,419	$	51,606

        The following table presents a reconciliation of beginning and ending property casualty reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at beginning of year	$	51,537		$	53,529		$	55,121
Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		11,282			12,588			13,809
Net reserves at beginning of year		40,255			40,941			41,312
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in the current year		16,937			14,452			13,681
Estimated decrease in claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years		(842	)		(1,417	)		(1,449	)
Total increases		16,095			13,035			12,232
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in:
Current year		7,751			5,949			5,399
Prior years		7,653			7,748			7,519
Total payments		15,404			13,697			12,918
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss		(27	)		(24	)		315
Net reserves at end of year		40,919			40,255			40,941
Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		10,434			11,282			12,588
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year	$	51,353		$	51,537		$	53,529

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        Gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at December 31, 2011 and 2010 decreased by $184 million and $1.99 billion from the respective prior year-end, primarily reflecting ongoing claims and claim adjustment expense activity, including losses incurred and payments made, as well as net favorable prior year reserve development and payments related to operations in runoff, partially offset by the significant catastrophe losses incurred in 2011 and growth in business volume.

        The $848 million decline in reinsurance recoverables at December 31, 2011 compared with the prior year reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development. The $1.31 billion decline in reinsurance recoverables at December 31, 2010 compared with the prior year-end primarily reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by a reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance.

Prior Year Reserve Development

        The following disclosures regarding reserve development are on a "net of reinsurance" basis.

2011.

        In 2011, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $842 million of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $715 million of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $45 million of accretion of discount. Overall, accident years prior to and including 2009 experienced $1.10 billion of net favorable reserve development, while the 2010 accident year experienced $383 million of net unfavorable reserve development.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $245 million, primarily driven by better than expected loss development in the general liability product line (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below) which was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2005-2008 and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, as well as net favorable prior year reserve development in the property product line that reflected better than expected loss development for the 2008 and 2009 accident years. The workers' compensation line of business also contributed slightly to net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011, as favorable loss development for the 2003-2009 accident years was largely offset by net unfavorable loss development for the 2010 accident year. These factors were partially offset by $175 million and $76 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves in 2011, respectively (discussed in further detail in the "Asbestos and Environmental Reserves" section below), unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial multi-peril product line driven by late reporting of hail claims incurred in 2010 and unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial automobile product line that reflected worse than expected severity for the 2009-2010 accident years.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $360 million. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable development in 2011 primarily reflected better than expected results for accident years 2008 and prior for the contract surety business, and better than expected loss development for liability lines of business, driven by the fiduciary product for accident years 2008 and prior. In International, net favorable development in 2011 reflected better than expected loss development in Canada, primarily in the surety, directors and officers, and general liability lines of business for recent accident years and better than expected development in the

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Company's operation at Lloyd's in the aviation, kidnap & ransom, and property lines for recent accident years.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $110 million, driven by better than expected loss development related to catastrophe losses incurred in the first half of 2010, as well as better than expected loss development in the 2006-2010 accident years for the umbrella line of business in the Homeowners and Other product line, partially offset by unfavorable prior year reserve development in the Automobile product line that was driven by worse than expected loss experience for the 2007-2010 accident years.

2010.

        In 2010, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $1.42 billion of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $1.25 billion of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $45 million of accretion of discount.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 totaled $901 million, driven by better than expected loss development in the property, general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below) and workers' compensation product lines for multiple accident years, as well as in assumed reinsurance, which is in runoff. The property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2008 and 2009 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development in Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target Risk Underwriting. The general liability product line improvement was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2006 and prior and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the workers' compensation product line was concentrated in accident years 2007 and prior and resulted from better than expected loss development. The improvement in assumed reinsurance resulted primarily from favorable resolutions of claims and disputes from accident years 2002 and prior. In addition, better than expected loss development in the Business Insurance segment in recent years resulted in a favorable re-estimation of reserves for unallocated loss adjustment expenses in 2010. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2010 was partially offset by $140 million and $35 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves, respectively.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $259 million in 2010. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 was driven by better than expected loss development in the surety and management liability lines of business due to lower than expected claim activity and loss severity in the 2008 and prior accident years. In International, the majority of net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 occurred at the Company's operation at Lloyd's, in Canada and in the United Kingdom.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development of $87 million in 2010 was concentrated in the Homeowners and Other product line, primarily driven by favorable loss development in the 2008 and prior accident years, primarily for the umbrella line of business, partially offset by unfavorable loss development in the 2009 accident year for the homeowners line of business that was driven by higher than anticipated late-reported claims related to storms in 2009.

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2009.

        In 2009, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $1.45 billion of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $1.33 billion of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $54 million of accretion of discount.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $1.03 billion in 2009, driven by better than expected loss development primarily concentrated in the general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below), commercial multi-peril, commercial automobile and commercial property product lines for recent accident years. The general liability and commercial multi-peril product lines experienced better than anticipated loss development that was attributable to several factors, including what the Company believes is improved legal and judicial environments, as well as enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives. The commercial automobile line of business experienced better than expected loss development that was attributable to what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, claim handling initiatives and improvements in auto safety technology. The commercial property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2007 and 2008 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development for certain large national property and inland marine exposures. In addition, the commercial property product line's 2005 accident year experience improved due to the litigation environment relating to, and ongoing claim settlements for, Hurricane Katrina. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2009 was partially offset by a $185 million increase to asbestos reserves and a $70 million increase to environmental reserves.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $168 million in 2009, driven by better than expected loss development in International, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada. In addition, the Aviation and Property lines of business at Lloyd's experienced net favorable prior year loss development in 2009. In Bond & Financial Products, better than expected loss development for the contract surety business within the fidelity and surety product line for recent accident years also resulted in net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $135 million in 2009, driven by favorable loss development related to Hurricanes Ike and Katrina, as well as the 2007 California wildfires.

Asbestos and Environmental Reserves

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's claims and claim adjustment expense reserves included $2.78 billion and $2.90 billion, respectively, for asbestos and environmental-related claims, net of reinsurance.

        It is difficult to estimate the reserves for asbestos and environmental-related claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded theories of liability, the risks inherent in complex litigation and other uncertainties, including without limitation, those which are set forth below.

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        Asbestos Reserves.    Because each policyholder presents different liability and coverage issues, the Company generally reviews the exposure presented by each policyholder at least annually. Among the factors which the Company may consider in the course of this review are: available insurance coverage, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; limits and deductibles; an analysis of the policyholder's potential liability; the jurisdictions involved; past and anticipated future claim activity and loss development on pending claims; past settlement values of similar claims; allocated claim adjustment expense; potential role of other insurance; the role, if any, of non-asbestos claims or potential non-asbestos claims in any resolution process; and applicable coverage defenses or determinations, if any, including the determination as to whether or not an asbestos claim is a products/completed operation claim subject to an aggregate limit and the available coverage, if any, for that claim.

        The Company's quarterly asbestos reserve reviews include an analysis of exposure and claim payment patterns by policyholder category, as well as recent settlements, policyholder bankruptcies, judicial rulings and legislative actions. The Company also analyzes developing payment patterns among policyholders in the Home Office, Field Office and Assumed Reinsurance and Other categories as well as projected reinsurance billings and recoveries. In addition, the Company reviews its historical gross and net loss and expense paid experience, year-by-year, to assess any emerging trends, fluctuations, or characteristics suggested by the aggregate paid activity. Conventional actuarial methods are not utilized to establish asbestos reserves nor have the Company's evaluations resulted in any way of determining a meaningful average asbestos defense or indemnity payment.

        In the third quarter of 2011, the Company completed its annual in-depth asbestos claim review and noted the following trends:

•

continued high level of litigation activity involving individuals alleging serious asbestos-related illness;

•

an increase in severity for certain policyholders as a result of the continued high level of litigation activity;

•

stable payment patterns for a significant proportion of policyholders;

•

a further decrease in the number of large asbestos exposures confronting the Company due to additional settlement activity;

•

continued moderate level of asbestos-related bankruptcy activity; and

•

the absence of new theories of liability or new classes of defendants.

        While the Company believes that over the past several years there has been a reduction in the volatility associated with the Company's overall asbestos exposure, there nonetheless remains a high degree of uncertainty with respect to future exposure from asbestos claims.

        As in prior years, the annual claim review considered active policyholders and litigation cases for potential product and "non-product" liability. While the Home Office and Field Office categories, which account for the vast majority of policyholders with active asbestos-related claims, experienced a slight reduction in the number of policyholders with open asbestos claims compared with the prior year period, gross asbestos-related payments in these categories increased slightly in 2011 compared with 2010. Payments on behalf of policyholders in these categories continue to be influenced by the high

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level of litigation activity in a limited number of jurisdictions where individuals alleging serious asbestos-related injury continue to target previously peripheral defendants.

        The completion of these reviews and analyses in 2011 and 2010 resulted in $175 million and $140 million increases, respectively, in the Company's net asbestos reserves, primarily driven by increases in the Company's estimate of projected settlement and defense costs related to a broad number of policyholders and higher projected payments on assumed reinsurance accounts. The increase in the estimate of projected settlement and defense costs resulted from recent payment trends being moderately higher than previously anticipated due to the impact of the current litigation environment discussed above. Notwithstanding these trends, the Company's overall view of the underlying asbestos environment is essentially unchanged from recent periods. The increase in 2010 also reflected increases in costs of litigating asbestos-related coverage matters and was partially offset by a $70 million benefit from the reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance resulting from a favorable ruling related to a reinsurance dispute. In 2009, the Company recorded a $185 million increase in asbestos reserves, primarily driven by a slight increase in the Company's assumption for projected defense costs related to many policyholders.

        Net asbestos losses paid in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $284 million, $350 million and $341 million, respectively. Approximately 19%, 32% and 41% of total net paid losses in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to policyholders with whom the Company had entered into settlement agreements limiting the Company's liability.

        Environmental Reserves.    In establishing environmental reserves, the Company evaluates the exposure presented by each policyholder and the anticipated cost of resolution, if any. In the course of this analysis, the Company generally considers the probable liability, available coverage, relevant judicial interpretations and historical value of similar exposures. In addition, the Company considers the many variables presented, such as: the nature of the alleged activities of the policyholder at each site; the number of sites; the total number of potentially responsible parties at each site; the nature of the alleged environmental harm and the corresponding remedy at each site; the nature of government enforcement activities at each site; the ownership and general use of each site; the overall nature of the insurance relationship between the Company and the policyholder, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; the involvement of other insurers; the potential for other available coverage, including the number of years of coverage; the role, if any, of non-environmental claims or potential non-environmental claims in any resolution process; and the applicable law in each jurisdiction. The evaluation of the exposure presented by a policyholder can change as information concerning that policyholder and the many variables presented is developed. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate these reserves.

        The Company continues to receive notices from policyholders tendering claims for the first time. These policyholders continue to present smaller exposures, have fewer sites and are lower tier defendants. Further, in many instances, clean-up costs have been reduced because regulatory agencies are willing to accept risk-based site analyses and more efficient clean-up technologies. Over the past several years, the Company has experienced generally favorable trends in overall environmental claim payments, in the number of new policyholders tendering environmental claims for the first time and in the number of pending declaratory judgment actions relating to environmental matters. However, in 2011, the Company increased its net environmental reserves by $76 million, primarily because the degree to which those favorable trends continued was less than anticipated. In 2010, the Company

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increased its net environmental reserves by $35 million due to a modest upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders. The Company increased its net environmental reserves by $70 million in 2009, due to a slight increase in the number of policyholders tendering claims for the first time and upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders.

        Asbestos and Environmental Reserves.    As a result of the processes and procedures described above, management believes that the reserves carried for asbestos and environmental claims at December 31, 2011 are appropriately established based upon known facts, current law and management's judgment. However, the uncertainties surrounding the final resolution of these claims continue, and it is difficult to determine the ultimate exposure for asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation. As a result, these reserves are subject to revision as new information becomes available and as claims develop. The continuing uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and lack of predictability inherent in complex litigation, any impact from the bankruptcy protection sought by various asbestos producers and other asbestos defendants, a further increase or decrease in the cost to resolve, and/or the number of, asbestos and environmental claims beyond that which is anticipated, the role of any umbrella or excess policies the Company has issued, the resolution or adjudication of disputes pertaining to the amount of available coverage for asbestos and environmental claims in a manner inconsistent with the Company's previous assessment of these claims, the number and outcome of direct actions against the Company, future developments pertaining to the Company's ability to recover reinsurance for asbestos and environmental claims and the unavailability of other insurance sources potentially available to policyholders, whether through exhaustion of policy limits or through the insolvency of other participating insurers. In addition, uncertainties arise from the insolvency or bankruptcy of policyholders and other defendants. It is also not possible to predict changes in the legal, regulatory and legislative environment and their impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. This environment could be affected by changes in applicable legislation and future court and regulatory decisions and interpretations, including the outcome of legal challenges to legislative and/or judicial reforms establishing medical criteria for the pursuit of asbestos claims. It is also difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of complex coverage disputes until settlement negotiations near completion and significant legal questions are resolved or, failing settlement, until the dispute is adjudicated. This is particularly the case with policyholders in bankruptcy where negotiations often involve a large number of claimants and other parties and require court approval to be effective. As part of its continuing analysis of asbestos and environmental reserves, the Company continues to study the implications of these and other developments.

        Because of the uncertainties set forth above, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, the Company's estimate of claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could result in income statement charges that could be material to the Company's operating results in future periods.

Catastrophe Exposure

        The Company has geographic exposure to catastrophe losses, which can be caused by a variety of events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods and volcanic eruptions. Catastrophes can also result from a

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terrorist attack (including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), explosions, infrastructure failures or as a consequence of political instability. The incidence and severity of catastrophes are inherently unpredictable. The extent of losses from a catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the area affected by the event and the severity of the event. Most catastrophes are restricted to small geographic areas; however, hurricanes and earthquakes may produce significant damage in larger areas, especially those that are heavily populated. The Company generally seeks to mitigate its exposure to catastrophes through individual risk selection and the purchase of catastrophe reinsurance.

        There are also risks which impact the estimation of ultimate costs for catastrophes. For example, the estimation of reserves related to hurricanes can be affected by the inability of the Company and its insureds to access portions of the impacted areas, the complexity of factors contributing to the losses, the legal and regulatory uncertainties and the nature of the information available to establish the reserves. Complex factors include, but are not limited to: determining whether damage was caused by flooding versus wind; evaluating general liability and pollution exposures; estimating additional living expenses; the impact of demand surge; infrastructure disruption; fraud; the effect of mold damage and business income interruption costs; and reinsurance collectibility. The timing of a catastrophe's occurrence, such as at or near the end of a reporting period, can also affect the information available to us in estimating reserves for that reporting period. The estimates related to catastrophes are adjusted as actual claims emerge.

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8. DEBT

        Debt outstanding was as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Short-term:
Commercial paper	$	100		$	100
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		250			—
7.22% Real estate non-recourse debt due September 1, 2011		—			9
Total short-term debt		350			109
Long-term:
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		—			250
5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013		500			500
5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 20, 2016		400			400
5.75% Senior notes due December 15, 2017		450			450
5.80% Senior notes due May 15, 2018		500			500
5.90% Senior notes due June 2, 2019		500			500
3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020		500			500
7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026		200			200
7.625% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027		125			125
6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033		500			500
6.75% Senior notes due June 20, 2036		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 15, 2037		800			800
5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040		750			750
8.50% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045		56			56
8.312% Junior subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046		73			73
6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067		115			115
Total long-term debt		6,269			6,519
Total debt principal		6,619			6,628
Unamortized fair value adjustment		53			54
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(67	)		(71	)
Total debt	$	6,605		$	6,611

        2011 Debt Repayment.    On June 1, 2011, the Company repaid the remaining $9 million principal balance on its 7.22% real estate non-recourse debt.

        2010 Debt Issuance—On November 1, 2010, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount 3.90% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2020, and $750 million aggregate principal amount 5.35% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2040. The net proceeds of these issuances, after original issuance discount and the deduction of underwriting expenses and commissions and other expenses, totaled approximately $496 million and $738 million, respectively. Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on November 1 and May 1 of each year. The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be

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redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 15 basis points for the 2020 senior notes and 20 basis points for the 2040 notes.

        2010 Debt Payments and Maturities—Prior to November 2010, the Company was subject to a replacement capital covenant that it had granted to the holders of its 6.75% senior notes due June 20, 2036 (the senior notes). The replacement capital covenant restricted the Company's ability to repurchase its $1.00 billion in outstanding 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 (the debentures). In November 2010, the Company paid approximately $4 million to holders of the senior notes to terminate the replacement capital covenant. Following the termination, the Company purchased approximately $885 million aggregate principal amount of the debentures. A $60 million pretax loss was recognized in 2010 related to these transactions.

        On September 16, 2010, the Company repaid the remaining $4 million principal balance on its 7.81% private placement senior notes. On August 23, 2010, the Company's $21 million, 7.415% medium-term notes matured and were fully paid. On April 15, 2010, the Company's $250 million, 8.125% senior notes matured and were fully paid. All of these debt payments were made from internally generated funds.

Description of Debt

        Commercial Paper—The Company maintains an $800 million commercial paper program, supported by a $1.0 billion bank credit agreement that expires on June 10, 2013. (See "Line of Credit Agreement" discussion that follows). Interest rates on commercial paper issued in 2011 ranged from 0.1% to 0.3%, and in 2010 ranged from 0.2% to 0.3%.

        Senior Notes—The Company's various senior debt issues are unsecured obligations that rank equally with one another. Interest payments are made semi-annually. The Company generally may redeem some or all of the notes prior to maturity in accordance with terms unique to each debt instrument.

        Junior Subordinated Debentures—The Company's $115 million remaining aggregate principal amount of 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 6.25% from the date of issuance to, but excluding, March 15, 2017, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15. From and including March 15, 2017, the debentures will bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.215%, payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 15, 2017 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued but unpaid interest. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option prior to March 15, 2017 (a) in whole at any time or in part from time to time or (b) in whole, but not in part, in the event of certain tax or rating agency events relating to the debentures, at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed and the applicable make-whole amount, in each case plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

        The Company has the right, on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the debentures. The Company will not be required to settle deferred interest until it has deferred interest

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for five consecutive years or, if earlier, made a payment of current interest during a deferral period. The Company may defer interest for up to ten consecutive years without giving rise to an event of default. Deferred interest will accumulate additional interest at an annual rate equal to the annual interest rate then applicable to the debentures.

        The debentures have a final maturity date of March 15, 2067 and a scheduled maturity date of March 15, 2037. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option any time (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash. If the Company chooses not to redeem the debentures, then during the 180-day period ending not more than 15 and not less than ten business days prior to the scheduled maturity date, the Company will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to sell enough qualifying capital securities to permit repayment of the debentures at the scheduled maturity date. If any debentures remain outstanding after the scheduled maturity date, unless and until the Company redeems the debentures (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash, the Company shall be required to use its commercially reasonable efforts on a quarterly basis to raise sufficient proceeds from the sale of qualifying capital securities to permit the repayment in full of the debentures. If there are remaining debentures at the final maturity date, the Company is required to redeem the debentures using any source of funds. Qualifying capital securities are securities (other than common stock, qualifying warrants, mandatorily convertible preferred stock, debt exchangeable for common equity, and debt exchangeable for preferred equity) which generally are treated by the ratings agencies as having similar equity content to the debentures.

        The Company's three other junior subordinated debenture instruments are all similar in nature to each other. Three separate business trusts issued preferred securities to investors and used the proceeds to purchase the Company's subordinated debentures. Interest on each of the instruments is paid semi-annually.

        The Company's consolidated balance sheet includes the debt instruments acquired in the merger, which were recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The resulting fair value adjustment is being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective-interest method. The amortization of the fair value adjustment reduced interest expense by $1 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The following table presents merger-related unamortized fair value adjustments and the related effective interest rate:

						Unamortized Fair Value Purchase Adjustment at December 31,
										Effective Interest Rate to Maturity
(in millions)	Issue Rate			Maturity Date		2011		2010
Subordinated debentures		7.625	%		Dec. 2027	$	18	$	19		6.147	%
		8.500	%		Dec. 2045		16		16		6.362	%
		8.312	%		Jul. 2046		19		19		6.362	%
Total						$	53	$	54

        On April 1, 2004, The Travelers Companies, Inc. fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its subsidiaries TPC and

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Travelers Insurance Group Holdings Inc. (TIGHI). The guarantees pertain to the $500 million 5.00% notes due 2013, the $200 million 7.75% notes due 2026 and the $500 million 6.375% notes due 2033.

        Maturities—The amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, that become due in each of the next five years is as follows: 2012, $250 million; 2013, $500 million; 2014, none; 2015, $400 million; and 2016, $400 million.

Line of Credit Agreement

        The Company is party to a three-year, $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions that expires in June 2013. Pursuant to the credit agreement covenants, the Company must maintain a minimum consolidated net worth (generally defined as shareholders' equity plus certain trust preferred and mandatorily convertible securities, reduced for goodwill and other intangible assets) of $14.35 billion. The Company must also maintain a ratio of total debt to the sum of total debt plus consolidated net worth of not greater than 0.40 to 1.00. In addition, the credit agreement contains other customary restrictive covenants as well as certain customary events of default, including with respect to a change in control, which is defined to include the acquisition of 35% or more of the Company's voting stock and certain changes in the composition of the Company's board of directors. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Generally, the cost of borrowing under this agreement will range from LIBOR plus 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points depending on the Company's credit ratings. At December 31, 2011, that cost would have been LIBOR plus 125 basis points had there been any amounts outstanding under the credit agreement. This line of credit also supports the Company's commercial paper program.

Shelf Registration

        In December 2011, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a universal shelf registration statement for the potential offering and sale of securities to replace the Company's previous registration statement that had expired in the normal course of business. The Company may offer these securities from time to time at prices and on other terms to be determined at the time of offering. During 2010, the Company issued securities with a principal amount of $1.25 billion under the prior shelf registration statement.

9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND DIVIDEND AVAILABILITY

Common Stock

        The Company is governed by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act. All authorized shares of voting common stock have no par value. Shares of common stock reacquired are considered authorized and unissued shares. The number of authorized shares of the company is 1.75 billion, consisting of 1.745 billion shares of voting common stock and five million undesignated shares. The Company's articles of incorporation authorize the board of directors to establish, from the undesignated shares, one or more classes and series of shares, and to further designate the type of shares and terms thereof.

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Treasury Stock

        The Company's board of directors has approved common share repurchase authorizations under which repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in private transactions or otherwise. The authorizations do not have a stated expiration date. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, funding of the Company's qualified pension plan, capital requirements of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions), market conditions and other factors. The following table summarizes repurchase activity in 2011 and remaining repurchase capacity at December 31, 2011.

Quarterly Period Ending (in millions, except per share amounts)	Number of shares purchased		Cost of shares repurchased		Average price paid per share		Remaining capacity under share repurchase authorization
March 31, 2011		18.9	$	1,100	$	58.23	$	5,409
June 30, 2011		3.9		237		60.27		5,172
September 30, 2011		7.3		375		51.77		4,797
December 31, 2011		20.9		1,188		56.74		3,609
Total		51.0	$	2,900	$	56.86	$	3,609

        The Company's Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan provides settlement alternatives to employees in which the Company retains shares to cover tax withholding costs and exercise costs. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company acquired $82 million and $66 million, respectively, of its common stock under this plan.

        Common shares acquired are reported as treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheet.

Preferred Stock

        The Company's preferred shareholders' equity at December 31, 2010 represented the par value of preferred shares outstanding related to a legacy Stock Ownership Plan (SOP) Trust which was subsequently merged into The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan). The SOP Trust could at any time convert any or all of the preferred shares into shares of the Company's common stock at a rate of eight shares of common stock for each preferred share. In May 2011, the Company's board of directors authorized the redemption of the Company's preferred stock held by the Savings Plan and gave notice of that redemption to the appropriate fiduciaries of the Savings Plan. Following a fiduciary review, the Savings Plan exercised its right to convert each preferred share into eight shares of the Company's common stock. As a result, all preferred shares outstanding on June 7, 2011 (190,083 shares) were converted into a total of 1.52 million shares of the Company's common stock.

Dividend Availability

        The Company's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. A maximum of $1.96 billion is available by the end of 2012 for such dividends

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without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. The Company may choose to accelerate the timing within 2012 and/or increase the amount of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries in 2012, which could result in certain dividends being subject to approval by the Connecticut Insurance Department. The holding company received $2.33 billion of dividends from its domestic insurance subsidiaries in 2011.

Statutory Net Income and Policyholder Surplus

        Statutory net income of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries was $1.50 billion, $3.69 billion and $3.90 billion for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Policyholder surplus of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries was $19.17 billion and $20.07 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources, Net of Tax

        Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources were as follows:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment Securities			Net Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations Recognized in Equity			Net Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation and Other			Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	(146	)	$	(549	)	$	(205	)	$	(900	)
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009 net of tax benefit of $(38) (see note 1)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $1,119		2,085			—			—			2,085
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(6)		(12	)		—			—			(12	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(47)		—			(88	)		—			(88	)
Change in other, net of tax expense of $46		—			—			205			205
Current period change		2,002			(88	)		205			2,119
Balance, December 31, 2009		1,856			(637	)		—			1,219
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $110		204			—			—			204
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(108)		(201	)		—			—			(201	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax expense of $12		—			27			—			27
Change in other, net of tax expense of $6		—			—			6			6
Current period change		3			27			6			36
Balance, December 31, 2010		1,859			(610	)		6			1,255
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $600		1,083			—			—			1,083
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(38)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(106)		—			(201	)		—			(201	)
Change in other, net of tax benefit of $(29)		—			—			(61	)		(61	)
Current period change		1,012			(201	)		(61	)		750
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,871		$	(811	)	$	(55	)	$	2,005

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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share was computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share reflected the effect of potentially dilutive securities.

        The following is a reconciliation of the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions, except per share amounts)	2011			2010			2009
Basic
Net income, as reported	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Preferred stock dividends		(1	)		(3	)		(3	)
Participating share-based awards—allocated income		(11	)		(25	)		(26	)
Net income available to common shareholders—basic	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Diluted
Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		1			3			3
Participating share-based awards—re-allocated income		—			2			2
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			1
Net income available to common shareholders—diluted	$	1,415		$	3,193		$	3,599
Common Shares
Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		0.7			1.8			2.0
Stock options and performance shares		4.0			4.2			3.0
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			0.4
Total		420.5			482.5			568.6
Net income Per Common Share
Basic	$	3.40		$	6.69		$	6.38
Diluted	$	3.36		$	6.62		$	6.33

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11. INCOME TAXES

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Composition of income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income
Current expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(176	)	$	846		$	822
Foreign		34			78			75
State		3			10			(8	)
Total current tax expense (benefit)		(139	)		934			889
Deferred expense (benefit):
Federal		63			178			213
Foreign		2			(22	)		(13	)
Total deferred tax expense		65			156			200
Total income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income		(74	)		1,090			1,089
Composition of income tax included in common shareholders' equity
Expense (benefit) relating to stock-based compensation, the change in unrealized appreciation on investments, unrealized loss on foreign exchange and unrealized loss on derivatives, and other comprehensive income		399			(2	)		1,099
Total income tax expense included in consolidated financial statements	$	325		$	1,088		$	2,188

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Effective tax rate
Income before federal, foreign and state income taxes	$	1,352		$	4,306		$	4,711
Statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
Expected federal income tax expense		473			1,507			1,649
Tax effect of:
Nontaxable investment income		(449	)		(476	)		(480	)
Favorable resolution of prior year tax matters		(104	)		—			(89	)
Other, net		6			59			9
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(74	)	$	1,090		$	1,089
Effective tax rate		(5	)%		25	%		23	%

        The current income tax receivable was $119 million at December 31, 2011 and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The current income tax payable was $265 million at December 31, 2010 and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

        Income, before income taxes, from domestic operations for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $1.23 billion, $4.20 billion and $4.54 billion, respectively. Income, before income taxes, from foreign opererations for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $122 million, $106 million and $171 million, respectively.

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        The net deferred tax asset comprises the tax effects of temporary differences related to the following assets and liabilities:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Deferred tax assets
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	936	$	996
Unearned premium reserves		680		662
Other		844		713
Total gross deferred tax assets		2,460		2,371
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred acquisition costs		585		575
Investments		1,650		1,128
Internally developed software		128		122
Other		90		53
Total gross deferred tax liabilities		2,453		1,878
Total deferred taxes	$	7	$	493

        If the Company determines that any of its deferred tax assets will not result in future tax benefits, a valuation allowance must be established for the portion of these assets that are not expected to be realized. Based upon a review of the Company's anticipated future taxable income, and also including all other available evidence, both positive and negative, the Company's management concluded that it is more likely than not that the gross deferred tax assets will be realized.

        For tax return purposes, as of December 31, 2011, the Company had net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards on a regular tax basis and an alternative minimum tax (AMT) basis of approximately $59 million and $14 million, respectively. These NOL carryforwards expire, if unused, in 2018. In addition, the Company has AMT credit carryforwards of $95 million which are available to reduce future federal regular income taxes over an indefinite period. The amount and timing of realizing the benefits of NOL and AMT credit carryforwards depend on future taxable income and limitations imposed by tax laws. The benefits of the NOL and AMT credit carryforwards have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements and are included in net deferred tax assets.

        U.S. income taxes have not been recognized on $649 million of the Company's foreign operations' undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2011, as such earnings are intended to be permanently reinvested in those operations. Furthermore, any taxes paid to foreign governments on these earnings may be used as credits against the U.S. tax on any dividend distributions from such earnings.

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        The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at January 1	$	103		$	100
Additions for tax positions of prior years		1			9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(68	)		(7	)
Additions based on tax positions related to current year		1			1
Balance at December 31	$	37		$	103

        Included in the balances at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $2 million and $3 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate. Also included in the balances at those dates were $35 million and $100 million, respectively, of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of deductibility. The timing of such deductibility would not affect the annual effective tax rate.

        The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized approximately $(122) million and $79 million in interest, respectively. The Company had approximately $48 million and $170 million accrued for the payment of interest at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The IRS is conducting an examination of the Company's U.S. income tax returns for 2009 and 2010. The Company does not expect any significant changes to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.

12. SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

        The Company has a share-based incentive compensation plan, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2004 Incentive Plan), which replaced prior share-based incentive compensation plans (legacy plans). The purposes of the 2004 Incentive Plan are to align the interests of the Company's non-employee directors, executive officers and other employees with those of the Company's shareholders, and to attract and retain personnel by providing incentives in the form of stock-based awards. The 2004 Incentive Plan permits grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock, deferred stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock. The number of shares of the Company's common stock authorized for grant under the 2004 Incentive Plan is 35 million shares, subject to additional shares that may be available for awards as described below. The Company has a policy of issuing new shares to settle the exercise of stock option awards and the vesting of other equity awards.

        In connection with the adoption of the 2004 Incentive Plan, legacy share-based incentive compensation plans were terminated. Outstanding grants were not affected by the termination of these legacy plans, including the grant of reload options related to prior option grants under the legacy plans. All outstanding options with a reload feature expire in 2013.

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        The 2004 Incentive Plan is the only plan pursuant to which future stock-based awards may be granted. In addition to the 35 million shares initially authorized for issuance under the 2004 Incentive Plan, the following will not be counted towards the 35 million shares available and will be available for future grants under the 2004 Incentive Plan: (i) shares of common stock subject to an award that expires unexercised, that is forfeited, terminated or canceled, that is settled in cash or other forms of property, or otherwise does not result in the issuance of shares of common stock, in whole or in part; (ii) shares that are used to pay the exercise price of stock options and shares used to pay withholding taxes on awards generally; and (iii) shares purchased by the Company on the open market using cash option exercise proceeds; provided, however, that the increase in the number of shares of common stock available for grant pursuant to such market purchases shall not be greater than the number that could be repurchased at fair market value on the date of exercise of the stock option giving rise to such option proceeds. These provisions also apply to awards granted under the legacy share-based incentive compensation plans that were outstanding on the effective date of the 2004 Incentive Plan.

        The Company also has a compensation program for non-employee directors (the Director Compensation Program). Under the Director Compensation Program, non-employee directors' compensation consists of an annual retainer, a deferred stock award, committee chair fees and a lead director fee. Each non-employee director may choose to receive all or a portion of his or her annual retainer in the form of cash or deferred stock units which vest upon grant. The annual deferred stock awards vest in full one day prior to the date of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders occurring in the year following the year of the grant date, subject to continued service. Any of the deferred stock awards may accumulate, including reinvestment dividends, until distribution either in a lump sum six months after termination of service as a director or, if the director so elects, in annual installments beginning at least six months following termination of service as a director. The shares of deferred stock units issued under the Director Compensation Program are awarded under the 2004 Incentive Plan.

Stock Option Awards

        Stock option awards granted to eligible officers and key employees have a ten-year term. Prior to January 1, 2007, stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the day preceding the date of grant. Beginning January 1, 2007, all stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The stock options granted generally vest upon meeting certain years of service criteria. Except as the Compensation Committee of the Board may allow in the future, stock options cannot be sold or transferred by the participant. The stock options granted under the 2004 Incentive Plan vest three years after grant date (cliff vest).

        In addition to the stock option awards described above, certain stock option awards that were granted under legacy plans permit an employee exercising an option to be granted a new option (a reload option) at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date on which the original option is exercised. The reload option is permitted on certain stock option awards granted prior to January 2003 at an amount equal to the number of shares of the common stock used to satisfy both the exercise price and withholding taxes due upon exercise of an option and vest either six months or one year after the grant date and are exercisable for the remaining term of the related original option.

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        The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant by application of a variation of the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected term of newly granted stock options is the time to vest plus half the remaining time to expiration. This considers the vesting restriction and represents an even pattern of exercise behavior over the remaining term. Reload options are exercisable for the remaining term of the original option and therefore would generally have a shorter expected term. Beginning in April 2010, due to the Company having attained sufficient history with respect to changes in its stock prices over time, the expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock for the same period as the estimated option term based on the mid-month of the option grant. Prior to April 2010, the expected volatility was based on the average historical volatility of the common stock of an industry peer group of entities due to the limited Company stock history. The expected dividend is based upon the Company's current quarter dividend annualized and assumed to be constant over the expected option term. The risk-free interest rate for each option is the interpolated market yield for the mid-month of the option grant on a U.S. Treasury bill with a term comparable to the expected option term of the granted stock option. Shares received through option exercises under the reload program are subject to either a one-year or two-year restriction on sale. A discount, as measured by the estimated cost of protecting against changes in market value, 5% for one year sales restrictions and 10% for two year sales restrictions, has been applied to the fair value of reload options granted to reflect these sales restrictions. The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of options on grant date for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

2011	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 year
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.0% - 28.6%	15.7% - 17.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.2%	15.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.44 - $1.64	$1.44 - $1.64
Risk-free rate	1.19% - 2.62%	0.10% - 0.29%

2010	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.3% - 29.1%	18.3% - 41.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.4%	21.1%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.32 - $1.44	$1.32 - $1.44
Risk-free rate	1.68% - 2.71%	0.20% - 0.95%

2009	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.2% - 34.1%	36.5% - 55.1%
Weighted average volatility	32.4%	42.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.20 - $1.32	$1.20 - $1.32
Risk-free rate	2.07% - 2.85%	0.29% - 1.21%

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        A summary of stock option activity under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy share-based incentive compensation plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is as follows:

Stock Options	Number			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Contractual Life Remaining	Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions)
Outstanding, beginning of year		22,476,981		$	46.52
Granted:
Original		2,380,199			56.85
Reload		574,815			62.25
Exercised		(6,845,142	)		46.03
Forfeited or expired		(2,373,892	)		56.61
Outstanding, end of year		16,212,961		$	47.33	5.4 Years	$	194
Vested at end of year(1)		12,218,772		$	46.71	4.5 Years	$	154
Exercisable at end of year		8,625,125		$	45.22	3.4 Years	$	121

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered, including those that are retirement eligible.

        The following table presents additional information regarding original and reload grants for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

2011	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	12.94	$	3.19
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	76	$	11

2010	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	11.94	$	3.46
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	77	$	3

2009	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	9.54	$	8.95
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	52	$	—

        On February 7, 2012, the Company, under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, granted 2,437,433 stock option awards with an exercise price of $59.74 per share. The fair value attributable to the stock option awards on the date of grant was $12.08 per share.

Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock and Performance Share Award Programs

        The Company, commencing with equity grants on or after January 1, 2007, issues restricted stock unit awards to eligible officers and key employees under the Equity Awards program established pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan. A restricted stock unit represents the right to receive a share of common stock. These restricted stock unit awards are granted at market price, generally vest three

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years from the date of grant, do not have voting rights and the underlying shares of common stock are not issued until the vesting criteria is satisfied.

        The Company also has a Performance Share Awards Program pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan which became effective beginning in 2006. Under the program, the Company may issue performance share awards to certain employees of the Company who hold positions of Vice President (or its equivalent) or above. The performance awards provide the recipient the right to earn shares of the Company's common stock based upon the Company's attainment of certain performance goals. The performance goals for performance awards are based on the Company's adjusted return on equity over a three-year performance period. Vesting of any performance shares is contingent upon the Company attaining the relevant performance period minimum threshold return on equity. If the performance period return on equity is below the minimum threshold, none of the shares will vest. If performance meets or exceeds the minimum performance threshold, a range of performance shares will vest (50%—160% for awards granted prior to and including February 2009; 50%—150% for awards granted in February 2010; 50%—130% for awards granted in February 2011 and 50%—130% for awards granted in February 2012), depending on the actual return on equity attained.

        The fair value of restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance shares is measured at the market price of the Company stock at date of grant.

        The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $121 million, $113 million and $78 million, respectively.

        A summary of restricted stock units, deferred stock awards and performance share activity under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Restricted and Deferred Shares					Performance Shares
Other Equity Instruments	Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of year		3,086,352		$	45.46		1,743,890		$	44.52
Granted		1,034,387			56.39		801,095			56.11
Vested		(1,158,649	)(1)		48.67		(1,010,765	)(2)		40.21
Forfeited		(181,586	)		47.90		(99,405	)		49.57
Performance-based adjustment		—			—		112,587	(3)		46.01
Outstanding, end of year		2,780,504		$	48.03		1,547,402		$	53.79

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered.

(2)

Reflects the number of performance shares attributable to the performance goals attained over the completed performance period (3 years) and for which service conditions have been met.

(3)

Represents the current year change in estimated performance shares to reflect the attainment of performance goals for the awards that were granted in each of the years 2008 through 2011.

        On February 7, 2012, the Company, under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, granted 1,556,874 common stock awards in the form of restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance share

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awards to participating officers, non-employee directors and other key employees. The restricted stock units and deferred stock awards totaled 882,764 shares while the performance share awards totaled 674,110 shares. The fair value per share attributable to the common stock awards on the date of grant was $59.74.

Share-Based Compensation Cost Recognition

        The amount of compensation cost for awards subject to a service condition is based on the number of shares expected to be issued and is recognized over the time period for which service is to be provided (requisite service period). Awards granted to retiree-eligible employees or to employees who become retiree-eligible before an award's vesting date are considered to have met the requisite service condition. The compensation cost for awards subject to a performance condition is based upon the probable outcome of the performance condition, which on the grant date reflects an estimate of attaining 100% of the performance shares granted. The compensation cost reflects an estimated annual forfeiture rate from 3.5% to 4% over the requisite service period of the awards. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of instruments expected to vest is likely to differ from previous estimates. Compensation costs for awards are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For awards that have a graded vesting schedule, the compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separate vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The total compensation cost for all share-based incentive compensation awards recognized in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $121 million, $128 million and $127 million, respectively. Included in these amounts are compensation cost adjustments of $4 million, $10 million and $11 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, that reflected the cost associated with the updated estimate of performance shares due to attaining certain performance levels from the date of the initial grant of the performance awards. The related tax benefits recognized in earnings were $42 million, $44 million and $44 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011, there was $114 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all nonvested share-based incentive compensation awards. This includes stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance shares granted under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

        Cash received from the exercise of employee stock options under share-based compensation plans totaled $314 million and $408 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The tax benefit realized for tax deductions from employee stock options exercised during 2011 and 2010 totaled $30 million and $28 million, respectively.

13. PENSION PLANS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND SAVINGS PLANS

        The Company sponsors a qualified non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, which covers substantially all employees and provides benefits under a cash balance formula, except that employees satisfying certain age and service requirements remain covered by a prior final average pay formula. In addition, the Company sponsors a nonqualified defined benefit pension plan which covers certain

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highly-compensated employees and also sponsors a postretirement health and life insurance benefit plan for employees satisfying certain age and service requirements and for certain retirees.

Obligations and Funded Status

        The following tables summarize the funded status, obligations and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet for the Company's benefit plans. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for its pension and postretirement benefit plans.

	Qualified Domestic Pension Plan						Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans						Total
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	2,399		$	2,214		$	173		$	173		$	2,572		$	2,387
Benefits earned		93			91			5			5			98			96
Interest cost on benefit obligation		125			119			10			9			135			128
Actuarial loss		207			82			7			1			214			83
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	2,706		$	2,399		$	183		$	173		$	2,889		$	2,572
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	2,342		$	2,180		$	83		$	78		$	2,425		$	2,258
Actual return on plan assets		5			234			3			7			8			241
Company contributions		185			35			12			13			197			48
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		2,414			2,342			86			83			2,500			2,425
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss		1,220			915			55			49			1,275			964
Total	$	1,220		$	915		$	55		$	49		$	1,275		$	964

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	Postretirement Benefit Plans
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	254		$	264
Benefits earned		—			1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		13			14
Actuarial gain		(4	)		(8	)
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	246		$	254
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	20		$	20
Actual return on plan assets		1			1
Company contributions		15			16
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		19			20
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liability	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Net actuarial gain	$	(31	)	$	(27	)

        The total accumulated benefit obligation for the Company's defined benefit pension plans was $2.83 billion and $2.54 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Qualified Domestic Plan accounted for $2.65 billion and $2.37 billion of the total accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, whereas the Nonqualified and Foreign Plans accounted for $0.18 billion and $0.17 billion of the total accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        For pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets, the aggregate projected benefit obligation was $2.88 billion and the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation was $2.82 billion at December 31, 2011. The fair value of plan assets for the above plans was $2.49 billion and $2.42 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company has discretion regarding whether to provide additional funding and when to provide such funding to its qualified pension plan. In 2011 and 2010, the Company voluntarily made contributions totaling $185 million and $35 million, respectively, to the qualified pension plan. The Company has not determined whether or not additional funding will be made during 2012. There is no required contribution to the qualified pension plan during 2012.

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        The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources related to the benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

	Pension Plans									Postretirement Benefit Plans
(in millions)	2011			2010			2009			2011			2010			2009
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost	$	98		$	96		$	80		$	—		$	1		$	1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		135			128			125			13			14			17
Expected return on plan assets		(182	)		(185	)		(176	)		(1	)		(1	)		(1	)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service benefit		—			(3	)		(6	)		—			—			—
Net actuarial loss		76			60			22			—			—			—
Net benefit expense	$	127		$	96		$	45		$	12		$	14		$	17
Other Changes in Benefit Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss (gain)		388			27			147			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Amortization of prior service benefit		—			3			6			—			—			—
Amortization of net actuarial loss		(76	)		(60	)		(22	)		—			—			—
Total other changes recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		312			(30	)		131			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Total other changes recognized in net benefit expense and accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	$	439		$	66		$	176		$	7		$	6		$	12

        For the defined benefit pension plans, the estimated net actuarial loss that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $89 million, and the estimated prior service benefit to be amortized over the next fiscal year is less than $1 million. For the postretirement benefit plans, the estimated net actuarial gain that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is less than $1 million, and there is no estimated prior service benefit or cost to be amortized over the next fiscal year.

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Assumptions and Health Care Cost Trend Rate Sensitivity

(at and for the year ended December 31,)	2011			2010
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate		4.90	%		5.37	%
Future compensation increase rate		4.00	%		4.00	%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate		5.37	%		5.55	%
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plans' assets		8.00	%		8.00	%
Expected long-term rate of return on postretirement benefit plans' assets		5.00	%		5.00	%
Assumed health care cost trend rates
Following year		8.00	%		8.50	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)		5.00	%		5.00	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2018			2018

        The discount rate assumption used to determine the benefit obligation was based on a yield-curve approach. Under this approach, a weighted average yield is determined from a hypothetical portfolio of high quality fixed maturity corporate bonds (rated Aa or higher) available at the year-end valuation date for which the timing and amount of cash outflows correspond with the timing and amount of the estimated benefit payouts of the Company's benefit plan.

        In choosing the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the Company's Pension Plan Investment Committee considered the historical returns of equity and fixed maturity markets in conjunction with prevailing economic and financial market conditions.

        As an indicator of sensitivity, increasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1% would have increased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by $25 million at December 31, 2011, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense by $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1% would have decreased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 by $21 million and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense by $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Plan Assets

        Pension plan assets are invested for the exclusive benefit of the plan participants and beneficiaries and are intended, over time, to satisfy the benefit obligations under the plan. Risk tolerance is established through consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate financial position. The asset mix guidelines have been established and are reviewed quarterly. These guidelines are intended to serve as tools to facilitate the investment of plan assets to maximize long-term total return and the ongoing oversight of the plan's investment performance. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through daily and monthly investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measurements, and periodic asset/liability studies.

        The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 85% to 90% of investments for long-term growth and 10% to 15% for near-term benefit payments with a wide

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diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 55% to 65% equity securities and 20% to 40% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities. Equity securities primarily include investments in large, medium and small-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury securities and debt securities issued by foreign governments. Other investments include a hedge fund and two private equity funds held by the Company's qualified defined benefit pension plan. The hedge fund is a "fund of funds" that is multi-strategy. One private equity fund is focused on financial companies, and the other is focused on real estate-related investments.

        At December 31, 2010, equity securities included 797,600 shares of the Company's common stock with a market value of $44 million. In January 2011, the Company purchased these shares from the pension plan under the Company's share repurchase authorization for a total cost of approximately $45 million, the market value on that date.

Fair Value Measurement—Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Assets

        For a discussion of the methods employed by the Company to measure the fair value of invested assets, see note 4. The following discussion of fair value measurements applies exclusively to the Company's pension plans and other postretirement benefit assets.

        Fair value estimates for equity and bond mutual funds held by the pension plans reflect prices received from an external pricing service that are based on observable market transactions. These estimates are included in Level 1.

        Short-term securities are carried at fair value which approximates cost plus accrued interest or amortized discount. The fair value or market value of these is periodically compared to this amortized cost and is based on significant observable inputs as determined by an external pricing service. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such short-term securities, other than U.S. Treasury securities and money market mutual funds, provided by an external pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury securities and money market mutual funds is included in the amount disclosed in Level 1 as the estimates are based on unadjusted market prices.

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Fair Value Hierarchy—Pension Plans

        The following tables present the level within the fair value hierarchy at which the financial assets of the Company's pension plans are measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	15	$	15	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		13		—		13		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		14		—		12		2
All other corporate bonds		214		—		214		—
Total fixed maturities		256		15		239		2
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		932		932		—		—
Bond mutual funds		443		443		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,375		1,375		—		—
Equity securities		352		352		—		—
Other investments(1)		16		—		—		16
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		141		141		—		—
Money market mutual funds		50		50		—		—
Other		310		12		298		—
Total cash and short-term securities		501		203		298		—
Total	$	2,500	$	1,945	$	537	$	18

(1)

The fair value estimates of the hedge fund and two private equity funds comprising these investments are determined by an external fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector

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fundamentals. Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the total fair value estimates are disclosed in Level 3.

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	41	$	41	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		9		—		9		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		26		—		26
All other corporate bonds		109		—		109		—
Total fixed maturities		185		41		144		—
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		1,058		1,058		—		—
Bond mutual funds		411		411		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,469		1,469		—		—
Equity securities		390		390		—		—
Other investments(1)		18		—		—		18
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		135		135		—		—
Money market mutual funds		15		15		—		—
Other		213		2		211		—
Total cash and short-term securities		363		152		211		—
Total	$	2,425	$	2,052	$	355	$	18

(1)

See footnote (1) in the foregoing table.

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        The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	Other Investments
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	18		$	17
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held		(1	)		3
Relating to assets sold during the year		—			—
Purchases, sales, settlements and maturities:
Purchases		2			—
Sales		(1	)		(2	)
Settlements/maturities		—			—
Gross transfers into Level 3		—			—
Gross transfers out of Level 3		—			—
Balance at end of year	$	18		$	18

Other Postretirement Benefit Plan

        The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 35% to 65% of investments for long-term growth and 35% to 60% for near-term insurance payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 25% to 75% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasuries.

Fair Value—Other Postretirement Benefit Plan

        The Company's other postretirement benefit plan had financial assets of $19 million and $20 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The assets are primarily short-term securities and corporate bonds, and categorized as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

        The following table presents the estimated benefits expected to be paid by the Company's pension and postretirement benefit plans for the next ten years (reflecting estimated future employee service),

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as well as the amounts of other postretirement benefits the Company expects to receive under the Medicare Part D drug subsidy over that time period:

	Benefits Expected to be Paid				Medicare Part D Drug Subsidy Expected to be Received
(in millions)	Pension Plans		Postretirement Benefit Plans
2012	$	166	$	19	$	3
2013		171		20		3
2014		185		21		3
2015		195		21		3
2016		208		21		3
2017 through 2021		1,154		102		17

Savings Plan

        The Company has a savings plan, The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan), in which substantially all Company employees are eligible to participate. Under the Savings Plan, the Company matches employee contributions up to 5% of eligible pay, with a maximum annual match of $5,000 which becomes 100% vested after three years of service. For the year ended December 31, 2011, existing employees whose annual base salary on December 31, 2010 was $175,000 or more, and employees hired during 2011 at an annual base salary of $175,000 or more, were not eligible for the Company's matching contribution. The Company's matching contribution is made in cash and invested according to the employee's current investment elections. The Company's matching contribution can be reinvested at any time into any other investment option. The total expense related to the Savings Plan was $89 million, $93 million and $98 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        Included in the Savings Plan are a legacy Savings Plus Plan (SPP) and a Stock Ownership Plan (SOP) in which substantially all employees who were hired by legacy SPC before April 1, 2004 were eligible to participate. In 2004 under the SPP, the Company matched 100% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of their salary. The match was in the form of preferred shares, to the extent available in the SOP, or in the Company's common shares. Also allocated to participants were preferred shares equal to the value of dividends on previously allocated shares. Each share of preferred stock paid a dividend of $11.72 annually and was convertible into eight shares of the Company's common stock. The SOP has no preferred shares available for future allocations. As described in more detail in note 9 above, all preferred shares outstanding on June 7, 2011 (190,083 shares) were converted into a total of 1.52 million shares of the Company's common stock.

        All common shares held by the Savings Plan are considered outstanding for diluted EPS computations and dividends paid on all shares are charged to retained earnings.

14. LEASES

        Rent expense was $191 million, $206 million and $211 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        Future minimum annual rental payments under noncancellable operating leases for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are $143 million, $114 million, $89 million, $77 million, $56 million, respectively,

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and $41 million for 2017 and thereafter. Future sublease rental income aggregating approximately $8 million will partially offset these commitments.

15. CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES

Contingencies

        This section describes the major pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of the Company's properties is subject.

Asbestos- and Environmental-Related Proceedings

        In the ordinary course of its insurance business, the Company receives claims for insurance arising under policies issued by the Company asserting alleged injuries and damages from asbestos- and environmental-related exposures that are the subject of related coverage litigation, including, among others, the litigation described below. The Company is defending asbestos-and environmental-related litigation vigorously and believes that it has meritorious defenses; however, the outcomes of these disputes are uncertain. In this regard, the Company employs dedicated specialists and aggressive resolution strategies to manage asbestos and environmental loss exposure, including settling litigation under appropriate circumstances.

        Asbestos Direct Action Litigation—In October 2001 and April 2002, two purported class action suits (Wise v. Travelers and Meninger v. Travelers) were filed against Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TPC) and other insurers (not including The St. Paul Companies, Inc. (SPC)) in state court in West Virginia. These and other cases subsequently filed in West Virginia were consolidated into a single proceeding in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. The plaintiffs allege that the insurer defendants engaged in unfair trade practices in violation of state statutes by inappropriately handling and settling asbestos claims. The plaintiffs seek to reopen large numbers of settled asbestos claims and to impose liability for damages, including punitive damages, directly on insurers. Similar lawsuits alleging inappropriate handling and settling of asbestos claims were filed in Massachusetts and Hawaii state courts. These suits are collectively referred to as the Statutory and Hawaii Actions.

        In March 2002, the plaintiffs in consolidated asbestos actions pending before a mass tort panel of judges in West Virginia state court amended their complaint to include TPC as a defendant, alleging that TPC and other insurers breached alleged duties to certain users of asbestos products. The plaintiffs seek damages, including punitive damages. Lawsuits seeking similar relief and raising similar allegations, primarily violations of purported common law duties to third parties, have also been asserted in various state courts against TPC and SPC. The claims asserted in these suits are collectively referred to as the Common Law Claims.

        The federal bankruptcy court that had presided over the bankruptcy of TPC's former policyholder Johns-Manville Corporation issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the prosecution of the Statutory Actions (but not the Hawaii Actions), the Common Law Claims and an additional set of cases filed in various state courts in Texas and Ohio, and enjoining certain attorneys from filing any further lawsuits against TPC based on similar allegations. Notwithstanding the injunction, additional common law claims were filed against TPC.

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        In November 2003, the parties reached a settlement of the Statutory and Hawaii Actions. This settlement includes a lump-sum payment of up to $412 million by TPC, subject to a number of significant contingencies. In May 2004, the parties reached a settlement resolving substantially all pending and similar future Common Law Claims against TPC. This settlement requires a payment of up to $90 million by TPC, subject to a number of significant contingencies. Among the contingencies for each of these settlements is a final order of the bankruptcy court clarifying that all of these claims, and similar future asbestos-related claims against TPC, are barred by prior orders entered by the bankruptcy court ("the 1986 Orders").

        On August 17, 2004, the bankruptcy court entered an order approving the settlements and clarifying that the 1986 Orders barred the pending Statutory and Hawaii Actions and substantially all Common Law Claims pending against TPC ("the Clarifying Order"). The Clarifying Order also applies to similar direct action claims that may be filed in the future.

        On March 29, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York substantially affirmed the Clarifying Order while vacating that portion of the order that required all future direct actions against TPC to first be approved by the bankruptcy court before proceeding in state or federal court.

        Various parties appealed the district court's March 29, 2006 ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On February 15, 2008, the Second Circuit issued an opinion vacating on jurisdictional grounds the District Court's approval of the Clarifying Order. On February 29, 2008, TPC and certain other parties to the appeals filed petitions for rehearing and/or rehearing en banc, requesting reinstatement of the district court's judgment, which were denied. TPC and certain other parties filed Petitions for Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Second Circuit's decision, and on December 12, 2008, the Petitions were granted.

        On June 18, 2009, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of TPC, reversing the Second Circuit's February 15, 2008 decision, finding, among other things, that the 1986 Orders are final and generally bar the Statutory and Hawaii actions and substantially all Common Law Claims against TPC. Further, the Supreme Court ruled that the bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to issue the Clarifying Order. However, since the Second Circuit had not ruled on certain additional issues, principally related to procedural matters and the adequacy of notice provided to certain parties, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the Second Circuit for further proceedings on those specific issues. On October 21, 2009, all but one of the objectors to the Clarifying Order requested that the Second Circuit dismiss their appeal of the order approving the settlement, and that request was granted.

        On March 22, 2010, the Second Circuit issued an opinion in which it found that the notice of the 1986 Orders provided to the remaining objector was insufficient to bar contribution claims by that objector against TPC. On April 5, 2010, TPC filed a Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc with the Second Circuit, requesting further review of its March 22, 2010 opinion, which was denied on May 25, 2010. On August 18, 2010, TPC filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Second Circuit's March 22, 2010 opinion, and a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus seeking an order from the Supreme Court requiring the Second Circuit to comply with the Supreme Court's June 18, 2009 ruling in TPC's favor. The Supreme Court denied the Petitions on November 29, 2010.

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        The plaintiffs in the Statutory and Hawaii actions and the Common Law Claims actions filed Motions to Compel with the bankruptcy court on September 2, 2010 and September 3, 2010, respectively, arguing that all conditions precedent to the settlements have been met and seeking to require TPC to pay the settlement amounts. On September 30, 2010, TPC filed an Opposition to the plaintiffs' Motions to Compel on the grounds that the conditions precedent to the settlements, principally the requirement that all contribution claims be barred, have not been met in light of the Second Circuit's March 22, 2010 opinion. On December 16, 2010, the bankruptcy court granted the plaintiffs' motions and ruled that TPC was required to fund the settlements. On January 20, 2011, the bankruptcy court entered judgment in accordance with its December 16, 2010 ruling and ordered TPC to pay the settlement amounts plus prejudgment interest. On January 21, 2011, TPC filed an appeal with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York from the bankruptcy court's January 20, 2011 judgment. On January 24, 2011, certain of the plaintiffs in the Common Law Claims actions appealed that portion of the bankruptcy court's January 20, 2011 judgment that denied their request for an order of contempt and for sanctions. Oral argument on the appeals took place on January 9, 2012, and the parties await the court's decision.

        SPC, which is not covered by the Manville bankruptcy court rulings or the settlements described above, is a party to pending direct action cases in Texas state court asserting common law claims. All such cases that are still pending and in which SPC has been served are currently on the inactive docket in Texas state court. If any of those cases becomes active, SPC intends to litigate those cases vigorously. SPC was previously a defendant in similar direct actions in Ohio state court. Those actions have all been dismissed following favorable rulings by Ohio trial and appellate courts. From time to time, SPC and/or its subsidiaries have been named in individual direct actions in other jurisdictions.

        Outcome and Impact of Asbestos and Environmental Claims and Litigation.    Currently, it is not possible to predict legal outcomes and their impact on the future development of claims and litigation relating to asbestos and environmental claims. Any such development will be affected by future court decisions and interpretations, as well as changes in applicable legislation. Because of these uncertainties, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, the Company's estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could result in income statement charges that could be material to the Company's results of operations in future periods.

Other Proceedings Not Arising Under Insurance Contracts or Reinsurance Agreements

        Broker Anti-Trust Litigation—In 2005, four putative class action lawsuits were brought against a number of insurance brokers and insurers, including the Company, by plaintiffs who allegedly purchased insurance products through one or more of the defendant brokers. The plaintiffs alleged that various insurance brokers conspired with each other and with various insurers, including the Company, to artificially inflate premiums, allocate brokerage customers and rig bids for insurance products offered to those customers. To the extent they were not originally filed there, the federal class actions were transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings with other class actions under the caption In re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation. On August 1, 2005, various plaintiffs, including the four named plaintiffs in the above-referenced class actions, filed an amended consolidated class action complaint naming various brokers

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and insurers, including the Company, on behalf of a putative nationwide class of policyholders. The complaint included causes of action under the Sherman Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), state common law and the laws of the various states prohibiting antitrust violations. The complaint sought monetary damages, including punitive damages and trebled damages, permanent injunctive relief, restitution, including disgorgement of profits, interest and costs, including attorneys' fees. All defendants moved to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. After giving plaintiffs multiple opportunities to replead, the court dismissed the Sherman Act claims on August 31, 2007 and the RICO claims on September 28, 2007, both with prejudice, and declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims. The plaintiffs appealed the district court's decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. On August 16, 2010, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of all Sherman Act and RICO claims against certain defendants, including the Company, except for Sherman Act and RICO claims involving the sale of excess casualty insurance through a single defendant broker, as well as all state law claims, which they remanded to the district court for further proceedings. On October 1, 2010, defendants, including the Company, filed renewed motions to dismiss the remanded claims. On March 18, 2011, the Company and certain other defendants entered into an agreement with the plaintiffs to settle the lawsuit. The settlement, under which the Company agreed to pay $6.75 million, is subject to court approval. Preliminary approval of the settlement was granted on June 27, 2011. On September 14, 2011, the court conducted a final fairness hearing and the settling parties await the court's decision.

        Other—In addition to those described above, the Company is involved in other lawsuits, including lawsuits alleging extra-contractual damages relating to insurance contracts or reinsurance agreements, that do not arise under insurance contracts or reinsurance agreements. Based upon currently available information, the Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that any such lawsuit or related lawsuits would be material to the Company's results of operations or have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or liquidity.

Gain Contingencies

        On August 20, 2010, in a reinsurance dispute in New York state court captioned United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company v. American Re-Insurance Company, et al., the trial court granted summary judgment for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G), a subsidiary of the Company, and on October 25, 2010, entered judgment against American Re-Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Munich Re (American Re) and three other reinsurers, awarding USF&G $251 million plus pre-judgment interest in the amount of $169 million. The judgment, including the award of interest, was appealed to the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. On January 24, 2012, the Appellate Division affirmed the judgment, which, as of that date, totaled $467 million, comprising the judgment of $251 million and interest of $216 million (including post-judgment interest). Post-judgment interest continues to accrue (without compounding) at the rate of 9% until the judgment is paid. On January 30, 2012, the reinsurers filed a motion with the Appellate Division seeking permission to appeal its decision to the New York Court of Appeals. Whether the Appellate Division grants permission to appeal is within its discretion. The $251 million awarded by the court represents the amount owed to USF&G under the terms of the disputed reinsurance agreements and is reported as part of reinsurance recoverables in the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The interest awarded by the Court, including post-judgment interest, is treated for accounting purposes as a gain contingency

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in accordance with FASB Topic 450, Contingencies, and accordingly has not been recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

        In an unrelated action, The Travelers Indemnity Company is one of the Settlement Class plaintiffs and a class member in a class action lawsuit captioned Safeco Insurance Company of America, et al. v. American International Group, Inc. et al. (U.S. District Court, N.D. Ill.) in which the defendants are alleged to have engaged in the under-reporting of workers' compensation premium in connection with a workers' compensation reinsurance pool in which several subsidiaries of the Company participate. On July 26, 2011, the court granted preliminary approval of a class settlement pursuant to which the defendants agreed to pay $450 million to the class. The settlement includes a plan of allocation of the settlement proceeds among the class members. On December 21, 2011, the court entered an order granting final approval of the settlement. On January 19, 2012, three parties who objected to the settlement filed notices of appeal from the court's orders approving the settlement with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The Company anticipates that its allocation from the settlement fund, in the event the court's approval of the class settlement is affirmed, will be approximately $90 million. This amount is treated for accounting purposes as a gain contingency in accordance with FASB Topic 450, Contingencies, and accordingly has not been recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Other Commitments and Guarantees

Commitments

        Investment Commitments—The Company has unfunded commitments to private equity limited partnerships and real estate partnerships in which it invests. These commitments totaled $1.15 billion and $1.26 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Guarantees

        The Company has contingent obligations for guarantees related to certain investments, third-party loans related to certain investments, certain insurance policy obligations of former insurance subsidiaries, and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. The Company also provides standard indemnifications to service providers in the normal course of business. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms. Certain of these guarantees and indemnifications have no stated or notional amounts or limitation to the maximum potential future payments, and, accordingly, the Company is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential payments for such arrangements. The maximum amount of the Company's obligation for guarantees of certain investments and third-party loans related to certain investments that are quantifiable was $126 million at December 31, 2011, approximately $63 million of which is indemnified by a third party. The maximum amount of the Company's obligation related to the guarantee of certain insurance policy obligations of a former insurance subsidiary was $480 million at December 31, 2011, all of which is indemnified by a third party.

        In the ordinary course of selling business entities to third parties, the Company has agreed to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the business entities being sold, covenants and obligations of the Company and/or its subsidiaries following the closing, and in certain cases obligations arising from undisclosed liabilities, adverse reserve development, imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse

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interpretation of the tax law, or certain named litigation. Such indemnification provisions generally survive for periods ranging from seven years following the applicable closing date to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, although, in some cases, there may be other agreed upon term limitations or no term limitations. Certain of these contingent obligations are subject to deductibles which have to be incurred by the obligee before the Company is obligated to make payments. The maximum amount of the Company's contingent obligation for indemnifications related to the sale of business entities that are quantifiable was $1.22 billion at December 31, 2011, of which $9 million was recognized on the balance sheet at that date.

16. NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        There were no material noncash financing or investing activities during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

17. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

        The following consolidating financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. These consolidating financial statements have been prepared from the Company's financial information on the same basis of accounting as the consolidated financial statements. The Travelers Companies, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain debt obligations of TPC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, which totaled $1.20 billion at December 31, 2011.

        Prior to the merger of TPC and SPC in 2004, TPC fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiary TIGHI. The Travelers Companies, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed such guarantee obligations of TPC. TPC is deemed to have no assets or operations independent of TIGHI. Consolidating financial information for TIGHI has not been presented herein because such financial information would be substantially the same as the financial information provided for TPC.

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,903	$	7,187	$	—		$	—		$	22,090
Net investment income		1,933		938		8			—			2,879
Fee income		294		2		—			—			296
Net realized investment gains (losses)		10		50		(5	)		—			55
Other revenues		103		23		—			—			126
Total revenues		17,243		8,200		3			—			25,446
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		10,906		5,370		—			—			16,276
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,594		1,282		—			—			3,876
General and administrative expenses		2,377		1,152		27			—			3,556
Interest expense		73		—		313			—			386
Total claims and expenses		15,950		7,804		340			—			24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		1,293		396		(337	)		—			1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		111		14		(199	)		—			(74	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		1,564			(1,564	)		—
Net income	$	1,182	$	382	$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains	$	15		$	15		$	—		$	—	$	30
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(30	)		(25	)		—			—		(55	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(15	)		(10	)		—			—		(25	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		25			60			(5	)		—		80
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	10		$	50		$	(5	)	$	—	$	55

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,445	$	6,987	$	—		$	—		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,078		970		11			—			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			—			287
Net realized investment gains		57		200		7			—			264
Other revenues		111		20		(60	)		(1	)		70
Total revenues		16,976		8,179		(42	)		(1	)		25,112
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,786		4,424		—			—			13,210
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,548		1,254		—			—			3,802
General and administrative expenses		2,306		1,086		14			—			3,406
Interest expense		74		—		315			(1	)		388
Total claims and expenses		13,714		6,764		329			(1	)		20,806
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,262		1,415		(371	)		—			4,306
Income tax expense (benefit)		798		382		(90	)		—			1,090
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		3,497			(3,497	)		—
Net income	$	2,464	$	1,033	$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains (losses)	$	10		$	(3	)	$	—	$	—	$	7
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(22	)		(11	)		—		—		(33	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(12	)		(14	)		—		—		(26	)
Other net realized investment gains		69			214			7		—		290
Net realized investment gains	$	57		$	200		$	7	$	—	$	264

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,459		$	6,959		$	—		$	—		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,839			913			24			—			2,776
Fee income		310			(4	)		—			—			306
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(54	)		(57	)		128			—			17
Other revenues		118			48			—			(3	)		163
Total revenues		16,672			7,859			152			(3	)		24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,293			4,115			—			—			12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,560			1,253			—			—			3,813
General and administrative expenses		2,272			1,097			(3	)		—			3,366
Interest expense		74			—			311			(3	)		382
Total claims and expenses		13,199			6,465			308			(3	)		19,969
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,473			1,394			(156	)		—			4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)		840			344			(95	)		—			1,089
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—			—			3,683			(3,683	)		—
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total losses	$	(192	)	$	(130	)	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(323	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		35			30			—			—		65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(157	)		(100	)		(1	)		—		(258	)
Other net realized investment gains		103			43			129			—		275
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(54	)	$	(57	)	$	128		$	—	$	17

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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $59,994)	$	43,438		$	20,761		$	33		$	—		$	64,232
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $414)		146			319			94			—			559
Real estate investments		33			832			—			—			865
Short-term securities		879			376			2,339			—			3,594
Other investments		2,446			1,004			1			—			3,451
Total investments		46,942			23,292			2,467			—			72,701
Cash		114			98			2			—			214
Investment income accrued		517			251			—			—			768
Premiums receivable		3,865			1,865			—			—			5,730
Reinsurance recoverables		7,399			3,783			—			—			11,182
Ceded unearned premiums		656			172			—			—			828
Deferred acquisition costs		1,536			250			—			—			1,786
Deferred taxes		(82	)		(47	)		136			—			7
Contractholder receivables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Goodwill		2,411			954			—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		297			136			—			—			433
Investment in subsidiaries		—			—			27,565			(27,565	)		—
Other assets		1,983			52			367			—			2,402
Total assets	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,754		$	17,665		$	—		$	—		$	51,419
Unearned premium reserves		7,644			3,458			—			—			11,102
Contractholder payables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Payables for reinsurance premiums		178			211			—			—			389
Debt		1,190			—			5,415			—			6,605
Other liabilities		3,910			859			655			—			5,424
Total liabilities		50,567			23,488			6,070			—			80,125
Shareholders' equity
Common stock (1,750.0 shares authorized; 392.8 shares issued and outstanding)		—			390			20,732			(390	)		20,732
Additional paid-in capital		11,135			6,501			—			(17,636	)		—
Retained earnings		5,900			882			19,569			(6,772	)		19,579
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,927			840			2,005			(2,767	)		2,005
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 shares)		—			—			(17,839	)		—			(17,839	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,962			8,613			24,467			(27,565	)		24,477
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602

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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $60,170)	$	42,415	$	20,385	$	20		$	—		$	62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $372)		190		263		66			—			519
Real estate investments		1		837		—			—			838
Short-term securities		1,596		436		3,584			—			5,616
Other investments		1,982		946		1			—			2,929
Total investments		46,184		22,867		3,671			—			72,722
Cash		86		110		4			—			200
Investment income accrued		532		259		—			—			791
Premiums receivable		3,691		1,806		—			—			5,497
Reinsurance recoverables		7,868		4,126		—			—			11,994
Ceded unearned premiums		648		165		—			—			813
Deferred acquisition costs		1,511		271		—			—			1,782
Deferred taxes		294		125		74			—			493
Contractholder receivables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Goodwill		2,411		954		—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		326		176		—			—			502
Investment in subsidiaries		—		—		27,422			(27,422	)		—
Other assets		1,904		237		60			(47	)		2,154
Total assets	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,770	$	17,836	$	—		$	—		$	51,606
Unearned premium reserves		7,478		3,443		—			—			10,921
Contractholder payables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums		214		193		—			—			407
Debt		1,189		9		5,460			(47	)		6,611
Other liabilities		3,906		1,089		298			—			5,293
Total liabilities		50,607		23,863		5,758			(47	)		80,181
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—		—		68			—			68
Common stock (1,748.6 shares authorized; 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		—		390		20,162			(390	)		20,162
Additional paid-in capital		11,135		7,016		—			(18,151	)		—
Retained earnings		6,489		576		18,845			(7,063	)		18,847
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,274		544		1,255			(1,818	)		1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (296.6 shares)		—		—		(14,857	)		—			(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,898		8,526		25,473			(27,422	)		25,475
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,182		$	382		$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		736			98			635			(726	)		743
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,918			480			2,061			(2,290	)		2,169
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		4,902			2,502			—			—			7,404
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		720			440			1			—			1,161
Equity securities		82			53			—			—			135
Real estate		1			—			—			—			1
Other investments		343			251			—			—			594
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,714	)		(2,978	)		(12	)		—			(8,704	)
Equity securities		(30	)		(71	)		(30	)		—			(131	)
Real estate		(24	)		(42	)		—			—			(66	)
Other investments		(711	)		(178	)		—			—			(889	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		717			25			1,276			—			2,018
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(46	)		46			—			—			—
Other		(351	)		(20	)		—			—			(371	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(111	)		28			1,235			—			1,152
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		—			(8	)		—			—			(8	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(665	)		—			(665	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			314			—			314
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(2,919	)		—			(2,919	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(46	)		—			(46	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			18			—			18
Dividends paid to parent company		(1,779	)		(521	)		—			2,300			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			10			—			(10	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,779	)		(519	)		(3,298	)		2,290			(3,306	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			(1	)		—			—			(1	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		28			(12	)		(2	)		—			14
Cash at beginning of year		86			110			4			—			200
Cash at end of year	$	114		$	98		$	2		$	—		$	214
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	206		$	109		$	(97	)	$	—		$	218
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	309		$	—		$	382

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,464		$	1,033		$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		(77	)		(514	)		3,626			(3,197	)		(162	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,387			519			6,842			(6,694	)		3,054
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		3,920			1,966			10			—			5,896
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		2,289			1,424			—			—			3,713
Equity securities		29			148			24			—			201
Real estate		—			10			—			—			10
Other investments		338			280			99			—			717
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(4,201	)		(2,576	)		(8	)		—			(6,785	)
Equity securities		(2	)		(33	)		(26	)		—			(61	)
Real estate		—			(21	)		—			—			(21	)
Other investments		(305	)		(209	)		—			—			(514	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		632			392			(1,723	)		—			(699	)
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(4	)		(26	)		—			—			(30	)
Other		(313	)		(5	)		—			—			(318	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2,383			1,350			(1,624	)		—			2,109
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(4	)		—			(1,156	)		—			(1,160	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			1,234			—			1,234
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(673	)		—			(673	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			408			—			408
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(4,998	)		—			(4,998	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(40	)		—			(40	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(4,827	)		(1,849	)		—			6,676			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		15			(35	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(4,816	)		(1,884	)		(5,215	)		6,694			(5,221	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			3			—			—			3
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(46	)		(12	)		3			—			(55	)
Cash at beginning of year		132			122			1			—			255
Cash at end of year	$	86		$	110		$	4		$	—		$	200
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	579		$	321		$	(116	)	$	—		$	784
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	324		$	—		$	397

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		510			276			(345	)		168			609
Net cash provided by operating activities		3,143			1,326			3,277			(3,515	)		4,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		2,903			2,376			37			—			5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		1,342			1,457			6			—			2,805
Equity securities		20			45			—			—			65
Other investments		253			116			142			—			511
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,368	)		(4,277	)		(2	)		—			(9,647	)
Equity securities		—			(24	)		—			—			(24	)
Real estate		—			(15	)		—			—			(15	)
Other investments		(224	)		(125	)		—			—			(349	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		(28	)		419			(21	)		—			370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		372			23			—			—			395
Other		(305	)		(21	)		—			—			(326	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(1,035	)		(26	)		162			—			(899	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(2	)		—			(141	)		—			(143	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			494			—			494
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(693	)		—			(693	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			180			—			180
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(3,259	)		—			(3,259	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(29	)		—			(29	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(2,157	)		(1,340	)		—			3,497			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			(20	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,159	)		(1,360	)		(3,438	)		3,515			(3,442	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			15			—			—			15
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(51	)		(45	)		1			—			(95	)
Cash at beginning of year		183			167			—			—			350
Cash at end of year	$	132		$	122		$	1		$	—		$	255
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	799		$	302		$	(225	)	$	—		$	876
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	312		$	—		$	385

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18. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

2011 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,278	$	6,388		$	6,407		$	6,373	$	25,446
Total expenses		5,309		7,115			6,075			5,595		24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		969		(727	)		332			778		1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		130		(363	)		(1	)		160		(74	)
Net income (loss)	$	839	$	(364	)	$	333		$	618	$	1,426
Net income (loss) per share(1):
Basic	$	1.94	$	(0.88	)	$	0.80		$	1.52	$	3.40
Diluted		1.92		(0.88	)		0.79			1.51		3.36

2010 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,119	$	6,179	$	6,482	$	6,332	$	25,112
Total expenses		5,262		5,298		5,111		5,135		20,806
Income before income taxes		857		881		1,371		1,197		4,306
Income tax expense		210		211		366		303		1,090
Net income	$	647	$	670	$	1,005	$	894	$	3,216
Net income per share(1):
Basic	$	1.26	$	1.37	$	2.14	$	1.98	$	6.69
Diluted		1.25		1.35		2.11		1.95		6.62

(1)

Due to the averaging of shares, quarterly earnings per share may not add to the total for the full year.

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Item 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        Not Applicable.

Item 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2011. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2011, the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

        In addition, there was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting, established and maintained by management, are under the general oversight of the Company's Audit Committee.

        The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

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pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

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provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company's management and directors; and

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provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        Management has assessed the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. The standard measures adopted by management in making its evaluation are the measures in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

        Based upon its assessment, management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective at December 31, 2011, and that there were no material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of that date.

        KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, which has audited and reported on the consolidated financial statements contained in this Form 10-K, has issued its report on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting which follows this report.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Travelers Companies, Inc.:

        We have audited The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, and our report dated February 16, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP

New York, New York
February 16, 2012

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Item 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

        Executive Ownership and Sales.    All of the Company's executive officers hold equity in the Company in excess of the required level under the Company's executive stock ownership policy. For a summary of this policy as currently in effect, see "Stock Ownership Guidelines" under "Executive Compensation—Compensation Discussion and Analysis" in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 12, 2011. From time to time, some of the Company's executives may determine that it is advisable to diversify their investments for personal financial planning reasons, or may seek liquidity for other reasons, and may sell shares of common stock of the Company in the open market, in private transactions or to the Company. To effect such sales, some of the Company's executives have entered into, and may in the future enter into, trading plans designed to comply with the Company's Securities Trading Policy and the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The trading plans will not reduce any of the executives' ownership of the Company's shares below the applicable executive stock ownership guidelines. The Company does not undertake any obligation to report Rule 10b5-1 plans that may be adopted by any employee or director of the Company in the future, or to report any modifications or termination of any publicly announced plan.

        As of the date of this report, Jay S. Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jay S. Benet, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, were the only "named executive officers" (i.e., an executive officer named in the compensation disclosures in the Company's proxy statement) that have entered into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans that remain in effect. The trading plans extend from approximately four to thirteen months from the date of this report. Under the Company's stock ownership guidelines, Mr. Fishman has a target ownership level established as the lesser of 150,000 shares or the equivalent value of 500% of base salary and Mr. Benet has a target ownership level established as the lesser of 30,000 shares or the equivalent of 300% of base salary (as such amounts are calculated for purposes of the stock ownership guidelines). See "Executive Compensation—Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Stock Ownership Guidelines" in the Company's proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 12, 2011.

        Annual Meeting and Record Date.    The Board of Directors has set the date of the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the related record date. The Annual Meeting will be held in Hartford, CT on May 23, 2012, and the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting will be the shareholders of record at the close of business on March 26, 2012.

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PART III

Item 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Executive Officers of the Company

        Set forth below is information concerning the Company's executive officers as of February 16, 2012.

Name	Age		Office
Jay S. Fishman		59	Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Jay S. Benet		59	Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Charles J. Clarke		76	Vice Chairman
William H. Heyman		63	Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
Alan D. Schnitzer		46	Vice Chairman, Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President—Financial, Professional and International Insurance
Brian W. MacLean		58	President and Chief Operating Officer
Andy F. Bessette		58	Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Kenneth F. Spence, III		56	Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Doreen Spadorcia		54	Executive Vice President—Personal Insurance and Claim Services
Maria Olivo		47	Executive Vice President—Treasurer
William E. Cunningham, Jr.		46	Executive Vice President—Business Insurance
John P. Clifford, Jr.		56	Executive Vice President—Human Resources

Jay S. Fishman, 59, has been Chairman since September 2005 and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since joining SPC in October 2001. He held the additional title of President from October 2001 until June 2008 and Chairman of SPC from October 2001 until the Merger. Mr. Fishman held several key executive posts at Citigroup Inc. from 1998 to October 2001, including Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Travelers insurance businesses. Starting in 1989, Mr. Fishman worked as an executive for Primerica, which became part of Citigroup.

Jay S. Benet, 59, has been Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer since August 2005, and before that, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since the Merger, and from February 2002 until the Merger, he held those same offices at TPC. From March 2001 until January 2002, Mr. Benet was the worldwide head of financial planning, analysis and reporting at Citigroup and Chief Financial Officer for Citigroup's Global Consumer Europe, Middle East and Africa unit between April 2000 and March 2001. Before that, Mr. Benet spent ten years in various executive positions with Travelers Life & Annuity, including Chief Financial Officer of Travelers Life & Annuity and Executive Vice President, Group Annuity from December 1998 to April 2000, and Senior Vice President Group Annuity from December 1996 to December 1998. Prior to joining Travelers Life & Annuity, Mr. Benet was a partner of Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).

Charles J. "Chuck" Clarke, 76, has been Vice Chairman of the Company since the Merger at which time he was serving in the roles of President, Vice Chairman and Director of TPC. Mr. Clarke joined Travelers in 1958 as an assistant underwriter. During his tenure at Travelers, Mr. Clarke progressed through positions of increasing responsibility. Of note, he was appointed Senior Vice President for the National Accounts Group's property-casualty business in 1985 and subsequently assumed the responsibility of Chairman of Commercial Lines in 1990.

William H. Heyman, 63, has been Chief Investment Officer of the Company since the Merger and Vice Chairman since May 2005. Prior to May 2005, he was Executive Vice President and Chief

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Investment Officer of the Company since the Merger. Prior to the Merger, he held those same offices with SPC since he joined SPC in May 2002. Mr. Heyman held various executive positions with Citigroup from 1995 through 2002, including the position of chairman of Citigroup Investments from 2000 to 2002. Prior to joining Citigroup in 1995, Mr. Heyman was, successively: a managing director of Salomon Brothers; Director of the Division of Market Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and a managing director of Smith Barney.

Alan D. Schnitzer, 46, has been Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer since joining the Company in April 2007 and Executive Vice President—Financial, Professional and International Insurance since May 2008. Prior to that time, he was a partner at the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he advised corporate clients on a variety of transactions and general corporate law matters. Mr. Schnitzer joined Simpson Thacher in 1991.

Brian W. MacLean, 58, has been Chief Operating Officer since May 2005 and President since June 2008. Prior to that, he had been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since May 2005. Prior to that, he had been Co-Chief Operating Officer of the Company since February 1, 2005. Before that, he was Executive Vice President, Claim Services for the Company, and prior thereto, for TPC. Prior to that, Mr. MacLean served as President of Select Accounts for TIGHI from July 1999 to January 2002. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of Claim Services from March 1993 to June 1996. From June 1996 to July 1999, Mr. MacLean was Chief Financial Officer for Commercial Lines. He joined TIGHI in 1988.

Andy F. Bessette, 58, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company since the Merger, and prior to that, he held the same offices with SPC since joining SPC in January 2002. Before that, he was Vice President of Corporate Real Estate and Services for TPC. From 1980 to December 2001, Mr. Bessette held a number of management positions at TIGHI.

Kenneth F. Spence, III, 56, has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company since January 2005. From August 2004 to January 2005, he was Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to that, Mr. Spence served in several leadership positions in the Company's Legal Services group, and from April 1998 until the Merger, in SPC's Legal Services Group. Mr. Spence joined SPC in April 1998, upon SPC's merger with USF&G Corporation, where he had served as legal counsel.

Doreen Spadorcia, 54, has been Chief Executive Officer—Personal Insurance and Executive Vice President—Claim Services, since July 15, 2009. From March 2, 2005 to July 15, 2009, she was Executive Vice President—Claim Services. Prior to that, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Bond operations for the Company since the Merger and, before that, for TPC since June 2002. From 1994 to May 2002, she managed the TPC Bond claim operation and served as General Counsel of that business unit. She joined TIGHI in 1986 as a claim attorney.

Maria Olivo, 47, has been Executive Vice President—Treasurer since June 2009 and head of Strategic Development since July 2010. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President—Market Development since October 2007. Since joining the company in 2002, Ms. Olivo has held a number of executive positions, including leading Corporate Development, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Prior to joining Travelers in 2002, Ms. Olivo was deputy head of Strategic Investments at Swiss Re Capital Partners from April 2000 to June 2002. Prior to that, she was a director in Salomon Smith Barney's Investment Bank.

William E. Cunningham, Jr., 46, has been Executive Vice President—Business Insurance since March 1, 2010. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President—Business Insurance where he was responsible for Commercial Accounts, Construction, Technology, Public Sector Services, Global Accounts, Excess Casualty and Oil & Gas since September 2007. In July 2006, he was named President and CEO of Commercial Accounts. He had been promoted to President of National Accounts in 2005

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and President of Travelers Construction in April 2001. Prior to that, Mr. Cunningham served as Regional Vice President for the Northeast Region of National Accounts since July 1997, after serving as Managing Director of the Northeastern territory for National Accounts since 1996. He began his career with Travelers in 1987 as an account executive in the Commercial Accounts marketing department in Albany, New York.

John P. Clifford, Jr., 56, has been Executive Vice President—Human Resources since May 2007, and before that he was Senior Vice President—Human Resources of the Company since the Merger, and from February 2002 until the Merger, he held that same office at SPC. From January 1994 through February 2002 he managed compensation and benefits for SPC and was named Vice President in 1999. He joined SPC in 1984 as a compensation analyst.

Code of Ethics

        The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (Code of Ethics) that applies to all employees, including executive officers, and to directors. The Code of Ethics is available on the Corporate Governance page of the Company's internet website at www.travelers.com. If the Company ever were to amend or waive any provision of its Code of Ethics that applies to the Company's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or any person performing similar functions, the Company intends to satisfy its disclosure obligations with respect to any such waiver or amendment by posting such information on its internet website set forth above rather than by filing a Form 8-K.

        The following sections of the Company's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 23, 2012 are incorporated herein by reference: "Item 1—Election of Directors—Nominees for Election as Directors," "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and "Board of Directors Information."

Item 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The following sections of the Company's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 23, 2012 are incorporated herein by reference: "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Compensation Committee Report," "Tabular Executive Compensation Disclosure" and "Non-Employee Director Compensation."

Item 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

        The "Share Ownership Information" section of the Company's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 23, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.

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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

        The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2011 regarding the Company's equity compensation plans. The only plan pursuant to which the Company may currently make additional equity grants is The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2004 Incentive Plan) which replaced prior share-based incentive plans (legacy plans). In connection with the adoption of the 2004 Incentive Plan, legacy share-based compensation plans were terminated. Outstanding grants were not affected by the termination of these legacy plans, including the reload method of option exercise related to prior option grants under the legacy plans, and these option holders may continue to use the reload exercise method.

Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a)		Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b)		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)		19,735,857	$	38.86 per share		55,319,620	(3)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(2)		7,750	$	44.67 per share		—
Total		19,743,607	$	38.84 per share		55,319,620	(3)

(1)

In addition to the 2004 Incentive Plan, these numbers also include the St. Paul Global Stock Option Plan and certain plans for St. Paul's employees in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Shares of deferred stock or phantom stock units that may be settled in shares of common stock are included in column (a) of the table, but are not included in column (b) for purposes of the weighted average exercise price of stock options.

(2)

Represents options granted under The St. Paul Holdings 1996 Stock Option Plan which was established to grant options to certain eligible employees of TRV's United Kingdom operations. The options granted under the plan were priced at the market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant and were eligible for exercise at any time from three to ten years after the date of grant. No additional options may be granted under the plan.

(3)

These shares are available for grant as of December 31, 2011 under the 2004 Incentive Plan pursuant to which the Compensation Committee of the board of directors may make various stock-based awards including nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock, deferred stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock. The 2004 Incentive Plan had 35 million shares initially authorized for issuance. In addition to these 35 million shares, the following shares will become available for grant under the 2004 Incentive Plan, and, to the extent such shares became available as of December 31, 2011, they are included in the table as available for grant: (i) shares covered by outstanding awards under the 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy plans that are forfeited or otherwise terminated or settled in cash or other property rather than settled through the issuance of shares; (ii) shares that are used to pay the exercise price of stock options and shares used to pay withholding taxes on equity awards generally; and (iii) shares purchased by the Company on the open market using cash from option exercises, as limited by the 2004 Incentive Plan.

The provisions of the preceding paragraph that result in shares becoming available for future grants under the 2004 Incentive Plan also apply to any awards granted under legacy share-based

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incentive compensation plans that were outstanding on the effective date of the 2004 Incentive Plan except for certain shares delivered to or retained in legacy plans in connection with the withholding of taxes applicable to the exercise of outstanding options that have reload features.

Item 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        The "Item 1—Election of Directors—Nominees for Election of Directors," "Director Independence and Independence Determinations," "Transactions with Related Persons and Certain Control Persons—Related Person Transaction Approval," "Employment Relationships" and "Third-Party Transactions" sections of the Company's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 23, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

        The "Item 2—Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Audit and Non-Audit Fees" section of the Company's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 23, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

Item 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

        Documents filed as a part of the report:

(1)

Financial Statements. See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 157 hereof.



(2)

Financial Statement Schedules. See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules on page 261 hereof.



(3)

Exhibits:

See Exhibit Index on pages 270-274 hereof.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Travelers Companies, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. (Registrant)
Date: February 16, 2012	By	/s/ MATTHEW S. FURMAN Matthew S. Furman Senior Vice President (Authorized Signatory)

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

			Date
By	/s/ JAY S. FISHMAN Jay S. Fishman	Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	February 16, 2012
By	/s/ JAY S. BENET Jay S. Benet	Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	February 16, 2012
By	/s/ DOUGLAS K. RUSSELL Douglas K. Russell	Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)	February 16, 2012
By	* Alan L. Beller	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* John H. Dasburg	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Janet M. Dolan	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Kenneth M. Duberstein	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Lawrence G. Graev	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Patricia L. Higgins	Director	February 16, 2012

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			Date
By	* Thomas R. Hodgson	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Cleve L. Killingsworth, Jr.	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Donald J. Shepard	Director	February 16, 2012
By	* Laurie J. Thomsen	Director	February 16, 2012
*By	/s/ MATTHEW S. FURMAN Matthew S. Furman, Attorney-in-fact		February 16, 2012

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	158
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	159
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 and 2010	160
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	161
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	162
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	163
Schedules:
Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only)	263
Schedule III—Supplementary Insurance Information	267
Schedule V—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	268
Schedule VI—Supplementary Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations	269

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Travelers Companies, Inc.:

        Under date of February 16, 2012, we reported on the consolidated balance sheet of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, which are included in this Form 10-K. In connection with our audits of the aforementioned consolidated financial statements, we also audited the related financial statement schedules as listed in the accompanying index. These financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statement schedules based on our audits.

        In our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

        As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities as of April 1, 2009 due to the adoption of new FASB guidance.

/s/  KPMG LLP

      KPMG LLP

New York, New York
February 16, 2012

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SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
(in millions)

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Revenues
Net investment income	$	8		$	11		$	24
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(5	)		7			128
Other revenues		—			(60	)		—
Total revenues		3			(42	)		152
Expenses
Interest		313			315			311
Other		27			14			(3	)
Total expenses		340			329			308
Loss before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries		(337	)		(371	)		(156	)
Income tax benefit		(199	)		(90	)		(95	)
Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(138	)		(281	)		(61	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		1,564			3,497			3,683
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total losses	$	—		$	—		$	(1	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		—			—			—
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—			(1	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		(5	)		7			129
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(5	)	$	7		$	128

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

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SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
(in millions)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

At December 31,	2011			2010
Assets
Fixed maturities	$	33		$	20
Equity securities		94			66
Short-term securities		2,339			3,584
Investment in subsidiaries		27,565			27,422
Other assets		506			139
Total assets	$	30,537		$	31,231
Liabilities
Debt	$	5,415		$	5,460
Other liabilities		655			298
Total liabilities		6,070			5,758
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—			68
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized, 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		20,732			20,162
Retained earnings		19,569			18,845
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		2,005			1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)		(17,839	)		(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		24,467			25,473
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	30,537		$	31,231

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

264

SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

(in millions)

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		(1,564	)		(3,497	)		(3,683	)
Dividends received from consolidated subsidiaries		2,300			6,676			3,497
Capital (contributed to) repaid from subsidiaries		(10	)		19			20
Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense		43			(46	)		100
Change in income taxes payable		(162	)		63			22
Other		28			411			(301	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,061			6,842			3,277
Cash flows from investing activities
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		1,276			(1,723	)		(21	)
Other investments, net		(41	)		99			183
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1,235			(1,624	)		162
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of debt		—			1,234			494
Payment of debt		—			(1,156	)		(141	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(665	)		(673	)		(693	)
Treasury stock acquired—share repurchase authorization		(2,919	)		(4,998	)		(3,259	)
Treasury stock acquired—net employee share-based compensation		(46	)		(40	)		(29	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		314			408			180
Other		18			10			10
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,298	)		(5,215	)		(3,438	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(2	)		3			1
Cash at beginning of year		4			1			—
Cash at end of year	$	2		$	4		$	1
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash received during the year for taxes	$	97		$	116		$	225
Cash paid during the year for interest	$	309		$	324		$	312

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

265

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

1.     OTHER REVENUES

        In 2010, other revenues included $60 million of expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of $885 million of its $1.0 billion 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures.

2.     GUARANTEES

        The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has contingent obligations for guarantees related to its subsidiary's debt obligations and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. TRV also provides standard indemnifications to service providers in the normal course of business. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms. Certain of these guarantees and indemnifications have no stated or notional amounts or limitation to the maximum potential future payments, and, accordingly, TRV is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential payments for such arrangements.

        In the ordinary course of selling business entities to third parties, TRV has agreed to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the business entities being sold, covenants and obligations of TRV and/or its subsidiaries following the closing, and in certain cases obligations arising from undisclosed liabilities, adverse reserve development, imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, or certain named litigation. Such indemnification provisions generally survive for periods ranging from eight years following the applicable closing date to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, although, in some cases, there may be other agreed upon term limitations or no term limitations. Certain of these contingent obligations are subject to deductibles which have to be incurred by the obligee before TRV is obligated to make payments. The maximum amount of TRV's contingent obligation for indemnifications related to the sale of business entities that are quantifiable was $93 million at December 31, 2011, of which $9 million was recognized on the balance sheet at that date.

        TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain debt obligations of TPC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, which totaled $1.20 billion at December 31, 2011. Prior to the merger of TPC and SPC in 2004, TPC fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiary TIGHI. TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed such guarantee obligations of TPC. See note 17 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

266

SCHEDULE III

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplementary Insurance Information
2009-2011
(in millions)

Segment	Deferred Acquisition Costs		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves		Unearned Premiums		Earned Premiums		Net Investment Income(1)		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses		Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs		Other Operating Expenses(2)		Net Written Premiums
2011
Business Insurance	$	816	$	40,129	$	5,482	$	11,327	$	2,041	$	8,447	$	1,815	$	1,944	$	11,340
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		332		6,857		2,043		3,174		414		1,487		603		648		3,102
Personal Insurance		638		4,367		3,577		7,589		424		6,342		1,458		908		7,745
Total—Reportable Segments		1,786		51,353		11,102		22,090		2,879		16,276		3,876		3,500		22,187
Other		—		66		—		—		—		—		—		442		—
Consolidated	$	1,786	$	51,419	$	11,102	$	22,090	$	2,879	$	16,276	$	3,876	$	3,942	$	22,187
2010
Business Insurance	$	806	$	40,318	$	5,364	$	10,766	$	2,156	$	6,504	$	1,749	$	1,904	$	10,857
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		352		6,999		2,139		3,317		439		1,700		612		608		3,211
Personal Insurance		624		4,220		3,418		7,349		464		5,006		1,441		867		7,567
Total—Reportable Segments		1,782		51,537		10,921		21,432		3,059		13,210		3,802		3,379		21,635
Other		—		69		—		—		—		—		—		415		—
Consolidated	$	1,782	$	51,606	$	10,921	$	21,432	$	3,059	$	13,210	$	3,802	$	3,794	$	21,635
2009
Business Insurance	$	791	$	42,103	$	5,380	$	10,968	$	1,902	$	6,037	$	1,775	$	1,966	$	10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		369		7,197		2,276		3,333		452		1,747		622		579		3,285
Personal Insurance		598		4,229		3,205		7,117		422		4,624		1,416		784		7,149
Total—Reportable Segments		1,758		53,529		10,861		21,418		2,776		12,408		3,813		3,329		21,336
Other		—		73		—		—		—		—		—		419		—
Consolidated	$	1,758	$	53,602	$	10,861	$	21,418	$	2,776	$	12,408	$	3,813	$	3,748	$	21,336

(1)

See note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of the method used to allocate net investment income and invested assets to the identified segments.

(2)

Expense allocations are determined in accordance with prescribed statutory accounting practices. These practices make a reasonable allocation of all expenses to those product lines with which they are associated.

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

267

SCHEDULE V

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(in millions)

	Balance at beginning of period		Charged to costs and expenses			Charged to other accounts(1)			Deductions(2)		Balance at end of period
2011
Reinsurance recoverables	$	363	$	—		$	—		$	18	$	345
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	116	$	23		$	—		$	56	$	83
Deductibles	$	37	$	6		$	—		$	3	$	40
2010
Reinsurance recoverables	$	523	$	—		$	—		$	160	$	363
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	130	$	45		$	(1	)	$	58	$	116
Deductibles	$	49	$	(8	)	$	—		$	4	$	37
2009
Reinsurance recoverables	$	618	$	—		$	—		$	95	$	523
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	130	$	61		$	2		$	63	$	130
Deductibles	$	66	$	(4	)	$	—		$	13	$	49

(1)

Charged to claims and claim adjustment expenses in the consolidated statement of income.

(2)

Credited to the related asset account.

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

268

SCHEDULE VI

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplementary Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations(1)
2009-2011
(in millions)

													Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related to:
																				Paid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses
					Discount From Reserves for Unpaid Claims(3)													Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Affiliation with Registrant(2)	Deferred Acquisition Costs		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves				Unearned Premiums		Earned Premiums		Net Investment Income		Current Year		Prior Year							Net Written Premiums
2011	$	1,786	$	51,353	$	1,194	$	11,102	$	22,090	$	2,879	$	16,937	$	(842	)	$	3,876	$	15,404	$	22,187
2010	$	1,782	$	51,537	$	1,188	$	10,921	$	21,432	$	3,059	$	14,452	$	(1,417	)	$	3,802	$	13,697	$	21,635
2009	$	1,758	$	53,529	$	1,163	$	10,861	$	21,418	$	2,776	$	13,681	$	(1,449	)	$	3,813	$	12,918	$	21,336

(1)

Excludes accident and health insurance business.

(2)

Consolidated property-casualty insurance operations.

(3)

For a discussion of types of reserves discounted and discount rates used, see "Item 1—Business—Discounting."

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

269

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
	3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the "Company"), effective as of August 4, 2011, were filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2011, and are incorporated herein by reference.
	3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, effective as of February 18, 2009, were filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and are incorporated herein by reference.
	10.1		Revolving Credit Agreement, dated June 10, 2010, between the Company and a syndicate of financial institutions, was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.2		Amended and Restated Tax Allocation Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2002, between TPC and Citigroup Inc., was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to TPC's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.3	*	The Travelers Companies, Inc. Policy Regarding Executive Incentive Recoupment was filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.4	*	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Jay S. Fishman, dated as of December 19, 2008, was filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.5	*	Amended and Restated Time Sharing Agreement, effective August 3, 2010, by and between the Company and Jay S. Fishman, was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.6	*	Letter Agreement between Alan D. Schnitzer and the Company, dated April 15, 2007, was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.7	*	The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.8	*	TPC 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended effective January 23, 2003, was filed as Exhibit 10.22 to TPC's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.9	*	The St. Paul Companies, Inc. ("SPC") Amended and Restated 1994 Stock Incentive Plan was filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.10	*	Current Director Compensation Program, effective as of August 3, 2010, was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.

270

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
	10.11	*	The Company's Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors was filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.12	*	TPC Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended on January 22, 2004, was filed as Exhibit 10.16 to TPC's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.13	*	The SPC Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan was filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.14	*	The SPC Deferred Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors was filed as Exhibit 10(a) to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.15	*	The SPC Directors' Charitable Award Program, as amended, was filed as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.16	*	The Travelers Severance Plan (as amended through May 10, 2007) was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.17	*	Fifth Amendment to the Travelers Severance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.18	*	Sixth Amendment to The Travelers Severance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.19	*	Seventh Amendment to The Travelers Severance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.20	*	Eighth Amendment to The Travelers Severance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.43 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and in incorporated herein by reference.
	10.21	*	The Company's Senior Executive Performance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.22	*	First Amendment to the Company's Senior Executive Performance Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.23	*	The Travelers Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective January 1, 2009, was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-157091) dated February 4, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.24	*	First Amendment to The Travelers Deferred Compensation Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.

271

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
	10.25	*	TPC Deferred Compensation Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.23 to TPC's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.26	*	The Travelers Benefit Equalization Plan, as Amended and Restated effective as of January 1, 2009, was filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.27	*	First Amendment to The Travelers Benefit Equalization Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.28	†*	Second Amendment to The Travelers Benefit Equalization Plan is filed herewith.
	10.29	*	TPC Benefit Equalization Plan was filed as Exhibit 10.24 to TPC's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.30	*	The SPC Benefit Equalization Plan—2001 Revision and the first and second amendments thereto were filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, and are incorporated herein by reference.
	10.31	*	The SPC Annual Incentive Plan was filed as an exhibit to the SPC Proxy Statement relating to the SPC 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that was held on May 4, 1999 and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.32	*	The SPC Deferred Management Incentive Awards Plan was filed as Exhibit 10(a) to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.33	*	Form of Non-Competition Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.43 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.34	*	Form of Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Executive Officers, amending The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. Severance Plan, was filed as Exhibit 99 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 16, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.35	*	Form of Executive Officer Capital Accumulation Program Restricted Stock Award Notification and Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.36	*	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Notification and Agreement (For Management Committee Member Executing Non-Compete) was filed as Exhibit 10.44 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.37	†*	Form of Stock Option Grant Notification and Agreement is filed herewith.
	10.38	†*	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Notification and Agreement is filed herewith.
	10.39	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement (2009) was filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.

272

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
	10.40	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement for Jay S. Fishman (2009) was filed as Exhibit 10.33 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.41	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement (2010) was filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.42	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement for Jay S. Fishman (2010) was filed as Exhibit 10.33 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.43	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement (2011) was filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.44	*	Form of Performance Share Award Notification and Agreement for Jay S. Fishman (2011) was filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.
	10.45	†*	Form of Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement (2012) is filed herewith.
	10.46	†*	Form of Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement for Jay S. Fishman (2012) is filed herewith.
	10.47	†*	Form of Non-Employee Director Notification and Agreement of Annual Deferred Stock Award is filed herewith.
	12.1	†	Statement regarding the computation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges and the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends is filed herewith.
	21.1	†	A list of the subsidiaries of the Company is filed herewith.
	23.1	†	Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, with respect to the incorporation by reference of KPMG LLP's audit report into Registration Statements on Forms S-8 of the Company (SEC File No. 33-56987, No. 333-50943, No. 333-63114, No. 333-63118, No. 333-65726, No. 333-107698, No. 333-107699, No. 333-114135, No. 333-117726, No. 333-120998, No. 333-128026, No. 333-157091, No. 333-157092, No. 333-164972 and No. 333-176002) and Form S-3 (SEC File No. 333-178507) is filed herewith.
	24.1	†	Power of Attorney is filed herewith.
	31.1	†	Certification of Jay S. Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.
	31.2	†	Certification of Jay S. Benet, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.
	32.1	†	Certification of Jay S. Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.
	32.2	†	Certification of Jay S. Benet, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.

273

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
	101.1	†	The following financial information from The Travelers Companies, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009; (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 and 2010; (iii) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009; (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements; and (vi) Financial Statement Schedules.

†

Filed herewith.

*

Management contract or compensatory plan in which directors and/or executive officers are eligible to participate.

        The total amount of securities authorized pursuant to any instrument defining rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Therefore, the Company is not filing any instruments evidencing long-term debt. However, the Company will furnish copies of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

        Copies of any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished to security holders who make written request therefor to The Travelers Companies, Inc., 385 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

        The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by the Company in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs at the date they were made or at any other time.

274

EX-10.28

Exhibit 10.28

SECOND AMENDMENT

TO

THE TRAVELERS BENEFIT EQUALIZATION PLAN

(As Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2009)

The Travelers Benefit Equalization Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2009) is amended effective January 1, 2012 as follows:

I.

The phrase “first payroll date (generally the 15th of the month)” is replaced with the phrase “first payroll date” each place it appears in the document.

II.

Section 4.3.2 is amended by adding a paragraph to the end of subsection (b) to read as follows (with this change to be applicable to participants who are currently receiving payments and participants who become entitled to payments in the future):

Notwithstanding the above, if a Participant is receiving or is scheduled to receive annuity payments of a Preserved Legacy Travelers Supplemental Benefit and the Actuarial Equivalent value of the remaining annuity payments is five-thousand dollars ($5,000) or less (or, if smaller, the limit then in effect under Code § 402(g)), the Company may, in its sole discretion, provide for the cash-out of the remaining annuity payments in the form of a lump-sum payment to the Participant. The amount of such lump-sum payment will equal the Actuarial Equivalent value of the remaining annuity payments, and will be paid only if the payment would result in a distribution of the Participant’s entire benefit under this Plan (and the Participant is not entitled to any further benefit under any other plan that is required to be aggregated with this Plan under Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(c)(2)).  This cash-out provision will apply to Participants who terminate employment both before and after the addition of this cash-out provision effective January 1, 2012.

EX-10.37

Exhibit 10.37

TRAVELERS
STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

(This award must be accepted within 90 days after the Grant Date shown below or it will be forfeited. Refer below to Section 15.)

Participant:
Number of Shares:
Expiration Date:
Grant Date:
Grant Price:	$
Vesting Date:	3 years from Grant Date

1. Grant of Option. This option is granted pursuant to The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), by The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) to you (the “Participant”) as an employee of the Company or an affiliate of the Company (together, the “Travelers Group”). The Company hereby grants to the Participant as of the Grant Date a non-qualified stock option (the “Option”) to purchase the number of shares set forth above of the Company’s common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”), at an option price per share (the “Grant Price”) set forth above, pursuant to the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein, including, without limitation, the conditions set forth in Section 5.

2. Terms and Conditions. The terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the Option are specified in the Plan, this grant notification and agreement, including Exhibit A (the “Award Agreement”), and the prospectus dated January 29, 2010 (titled “Travelers Equity Awards”) and any applicable prospectus supplement (together, the “Prospectus”). The terms, conditions and restrictions in the Plan and Prospectus include, but are not limited to, provisions relating to amendment, vesting, cancellation, and exercise, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Award Agreement to the extent not otherwise set forth herein.

By accepting the Option, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus and that he or she has read and understands the Prospectus.

The Participant understands that the Option and all other incentive awards are entirely discretionary and that no right to receive an award exists absent a prior written agreement with the Company to the contrary. The Participant also understands that the value that may be realized, if any, from the Option is contingent, and depends on the future market price of the Common Stock, among other factors. The Participant further confirms his or her understanding that the Option is intended to promote employee retention and stock ownership and to align employees’ interests with those of shareholders, is subject to vesting conditions and will be cancelled if the vesting conditions are not satisfied. Thus, the Participant understands that (a) any monetary value assigned to the Option in any communication regarding the Option is contingent, hypothetical, or for illustrative purposes only, and does not express or imply any promise or intent by the Company to deliver, directly or indirectly, any certain or determinable cash value to the Participant; (b) receipt of the Option or any incentive award in the past is neither an indication nor a guarantee that an incentive award of any type or amount will be made in the future, and that absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Company is free to change its practices and policies regarding incentive awards at any time; and (c) vesting may be subject to confirmation and final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) that the vesting conditions have been satisfied.

The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares covered by the Option unless and until the Option vests, is properly exercised and shares of Common Stock are issued.

3. Vesting. The Option shall vest in full and become exercisable on the Vesting Date set forth above, provided the Participant remains continuously employed within the Travelers Group. The Option shall in all events expire on the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Grant Date set forth above. If the Participant has a termination of, or break in, employment prior to exercise or expiration of the Option, the Participant’s rights are determined under the Option Rules of Exhibit A.

4. Exercise of Option. The Option may be exercised in whole or in part by the Participant after the Vesting Date upon notice to the Company together with provision for payment of the Grant Price and applicable withholding taxes. Such notice shall be given in the manner prescribed by the Company and shall specify the date and method of exercise and the number of shares being exercised. The Participant acknowledges that the laws of the country in which the Participant is working at the time of grant or exercise of the Option (including any rules or regulations governing securities, foreign exchange, tax, or labor matters) or Company accounting or other policies dictated by such country’s political or regulatory climate, may restrict or prohibit any one or more of the stock option exercise methods described in the Prospectus, that

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such restrictions may apply differently if the Participant is a resident or expatriate employee, and that such restrictions are subject to change at any time. The Committee may suspend the right to exercise the Option during any period for which (a) there is no registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in effect with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Option, or (b) the Committee determines, in its sole discretion, that such suspension would be necessary or advisable in order to comply with the requirements of (i) any applicable federal securities law or rule or regulation thereunder; (ii) any rule of the New York Stock Exchange or other self-regulatory organization; or (iii) any other federal or state law or regulation (an “Option Exercise Suspension”).

5. Grant Conditioned on Principles of Employment Agreement.

(a)  Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this grant notification and agreement, the grant of the Option shall not be effective and shall be null and void unless the Participant has agreed, in the manner prescribed by the Company and no later than the date immediately preceding the Grant Date, to be bound by the Company’s Principles of Employment Agreement in effect on the date immediately preceding the Grant Date (the “POE Agreement”), as published on the Company’s intranet site or previously distributed in hard copy to Participant.

(b)  By accepting the Option, the Participant agrees that the POE Agreement shall supersede and replace the form of Principles of Employment Agreement contained or referenced in any prior equity award made by the Company to the Participant, and, accordingly, such prior equity award shall become subject to the terms and conditions of the POE Agreement.

(c)  In the case of a Participant who has received this grant upon or in connection with the commencement of his or her employment with the Travelers Group, 5(a) and 5(b) shall not apply. While the grant to such Participant is not conditioned on prior execution of the POE Agreement, the Participant shall forfeit the grant and it shall be cancelled and of no further force and effect if the Participant fails to sign and deliver the POE Agreement to the Company by the deadline set forth in his or her offer letter or employment agreement, or in the absence of such deadline, by the close of the fifth (5th) business day of his or her employment with the Travelers Group.

6. Acceptance of Exhibit A - Option Rules. The Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of the Option Rules set forth in Exhibit A (“Option Rules”).

7. Acceptance of Non-Solicitation Conditions. The Participant agrees to be bound by the following conditions (the “Non-Solicitation Conditions”):

(a) The Company and the Participant understand, intend and agree that the Non-Solicitation Conditions of this Section 7 are intended to protect the Travelers Group against the Participant raiding its employees and/or its business during the twelve (12) month period (the “Restricted Period”) following the date of the conclusion of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group (the “Termination Date”), while recognizing that after the Termination Date, the Participant is still permitted to freely compete with the Travelers Group, except to the extent “Confidential Information” (which means any technical or business information developed by, for, or at the expense of the Travelers Group, or assigned or entrusted to the Travelers Group, unless such information is generally known outside of the Travelers Group) is used in such solicitation and subject to certain restrictions set forth below. Further, nothing in this Section 7 is intended to grant or limit any rights or claims as to any future employer of the Participant.

(b) During the Restricted Period, the Participant will not seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interfere with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect the employment of any person who was or is employed by the Travelers Group at any time during the last three months of the Participant’s employment or during the Restricted Period. Further, the Participant shall not, on behalf of himself or herself or any other person, hire, employ or engage any such person. The Participant shall not directly engage in the aforesaid conduct through a third party for the purpose of colluding to avoid the restrictions in this Section 7. However, the Non-Solicitation Conditions do not preclude the Participant from directing a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer or a search firm) to broadly solicit, recruit, and hire individuals, some of whom may be employees of the Travelers Group, provided that the Participant does not specifically direct such third party specifically to target employees of the Travelers Group generally or specific individual employees of the Travelers Group.

(c) If, after the Termination Date, the Participant accepts a position as an employee, consultant or contractor with a direct competitor of the Company, then, during the Restricted Period, the Participant will not use Confidential Information to seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interference with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect any person or entity who is a client, customer, policyholder, or agent of the Travelers Group, to discontinue business with the Travelers Group, and/or move that business elsewhere. The Participant also agrees not to be directly and personally involved in the negotiation, competition for, solicitation or execution of any individual book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements involving the transfer of business away from Travelers Group, at any time after the Termination Date, even if Confidential Information is not involved. The Participant may, at any time after the Termination Date, direct a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer) to

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negotiate, compete for, solicit and execute such book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements, provided that (i) Confidential Information is not involved, (ii) the Participant is not personally and directly involved in such activities, and (iii) the Participant does not direct such third party specifically to target agents of the Travelers Group.

(d) Subject to the non-competition obligations in the Option Rules that apply to Participants meeting the “Retirement Rule,” at any time after the Termination Date, the Participant may otherwise freely compete with the Travelers Group, including but not limited to competing on an account by account or deal by deal basis, to the extent that he or she does not violate the provisions of subsection (c) above.

8. Forfeiture of Option Awards.

(a) The Participant acknowledges and agrees as follows:

(i) The Participant acknowledges that the receipt of the Option, constitutes good, valuable and independent consideration for the Participant’s acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the Award Agreement, including the forfeiture and recapture provision below, and the Non-Solicitation Conditions.

(ii) The Participant acknowledges that his or her rights with respect to the Option are conditioned on his or her timely acceptance of the POE Agreement and his or her compliance with the POE Agreement at all times thereafter.

(b) The Participant agrees that, during the term of his or her employment with the Travelers Group and during the Restricted Period, if the Participant breaches the Non- Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including without limitation those set forth in the Option Rules for involuntary termination), the Participant will immediately forfeit any award issued pursuant to this Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from the Participant any and all compensatory value that the Participant received for the last twelve (12) months of his or her employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including without limitation the amount of any cash payment made to the Participant upon exercise or settlement of the award, and/or the amount included as compensation in the taxable income of the Participant upon vesting or exercise of the award). The Participant will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand by the Company, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

(c) The forfeiture and recapture remedies under paragraph (b) shall not limit or modify the Company’s rights and remedies with respect to any breaches of the Award Agreement at any time after the end of the Restricted Period.

(d) The Option Rules provide an extended exercise period following the Participant’s Termination Date if the Participant meets the Retirement Rule which, among other conditions, may require that the Participant not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group prior to exercise (such non-compete condition may extend beyond the Restricted Period). The remedies for a violation of such non-compete conditions are specified in the Option Rules and are in addition to any remedies of the Travelers Group under this Section 8.

(e) Except to the extent prohibited by law, an outstanding Award may be forfeited, and the compensatory value received under the Award may be subject to recoupment by the Company, in accordance with the policies of the Company in effect from time to time with respect to forfeiture and recoupment of bonus payments, retention awards, cash or stock-based incentive compensation or awards, or similar forms of compensation, and the terms of any such policy, while it is in effect, are incorporated herein by reference.

9. Consent to Electronic Delivery. In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, the Participant agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may desire or be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports, and all other agreements, forms and communications) in connection with this and any other prior or future incentive award or program made or offered by the Company or its predecessors or successors. Electronic delivery of a document to the Participant may be via a Company e-mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet site to which the Participant has access.

10. Administration. In administering the Plan, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements, it may be necessary for a member of the Travelers Group to transfer certain Participant data to another member of the Travelers Group, or to its outside service providers or governmental agencies. By accepting the Option, the Participant consents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to the use and transfer, electronically or otherwise, of his or her personal data to such entities for such purposes.

11. Entire Agreement/Amendment/Survival/Assignment. The terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Plan, this Award Agreement, the Prospectus and other Company policies in effect from time to time relating to the Plan, constitute the entire understanding between the parties hereto regarding the Option and supersede all previous written,

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oral, or implied understandings between the parties hereto about the subject matter hereof. This Award Agreement may be amended by a subsequent writing (including e-mail or electronic form) agreed to between the Company and the Participant. Section headings herein are for convenience only and have no effect on the interpretation of this Award Agreement. The provisions of the Award Agreement that are intended to survive the Termination Date of a Participant shall survive such date. The Company may assign this Award Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to any current or future member of the Travelers Group.

12. No Right to Employment. The Participant agrees that nothing in this Award Agreement constitutes a contract of employment with the Company for a definite period of time. The employment relationship is “at will,” which affords the Participant or the Company the right to terminate the relationship at any time for any reason or no reason not otherwise prohibited by applicable law. The Company retains the right to decrease the Participant’s compensation and/or benefits, transfer or demote the Participant or otherwise change the terms or conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company.

13. Transfer Restrictions. The Participant may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, encumber or otherwise alienate, hypothecate or dispose of the Option or his or her right under the Option to receive shares of Common Stock, except as otherwise provided in the Prospectus.

14. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between the Plan, the Award Agreement and/or the Prospectus, the documents shall control in that order (that is, the Plan, the Award Agreement and the Prospectus).

15. Acceptance and Agreement by the Participant; Forfeiture upon Failure to Accept. By accepting this Award, the Participant agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the Prospectus, the Plan, this Award Agreement, and the Company’s policies, as in effect from time to time, relating to the Plan. The Participant’s rights under the Option will lapse 90 days from the Grant Date, and the Option will be forfeited on such date if the Participant does not accept the Option by such date. In the case of a grant issued upon or in connection with commencement of employment with the Travelers Group, forfeiture may occur as of the date referenced or specified in Section 5(c) of this grant and notification agreement if the Participant has not by then agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement.  In the case of any other grant, this grant is null and void if the Participant has not by the date immediately preceding the Grant Date agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement.  For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant’s failure to accept the Award Agreement shall not affect his or her continuing obligations under any other agreement between the Company and the Participant.

16. Governing Law. The Award Agreement shall be legally binding and shall be executed and construed and its provisions enforced and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

EXHIBIT A - Option Rules

To Travelers’ Stock Option Grant Notification and Agreement

When you leave the Company

References to “you” or “your” are to the Participant. “Termination Date” is defined in Section 7(a) of the Award Agreement and means the date of the conclusion of your employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group.

If you terminate your employment or if there is a break in your employment, your Option may be cancelled before the end of the vesting period and the vesting and exercisability of your Option may be affected.

The provisions in the chart below apply to Options granted under the Plan. Special rules apply for vesting and exercisability of your Option in cases of termination of employment if you satisfy certain age and years of service requirements (“Retirement Rule”), as set forth in “Retirement Rule” below.

If any Option exercisability period set forth in the chart below or under “Retirement Rule” below would otherwise expire during an Option Exercise Suspension, the Option shall remain exercisable for a period of 30 days after the Option Exercise Suspension (as defined in Section 4 of the Award Agreement) is lifted by the Company (but no later than the original option expiration date, which is the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Grant Date).

If you:	Here’s what happens to Your Options:
Resign (but do not meet the Retirement Rule)	Vesting stops and unvested options are cancelled effective on the Termination Date. You may exercise your vested options for up to 90 days after the Termination Date but no later than the original option expiration date.

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Become disabled (as defined under the Company’s applicable long-term disability plan)	Options continue to vest on schedule through an approved disability leave (which includes approximately 13 weeks of short-term disability and 9 months of long-term disability). Upon the Termination Date after your disability leave period ends (which occurs 9 months after your transition to long-term disability or your transition to unpaid leave if you do not have long-term disability coverage under the long-term disability component of the Travelers disability program), your unvested options will vest immediately, and you may exercise options for up to one year from the Termination Date, but no later than the original option expiration date.
Take an approved personal leave of absence	For the first three months of an approved personal leave, vesting continues. If the approved leave exceeds three months, vesting is suspended until you return to work and remain actively employed for 30 calendar days, after which time vesting will be restored retroactively. Vested options may be exercised during approved leave, but no later than the original option expiration date. If you terminate employment for any reason during the first year of an approved leave, the termination of employment provisions will apply. If the leave exceeds one year, all options will be cancelled immediately.
Are on an approved family leave, medical leave, dependent care leave, military leave, or other statutory leave of absence	Options will continue to vest on schedule, and you may exercise vested options during the leave but no later than the original option expiration date.
Die while employed or following employment while your option is still outstanding	Options fully vest upon death. Your estate may exercise options for up to one year from the date of death but no later than the original option expiration date.
Are terminated involuntarily for gross misconduct or for cause*	Vesting stops and all outstanding options are cancelled on the Termination Date. You may exercise vested options on or before the Termination Date but no later than the original option expiration date.
Are terminated involuntarily other than for gross misconduct or for cause (including under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement)	Vesting stops on the Termination Date. You may exercise vested options for up to 90 days after the Termination Date but no later than the original option expiration date.
While employed and at any time during the Restricted Period, breach the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement	As set forth in Section 8 of the Award Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including the above rights and remedies relating to involuntary termination), you will immediately forfeit any award to you under the Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from you any and all compensatory value that you received for the last 12 months of your employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including the amount of any cash payment made to you upon exercise or settlement of the award, and/or the amount included as compensation in your taxable income upon vesting or exercise of the award). You will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

* The Committee, in its sole discretion, determines what constitutes “gross misconduct” and “cause.”

Retirement Rule

If, as of your Termination Date, you are at least (i) age 65, (ii) age 62 with one or more full years of service, or (iii) age 55 with 10 or more full years of service, then you meet the “Retirement Rule.” If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

The Retirement Rule does not apply if you were involuntarily terminated for gross misconduct or for cause. If you retire and do not meet the Retirement Rule, you will be considered to have resigned.

If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

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If you:

Meet the Retirement Rule

Unvested options fully vest on the Termination Date. Vested options may be exercised for up to three years from the Termination Date, but no later than the original option expiration date, provided that you do not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group, including, but not limited to, working for another insurance company engaged in the property casualty insurance business as either an employee or independent contractor. You are not subject to this non-compete provision if you are terminated involuntarily, or if you are employed in any state where state law prohibits such non-compete provisions, but you remain subject to Sections 7 and 8 of the Award Agreement, and the POE Agreement.

When you exercise any options subject to the Retirement Rule, your exercise will represent and constitute your certification to the Company that you have not engaged in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group since your Termination Date. You may be required to provide the Company with other evidence of your compliance with the Retirement Rule as the Company may require.

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EX-10.38

Exhibit 10.38

TRAVELERS
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

(This award must be accepted within 90 days after the Grant Date shown below or it will be forfeited. Refer below to Section 15.)

Participant:
Number of Award Shares:
Grant Date:
Vesting Date:	3 years from Grant Date

1. Grant of Restricted Stock Units. This restricted stock unit award (“Award”) is granted pursuant to The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), by The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) to you (the “Participant”) as an employee of the Company or an affiliate of the Company (together, the “Travelers Group”). The Company hereby grants to the Participant as of the Grant Date an award (“Award”) consisting of a right to receive the number of shares set forth above (“Award Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”), upon the Vesting Date, pursuant to the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein, including, without limitation, the conditions set forth in Section 5.

2. Terms and Conditions. The terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the Award are specified in the Plan, this grant notification and agreement, including Exhibit A (the “Award Agreement”), and the prospectus dated January 29, 2010 (titled “Travelers Equity Awards”) and any applicable prospectus supplement (together, the “Prospectus”). The terms, conditions and restrictions in the Plan and the Prospectus include, but are not limited to, provisions relating to amendment, vesting, cancellation, and settlement, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Award Agreement to the extent not otherwise set forth herein.

By accepting the Award, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus and that he or she has read and understands the Prospectus.

The Participant understands that the Award and all other incentive awards are entirely discretionary and that no right to receive an award exists absent a prior written agreement with the Company to the contrary. The Participant also understands that the value that may be realized, if any, from the Award is contingent, and depends on the future market price of the Common Stock, among other factors. The Participant further confirms his or her understanding that the Award is intended to promote employee retention and stock ownership and to align employees’ interests with those of shareholders, is subject to vesting conditions and will be cancelled if the vesting conditions are not satisfied. Thus, the Participant understands that (a) any monetary value assigned to the Award in any communication regarding the Award is contingent, hypothetical, or for illustrative purposes only, and does not express or imply any promise or intent by the Company to deliver, directly or indirectly, any certain or determinable cash value to the Participant; (b) receipt of the Award or any incentive award in the past is neither an indication nor a guarantee that an incentive award of any type or amount will be made in the future, and that absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Company is free to change its practices and policies regarding incentive awards at any time; and (c) vesting may be subject to confirmation and final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) that the vesting conditions have been satisfied.

The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares covered by the Award unless and until the Award is vested and settled in shares of Common Stock.

3. Vesting. The Award shall vest in full on the Vesting Date set forth above provided the Participant remains continuously employed within the Travelers Group. If the Participant has a termination of, or break in, employment prior to the Vesting Date, the Participant’s rights are determined under the Award Rules of Exhibit A.

4. Settlement of Award. The Company shall deliver to the Participant a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of vested Award Shares on the Vesting Date or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter. The number of shares of Common Stock delivered to the Participant shall be reduced by a number of shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the tax withholding obligation, unless the Plan administrator is notified in advance of the Award settlement and the Participant elects another method for tax withholding.

5. Grant Conditioned on Principles of Employment Agreement.

(a)  Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this grant notification and agreement, the grant of the Award shall not be effective and shall be null and void unless the Participant has agreed, in the manner prescribed by the Company and no later than the date immediately preceding the Grant Date, to be bound by the Company’s Principles of Employment

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Agreement in effect on the date immediately preceding the Grant Date (the “POE Agreement”), as published on the Company’s intranet site or previously distributed in hard copy to Participant.

(b)  By accepting the Award, the Participant agrees that the POE Agreement shall supersede and replace the form of Principles of Employment Agreement contained or referenced in any prior equity award made by the Company to the Participant, and, accordingly, such prior equity award shall become subject to the terms and conditions of the POE Agreement.

(c) In the case of a Participant who has received this grant upon or in connection with the commencement of his or her employment with the Travelers Group, 5(a) and 5(b) shall not apply. While the grant to such Participant is not conditioned on prior execution of the POE Agreement, the Participant shall forfeit the grant and it shall be cancelled and of no further force and effect if the Participant fails to sign and deliver the POE Agreement to the Company by the deadline set forth in his or her offer letter or employment agreement, or in the absence of such deadline, by the close of the fifth (5th) business day of his or her employment with the Travelers Group.

6. Acceptance of Exhibit A - Award Rules. The Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of the Award Rules set forth in Exhibit A (“Award Rules”).

7. Acceptance of Non-Solicitation Conditions. The Participant agrees to be bound by the following conditions (the “Non-Solicitation Conditions”):

(a) The Company and the Participant understand, intend and agree that the Non-Solicitation Conditions of this Section 7 are intended to protect the Travelers Group against the Participant raiding its employees and/or its business during the twelve (12) month period (the “Restricted Period”) following the date of the conclusion of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group (the “Termination Date”), while recognizing that after the Termination Date, the Participant is still permitted to freely compete with the Travelers Group, except to the extent “Confidential Information” (which means any technical or business information developed by, for, or at the expense of the Travelers Group, or assigned or entrusted to the Travelers Group, unless such information is generally known outside of the Travelers Group) is used in such solicitation and subject to certain restrictions set forth below. Further, nothing in this Section 7 is intended to grant or limit any rights or claims as to any future employer of the Participant.

(b) During the Restricted Period, the Participant will not seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interfere with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect the employment of any person who was or is employed by the Travelers Group at any time during the last three months of the Participant’s employment or during the Restricted Period. Further, the Participant shall not, on behalf of himself or herself or any other person, hire, employ or engage any such person. The Participant shall not directly engage in the aforesaid conduct through a third party for the purpose of colluding to avoid the restrictions in this Section 7. However, the Non-Solicitation Conditions do not preclude the Participant from directing a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer or a search firm) to broadly solicit, recruit, and hire individuals, some of whom may be employees of the Travelers Group, provided that the Participant does not specifically direct such third party specifically to target employees of the Travelers Group generally or specific individual employees of the Travelers Group.

(c) If, after the Termination Date, the Participant accepts a position as an employee, consultant or contractor with a direct competitor of the Company, then, during the Restricted Period, the Participant will not use Confidential Information to seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interference with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect any person or entity who is a client, customer, policyholder, or agent of the Travelers Group, to discontinue business with the Travelers Group, and/or move that business elsewhere. The Participant also agrees not to be directly and personally involved in the negotiation, competition for, solicitation or execution of any individual book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements involving the transfer of business away from Travelers Group, at any time after the Termination Date, even if Confidential Information is not involved. The Participant may, at any time after the Termination Date, direct a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer) to negotiate, compete for, solicit and execute such book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements, provided that (i) Confidential Information is not involved, (ii) the Participant is not personally and directly involved in such activities, and (iii) the Participant does not direct such third party specifically to target agents of Travelers Group.

(d) Subject to the non-competition obligations in the Award Rules that apply to Participants meeting the “Retirement Rule,” at any time after the Termination Date, the Participant may otherwise freely compete with the Travelers Group, including but not limited to competing on an account by account or deal by deal basis, to the extent that he or she does not violate the provisions of subsection (c) above.

8. Forfeiture of Restricted Stock Unit Award.

(a) The Participant acknowledges and agrees as follows:

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(i) The Participant acknowledges that the receipt of the Award constitutes good, valuable and independent consideration for the Participant’s acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the Award Agreement, including the forfeiture and recapture provision below, and the Non-Solicitation Conditions.

(ii) The Participant acknowledges that his or her rights with respect to the Award are conditioned on his or her timely acceptance of the POE Agreement and his or her compliance with the POE Agreement at all times thereafter.

(b) The Participant agrees that, during the term of his or her employment with the Travelers Group and during the Restricted Period, if the Participant breaches the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including without limitation those set forth in the Award Rules for involuntary termination), the Participant will immediately forfeit any award issued pursuant to this Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from the Participant any and all compensatory value that the Participant received for the last twelve (12) months of his or her employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including without limitation the amount of any cash payment made to the Participant upon exercise or settlement of the award, and/or the amount included as compensation in the taxable income of the Participant upon vesting or exercise of the award). The Participant will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand by the Company, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

(c) The forfeiture and recapture remedies under paragraph (b) shall not limit or modify the Company’s rights and remedies with respect to any breaches of the Award Agreement at any time after the end of the Restricted Period.

(d) The Award Rules provide a right to payment, subject to certain conditions, following the Participant’s Termination Date if the Participant meets the Retirement Rule which, among other conditions, may require that the Participant not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group through the Vesting Date (such non-compete condition may extend beyond the Restricted Period). The remedies for a violation of such non-compete conditions are specified in the Award Rules and are in addition to any remedies of the Travelers Group under this Section 8.

(e) Except to the extent prohibited by law, an outstanding Award may be forfeited, and the compensatory value received under the Award may be subject to recoupment by the Company, in accordance with the policies of the Company in effect from time to time with respect to forfeiture and recoupment of bonus payments, retention awards, cash or stock-based incentive compensation or awards, or similar forms of compensation, and the terms of any such policy, while it is in effect, are incorporated herein by reference.

9. Consent to Electronic Delivery. In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, the Participant agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company desires or may be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports, and all other agreements, forms and communications) in connection with this and any other prior or future incentive award or program made or offered by the Company or its predecessors or successors. Electronic delivery of a document to the Participant may be via a Company e-mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet site to which the Participant has access.

10. Administration. In administering the Plan, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements, it may be necessary for a member of the Travelers Group to transfer certain Participant data to another member of the Travelers Group, or to its outside service providers or governmental agencies. By accepting the Award, the Participant consents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to the use and transfer, electronically or otherwise, of his or her personal data to such entities for such purposes.

11. Entire Agreement/Amendment/Survival/Assignment. The terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Plan, this Award Agreement, the Prospectus and other Company policies in effect from time to time relating to the Plan, constitute the entire understanding between the parties hereto regarding the Award and supersede all previous written, oral, or implied understandings between the parties hereto about the subject matter hereof. This Award Agreement may be amended by a subsequent writing (including e-mail or electronic form) agreed to between the Company and the Participant. Section headings herein are for convenience only and have no effect on the interpretation of this Award Agreement. The provisions of the Award Agreement that are intended to survive the Termination Date of a Participant shall survive such date. The Company may assign this Award Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to any current or future member of the Travelers Group.

12. No Right to Employment. The Participant agrees that nothing in this Award Agreement constitutes a contract of employment with the Company for a definite period of time. The employment relationship is “at will,” which affords the Participant or the Travelers Group the right to terminate the relationship at any time for any reason or no reason not otherwise prohibited by applicable law. The Travelers Group retains the right to decrease the Participant’s compensation and/or benefits, transfer or demote the Participant or otherwise change the terms or conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group.

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13. Transfer Restrictions. The Participant may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, encumber or otherwise alienate, hypothecate or dispose of the Award or his or her right hereunder to receive any Award Shares, except as otherwise provided in the Prospectus.

14. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between the Plan, the Award Agreement and/or the Prospectus, the documents shall control in that order (that is, the Plan, the Award Agreement and the Prospectus).

15.  Acceptance and Agreement by the Participant; Forfeiture upon Failure to Accept.  By accepting this Award, the Participant agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the Prospectus, the Plan, this Award Agreement, and the Company’s policies, as in effect from time to time, relating to the Plan.  The Participant’s rights under the Award will lapse 90 days from the Grant Date, and the Award will be forfeited on such date if the Participant does not accept the Award by such date. In the case of a grant issued upon or in connection with commencement of employment with the Travelers Group, forfeiture may occur as of the date referenced or specified in Section 5(c) of this grant and notification agreement if the Participant has not by then agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement. In the case of any other grant, this grant is null and void if the Participant has not by the date immediately preceding the Grant Date agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant’s failure to accept the Award Agreement shall not affect his or her continuing obligations under any other agreement between the Company and the Participant.

16. Governing Law. The Award Agreement shall be legally binding and shall be executed and construed and its provisions enforced and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

EXHIBIT A—Award Rules
To Travelers’ Restricted Stock Unit Award Notification and Agreement

When you leave the Company

References to “you” or “your” are to the Participant. “Termination date” is defined in Section 7(a) of the Award Agreement and means the date of the conclusion of your employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group.

If you terminate your employment or if there is a break in your employment, your Award may be cancelled before the Vesting Date and the vesting and settlement of your Award may be affected.

The provisions in the chart below apply to Awards granted under the Plan. Special rules apply for vesting and settlement of your Award in cases of termination of employment if you satisfy certain age and years of service requirements (“Retirement Rule”), as set forth in “Retirement Rule” below.

If You:	Here’s What Happens to Your Award:
Resign (but do not meet the Retirement Rule)	Vesting stops and all outstanding unvested restricted stock unit Awards are cancelled effective on the Termination Date.
Become disabled (as defined under the Company’s applicable long-term disability plan)	During the first 9 months of approved long-term disability leave and until your employment is terminated following such leave, outstanding restricted stock unit Awards will continue to vest on schedule. Your approved long-term disability leave does not commence until you have completed your approved short-term disability leave (generally 13 weeks). Upon the Termination Date after your disability leave period ends (which occurs 9 months after your transition to long-term disability or your transition to unpaid leave if you do not have long-term disability coverage under the long-term disability component of the Travelers disability program), all outstanding restricted stock unit Awards will vest immediately. Shares will be distributed to you as soon as practical after the Termination Date. However, if you are considered a “specified employee” under the tax laws (which generally includes the top 50 officers ranked by included compensation), your restricted stock unit Awards will vest upon your Termination Date, but shares of Common Stock will not be issued and distributed to you until six months following your Termination Date or, if earlier, on the originally scheduled vesting date for the restricted stock unit Awards.
Take an approved personal leave of absence	The vesting of outstanding restricted stock unit Awards will continue during the first three months of an approved personal leave of absence. Once the approved leave of absence exceeds three months, vesting is suspended until you return to work and remain actively employed for 30 calendar days, after

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	which time vesting will be restored retroactively. If you terminate employment during the leave for any reason, the termination of employment provisions will apply. If leave exceeds one year, all restricted stock unit Awards will be cancelled.
Are on an approved family leave, medical leave, dependent care leave, military leave, or other statutory leave of absence	Outstanding unvested restricted stock unit Awards will continue to vest while you are on an approved leave.
Die while you are employed or following employment while your Award is outstanding	Outstanding unvested restricted stock unit Awards will vest immediately and the shares will be issued and distributed to your estate as soon as practical thereafter.
Are terminated involuntarily for gross misconduct or for cause*	Vesting stops and all outstanding unvested restricted stock unit Awards are cancelled on the Termination Date.
Are terminated involuntarily other than for gross misconduct or for cause (including under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement)	Vesting stops and all outstanding unvested restricted stock unit Awards are cancelled on the Termination Date.
While employed and at any time during the Restricted Period, breach the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement	As set forth in Section 8 of the Award Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including the above rights and remedies relating to involuntary termination), you will immediately forfeit any award to you under the Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from you any and all compensatory value that you received for the last 12 months of your employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including the amount of any cash payment made to you upon settlement of the Award, and/or the amount included as compensation in your taxable income upon settlement of the Award). You will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

*   The Committee, in its sole discretion, determines what constitutes “gross misconduct” and “cause”.

Retirement Rule

If, as of your Termination Date, you are at least (i) age 65, (ii) age 62 with one or more full years of service, or (iii) age 55 with 10 or more full years of service, then you meet the “Retirement Rule.” If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

The Retirement Rule does not apply if you were involuntarily terminated for gross misconduct or for cause. If you retire and do not meet the Retirement Rule, you will be considered to have resigned.

If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

If you:

Meet the Retirement Rule

Your restricted stock unit Award Shares will be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from the Grant Date to the Termination Date, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the original vesting period for the restricted stock unit Award. At your retirement, any Award Shares in excess of that amount determined under the immediately preceding sentence will be forfeited and cancelled. The restricted stock unit Award Shares that you retain will continue to vest and the shares will be issued and distributed to you upon the Vesting Date for the Award, provided that, during the period prior to the Vesting Date, you do not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group, including, but not limited to, working for another insurance company engaged in the property casualty insurance business as either an employee or independent contractor. You are not subject to this non-compete provision if you are terminated involuntarily, or if you are employed in any state where state law prohibits such non-compete provisions, but you remain subject to Sections 7 and 8

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of the Award Agreement, and the POE Agreement.

If you meet the Retirement Rule and are terminated involuntarily, the restricted stock unit Awards that you retain (as determined using the proration fraction set forth above) generally will be distributed as soon as practicable following your Termination Date. However, if you are considered a “specified employee” under the tax laws (which generally includes the top 50 officers ranked by included compensation) and you are terminated involuntarily, the shares of Common Stock represented by your retained restricted stock unit Awards will not be issued and distributed to you until six months following your Termination Date or, if earlier, on the originally scheduled Vesting Date for the Award, provided you comply with the non-compete requirement during that delayed period, unless you are employed in a state where state law prohibits such non-compete requirement.

When called for under the above rules, you will be required to certify to the Company that you have not engaged in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group since your Termination Date. You may be required to provide the Company with other evidence of your compliance with the Retirement Rule as the Company may require.

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EX-10.45

Exhibit 10.45

TRAVELERS
PERFORMANCE SHARES AWARD NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

(This award must be accepted within 90 days after the Grant Date shown below or it will be forfeited. Refer below to Section 17.)

Participant:	Grant Date:
Number of Performance Shares:
Performance Period: XXXXX XX, 20XX to XXXXX XX, 20XX

1. Grant of Performance Shares. This performance shares award is granted pursuant to The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), by The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) to you (the “Participant”) as an employee of the Company or an affiliate of the Company (together, the “Travelers Group”). The Company hereby grants to the Participant as of the Grant Date an award (“Award”) for the initial number of Performance Shares set forth above pursuant to the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein, including, without limitation, the conditions set forth in Section 7.

2. Terms and Conditions. The terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the Award are specified the Plan, this grant notification and agreement, including Exhibits A and B (the “Award Agreement”), and the prospectus dated January 29, 2010 (titled “Travelers Equity Awards”) and any applicable prospectus supplement (together, the “Prospectus”). The terms, conditions and restrictions in the Plan and Prospectus include, but are not limited to, provisions relating to amendment, vesting, cancellation and settlement, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Award Agreement to the extent not otherwise set forth herein.

By accepting this Award, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus and that he or she has read and understands the Prospectus.

The Participant understands that the Award and all other incentive awards are entirely discretionary and that no right to receive an award exists absent a prior written agreement with the Company to the contrary. The Participant also understands that the value that may be realized, if any, from the Award is contingent, and depends on the future financial performance of the Company, among other factors. The Participant further confirms his or her understanding that the Award is intended to promote employee retention and stock ownership and to align employees’ interests with those of shareholders, is subject to performance conditions and will be cancelled if the performance conditions are not satisfied. Thus, the Participant understands that (a) any monetary value assigned to the Award in any communication regarding the Award is contingent, hypothetical, or for illustrative purposes only, and does not express or imply any promise or intent by the Company to deliver, directly or indirectly, any certain or determinable cash value to the Participant; (b) receipt of the Award or any incentive award in the past is neither an indication nor a guarantee that an incentive award of any type or amount will be made in the future, and that absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Company is free to change its practices and policies regarding incentive awards at any time; and (c) performance may be subject to confirmation and final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) that the performance conditions have been satisfied.

The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares covered by the Award unless and until the Award is vested and settled in shares of Common Stock.

3. Performance Period. For purposes of the Award, the Performance Period shall be defined as the three-year period commencing XXXXX XX, 20XX and ending XXXXX XX, 20XX.

4. Vesting. The Award shall vest in full on the last day of the Performance Period, provided the Participant remains continuously employed within the Travelers Group.  If the Participant has a termination of, or break in, employment prior to the last day of the Performance Period, the Participant’s rights are determined under the Award Rules of Exhibit A.

5. Settlement of Award. The number of Performance Shares vested (which shall include any additional Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account pursuant to Section 6) shall be calculated based on the Performance Shares Vesting Grid set forth in Exhibit B. The Company shall deliver to the Participant, subject to any certification of satisfaction of the performance goal as required by the Plan in order to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of vested Performance Shares on January 1 of the year following the end of the Performance Period or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter (but no later than March 15 of the year following the end of the Performance Period). The number of shares of Common Stock delivered to the

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Participant shall be reduced by a number of shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the tax withholding obligation.

6. Dividend Equivalents. The Participant shall be entitled to receive additional Performance Shares with respect to any cash dividends declared by the Company. The number of additional Performance Shares shall be determined by multiplying the number of Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account (which shall include the number of Performance Shares set forth above, plus any Performance Shares credited in connection with dividend payments under this Section 6), times the dollar amount of the cash dividend per share of Common Stock, and then dividing by the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the dividend payment date. The Participant’s right to any Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account in connection with dividends shall vest in the same manner described in Section 4. As described in Section 5, such additional Performance Shares shall be included in the total number of Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account for purposes of applying the Performance Shares Vesting Grid.

7. Grant Conditioned on Principles of Employment Agreement.

(a)  Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this grant notification and agreement, the grant of the Award shall not be effective and shall be null and void unless the Participant has agreed, in the manner prescribed by the Company and no later than the date immediately preceding the Grant Date, to be bound by the Company’s Principles of Employment Agreement in effect on the date immediately preceding the Grant Date (the “POE Agreement”), as published on the Company’s intranet site or previously distributed in hard copy to Participant.

(b)  By accepting the Award, the Participant agrees that the POE Agreement shall supersede and replace the form of Principles of Employment Agreement contained or referenced in any prior equity award made by the Company to the Participant, and, accordingly, such prior equity award shall become subject to the terms and conditions of the POE Agreement.

(c) In the case of a Participant who has received this grant upon or in connection with the commencement of his or her employment with the Travelers Group, 7(a) and 7(b) shall not apply. While the grant to such Participant is not conditioned on prior execution of the POE Agreement, the Participant shall forfeit the grant and it shall be cancelled and of no further force and effect if the Participant fails to sign and deliver the POE Agreement to the Company by the deadline set forth in his or her offer letter or employment agreement, or in the absence of such deadline, by the close of the fifth (5th) business day of his or her employment with the Travelers Group.

8. Acceptance of Exhibit A - Award Rules. The Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of the Award Rules set forth in Exhibit A (“Award Rules”).

9. Acceptance of Non-Solicitation Conditions. The Participant agrees to be bound by the following conditions (the “Non-Solicitation Conditions”):

(a) The Company and the Participant understand, intend and agree that the Non-Solicitation Conditions of this Section 9 are intended to protect the Travelers Group against the Participant raiding its employees and/or its business during the twelve (12) month period (the “Restricted Period”) following the date of the conclusion of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group (the “Termination Date”), while recognizing that after the Termination Date, the Participant is still permitted to freely compete with the Travelers Group, except to the extent “Confidential Information” (which means any technical or business information developed by, for, or at the expense of the Travelers Group, or assigned or entrusted to the Travelers Group, unless such information is generally known outside of the Travelers Group) is used in such solicitation and subject to certain restrictions set forth below. Further, nothing in this Section 9 is intended to grant or limit any rights or claims as to any future employer of the Participant.

(b) During the Restricted Period, the Participant will not seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interfere with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect the employment of any person who was or is employed by the Travelers Group at any time during the last three months of the Participant’s employment or during the Restricted Period. Further, the Participant shall not, on behalf of himself or herself or any other person, hire, employ or engage any such person. The Participant shall not directly engage in the aforesaid conduct through a third party for the purpose of colluding to avoid the restrictions in this Section 9. However, the Non-Solicitation Conditions do not preclude the Participant from directing a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer or a search firm) to broadly solicit, recruit, and hire individuals, some of whom may be employees of the Travelers Group, provided that the Participant does not specifically direct such third party specifically to target employees of the Travelers Group generally or specific individual employees of the Travelers Group.

(c) If, after the Termination Date, the Participant accepts a position as an employee, consultant or contractor with a direct competitor of the Company, then, during the Restricted Period, the Participant will not use Confidential Information to seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interference with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect any person or entity who is a client, customer, policyholder, or agent of the Travelers Group, to

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discontinue business with the Travelers Group, and/or move that business elsewhere. The Participant also agrees not to be directly and personally involved in the negotiation, competition for, solicitation or execution of any individual book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements involving the transfer of business away from Travelers Group, at any time after the Termination Date, even if Confidential Information is not involved. The Participant may, at any time after the Termination Date, direct a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer) to negotiate, compete for, solicit and execute such book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements, provided that (i) Confidential Information is not involved, (ii) the Participant is not personally and directly involved in such activities, and (iii) the Participant does not direct such third party specifically to target agents of Travelers Group.

(d) Subject to the non-competition obligations in the Award Rules that apply to Participants meeting the “Retirement Rule,” at any time after the Termination Date, the Participant may otherwise freely compete with the Travelers Group, including but not limited to competing on an account by account or deal by deal basis, to the extent that he or she does not violate the provisions of subsection (c) above.

10. Forfeiture of Performance Shares Award.

(a) The Participant acknowledges and agrees as follows:

(i) The Participant acknowledges that the receipt of the Award constitutes good, valuable and independent consideration for the Participant’s acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the Award Agreement, including the forfeiture and recapture provision below, and the Non-Solicitation Conditions.

(ii) The Participant acknowledges that his or her rights with respect to the Award are conditioned on his or her timely acceptance of the POE Agreement and his or her compliance with the POE Agreement at all times thereafter.

(b) The Participant agrees that, during the term of his or her employment with the Travelers Group and during the Restricted Period, if the Participant breaches the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including without limitation those set forth in the Award Rules for involuntary termination), the Participant will immediately forfeit any award issued pursuant to this Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from the Participant any and all compensatory value that the Participant received for the last twelve (12) months of his or her employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including without limitation the amount of any cash payment made to the Participant upon exercise or settlement of the award, and/or the amount included as compensation in the taxable income of the Participant upon vesting or exercise of the award). The Participant will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand by the Company, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

(c) The forfeiture and recapture remedies under paragraph (b) shall not limit or modify the Company’s rights and remedies with respect to any breaches of the Award Agreement at any time after the end of the Restricted Period.

(d) The Award Rules provide a right to payment, subject to certain conditions, following the Participant’s Termination Date if the Participant meets the Retirement Rule which, among other conditions, may require that the Participant not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group through the settlement date of the Award (such non-compete condition may extend beyond the Restricted Period). The remedies for a violation of such non-compete conditions are specified in the Award Rules and are in addition to any remedies of the Travelers Group under this Section 10.

(e) Except to the extent prohibited by law, an outstanding Award may be forfeited, and the compensatory value received under the Award may be subject to recoupment by the Company, in accordance with the policies of the Company in effect from time to time with respect to forfeiture and recoupment of bonus payments, retention awards, cash or stock-based incentive compensation or awards, or similar forms of compensation, and the terms of any such policy, while it is in effect, are incorporated herein by reference.

11. Consent to Electronic Delivery. In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, the Participant agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may desire or be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports, and all other agreements, forms and communications) in connection with this and any other prior or future incentive award or program made or offered by the Company or its predecessors or successors. Electronic delivery of a document to the Participant may be via a Company e-mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet site to which the Participant has access.

12. Administration. In administering the Plan, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements, it may be necessary for a member of the Travelers Group to transfer certain Participant data to another member of the Travelers Group, or to its outside service providers or governmental agencies. By accepting the Award, the

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Participant consents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to the use and transfer, electronically or otherwise, of his or her personal data to such entities for such purposes.

13. Entire Agreement/Amendment/Survival/Assignment. The terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Plan, this Award Agreement, the Prospectus and other Company policies in effect from time to time relating to the Plan, constitute the entire understanding between the parties hereto regarding the Award and supersede all previous written, oral, or implied understandings between the parties hereto about the subject matter hereof. This Award Agreement may be amended by a subsequent writing (including e-mail or electronic form) agreed to between the Company and the Participant. Section headings herein are for convenience only and have no effect on the interpretation of this Award Agreement. The provisions of the Award Agreement that are intended to survive the Termination Date of a Participant shall survive such date. The Company may assign this Award Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to any current or future member of the Travelers Group.

14. No Right to Employment. The Participant agrees that nothing in this Award Agreement constitutes a contract of employment with the Company for a definite period of time. The employment relationship is “at will,” which affords the Participant or the Travelers Group the right to terminate the relationship at any time for any reason or no reason not otherwise prohibited by applicable law. The Travelers Group retains the right to decrease the Participant’s compensation and/or benefits, transfer or demote the Participant or otherwise change the terms or conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group.

15. Transfer Restrictions. The Participant may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, encumber or otherwise alienate, hypothecate or dispose of the Award or his or her right hereunder to receive any Performance Shares, except as otherwise provided in the Prospectus.

16. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between the Plan, the Award Agreement and/or the Prospectus, the documents shall control in that order (that is, the Plan, the Award Agreement and the Prospectus).

17. Acceptance and Agreement by the Participant; Forfeiture upon Failure to Accept. By accepting this Award, the Participant agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the Prospectus, the Plan, this Award Agreement, and the Company’s policies, as in effect from time to time, relating to the Plan.  The Participant’s rights under the Award will lapse 90 days from the Grant Date and the Award will be forfeited on such date if the Participant does not accept the Award by such date.  In the case of a grant issued upon or in connection with commencement of employment with the Travelers Group, forfeiture may occur as of the date referenced or specified in Section 7(c) of this grant and notification agreement if the Participant has not by then agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement.  In the case of any other grant, this grant is null and void if the Participant has not by the date immediately preceding the Grant Date agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement.  For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant’s failure to accept the Award Agreement shall not affect his or her continuing obligations under any other agreement between the Company and the Participant.

18. Governing Law. The Award Agreement shall be legally binding and shall be executed and construed and its provisions enforced and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

EXHIBIT A - Award Rules
To Travelers’ Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement

When you leave the Company

References to “you” or “your” are to the Participant. “Termination Date” is defined in Section 9(a) of the Award Agreement and means the date of the conclusion of your employment with the Traveler Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group.

If you terminate your employment or if there is a break in your employment, your Award may be cancelled before the end of the Performance Period and the vesting and settlement of your Award may be affected.

The provisions in the chart below apply to Awards granted under the Plan. Special rules apply for vesting and settlement of your Award in cases of termination of employment if you satisfy certain age and years of service requirements (“Retirement Rule”), as set forth in “Retirement Rule” below.

If You:	Here’s What Happens to Your Award:
Resign (but do not meet the	Your rights under the Award are cancelled and your right to the Performance

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Retirement Rule)	Shares is forfeited.
Become disabled (as defined under the Company’s applicable long-term disability plan)	You will be entitled to receive the number of shares of Common Stock you would have received, if any, if your employment had not terminated due to disability, multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days from the first day of the Performance Period to the Termination Date, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period. Any such shares will be received at the time of settlement of the Performance Shares after the end of the Performance Period.
Take an approved personal leave of absence	Your rights under the Award continue when you are on such leave of absence for up to three months. Once your approved leave of absence exceeds three months, your rights under the Award are suspended until you return to work and remain actively employed for 30 calendar days, after which your rights under the Award will be restored retroactively. If you terminate employment during the leave for any reason, the applicable termination of employment provisions will apply. If your personal leave of absence exceeds one year, your rights under the Award are cancelled and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
Are on an approved family leave, medical leave, dependent care leave, military leave, or other statutory leave of absence	Your rights under the Award continue when you are on such leave of absence.
Die while employed or following employment while your Award is outstanding	Your estate will be entitled to receive a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the initial number of Performance Shares set forth at the beginning of the Award, plus any Performance Shares credited as dividend equivalents in connection with the dividends paid or payable as of the date of your death, multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days in the Performance Period from the first day of the Performance Period to your date of death, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period. Any such shares will be delivered as soon as administratively possible following your death. No Performance Shares shall be credited with respect to any cash dividends paid by the Company after the date of the Participant’s death but prior to the distribution with respect to Performance Shares already credited to the Participant’s account.
Are terminated involuntarily for gross misconduct or for cause*	Your rights under the Award are cancelled and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
Are terminated involuntarily other than for gross misconduct or for cause (including under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement)	Your rights under the Award are cancelled and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
While employed and at any time during the Restricted Period, breach the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement	As set forth in Section 10 of the Award Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including the above rights and remedies relating to involuntary termination), you will immediately forfeit any award to you under the Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested. The Company may also recapture from you any and all compensatory value that you received for the last 12 months of your employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including the amount of any cash payment made to you upon settlement of the Award, and/or the amount included as compensation in your taxable income upon settlement of the Award). You will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

* The Committee, in its sole discretion, determines what constitutes “gross misconduct” and “cause.”

Retirement Rule

If, as of your Termination Date, you are at least (i) age 65, (ii) age 62 with one or more full years of service, or (iii) age 55 with 10 or more full years of service, then you meet the “Retirement Rule.” If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

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The Retirement Rule does not apply if you were involuntarily terminated for gross misconduct or for cause. If you retire and do not meet the Retirement Rule, you will be considered to have resigned.

If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

If you:

Meet the Retirement Rule

You will be entitled to receive a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the shares you would have received, if any, if your employment had not terminated due to retirement in accordance with the Retirement Rule, multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days from the first day of the Performance Period to the Termination Date, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period. Any such shares will be received at the time of settlement of the Performance Shares after the end of the Performance Period. You will have a right to payment under the Retirement Rule provided that, prior to the time of settlement, you do not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group, including, but not limited to, working for another insurance company engaged in the property casualty insurance business as either an employee or independent contractor. You are not subject to this non-compete provision if you are terminated involuntarily, or if you are employed in any state where state law prohibits such non-compete provision, but you remain subject to Sections 9 and 10 of the Award Agreement, and the POE Agreement.

When called for under the above rules, as a condition to receiving payment, you will be required to certify to the Company that you have not engaged in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group since your Termination Date, and provide such other evidence of your compliance with the Retirement Rule as the Company may require.

EXHIBIT B - Performance Shares Vesting Grid
To Travelers’ Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement

Performance Period ROE*	% of Performance Shares Vested
>15.0%	130% (Maximum)
14.5	120
13.5	110
10.0	100
8.5	75
7.0	50 (Threshold)
< 7.0	0

* For any Performance Period ROE (as defined below) that is at least 7.0%, but falls between two Performance Period ROE performance levels, the percentage of Performance Shares vested shall be interpolated (for example, if Performance Period ROE is 14.0%, 115% of the Performance Shares would be vested).

Definitions:

“Performance Period ROE” is defined as the sum of the Adjusted ROE for each of the three years in the Performance Period, divided by three.

“Adjusted ROE” is defined as Adjusted Operating Income divided by Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity.

“Adjusted Operating Income” for each year in the Performance Period is defined as the Company’s net income from continuing operations as reported in the Company’s financial statements (including accompanying footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis), adjusted as set forth in the immediately following sentence. In calculating Adjusted Operating Income, net income from continuing operations shall be adjusted as follows: first (A) remove the after-tax effects of the following items: (i) losses (net of reinsurance) from catastrophes (as designated by the Insurance Service Office’s Property Claims Service Group, the Lloyd’s Claim Office, Swiss Reinsurance Company’s sigma report, or a comparable report or organization generally recognized by the insurance industry, and reported by the Company as a catastrophe); asbestos and environmental reserve charges (or releases); net realized investment gains or losses in the fixed maturities and real estate portfolios; and (ii)  extraordinary items, the cumulative effect of accounting changes and

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federal income tax rate changes, and restructuring charges, each as defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and each as reported in the Company’s financial statements (including accompanying footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis); (B) reduced, as to the first year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX, as to the second year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX times the ratio of: the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium divided by the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium, and as to the third year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX times the ratio of: the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium divided by the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium; and (C) reduced by an amount intended, as of the date of this award, to approximate historical levels of credit losses (on an after-tax basis) associated with the Company’s fixed income investments, determined by (i) multiplying a fixed factor, expressed as 2.25 basis points, by the amortized cost of the Company’s fixed maturity investment portfolio at the beginning of each quarter during the relevant year in the Performance Period and (ii) adding the after-tax sum of the amounts resulting from (i) for such year in the Performance Period.

“Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity” for each year in the Performance Period is defined as the sum of the Company’s total common stockholders’ equity as reported in the Company’s balance sheet as of the beginning and end of the year (excluding net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and adjusted as set forth in the immediately following sentence), divided by two. In calculating Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity, the Company’s total common shareholders’ equity as of the beginning and end of the year shall be adjusted to remove the cumulative after-tax impact of the following items during the Performance Period: (i) discontinued operations and (ii) the adjustments and reductions made in calculating Adjusted Operating Income.

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EX-10.46

Exhibit 10.46

TRAVELERS
PERFORMANCE SHARES AWARD NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

(This award must be accepted within 90 days after the Grant Date shown below or it will be forfeited.
Refer below to Section 17.)

Participant:	Jay S. Fishman	Grant Date:
Number of Performance Shares:
Performance Period:	XXXXX XX, 20XX to XXXXX XX, 20XX

1.Grant of Performance Shares. This performance shares award is granted pursuant to The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), by The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) to you (the “Participant”) as an employee of the Company or an affiliate of the Company (together, the “Travelers Group”). The Company hereby grants to the Participant as of the Grant Date an award (“Award”) for the initial number of Performance Shares set forth above, pursuant to the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein, including, without limitation, the conditions set forth in Section 7.

2.Terms and Conditions. The terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the Award are specified in the Plan, this grant notification and agreement, including Exhibits A and B (the “Award Agreement”), and the prospectus dated January 29, 2010 (titled “Travelers Equity Awards”) and any applicable prospectus supplement (together, the “Prospectus”). The terms, conditions and restrictions in the Plan and Prospectus include, but are not limited to, provisions relating to amendment, vesting, cancellation and settlement, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Award Agreement to the extent not otherwise set forth herein.

By accepting this Award, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus and that he or she has read and understands the Prospectus.

The Participant understands that the Award and all other incentive awards are entirely discretionary and that no right to receive an award exists absent a prior written agreement with the Company to the contrary. The Participant also understands that the value that may be realized, if any, from the Award is contingent, and depends on the future financial performance of the Company, among other factors. The Participant further confirms his or her understanding that the Award is intended to promote employee retention and stock ownership and to align employees’ interests with those of shareholders, is subject to performance conditions and will be cancelled if the performance conditions are not satisfied. Thus, the Participant understands that (a) any monetary value assigned to the Award in any communication regarding the Award is contingent, hypothetical, or for illustrative purposes only, and does not express or imply any promise or intent by the Company to deliver, directly or indirectly, any certain or determinable cash value to the Participant; (b) receipt of the Award or any incentive award in the past is neither an indication nor a guarantee that an incentive award of any type or amount will be made in the future, and that absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Company is free to change its practices and policies regarding incentive awards at any time; and (c) performance may be subject to confirmation and final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) that the performance conditions have been satisfied.  The Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares covered by the Award unless and until the Award is vested and settled in shares of Common Stock.

3.Performance Period. For purposes of the Award, the Performance Period shall be defined as the three-year period commencing XXXXX XX, 20XX and ending XXXXX XX, 20XX, or such shorter period as provided in the Addendum.

4.Vesting.  The Award shall vest in full on the last day of the Performance Period, provided the Participant remains continuously employed within the Travelers Group.  If the Participant has a termination of, or break in, employment prior to the last day of the Performance Period, the Participant’s rights are determined under the Award Rules of Exhibit A, or if applicable, the Addendum.

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5.Settlement of Award.  The number of Performance Shares vested (which shall include any additional Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account pursuant to Section 6) shall be calculated based on the Performance Shares Vesting Grid set forth in Exhibit B. The Company shall deliver to the Participant, subject to any certification of satisfaction of the performance goal as required by the Plan in order to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of vested Performance Shares on January 1 of the year following the end of the Performance Period or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter (but no later than March 15 of the year following the end of the Performance Period), except as provided in the Addendum. The number of shares of Common Stock delivered to the Participant shall be reduced by a number of shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the tax withholding obligation.

6.Dividend Equivalents. The Participant shall be entitled to receive additional Performance Shares with respect to any cash dividends declared by the Company. The number of additional Performance Shares shall be determined by multiplying the number of Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account (which shall include the number of Performance Shares set forth above, plus any Performance Shares credited in connection with dividend payments under this Section 6), times the dollar amount of the cash dividend per share of Common Stock, and then dividing by the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the dividend payment date. The Participant’s right to any Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account in connection with dividends shall vest in the same manner described in Section 4.  As described in Section 5, such additional Performance Shares shall be included in the total number of Performance Shares credited to the Participant’s account for purposes of applying the Performance Shares Vesting Grid.

7.Grant Conditioned on Principles of Employment Agreement.

(a)  Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this grant notification and agreement, the grant of the Award shall not be effective and shall be null and void unless the Participant has agreed, in the manner prescribed by the Company and no later than the date immediately preceding the Grant Date, to be bound by the Company’s Principles of Employment Agreement in effect on the date immediately preceding the Grant Date (the “POE Agreement”), as published on the Company’s intranet site or previously distributed in hard copy to Participant.

(b)  By accepting the Award, the Participant agrees that the POE Agreement shall supersede and replace the form of Principles of Employment Agreement contained or referenced in any prior equity award made by the Company to the Participant, and, accordingly, such prior equity award shall become subject to the terms and conditions of the POE Agreement.

8.Acceptance of Exhibit A — Award Rules.  The Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of the Award Rules set forth in Exhibit A (“Award Rules”).

9.Acceptance of Non-Solicitation Conditions.   The Participant agrees to be bound by the following conditions (the “Non-Solicitation Conditions”):

(a)The Company and the Participant understand, intend and agree that the Non-Solicitation Conditions of this Section 9 are intended to protect the Travelers Group against the Participant raiding its employees and/or its business during the twelve (12) month period (the “Restricted Period”) following the date of the conclusion of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group (the “Termination Date”), while recognizing that after the Termination Date, the Participant is still permitted to freely compete with the Travelers Group, except to the extent “Confidential Information” (which means any technical or business information developed by, for, or at the expense of the Travelers Group, or assigned or entrusted to the Travelers Group, unless such information is generally known outside of the Travelers Group) is used in such solicitation and subject to certain restrictions set forth below. Further, nothing in this Section 9 is intended to grant or limit any rights or claims as to any future employer of the Participant.

(b)During the Restricted Period, the Participant will not seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interfere with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect the employment of any person who was or is employed by the Travelers Group at any time during

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the last three months of the Participant’s employment or during the Restricted Period. Further, the Participant shall not, on behalf of himself or herself or any other person, hire, employ or engage any such person. The Participant shall not directly engage in the aforesaid conduct through a third party for the purpose of colluding to avoid the restrictions in this Section 9. However, the Non-Solicitation Conditions do not preclude the Participant from directing a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer or a search firm) to broadly solicit, recruit, and hire individuals, some of whom may be employees of the Travelers Group, provided that the Participant does not specifically direct such third party specifically to target employees of the Travelers Group generally or specific individual employees of the Travelers Group.

(c)If, after the Termination Date, the Participant accepts a position as an employee, consultant or contractor with a direct competitor of the Company, then, during the Restricted Period, the Participant will not use Confidential Information to seek to recruit or solicit, or assist, participate in or promote the recruiting or solicitation of, interference with, attempt to influence or otherwise affect any person or entity who is a client, customer, policyholder, or agent of the Travelers Group, to discontinue business with the Travelers Group, and/or move that business elsewhere.  The Participant also agrees not to be directly and personally involved in the negotiation, competition for, solicitation or execution of any individual book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements involving the transfer of business away from Travelers Group, at any time after the Termination Date, even if Confidential Information is not involved.  The Participant may, at any time after the Termination Date, direct a third party (including but not limited to employees of his/her subsequent employer) to negotiate, compete for, solicit and execute such book roll over(s) or other book of business transfer arrangements, provided that (i) Confidential Information is not involved, (ii) the Participant is not personally and directly involved in such activities, and (iii) the Participant does not direct such third party specifically to target agents of Travelers Group.

(d)Subject to the non-competition obligations in the Award Rules that apply to Participants meeting the “Retirement Rule,” at any time after the Termination Date, the Participant may otherwise freely compete with the Travelers Group, including but not limited to competing on an account by account or deal by deal basis, to the extent that he or she does not violate the provisions of subsection (c) above.

10.Forfeiture of Performance Shares Award.

(a)The Participant acknowledges and agrees as follows:

(i)The Participant acknowledges that the receipt of the Award constitutes good, valuable and independent consideration for the Participant’s acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the Award Agreement, including the forfeiture and recapture provision below, and the Non-Solicitation Conditions.

(ii)The Participant acknowledges that his or her rights with respect to the Award are conditioned on his or her timely acceptance of the POE Agreement and his or her compliance with the POE Agreement at all times thereafter.

(b)The Participant agrees that, during the term of his or her employment with the Travelers Group and during the Restricted Period, if the Participant breaches the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including without limitation those set forth in the Award Rules for involuntary termination), the Participant will immediately forfeit any award issued pursuant to this Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested.  The Company may also recapture from the Participant any and all compensatory value that the Participant received for the last twelve (12) months of his or her employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including without limitation the amount of any cash payment made to the Participant upon exercise or settlement of the award, and/or the amount included as compensation in the taxable income of the Participant upon vesting or exercise of the award). The Participant will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand by the Company, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

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(c)The forfeiture and recapture remedies under paragraph (b) shall not limit or modify the Company’s rights and remedies with respect to any breaches of the Award Agreement at any time after the end of the Restricted Period.

(d)The Award Rules provide a right to payment, subject to certain conditions, following the Participant’s Termination Date if the Participant meets the Retirement Rule which, among other conditions, may require that the Participant not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group through the settlement date of the Award (such non-compete condition may extend beyond the Restricted Period).  The remedies for a violation of such non-compete conditions are specified in the Award Rules and are in addition to any remedies of the Travelers Group under this Section 10.

(e)Except to the extent prohibited by law, an outstanding Award may be forfeited, and the compensatory value received under the Award may be subject to recoupment by the Company, in accordance with the policies of the Company in effect from time to time with respect to forfeiture and recoupment of bonus payments, retention awards, cash or stock-based incentive compensation or awards, or similar forms of compensation, and the terms of any such policy, while it is in effect, are incorporated herein by reference.

11.Consent to Electronic Delivery.  In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, the Participant agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports, and all other agreements, forms and communications) in connection with this and any other prior or future incentive award or program made or offered by the Company or its predecessors or successors. Electronic delivery of a document to the Participant may be via a Company e-mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet site to which the Participant has access.

12.Administration. In administering the Plan, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements, it may be necessary for a member of the Travelers Group to transfer certain Participant data to another member of the Travelers Group, or to its outside service providers or governmental agencies. By accepting the Award, the Participant consents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to the use and transfer, electronically or otherwise, of his or her personal data to such entities for such purposes.

13.Entire Agreement/Amendment/Survival/Assignment. The terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Plan, this Award Agreement, the Prospectus and other Company policies in effect from time to time relating to the Plan, constitute the entire understanding between the parties hereto regarding the Award and supersede all previous written, oral, or implied understandings between the parties hereto about the subject matter hereof.  This Award Agreement may be amended by a subsequent writing (including e-mail or electronic form) agreed to between the Company and the Participant.  Section headings herein are for convenience only and have no effect on the interpretation of this Award Agreement.  The provisions of the Award Agreement that are intended to survive the Termination Date of a Participant shall survive such date.  The Company may assign this Award Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to any current or future member of the Travelers Group.

14.No Right to Employment.  The Participant agrees that nothing in this Award Agreement constitutes a contract of employment with the Company for a definite period of time.  The employment relationship is “at will,” which affords the Participant or the Travelers Group the right to terminate the relationship at any time for any reason or no reason not otherwise prohibited by applicable law.  The Travelers Group retains the right to decrease the Participant’s compensation and/or benefits, transfer or demote the Participant or otherwise change the terms or conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Travelers Group.

15.Transfer Restrictions. The Participant may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, encumber or otherwise alienate, hypothecate or dispose of the Award or his or her right hereunder to receive any Performance Shares, except as otherwise provided in the Prospectus.

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16.Conflict.  In the event of a conflict between the Plan, the Award Agreement and/or the Prospectus, the documents shall control in that order (that is, the Plan, the Award Agreement and the Prospectus).

17.Acceptance and Agreement by the Participant; Forfeiture upon Failure to Accept.  By accepting this Award, the Participant agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the Prospectus, the Plan, this Award Agreement, and the Company’s policies, as in effect from time to time, relating to the Plan. The Participant’s rights under the Award will lapse 90 days from the Grant Date and the Award will be forfeited on such date if the Participant does not accept the Award by such date. This grant is null and void if the Participant has not by the date immediately preceding the Grant Date agreed to be bound by the POE Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant’s failure to accept the Award Agreement shall not affect his or her continuing obligations under any other agreement between the Company and the Participant.

18.Governing Law.  The Award Agreement shall be legally binding and shall be executed and construed and its provisions enforced and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

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EXHIBIT A—Award Rules

To Travelers’ Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement

When you leave the Company

References to “you” or “your” are to the Participant.  “Termination Date” is defined in Section 9(a) of the Award Agreement and means the date of the conclusion of your employment with the Travelers Group (whether voluntary or involuntary) as reflected on the books and records of the Travelers Group.

If you terminate your employment or if there is a break in your employment, your Award may be cancelled before the end of the Performance Period and the vesting and settlement of your Award may be affected.

The provisions in the chart below apply to Awards granted under the Plan. Special rules apply for vesting and settlement of your Award in cases of termination of employment if you satisfy certain age and years of service requirements (“Retirement Rule”), as set forth in “Retirement Rule” below.

If You:	Here’s What Happens to Your Award:
Resign (but do not meet the Retirement Rule)	Your rights under the Award are cancelled, and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
Become disabled (as defined under the Company’s applicable long-term disability plan)	You will be entitled to receive the number of shares of Common Stock you would have received, if any, if your employment had not terminated due to disability, multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days from the first day of the Performance Period to the Termination Date, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period. Any such shares will be received at the time of settlement of the Performance Shares after the end of the Performance Period.
Take an approved personal leave of absence	Your rights under the Award continue when you are on such leave of absence for up to three months. Once your approved leave of absence exceeds three months, your rights under the Award are suspended until you return to work and remain actively employed for 30 calendar days, after which your rights under the Award will be restored retroactively.  If you terminate employment during the leave for any reason, the applicable termination of employment provisions will apply.  If your personal leave of absence exceeds one year, your rights under the Award are cancelled, and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
Are on an approved family leave, medical leave, dependent care leave, military leave, or other statutory leave of absence	Your rights under the Award continue when you are on such leave of absence.
Die while employed or following employment while your Award is outstanding	Your estate will be entitled to receive a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the initial number of Performance Shares set forth at the beginning of the Award, plus any Performance Shares credited as dividend equivalents in connection with the dividends paid or payable as of the date of your death), multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days in the Performance Period from the first day of the Performance Period to your date of death, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period.  Any such shares will be delivered as soon as administratively possible following your death. No Performance Shares shall be credited with respect to any cash dividends paid by the Company after the date of the Participant’s death but prior to the distribution with respect to Performance Shares already credited to the Participant’s account.
Are terminated involuntarily for gross misconduct or for cause*	Your rights under the Award are cancelled, and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.

*The Committee, in its sole discretion, determines what constitutes “gross misconduct” and “cause.”

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If You:	Here’s What Happens to Your Award:
Are terminated involuntarily other than for gross misconduct or for cause (including under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement)	Your rights under the Award are cancelled, and your right to the Performance Shares is forfeited.
While employed and at any time during the Restricted Period, breach the Non-Solicitation Conditions and/or the POE Agreement	As set forth in Section 10 of the Award Agreement, in addition to all rights and remedies available to the Company at law and in equity (including the above rights and remedies relating to involuntary termination), you will immediately forfeit any award to you under the Award Agreement that has not yet been paid, exercised or vested.  The Company may also recapture from you any and all compensatory value that you received for the last 12 months of your employment and through the end of the Restricted Period from any such award (including the amount of any cash payment made to you upon settlement of the Award, and/or the amount included as compensation in your taxable income upon settlement of the Award). You will promptly pay the full amount due upon demand, in the form of cash or shares of Common Stock at current fair market value.

Retirement Rule

If, as of your Termination Date, you are at least (i) age 65, (ii) age 62 with one or more full years of service, or (iii) age 55 with 10 or more full years of service, then you meet the “Retirement Rule.”  If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or any successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

The Retirement Rule does not apply if you were involuntarily terminated for gross misconduct or for cause. If you retire and do not meet the Retirement Rule, you will be considered to have resigned.

If you are terminated under the Company’s applicable separation pay plan or successor or comparable arrangement, if any, your Termination Date for purposes of determining whether you qualify under the Retirement Rule is your last day of active employment with the Company.

If you:

Meet the Retirement Rule

You will be entitled to receive a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the shares you would have received, if any, if your employment had not terminated due to retirement in accordance with the Retirement Rule, multiplied by a fraction equal to the number of days from the first day of the Performance Period to the Termination Date, divided by the total number of days in the Performance Period. Any such shares will be received at the time of settlement of the Performance Shares after the end of the Performance Period. You will have a right to payment under the Retirement Rule provided that, prior to the time of settlement, you do not engage in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group, including, but not limited to, working for another insurance company engaged in the property casualty insurance business as either an employee or independent contractor.  You are not subject to this non-compete provision if you are terminated involuntarily, or if you are employed in any state where state law prohibits such non-compete provision, but you remain subject to Sections 9 and 10 of the Award Agreement, and the POE Agreement.

When called for under the above rules, as a condition to receiving payment, you will be required to certify to the Company that you have not engaged in any activities that compete with the business operations of the Travelers Group since your Termination Date, and provide such other evidence of your compliance with the Retirement Rule as the Company may require.

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EXHIBIT B—Performance Shares Vesting Grid

To Travelers’ Performance Shares Award Notification and Agreement

Performance Period ROE*		% of Performance Shares Vested
> 15.	0%	130% (Maximum)
14.	5	120
13.	5	110
10.	0	100
8.	5.0	75
7.	0	50 (Threshold)
< 7.	0	0

* For any Performance Period ROE (as defined below) that is at least 7.0%, but falls between two Performance Period ROE performance levels, the percentage of Performance Shares vested shall be interpolated (for example, if Performance Period ROE is 14.0%, 115% of the Performance Shares would be vested).

Definitions:

“Performance Period ROE” is defined as the sum of the Adjusted ROE for each of the three years in the Performance Period, divided by three.

“Adjusted ROE” is defined as Adjusted Operating Income divided by Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity.

“Adjusted Operating Income” for each year in the Performance Period is defined as the Company’s net income from continuing operations as reported in the Company’s financial statements (including accompanying footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis), adjusted as set forth in the immediately following sentence. In calculating Adjusted Operating Income, net income from continuing operations shall be adjusted as follows: first (A) remove the after-tax effects of the following items: (i) losses (net of reinsurance) from catastrophes (as designated by the Insurance Service Office’s Property Claims Service Group, the Lloyd’s Claim Office, Swiss Reinsurance Company’s sigma report, or a comparable report or organization generally recognized by the insurance industry, and reported by the Company as a catastrophe); asbestos and environmental reserve charges (or releases); net realized investment gains or losses in the fixed maturities and real estate portfolios; and (ii)  extraordinary items, the cumulative effect of accounting changes and federal income tax rate changes, and restructuring charges, each as defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and each as reported in the Company’s financial statements (including accompanying footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis); (B) reduced, as to the first year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX, as to the second year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX times the ratio of: the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium divided by the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium, and as to the third year in the Performance Period (20XX), by $XXXXXX times the ratio of: the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium divided by the Company’s 20XX consolidated personal lines homeowners net written premium plus commercial lines property net written premium plus 50% of commercial lines multi peril net written premium; and (C) reduced by an amount intended, as of the date of this award, to approximate historical levels of credit losses (on an after-tax basis) associated with the Company’s fixed income investments, determined by (i) multiplying a fixed factor, expressed as 2.25 basis points, by the amortized cost of the Company’s fixed maturity investment portfolio at the beginning of each quarter during the relevant year in the Performance Period and (ii) adding the after-tax sum of the amounts resulting from (i) for such year in the Performance Period.

“Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity” for each year in the Performance Period is defined as the sum of the Company’s total common stockholders’ equity as reported in the Company’s balance sheet as of the beginning and end of the year (excluding net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and

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adjusted as set forth in the immediately following sentence), divided by two. In calculating Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity, the Company’s total common shareholders’ equity as of the beginning and end of the year shall be adjusted to remove the cumulative after-tax impact of the following items during the Performance Period: (i) discontinued operations and (ii) the adjustments and reductions made in calculating Adjusted Operating Income.

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ADDENDUM TO AWARD AGREEMENT

The special rules set forth in this Addendum will modify, and form part of, the Award Agreement for Jay S. Fishman (the “Participant”) for his Performance Shares Award granted           ,  20  .  Reference is made in this Addendum to the letter agreement between the Company and the Participant dated December 19, 2008, governing certain terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company (the “Letter Agreement”).

The special rules set forth in the Addendum will apply if the Participant’s Termination Date occurs at any time during the period starting         , 20   and ending              , 20   due to his death, his Disability (as defined in the Letter Agreement), action by the Company without Cause (as defined in the Letter Agreement), or action by him for Good Reason (as defined in the Letter Agreement) (each, a “Good Leave Termination”).

1.Performance Period and Performance Period ROE.

In the event of a Good Leave Termination, the Performance Period under the Award Agreement shall be as follows:

(a)If the Good Leave Termination occurs before           ,  20  , the Performance Period shall be the one-year period starting               , 20   and ending                  , 20  .

(b)If the Good Leave Termination occurs during the year commencing                  , 20   and ending                    , 20  , the Performance Period shall be the two-year period starting                      , 20   and ending               , 20  .

To determine the Participant’s percentage under the Performance Shares Vesting Grid set forth in Exhibit B, the “Performance Period ROE” shall be the sum of the Adjusted ROE for each of the years in the Performance Period, divided by the number of years in the Performance Period.

2.Settlement of Award.

In the event of a Good Leave Termination, the number of Performance Shares (including Performance Shares granted in this Award, plus any additional Performance Shares credited as dividend equivalents under Section 6 of the Award Agreement) vesting pursuant to the Performance Shares Vesting Grid set forth in Exhibit B shall be delivered to Participant as soon as administratively practicable (but no later than 20 days) following the later of (a) certification of the performance results after the end of the Performance Period (which certification shall occur between January 1 and March 15 of the year following the end of the Performance Period, as determined in 1. of this Addendum), or (b) the first day of the seventh (7th) month following his separation from service (as defined in the Letter Agreement) (or, if the Participant’s Termination Date occurs due to his death, as soon as administratively practicable (but no later than 20 days) following his Termination Date).

The Participant shall remain subject to the forfeiture provisions in Section 10 of the Award Agreement upon the Participant’s breach of the Non-Solicitation Conditions (contained in the Award Agreement) and/or the Principles of Employment Agreement.  However, if the Good Leave Termination otherwise falls under the “Retirement Rule” set forth in Exhibit A, the Participant shall not be subject to the non-compete requirements otherwise attendant to the Retirement Rule.  Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Award Agreement (including the Award Rules of Exhibit A), the number of Performance Shares due to the Participant shall not be prorated in the event of a Good Leave Termination.

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3.Minimum Number of Shares in Event of Death or Disability.

In the event of a Good Leave Termination due to the Participant’s death or Disability (as defined in the Letter Agreement), the number of Performance Shares vested shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the number of Performance Shares granted in this Award, plus any additional Performance Shares credited as dividend equivalents under Section 6 of the Award Agreement.

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EX-10.47

Exhibit 10.47

TRAVELERS

NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR

NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT OF ANNUAL DEFERRED

STOCK AWARD TO [NAME]

February 7, 2012

1.General.  This notification (“Notification”) is being provided to you (the “Participant”), as a non-employee director (“Director”) of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”), in connection with the Deferred Stock Award set forth below (the “Award”) that has been made pursuant to: (i) the Company’s Board of Directors revised compensation program adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on August 3, 2010, as the same may be amended by the Board from time-to-time; and (ii) The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”). The Award was made on February 7, 2012 (the “Grant Date”).

2.Deferred Stock Award.  The Company hereby grants to you X,XXX deferred common stock units (each unit being equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”) and referred to herein as a “Unit”, and collectively as “Units”). The Award is subject to the following vesting, distribution and other requirements:

A.The Units will vest in full one day prior to the date of the annual shareholder meeting occurring in the year following the year of the date of grant (the “vesting date”) so long as you continuously serve on the Board through the vesting date, subject to the termination of service provisions set forth below.

B.After the Units have vested, actual shares of Common Stock will be distributed in exchange for Units either in a lump sum or in annual installments, as you may elect, to be paid or commence six (6) months following your termination of service on the Board, or such later date you may elect, pursuant to The Travelers Companies, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan For Non-Employee Directors (the “Directors Deferred Plan”), which elections must have been made prior to the beginning of the calendar year of this Award.

C.Upon termination of your service on the Board, other than for death, Unit grants, to the extent not then vested, will be forfeited.

D.Upon death, unvested Units will vest immediately, and shares of Common Stock will be distributed to your estate as soon as practicable thereafter, or, with respect to deferred Units, will be distributed in accordance with the terms of the Directors Deferred Plan.

E.If the Company declares a cash dividend on the Common Stock, dividend equivalents attributable to Units will be automatically granted and deemed reinvested in additional Units as of the last day of the quarter in which the dividend was paid. The number of dividend equivalent Units shall equal the cash dividend equivalent divided by the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the dividend payment date.

3.Miscellaneous.

A.Shares of Common Stock subject to a Unit that has vested may be withheld by the Company if required to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations of the

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Company. In such case, shares of Common Stock net of such withholding will be distributed to you, unless you pay the tax withholding in cash.  If the Company does not have a tax withholding obligation, then no shares of Common Stock will be withheld, and instead the Company will issue to you a Form 1099-MISC or other applicable tax report for the year in which the Unit has vested.

B.Except with respect to dividend equivalents for Units as provided above, the Units do not entitle you to any voting rights or other rights of a shareholder of the Company until shares of Common Stock have been distributed in exchange for Units.

C.In addition to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Awards are subject to (i) the terms and conditions of the 2004 Plan, and to the extent that a deferral election has been made with respect to Units, the Directors Deferred Plan; and (ii) the prospectus relating to the Awards as the same may be amended, modified and supplemented from time-to-time.

D.This Award (and any prior Award that was made or vested after December 31, 2004) is intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”), including any regulations or other guidance issued by the United States Treasury Department under Section 409A of the Code, and should be interpreted accordingly.  By way of example, but not limitation, if a termination of service on the Board does not result in a separation from service under Section 409A of the Code, distributions to you under this Notification will instead be determined by reference to separation from service as defined under Section 409A of the Code.

E.This Notification constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto regarding the Units and supersedes all previous written, oral, or implied understandings between the parties hereto about the subject matter hereof.

4.Acceptance and Agreement by Director. By signing below, Director accepts the Award and agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the 2004 Plan, this Notification, and the Company’s policies, as in effect from time to time, relating to the 2004 Plan.

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.	DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE
	[Director Name]
	Date:

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EX-12.1

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Exhibit 12.1

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(for the year ended December 31, in millions, except ratios)	2011		2010		2009		2008		2007
Income before income taxes	$	1,352	$	4,306	$	4,711	$	3,716	$	6,216
Interest		386		388		382		370		346
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest		63		68		70		80		79
Income available for fixed charges	$	1,801	$	4,762	$	5,163	$	4,166	$	6,641
Fixed charges:
Interest	$	386	$	388	$	382	$	370	$	346
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest		63		68		70		80		79
Total fixed charges		449		456		452		450		425
Preferred stock dividend requirements		1		4		4		5		6
Total fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements	$	450	$	460	$	456	$	455	$	431
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		4.01		10.44		11.43		9.26		15.64
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements		4.00		10.35		11.31		9.15		15.41

        The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing income available for fixed charges by the fixed charges. For purposes of this ratio, fixed charges consist of that portion of rentals deemed representative of the appropriate interest factor.

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Exhibit 12.1

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

EX-21.1

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Exhibit 21.1

	State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Name of Subsidiaries of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Travelers Property Casualty Corp.	Connecticut
Constitution Plaza, Inc.	Connecticut
Travelers Insurance Group Holdings Inc.	Delaware
The Standard Fire Insurance Company	Connecticut
Standard Fire Properties, LLC	Delaware
Bayhill Restaurant II Associates	California
Standard Fire UK Investments, LLC	Delaware
The Automobile Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut	Connecticut
Auto Hartford Investments LLC	Delaware
Travelers Personal Security Insurance Company	Connecticut
Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company	Connecticut
Travelers Personal Insurance Company	Connecticut
Travelers Texas MGA, Inc.	Texas
The Travelers Indemnity Company	Connecticut
Arch Street North LLC	Delaware
Gulf Underwriters Insurance Company	Connecticut
Select Insurance Company	Texas
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of Europe, Limited	United Kingdom
Gulf Underwriting Limited	United Kingdom
Countersignature Agency, Inc.	Florida
First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company	Florida
First Trenton Indemnity Company	Connecticut
Travelers Distribution Alliance, Inc.	Delaware
Travelers Indemnity U.K. Investments LLC	Connecticut
The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company	Connecticut
Commercial Guaranty Insurance Company	Delaware
Jupiter Holdings, Inc.	Minnesota
American Equity Insurance Company	Arizona
American Equity Specialty Insurance Company	Connecticut
Northland Insurance Company	Connecticut
Northfield Insurance Company	Iowa
Northland Casualty Company	Connecticut
Northland Risk Management Services, Inc.	Minnesota
The Phoenix Insurance Company	Connecticut
Constitution State Services LLC	Delaware
Phoenix UK Investments LLC	Delaware
The Travelers Indemnity Company of America	Connecticut
The Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut	Connecticut
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America	Connecticut
The Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts	Massachusetts
The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company	Connecticut
The Travelers Lloyds Insurance Company	Texas
Travelers Marine, LLC	Delaware
TPC UK Investments LLC	Delaware
TravCo Insurance Company	Connecticut
Travelers Commercial Casualty Company	Connecticut
TPC Investments Inc.	Connecticut
Travelers (Bermuda) Limited	Bermuda

	State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company	Connecticut
AE Development Group, Inc.	Connecticut
Farmington Casualty Company	Connecticut
Travelers MGA, Inc.	Texas
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America	Connecticut
Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America	Connecticut
Travelers Casualty Company of Connecticut	Connecticut
Travelers Casualty UK Investments, LLC	Delaware
Travelers Commercial Insurance Company	Connecticut
Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company	Connecticut
Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Company	Texas
Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada	Canada
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company	Connecticut
St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company	Connecticut
St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company	Connecticut
St. Paul Fire and Casualty Insurance Company	Wisconsin
St. Paul Surplus Lines Insurance Company	Delaware
Athena Assurance Company	Connecticut
St. Paul Medical Liability Insurance Company	Connecticut
Northbrook Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Company	Illinois
St. Paul Protective Insurance Company	Illinois
350 Market Street, LLC	Delaware
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company	Connecticut
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc.	Wisconsin
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company	Iowa
Discover Specialty Insurance Company	Illinois
Camperdown Corporation	Delaware
St. Paul London Properties, Inc.	Minnesota
TCI Global Services, Inc.	Delaware
SPC Insurance Agency, Inc.	Minnesota
Travelers Management Limited	United Kingdom
Travelers Insurance Company Limited	United Kingdom
Travelers London Limited	United Kingdom
F&G U.K. Underwriters Limited	United Kingdom
SPAL Pension Trustees Limited	United Kingdom
Peacockgrange Limited	United Kingdom
Travelers Syndicate Management Limited	United Kingdom
Travelers Asia Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Aprilgrange Limited	United Kingdom
Travelers Underwriting Agency Limited	United Kingdom

        The names of particular subsidiaries have been omitted because, considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, they would not constitute, as of the end of the year covered by this report, a "significant subsidiary" as that term is defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition to what is listed above, the Company has a 43.4% interest in J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A, a Brazilian company, which has three direct wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiaries—J. Malucelli Seguradora S.A., J. Malucelli Resseguradora S.A. and J. Malucelli Seguros S.A. (name pending approval by SUSEP—formerly named JMalucelli Seguradora de Crédito S.A.)—and one indirect wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, J. Malucelli Controle de Riscos Ltd.

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EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors
The Travelers Companies, Inc.:

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (SEC File No. 33-56987, No. 333-50943, No. 333-63114, No. 333-63118, No. 333-65726, No. 333-107698, No. 333-107699, No. 333-114135, No. 333-117726, No. 333-120998, No. 333-128026, No. 333-157091, No. 333-157092, No. 333-164972 and No. 333-176002) on Form S-8 and (SEC File No. 333-178507) on Form S-3 of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries of our reports dated February 16, 2012, with respect to the consolidated balance sheet of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, and all related financial statement schedules, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, which reports appear in the December 31, 2011 annual report on Form 10-K of The Travelers Companies, Inc.

        Our reports refer to a change in the Company's method of accounting for other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities as of April 1, 2009 due to the adoption of new FASB guidance.

/s/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP

New York, New York
February 16, 2012

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-24.1

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Exhibit 24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

        Know all persons by these presents, that I, the undersigned, a director of The Travelers Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Corporation"), do hereby make, nominate and appoint Matthew S. Furman and Wendy C. Skjerven, and each of them, to be my attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority to sign on my behalf a Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, to be filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and any amendments thereto, which shall have the same force and effect as though I had manually signed the Form 10-K or any amendments thereto.

		Date
By	/s/ ALAN L. BELLER Alan L. Beller	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ JOHN H. DASBURG John H. Dasburg	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ JANET M. DOLAN Janet M. Dolan	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Kenneth M. Duberstein	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ LAWRENCE G. GRAEV Lawrence G. Graev	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ PATRICIA L. HIGGINS Patricia L. Higgins	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ THOMAS R. HODGSON Thomas R. Hodgson	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ CLEVE L. KILLINGSWORTH, JR. Cleve L. Killingsworth, Jr.	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ DONALD J. SHEPARD Donald J. Shepard	February 8, 2012
By	/s/ LAURIE J. THOMSEN Laurie J. Thomsen	February 8, 2012

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Exhibit 24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-31.1

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

        I, Jay S. Fishman, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the Company);



2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;



3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;



4.

The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:



a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;



b)

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;



c)

evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



d)

disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter (the Company's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and



5.

The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):



a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 16, 2012 By: /s/ JAY S. FISHMAN
Jay S. Fishman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

EX-31.2

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Jay S. Benet, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the Company);

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)

evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)

disclosed in this report any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter (the Company's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 16, 2012 By: /s/ JAY S. BENET
Jay S. Benet
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

EX-32.1

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Exhibit 32.1

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the "Company") hereby certifies that the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: February 16, 2012 By: /s/ JAY S. FISHMAN
Name: Jay S. Fishman
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EX-32.2

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Exhibit 32.2

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the "Company") hereby certifies that the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: February 16, 2012 By: /s/ JAY S. BENET
Name: Jay S. Benet
Title: Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

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Earnings per Share (table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings per Share disclosure

Earnings per share reconciliation [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions, except per share amounts)	2011			2010			2009
Basic
Net income, as reported	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Preferred stock dividends		(1	)		(3	)		(3	)
Participating share-based awards—allocated income		(11	)		(25	)		(26	)
Net income available to common shareholders—basic	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Diluted
Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		1			3			3
Participating share-based awards—re-allocated income		—			2			2
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			1
Net income available to common shareholders—diluted	$	1,415		$	3,193		$	3,599
Common Shares
Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		0.7			1.8			2.0
Stock options and performance shares		4.0			4.2			3.0
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			0.4
Total		420.5			482.5			568.6
Net income Per Common Share
Basic	$	3.40		$	6.69		$	6.38
Diluted	$	3.36		$	6.62		$	6.33

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Investments (details) - Change in Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) - Rollforward (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) [Roll Forward]
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	$ 1,572	$ 5	$ 3,077
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses), tax expense	560	2	1,075
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net of tax	1,012	3	2,002
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, balance, beginning of year	1,859	1,856	(146)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, balance, end of year	$ 2,871	$ 1,859	$ 1,856

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Investments (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Investments disclosure details
Fixed maturities, due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 5,829,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 1 year through 5 years, amortized cost	19,843,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 5 years through 10 years, amortized cost	17,107,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 10 years, amortized cost	13,927,000,000
Fixed maturities excluding mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities, amortized cost	56,706,000,000
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities, amortized cost	3,288,000,000
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	59,994,000,000	60,170,000,000
Fixed maturities, due in one year or less, fair value	5,901,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 1 year through 5 years, fair value	21,144,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 5 years through 10 years, fair value	18,694,000,000
Fixed maturities, due after 10 years, fair value	14,978,000,000
Fixed maturities excluding mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities, fair value	60,717,000,000
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities, fair value	3,515,000,000
Fixed maturities, at fair value	64,232,000,000	62,820,000,000
Securities on loan as part of a tri-party lending agreement	126,000,000	186,000,000
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale	1,161,000,000	3,713,000,000	2,805,000,000
Insurance subsidiaries' securities on deposit at financial institutions in certain states pursuant to the respective states' insurance regulatory requirements	4,700,000,000	4,510,000,000
Fair value of funds deposited with third parties to be used as collateral to secure various liabilities on behalf of insureds, cedants and other creditors	90,000,000	86,000,000
Fair value of other investments pledged as collateral securing outstanding letters of credit	59,000,000	88,000,000
Proceeds from sales of equity securities	135,000,000	201,000,000	65,000,000
Proceeds from sale of investment in Verisk, equity securities		115,000,000
Proceeds from sale of investment in Verisk, other investments		115,000,000	184,000,000
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments		10,000,000
Accumulated depreciation on real estate held for investment purposes	226,000,000	200,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2012	80,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2013	72,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2014	62,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2015	53,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2016	36,000,000
Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties for 2017 and thereafter	56,000,000
Combined average days to maturity of short-term securities (in days)	79
Amortized cost of short-term securities (which approximates fair value)	3,590,000,000	5,620,000,000
Unrealized investment losses for securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, as a percentage of the combined fixed maturity and equity security portfolios on a pretax basis	less than 1%
Unrealized investment losses for securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, as a percentage of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis	less than 1%
Concentration of credit risk	The Company was not exposed to any concentration of credit risk of a single issuer greater than 5% of shareholders' equity of the Company.	The Company was not exposed to any concentration of credit risk of a single issuer greater than 5% of shareholders' equity of the Company.
Below investment grade assets included in fixed maturities	1,960,000,000	1,880,000,000
Gross investment income	2,910,000,000	3,093,000,000	2,809,000,000
Investment expenses	31,000,000	34,000,000	33,000,000
Net investment income	2,879,000,000	3,059,000,000	2,776,000,000
Notional value of the open U.S. Treasury futures contract	900,000,000	400,000,000
Net realized investment gains (losses) related to U.S. Treasury futures contracts	(62,000,000)	(30,000,000)	23,000,000
Net realized investment gains related to Platinum warrants		5,000,000	7,000,000
Number of non-public stock purchase warrants of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. owned		$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000
Net realized investment gains (losses) related to embedded derivatives	$ (2,000,000)	$ (1,000,000)	$ 1,000,000

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Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability (details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 07, 2011
Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability disclosure
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000				1,750,000,000	1,748,600,000
Number of authorized shares, voting common stock	1,745,000,000				1,745,000,000
Number of authorized shares, undesignated shares	5,000,000				5,000,000
Share repurchase authorization, number of shares repurchased (in shares)	20,900,000	7,300,000	3,900,000	18,900,000	51,000,000
Share repurchase authorization, cost of shares repurchased	$ 1,188,000,000	$ 375,000,000	$ 237,000,000	$ 1,100,000,000	$ 2,900,000,000
Share repurchase authorization, average price paid per share	$ 56.74	$ 51.77	$ 60.27	$ 58.23	$ 56.86
Share repurchase authorization, remaining capacity under share repurchase authorization	3,609,000,000	4,797,000,000	5,172,000,000	5,409,000,000	3,609,000,000
Shares acquired to cover tax withholding costs and exercise costs					82,000,000	66,000,000
Number of common shares issued upon conversion of preferred shares, per preferred share	8				8
Preferred shares outstanding	0				0	200,000		190,083
Number of common shares issued upon conversion of preferred shares, total								1,520,000
Maximum amount of dividends available to be paid by subsidiaries to their parent without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department	1,960,000,000				1,960,000,000
Dividends received by holding company from its domestic insurance subsidiaries	2,330,000,000				2,330,000,000
Statutory net income of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries					1,500,000,000	3,690,000,000	3,900,000,000
Policyholder surplus of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries	$ 19,170,000,000				$ 19,170,000,000	$ 20,070,000,000

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Investments (details) - Gross Realized Gains (Losses) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Fixed maturities [Member]
Gross realized gains (losses)
Gross realized gains	$ 63	$ 106	$ 119
Gross realized losses	10	11	19
Equity securities [Member]
Gross realized gains (losses)
Gross realized gains	48	128	13
Gross realized losses	2		2
Gross realized losses		less than $1 million
Real estate [Member]
Gross realized gains (losses)
Gross realized gains		3
Equity securities, investment in Verisk [Member]
Gross realized gains (losses)
Gross realized gains		102
Other investments, investment in Verisk [Member]
Gross realized gains (losses)
Gross realized gains		$ 103	$ 159

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation (details) - Grants after Period (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 07, 2012
Stock options [Member]
Grants after period
Stock options granted, number	2,437,433
Stock options granted, weighted average exercise price	$ 59.74
Stock options granted, weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$ 12.08
Common stock awards [Member]
Grants after period
Other equity instruments, granted, number	1,556,874
Other equity instruments, granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (per share)	$ 59.74
Restricted and deferred shares [Member]
Grants after period
Other equity instruments, granted, number	882,764
Performance shares [Member]
Grants after period
Other equity instruments, granted, number	674,110

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Segment Information (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 count	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment reporting information
Premiums									$ 22,090	$ 21,432	$ 21,418
Net investment income									2,879	3,059	2,776
Fee income									296	287	306
Other revenues									126	70	163
Income tax expense (benefit)	160	(1)	(363)	130	303	366	211	210	(74)	1,090	1,089
Operating income (loss)									1,390	3,043	3,600
Net written premiums									22,187	21,635	21,336
Segment Information disclosure
Number of reportable business segments									3
Net realized investment gains									55	264	17
Total revenues	6,373	6,407	6,388	6,278	6,332	6,482	6,179	6,119	25,446	25,112	24,680
Operating income (loss)									1,390	3,043	3,600
Net realized investment gains, net of tax									36	173	22
Net income	618	333	(364)	839	894	1,005	670	647	1,426	3,216	3,622
Revenues of the Company's operations based on location, U.S.									24,408	24,049	23,674
Revenues of the Company's operations based on location, non-U.S.									1,038	1,063	1,006
Total reportable segments [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									22,090	21,432	21,418
Net investment income									2,879	3,059	2,776
Fee income									296	287	306
Other revenues									127	130	153
Total operating revenues									25,392	24,908	24,653
Amortization and depreciation									4,668	4,608	4,609
Income tax expense (benefit)									71	1,156	1,270
Operating income (loss)									1,669	3,361	3,833
Net written premiums									22,187	21,635	21,336
Segment Information disclosure
Operating income (loss)									1,669	3,361	3,833
Business Insurance [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									11,327	10,766	10,968
Net investment income									2,041	2,156	1,902
Fee income									295	285	306
Other revenues									31	28	42
Total operating revenues									13,694	13,235	13,218
Amortization and depreciation									2,313	2,253	2,279
Income tax expense (benefit)									134	777	850
Operating income (loss)									1,354	2,301	2,590
Net written premiums									11,340	10,857	10,902
Segment Information disclosure
Operating income (loss)									1,354	2,301	2,590
Total Business Insurance Core [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									11,330	10,844	10,887
Select Accounts [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									2,784	2,718	2,756
Commercial Accounts [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									2,890	2,576	2,493
National Accounts [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									782	806	902
Industry-Focused Underwriting [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									2,407	2,299	2,279
Target Risk Underwriting [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									1,587	1,573	1,568
Specialized Distribution [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									880	872	889
Workers' compensation [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									2,899	2,489	2,457
Commercial automobile [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									1,940	1,912	1,956
Property [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									1,607	1,669	1,761
Business Insurance, General liability [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									1,738	1,739	1,899
Commercial multi-peril [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									3,126	2,958	2,894
Business Insurance, Other [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									17	(1)	1
Net written premiums									10	13	15
Financial, Professional & International Insurance [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									3,174	3,317	3,333
Net investment income									414	439	452
Fee income									1	2
Other revenues									26	27	27
Total operating revenues									3,615	3,785	3,812
Amortization and depreciation									740	754	763
Income tax expense (benefit)									230	245	222
Operating income (loss)									647	620	642
Net written premiums									3,102	3,211	3,285
Segment Information disclosure
Operating income (loss)									647	620	642
Bond and Financial Products [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net written premiums									1,953	1,981	2,040
Fidelity and surety [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									970	1,020	1,012
Financial, Professional & International Insurance, General liability [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									832	866	908
International [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									1,218	1,276	1,255
Net written premiums									1,149	1,230	1,245
Financial, Professional & International Insurance, Other [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									154	155	158
Personal Insurance [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									7,589	7,349	7,117
Net investment income									424	464	422
Other revenues									70	75	84
Total operating revenues									8,083	7,888	7,623
Amortization and depreciation									1,615	1,601	1,567
Income tax expense (benefit)									(293)	134	198
Operating income (loss)									(332)	440	601
Net written premiums									7,745	7,567	7,149
Segment Information disclosure
Operating income (loss)									(332)	440	601
Automobile [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									3,720	3,693	3,696
Net written premiums									3,788	3,772	3,629
Homeowners and other [Member]
Segment reporting information
Premiums									3,869	3,656	3,421
Net written premiums									3,957	3,795	3,520
Interest Expense and Other [Member]
Segment reporting information
Other revenues									(1)	(60)	10
Operating income (loss)									(279)	(318)	(233)
After-tax interest expense									251	252	248
After-tax expenses related to the purchase and retirement of a significant portion of the 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures										39
Favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters											28
Segment Information disclosure
Operating income (loss)									$ (279)	$ (318)	$ (233)

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Fair Value Measurements (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fair Value Measurements disclosure

Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are measured [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,497	$	2,465	$	32	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,022		—		39,002		20
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,318		—		2,318		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,515		—		3,514		1
All other corporate bonds		16,850		—		16,621		229
Redeemable preferred stock		30		29		1		—
Total fixed maturities		64,232		2,494		61,488		250
Equity securities
Common stock		428		428		—		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		131		96		35		—
Total equity securities		559		524		35		—
Other investments		86		42		—		44
Total	$	64,877	$	3,060	$	61,523	$	294

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,008	$	1,991	$	17	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,535		—		39,433		102
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,202		—		2,202		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		4,164		—		4,163		1
All other corporate bonds		14,876		—		14,749		127
Redeemable preferred stock		35		34		1		—
Total fixed maturities		62,820		2,025		60,565		230
Equity securities
Common stock		304		281		23		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		215		131		84		—
Total equity securities		519		412		107		—
Other investments		99		42		—		57
Total	$	63,438	$	2,479	$	60,672	$	287

Changes in the Level 3 fair value category [Table Text Block]

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		1			38			39
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		—			(9	)		(9	)
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		154			5			159
Sales		(15	)		(47	)		(62	)
Settlements/maturities		(43	)		—			(43	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		19			—			19
Gross transfers out of Level 3(2)		(96	)		—			(96	)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	250		$	44		$	294
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

(2)

During the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $81 million of municipal fixed maturity securities were valued using observable market data which resulted in a transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2. In prior periods, these securities were valued internally using unobservable inputs.

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	240		$	154		$	394
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		5			2			7
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		10			11			21
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		44			3			47
Sales		(9	)		(113	)		(122	)
Settlements/maturities		(41	)		—			(41	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		13			—			13
Gross transfers out of Level 3		(32	)		—			(32	)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 07, 2011
Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans disclosure
Estimated net actuarial loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year		$ 89
Estimated prior service benefit for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year		less than $1 million
Estimated net actuarial loss for the postretirement benefit pension plans that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year		less than $1 million
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, discount rate (percent)		4.90%	5.37%
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, future compensation increase rate (percent)		4.00%	4.00%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, discount rate (percent)		5.37%	5.55%
Assumed health care cost trend rates, following year (percent)		8.00%	8.50%
Assumed health care cost trend rates, rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) (percent)		5.00%	5.00%
Assumed health care cost trend rates, year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2018	2018
Impact to accumulated postretirement benefit obligation from increasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1%		25
Impact to the aggregate of the serivce and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense from increasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1%		1
Impact to accumulated postretirement benefit obligation from decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1%		21
Impact to the aggregate of the serivce and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense from decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1%		1
Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans, Plan Assets investment strategy		The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 85% to 90% of investments for long-term growth and 10% to 15% for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 55% to 65% equity securities and 20% to 40% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities.
Other postretirement benefit plan, investment strategy		The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 35% to 65% of investments for long-term growth and 35% to 60% for near-term insurance payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 25% to 75% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities.
Number of shares of the Company's common stock included in equity securities held in pension plan assets			797,600
Market value of the Company's common stock included in equity securities held in pension plan assets			44
Total cost of the purchase of Company's common stock from the pension plan under the share repurchase authorization	45
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2012		3
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2013		3
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2014		3
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2015		3
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2016		3
Medicare Part D drug subsidy expected to be received, 2017 through 2021		17
Savings Plan		The Company has a savings plan, The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan), in which substantially all Company employees are eligible to participate. Under the Savings Plan, the Company matches employee contributions up to 5% of eligible pay, with a maximum annual match of $5,000 which becomes 100% vested after three years of service. For the year ended December 31, 2011, existing employees whose annual base salary on December 31, 2010 was $175,000 or more, and employees hired during 2011 at an annual base salary of $175,000 or more, were not eligible for the Company's matching contribution. The Company's matching contribution is made in cash and invested according to the employee's current investment elections. The Company's matching contribution can be reinvested at any time into any other investment option. Included in the Savings Plan are a legacy Savings Plus Plan (SPP) and a Stock Ownership Plan (SOP) in which substantially all employees who were hired by legacy SPC before April 1, 2004 were eligible to participate. In 2004 under the SPP, the Company matched 100% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of their salary. The match was in the form of preferred shares, to the extent available in the SOP, or in the Company's common shares.
Expense related to the 401(k) Savings Plan		$ 89	$ 93	$ 98
Annual dividend amount per share of preferred stock		$ 11.72
Number of common shares issued upon conversion of preferred shares, per preferred share		8
Preferred shares outstanding		0	200,000		190,083
Number of common shares issued upon conversion of preferred shares, total					1,520,000

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Income Taxes (details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes disclosure
Current income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income, federal									$ (176,000,000)	$ 846,000,000	$ 822,000,000
Current income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income, foreign									34,000,000	78,000,000	75,000,000
Current income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income, state									3,000,000	10,000,000	(8,000,000)
Total current tax expense (benefit)									(139,000,000)	934,000,000	889,000,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income, federal									63,000,000	178,000,000	213,000,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income, foreign									2,000,000	(22,000,000)	(13,000,000)
Total deferred tax expense									65,000,000	156,000,000	200,000,000
Total income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income	160,000,000	(1,000,000)	(363,000,000)	130,000,000	303,000,000	366,000,000	211,000,000	210,000,000	(74,000,000)	1,090,000,000	1,089,000,000
Expense (benefit) relating to stock-based compensation, the change in unrealized appreciation on investments, unrealized loss on foreign exchange and unrealized loss on derivatives, and other comprehensive income									399,000,000	(2,000,000)	1,099,000,000
Total income tax expense included in consolidated financial statements									325,000,000	1,088,000,000	2,188,000,000
Income before federal, foreign and state income taxes	778,000,000	332,000,000	(727,000,000)	969,000,000	1,197,000,000	1,371,000,000	881,000,000	857,000,000	1,352,000,000	4,306,000,000	4,711,000,000
Statutory tax rate (percent)									35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Expected federal income tax expense									473,000,000	1,507,000,000	1,649,000,000
Tax effect of nontaxable investment income									(449,000,000)	(476,000,000)	(480,000,000)
Tax effect of favorable resolution of prior year tax matters									(104,000,000)		(89,000,000)
Tax effect of other, net									6,000,000	59,000,000	9,000,000
Effective tax rate (percent)									(5.00%)	25.00%	23.00%
Current income tax receivable	119,000,000								119,000,000
Current income tax payable					265,000,000					265,000,000
Income, before income taxes, from domestic operations									1,230,000,000	4,200,000,000	4,540,000,000
Income, before income taxes, from foreign operations									122,000,000	106,000,000	171,000,000
Deferred tax assets, claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	936,000,000				996,000,000				936,000,000	996,000,000
Deferred tax assets, unearned premium reserves	680,000,000				662,000,000				680,000,000	662,000,000
Deferred tax assets, other	844,000,000				713,000,000				844,000,000	713,000,000
Total gross deferred tax assets	2,460,000,000				2,371,000,000				2,460,000,000	2,371,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred acquisition costs	585,000,000				575,000,000				585,000,000	575,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities, investments	1,650,000,000				1,128,000,000				1,650,000,000	1,128,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities, internally-developed software	128,000,000				122,000,000				128,000,000	122,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities, other	90,000,000				53,000,000				90,000,000	53,000,000
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,453,000,000				1,878,000,000				2,453,000,000	1,878,000,000
Total deferred income taxes	7,000,000				493,000,000				7,000,000	493,000,000
Net operating loss carryforward on a regular tax basis	59,000,000								59,000,000
Net operating loss carryforward on an alternative minimum tax basis	14,000,000								14,000,000
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future federal regular income taxes over an indefinite period	95,000,000								95,000,000
Amount of the Company's foreign operations' undistributed earnings for which U.S. income taxes have not been provided	649,000,000								649,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate	2,000,000				3,000,000				2,000,000	3,000,000
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that are tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of deductibility	35,000,000				100,000,000				35,000,000	100,000,000
Amount of interest recognized on unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes									(122,000,000)	79,000,000
Accrued payment of interest balance for unrecognized tax benefits	$ 48,000,000				$ 170,000,000				$ 48,000,000	$ 170,000,000

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Consolidating Financial Statements (details) - Consolidating Statement of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Premiums									$ 22,090	$ 21,432	$ 21,418
Net investment income									2,879	3,059	2,776
Fee income									296	287	306
Net realized investment gains (losses)									55	264	17
Other revenues									126	70	163
Total revenues	6,373	6,407	6,388	6,278	6,332	6,482	6,179	6,119	25,446	25,112	24,680
Claims and claim adjustment expenses									16,276	13,210	12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									3,876	3,802	3,813
General and administrative expenses									3,556	3,406	3,366
Interest expense									386	388	382
Total claims and expenses	5,595	6,075	7,115	5,309	5,135	5,111	5,298	5,262	24,094	20,806	19,969
Income before income taxes	778	332	(727)	969	1,197	1,371	881	857	1,352	4,306	4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)	160	(1)	(363)	130	303	366	211	210	(74)	1,090	1,089
Net income	618	333	(364)	839	894	1,005	670	647	1,426	3,216	3,622
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)									30	7	(323)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources									(55)	(33)	65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses									(25)	(26)	(258)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									80	290	275
TPC [Member]
Premiums									14,903	14,445	14,459
Net investment income									1,933	2,078	1,839
Fee income									294	285	310
Net realized investment gains (losses)									10	57	(54)
Other revenues									103	111	118
Total revenues									17,243	16,976	16,672
Claims and claim adjustment expenses									10,906	8,786	8,293
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									2,594	2,548	2,560
General and administrative expenses									2,377	2,306	2,272
Interest expense									73	74	74
Total claims and expenses									15,950	13,714	13,199
Income before income taxes									1,293	3,262	3,473
Income tax expense (benefit)									111	798	840
Net income									1,182	2,464	2,633
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)									15	10	(192)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources									(30)	(22)	35
Other-than-temporary impairment losses									(15)	(12)	(157)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									25	69	103
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Premiums									7,187	6,987	6,959
Net investment income									938	970	913
Fee income									2	2	(4)
Net realized investment gains (losses)									50	200	(57)
Other revenues									23	20	48
Total revenues									8,200	8,179	7,859
Claims and claim adjustment expenses									5,370	4,424	4,115
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									1,282	1,254	1,253
General and administrative expenses									1,152	1,086	1,097
Total claims and expenses									7,804	6,764	6,465
Income before income taxes									396	1,415	1,394
Income tax expense (benefit)									14	382	344
Net income									382	1,033	1,050
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)									15	(3)	(130)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources									(25)	(11)	30
Other-than-temporary impairment losses									(10)	(14)	(100)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									60	214	43
Travelers [Member]
Net investment income									8	11	24
Net realized investment gains (losses)									(5)	7	128
Other revenues										(60)
Total revenues									3	(42)	152
General and administrative expenses									27	14	(3)
Interest expense									313	315	311
Total claims and expenses									340	329	308
Income before income taxes									(337)	(371)	(156)
Income tax expense (benefit)									(199)	(90)	(95)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries									1,564	3,497	3,683
Net income									1,426	3,216	3,622
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)											(1)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses											(1)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									(5)	7	129
Eliminations [Member]
Other revenues										(1)	(3)
Total revenues										(1)	(3)
Interest expense										(1)	(3)
Total claims and expenses										(1)	(3)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries									(1,564)	(3,497)	(3,683)
Net income									$ (1,564)	$ (3,497)	$ (3,683)

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Fair Value Measurements (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value Measurements disclosure
Percent of fixed maturities for which a pricing service estimates fair value	98.00%
Convertible bonds held containing embedded conversion options that are valued separately from the host bond contract and disclosed in Level 2	$ 22,000,000	$ 37,000,000
Municipal fixed maturity securities valued using observable market data which resulted in a transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2	81,000,000
Carrying value of financial instruments classified as other assets (which approximates fair value)	552,000,000	647,000,000
Carrying value of financial instruments classified as other liabilities (which approximates fair value)	3,930,000,000	3,750,000,000
Debt, carrying value	6,605,000,000	6,611,000,000
Debt, fair value	$ 7,710,000,000	$ 7,210,000,000
Percent of debt, other than commercial paper, for which a pricing service estimates fair value	93.00%	94.00%

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation (details) - Original and Reload Grants (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years	Dec. 31, 2010 years	Dec. 31, 2009 years
Original grants [Member]
Information regarding original and reload grants [Line Items]
Expected term of stock options (in years)	6	6	6
Expected volatility rate of the Company's stock	28.0%-28.6%	28.3%-29.1%	28.2%-34.1%
Weighted average volatility (percent)	28.20%	28.40%	32.40%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.44 - $1.64	$1.32 - $1.44	$1.20 - $1.32
Risk-free rate	1.19%-2.62%	1.68%-2.71%	2.07%-2.85%
Stock options granted, number	2,380,199
Stock options granted, weighted average exercise price	$ 56.85
Stock options granted, weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$ 12.94	$ 11.94	$ 9.54
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year	$ 76	$ 77	$ 52
Term of share-based compensation awards	Stock option awards granted to eligible officers and key employees have a ten-year term. The stock options granted generally vest upon meeting certain years of service criteria. Except as the Compensation Committee of the Board may allow in the future, stock options cannot be sold or transferred by the participant. The stock options granted under the 2004 Incentive Plan vest three years after grant date (cliff vest).
Reload grants [Member]
Information regarding original and reload grants [Line Items]
Expected term of stock options		1-2 years	1-2 years
Expected term of stock options (in years)	1
Expected volatility rate of the Company's stock	15.7%-17.6%	18.3%-41.6%	36.5%-55.1%
Weighted average volatility (percent)	15.90%	21.10%	42.90%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.44 - $1.64	$1.32 - $1.44	$1.20 - $1.32
Risk-free rate	0.10%-0.29%	0.20%-0.95%	0.29%-1.21%
Stock options granted, number	574,815
Stock options granted, weighted average exercise price	$ 62.25
Stock options granted, weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$ 3.19	$ 3.46	$ 8.95
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year	$ 11	$ 3
Term of share-based compensation awards	The reload option is permitted on certain stock option awards granted prior to January 2003 at an amount equal to the number of shares of the common stock used to satisfy both the exercise price and withholding taxes due upon exercise of an option and vest either six months or one year after the grant date and are exercisable for the remaining term of the related original option.

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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years count	Jan. 24, 2012	Jan. 19, 2012 count	Jul. 26, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2010 count
Contingencies and Commitments disclosure
Number of purported class action suits filed against TPC and other insurers in state court in West Virginia relative to asbestos direct action litigation	2
Maximum lump-sum payment included in the settlement reached in November 2003 relative to Statutory and Hawaii Actions	$ 412,000,000
Maximum payment required under May 2004 settlement resolving substantially all pending and similar future Common Law Claims relative to Statutory and Hawaii Actions	90,000,000
Number of putative class action lawsuits brought against a number of insurers relative to broker anti-trust litigation	4
Amount Company has agreed to pay under broker anti-trust litigation settlement	6,750,000
Number of other reinsurers beside American Re against which judgment was entered in a reinsurance dispute						3
Judgment amount awarded to Company in reinsurance dispute		251,000,000				251,000,000
Pre-judgment interest amount awarded to Company in reinsurance dispute						169,000,000
Total judgment amount awarded to Company in reinsurance dispute		467,000,000
Post-judgment interest amount accrued in reinsurance dispute		216,000,000
Post-judgment interest rate accruing on judgment against non-settling defendants	9.00%
Preliminary class settlement amount approved by court in workers' compensation matter, total				450,000,000
Number of parties who objected to the settlement and filed notices of appeal in workers' compensation matter			3
Preliminary class settlement amount approved by court in workers' compensation matter, anticipated allocation amount	90,000,000
Unfunded commitments to private equity limited partnerships and real estate partnerships	$ 1,150,000,000				$ 1,260,000,000
Period range for term of indemnification provisions arising from sales of business entities, minimum (in years)	7

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) - Change in Projected Benefit Obligation (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Pension Plans [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, balance, beginning of year	$ 2,572	$ 2,387
Benefits earned	98	96
Interest cost on benefit obligation, change in projected benefit obligation	135	128
Actuarial loss (gain)	214	83
Benefits paid	(130)	(120)
Foreign currency exchange rate change, change in projected benefit obligation		(2)
Benefit obligation, balance, end of year	2,889	2,572
Qualified Domestic Pension Plan [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, balance, beginning of year	2,399	2,214
Benefits earned	93	91
Interest cost on benefit obligation, change in projected benefit obligation	125	119
Actuarial loss (gain)	207	82
Benefits paid	(118)	(107)
Benefit obligation, balance, end of year	2,706	2,399
Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, balance, beginning of year	173	173
Benefits earned	5	5
Interest cost on benefit obligation, change in projected benefit obligation	10	9
Actuarial loss (gain)	7	1
Benefits paid	(12)	(13)
Foreign currency exchange rate change, change in projected benefit obligation		(2)
Benefit obligation, balance, end of year	183	173
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, balance, beginning of year	254	264
Benefits earned		1
Interest cost on benefit obligation, change in projected benefit obligation	13	14
Actuarial loss (gain)	(4)	(8)
Benefits paid	(17)	(17)
Benefit obligation, balance, end of year	$ 246	$ 254

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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (details) - Guarantees (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Guarantees of certain investments and third-party loans [Member]
Guarantor obligations
Maximum amount of contingent obligation	$ 126
Amount indemnified by a third party	63
Guarantees of certain insurance policy obligations [Member]
Guarantor obligations
Maximum amount of contingent obligation	480
Indemnifications related to the sale of business entities [Member]
Guarantor obligations
Maximum amount of contingent obligation	1,220
Amount recognized on balance sheet for contingent obligation	$ 9

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation (details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock Awards and Performance Share Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted and deferred shares [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Other equity instruments, outstanding, number, beginning of year	3,086,352
Other equity instruments, granted, number	1,034,387
Other equity instruments, vested, number	(1,158,649)
Other equity instruments, forfeited, number	(181,586)
Other equity instruments, outstanding, number, end of year	2,780,504
Other equity instruments, outstanding, weighted average grant-date fair value, beginning of year	$ 45.46
Other equity instruments, granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (per share)	$ 56.39
Other equity instruments, vested, weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 48.67
Other equity instruments, forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 47.90
Other equity instruments, outstanding, weighted average grant-date fair value, end of year	$ 48.03
Term of share-based compensation awards	These restricted stock unit awards are granted at market price, generally vest three years from the date of grant, do not have voting rights and the underlying shares of common stock are not issued until the vesting criteria is satisfied.
Performance shares [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Other equity instruments, outstanding, number, beginning of year	1,743,890
Other equity instruments, granted, number	801,095
Other equity instruments, vested, number	(1,010,765)
Other equity instruments, forfeited, number	(99,405)
Other equity instruments, performance-based adjustment, number	112,587
Other equity instruments, outstanding, number, end of year	1,547,402
Other equity instruments, outstanding, weighted average grant-date fair value, beginning of year	$ 44.52
Other equity instruments, granted, weighted average grant-date fair value (per share)	$ 56.11
Other equity instruments, vested, weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 40.21
Other equity instruments, forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 49.57
Other equity instruments, performance-based adjustment, weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 46.01
Other equity instruments, outstanding, weighted average grant-date fair value, end of year	$ 53.79
Term of share-based compensation awards	The performance awards provide the recipient the right to earn shares of the Company's common stock based upon the Company's attainment of certain performance goals. The performance goals for performance awards are based on the Company's adjusted return on equity over a three-year performance period. Vesting of any performance shares is contingent upon the Company attaining the relevant performance period minimum threshold return on equity. If the performance period return on equity is below the minimum threshold, none of the shares will vest. If performance meets or exceeds the minimum performance threshold, a range of performance shares will vest (50%-160% for awards granted prior to and including February 2009; 50%-150% for awards granted in February 2010; 50%-130% for awards granted in February 2011 and 50%-130% for awards granted in February 2012), depending on the actual return on equity attained.
Performance shares granted in February 2009 and prior [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Performance threshold, minimum	50.00%
Performance threshold, maximum	160.00%
Performance shares granted in February 2010 [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Performance threshold, minimum	50.00%
Performance threshold, maximum	150.00%
Performance shares granted in February 2011 [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Performance threshold, minimum	50.00%
Performance threshold, maximum	130.00%
Performance shares granted in February 2012 [Member]
Summary of other equity instruments [Roll Forward]
Performance threshold, minimum	50.00%
Performance threshold, maximum	130.00%

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Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability (details) - Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, beginning of year	$ 1,255	$ 1,219	$ (900)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009			(71)
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax	1,083	204	2,085
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax	(71)	(201)	(12)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax	(201)	27	(88)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, change in other, net of tax	(61)	6	205
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, current period change	750	36	2,119
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, end of year	2,005	1,255	1,219
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment Securities [Member]
Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, beginning of year	1,859	1,856	(146)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009			(71)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009, tax expense (benefit)			(38)
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax	1,083	204	2,085
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, tax expense (benefit)	600	110	1,119
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax	(71)	(201)	(12)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, tax expense (benefit)	(38)	(108)	(6)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, current period change	1,012	3	2,002
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, end of year	2,871	1,859	1,856
Net Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations Recognized in Equity [Member]
Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, beginning of year	(610)	(637)	(549)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax	(201)	27	(88)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, tax expense (benefit)	(106)	12	(47)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, current period change	(201)	27	(88)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, end of year	(811)	(610)	(637)
Net Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation and Other [Member]
Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, beginning of year	6		(205)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, change in other, net of tax	(61)	6	205
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, change in other, tax expense (benefit)	(29)	6	46
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, current period change	(61)	6	205
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, end of year	$ (55)	$ 6

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Schedule II

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II

Schedule II [Text Block]

SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
(in millions)

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Revenues
Net investment income	$	8		$	11		$	24
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(5	)		7			128
Other revenues		—			(60	)		—
Total revenues		3			(42	)		152
Expenses
Interest		313			315			311
Other		27			14			(3	)
Total expenses		340			329			308
Loss before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries		(337	)		(371	)		(156	)
Income tax benefit		(199	)		(90	)		(95	)
Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(138	)		(281	)		(61	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		1,564			3,497			3,683
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total losses	$	—		$	—		$	(1	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		—			—			—
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—			(1	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		(5	)		7			129
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(5	)	$	7		$	128

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
(in millions)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

At December 31,	2011			2010
Assets
Fixed maturities	$	33		$	20
Equity securities		94			66
Short-term securities		2,339			3,584
Investment in subsidiaries		27,565			27,422
Other assets		506			139
Total assets	$	30,537		$	31,231
Liabilities
Debt	$	5,415		$	5,460
Other liabilities		655			298
Total liabilities		6,070			5,758
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—			68
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized, 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		20,732			20,162
Retained earnings		19,569			18,845
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		2,005			1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)		(17,839	)		(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		24,467			25,473
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	30,537		$	31,231

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

SCHEDULE II

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

(in millions)

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended December 31,	2011			2010			2009
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		(1,564	)		(3,497	)		(3,683	)
Dividends received from consolidated subsidiaries		2,300			6,676			3,497
Capital (contributed to) repaid from subsidiaries		(10	)		19			20
Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense		43			(46	)		100
Change in income taxes payable		(162	)		63			22
Other		28			411			(301	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,061			6,842			3,277
Cash flows from investing activities
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		1,276			(1,723	)		(21	)
Other investments, net		(41	)		99			183
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		1,235			(1,624	)		162
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of debt		—			1,234			494
Payment of debt		—			(1,156	)		(141	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(665	)		(673	)		(693	)
Treasury stock acquired—share repurchase authorization		(2,919	)		(4,998	)		(3,259	)
Treasury stock acquired—net employee share-based compensation		(46	)		(40	)		(29	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		314			408			180
Other		18			10			10
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,298	)		(5,215	)		(3,438	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(2	)		3			1
Cash at beginning of year		4			1			—
Cash at end of year	$	2		$	4		$	1
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash received during the year for taxes	$	97		$	116		$	225
Cash paid during the year for interest	$	309		$	324		$	312

        The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the condensed financial information of the registrant, as well as the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
(Parent Company Only)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

1.     OTHER REVENUES

        In 2010, other revenues included $60 million of expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of $885 million of its $1.0 billion 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures.

2.     GUARANTEES

        The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has contingent obligations for guarantees related to its subsidiary's debt obligations and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. TRV also provides standard indemnifications to service providers in the normal course of business. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms. Certain of these guarantees and indemnifications have no stated or notional amounts or limitation to the maximum potential future payments, and, accordingly, TRV is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential payments for such arrangements.

        In the ordinary course of selling business entities to third parties, TRV has agreed to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the business entities being sold, covenants and obligations of TRV and/or its subsidiaries following the closing, and in certain cases obligations arising from undisclosed liabilities, adverse reserve development, imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, or certain named litigation. Such indemnification provisions generally survive for periods ranging from eight years following the applicable closing date to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, although, in some cases, there may be other agreed upon term limitations or no term limitations. Certain of these contingent obligations are subject to deductibles which have to be incurred by the obligee before TRV is obligated to make payments. The maximum amount of TRV's contingent obligation for indemnifications related to the sale of business entities that are quantifiable was $93 million at December 31, 2011, of which $9 million was recognized on the balance sheet at that date.

        TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain debt obligations of TPC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, which totaled $1.20 billion at December 31, 2011. Prior to the merger of TPC and SPC in 2004, TPC fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiary TIGHI. TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed such guarantee obligations of TPC. See note 17 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Investments (details) - Impairment Charges (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	$ 25	$ 26	$ 258
Fixed maturities [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	18	13	169
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	13	4	81
All other corporate bonds [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	5	9	88
Equity securities [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	6	3	79
Equity securities, common stock [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	6	2	15
Equity securities, non-redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges		1	64
Other investments [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment charges	$ 1	$ 10	$ 10

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans disclosure

Summary of the funded status, obligations and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet for the Company's benefit plans [Table Text Block]

	Qualified Domestic Pension Plan						Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans						Total
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	2,399		$	2,214		$	173		$	173		$	2,572		$	2,387
Benefits earned		93			91			5			5			98			96
Interest cost on benefit obligation		125			119			10			9			135			128
Actuarial loss		207			82			7			1			214			83
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	2,706		$	2,399		$	183		$	173		$	2,889		$	2,572
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	2,342		$	2,180		$	83		$	78		$	2,425		$	2,258
Actual return on plan assets		5			234			3			7			8			241
Company contributions		185			35			12			13			197			48
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		2,414			2,342			86			83			2,500			2,425
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss		1,220			915			55			49			1,275			964
Total	$	1,220		$	915		$	55		$	49		$	1,275		$	964

	Postretirement Benefit Plans
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	254		$	264
Benefits earned		—			1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		13			14
Actuarial gain		(4	)		(8	)
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	246		$	254
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	20		$	20
Actual return on plan assets		1			1
Company contributions		15			16
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		19			20
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liability	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Net actuarial gain	$	(31	)	$	(27	)

Summary of the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources related to the benefit plans [Table Text Block]

	Pension Plans									Postretirement Benefit Plans
(in millions)	2011			2010			2009			2011			2010			2009
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost	$	98		$	96		$	80		$	—		$	1		$	1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		135			128			125			13			14			17
Expected return on plan assets		(182	)		(185	)		(176	)		(1	)		(1	)		(1	)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service benefit		—			(3	)		(6	)		—			—			—
Net actuarial loss		76			60			22			—			—			—
Net benefit expense	$	127		$	96		$	45		$	12		$	14		$	17
Other Changes in Benefit Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss (gain)		388			27			147			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Amortization of prior service benefit		—			3			6			—			—			—
Amortization of net actuarial loss		(76	)		(60	)		(22	)		—			—			—
Total other changes recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		312			(30	)		131			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Total other changes recognized in net benefit expense and accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	$	439		$	66		$	176		$	7		$	6		$	12

Benefit obligations assumptions, net periodic benefit cost assumptions and health care cost trend rate sensitivity [Table Text Block]

(at and for the year ended December 31,)	2011			2010
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate		4.90	%		5.37	%
Future compensation increase rate		4.00	%		4.00	%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate		5.37	%		5.55	%
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plans' assets		8.00	%		8.00	%
Expected long-term rate of return on postretirement benefit plans' assets		5.00	%		5.00	%
Assumed health care cost trend rates
Following year		8.00	%		8.50	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)		5.00	%		5.00	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2018			2018

Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the financial assets of the Company's pension plans are measured [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	15	$	15	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		13		—		13		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		14		—		12		2
All other corporate bonds		214		—		214		—
Total fixed maturities		256		15		239		2
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		932		932		—		—
Bond mutual funds		443		443		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,375		1,375		—		—
Equity securities		352		352		—		—
Other investments(1)		16		—		—		16
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		141		141		—		—
Money market mutual funds		50		50		—		—
Other		310		12		298		—
Total cash and short-term securities		501		203		298		—
Total	$	2,500	$	1,945	$	537	$	18

(1)

The fair value estimates of the hedge fund and two private equity funds comprising these investments are determined by an external fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector fundamentals. Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the total fair value estimates are disclosed in Level 3.

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	41	$	41	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		9		—		9		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		26		—		26
All other corporate bonds		109		—		109		—
Total fixed maturities		185		41		144		—
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		1,058		1,058		—		—
Bond mutual funds		411		411		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,469		1,469		—		—
Equity securities		390		390		—		—
Other investments(1)		18		—		—		18
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		135		135		—		—
Money market mutual funds		15		15		—		—
Other		213		2		211		—
Total cash and short-term securities		363		152		211		—
Total	$	2,425	$	2,052	$	355	$	18

(1)

See footnote (1) in the foregoing table.

Changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the pension plans [Table Text Block]

	Other Investments
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	18		$	17
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held		(1	)		3
Relating to assets sold during the year		—			—
Purchases, sales, settlements and maturities:
Purchases		2			—
Sales		(1	)		(2	)
Settlements/maturities		—			—
Gross transfers into Level 3		—			—
Gross transfers out of Level 3		—			—
Balance at end of year	$	18		$	18

Estimated future benefit payments [Table Text Block]

	Benefits Expected to be Paid				Medicare Part D Drug Subsidy Expected to be Received
(in millions)	Pension Plans		Postretirement Benefit Plans
2012	$	166	$	19	$	3
2013		171		20		3
2014		185		21		3
2015		195		21		3
2016		208		21		3
2017 through 2021		1,154		102		17

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation (details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Share-Based Incentive Compensation disclosure
Number of shares of the Company's common stock authorized for grant under the 2004 Incentive Plan	35,000,000
Compensation program for non-employee directors	Under the Director Compensation Program, non-employee directors' compensation consists of an annual retainer, a deferred stock award, committee chair fees and a lead director fee. Each non-employee director may choose to receive all or a portion of his or her annual retainer in the form of cash or deferred stock units which vest upon grant. The annual deferred stock awards vest in full one day prior to the date of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders occurring in the year following the year of the grant date, subject to continued service. Any of the deferred stock awards may accumulate, including reinvestment dividends, until distribution either in a lump sum six months after termination of service as a director or, if the director so elects, in annual installments beginning at least six months following termination of service as a director. The shares of deferred stock units issued under the Director Compensation Program are awarded under the 2004 Incentive Plan.
Discount applied to the fair value of reload options to reflect sales restrictions, as measured by the estimated cost of protecting against changes in market value	A discount, as measured by the estimated cost of protecting against changes in market value, 5% for one year sales restrictions and 10% for two year sales restrictions, has been applied to the fair value of reload options granted to reflect these sales restrictions.
Stock options outstanding, beginning of year, number (in shares)	22,476,981
Stock options exercised, number (in shares)	(6,845,142)
Stock options forfeited or expired, number (in shares)	(2,373,892)
Stock options outstanding, end of year, number (in shares)	16,212,961	22,476,981
Stock options outstanding, beginning of year, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 46.52
Stock options exercised, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 46.03
Stock options forfeited or expired, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 56.61
Stock options outstanding, end of year, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 47.33	$ 46.52
Stock options outstanding, weighted average contractual life remaining (in years)	5.4
Stock options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 194
Stock options vested at end of year, number (in shares)	12,218,772
Stock options vested at end of year, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 46.71
Stock options vested at end of year, weighted average contractual life remaining (in years)	4.5
Stock options vested at end of year, aggregate intrinsic value	154
Stock options exercisable at end of year, number (in shares)	8,625,125
Stock options exercisable at end of year, weighted average exercise price (per share)	$ 45.22
Stock options exercisable at end of year, weighted average contractual life remaining (in years)	3.4
Stock options exercisable at end of year, aggregate intrinsic value	121
Fair value of shares that vested during the year	121	113	78
Description of share-based compensation cost recognition	The amount of compensation cost for awards subject to a service condition is based on the number of shares expected to be issued and is recognized over the time period for which service is to be provided (requisite service period). Awards granted to retiree-eligible employees or to employees who become retiree-eligible before an award's vesting date are considered to have met the requisite service condition. The compensation cost for awards subject to a performance condition is based upon the probable outcome of the performance condition, which on the grant date reflects an estimate of attaining 100% of the performance shares granted. The compensation cost reflects an estimated annual forfeiture rate from 3.5% to 4% over the requisite service period of the awards. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of instruments expected to vest is likely to differ from previous estimates. Compensation costs for awards are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For awards that have a graded vesting schedule, the compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separate vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
Estimated annual forfeiture rate reflected in share-based compensation cost, minimum (percent)	3.50%
Estimated annual forfeiture rate reflected in share-based compensation cost, maximum (percent)	4.00%
Total compensation cost recognized in earnings for all share-based incentive compensation awards	121	128	127
Compensation cost adjustments for the updated estimate of performance shares due to attaining certain performance levels	4	10	11
Tax benefits recognized in the consolidated statement of income related to compensation costs	42	44	44
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to all nonvested share-based incentive compensation awards	114
Weighted-average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation cost (in years)	1.7
Cash received from the exercise of employee stock options under share-based compensation plans	314	408	180
Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from employee stock options	$ 30	$ 28

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Schedule II (details) - Other Revenues Footnote (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of debt
Pretax loss recognized related to the purchase of a portion of the 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures	$ 60
6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 [Member]
Schedule of debt
Interest rate (percent)	6.25%	6.25%
Principal	1,000
Debt, principal amount repurchased	885
Pretax loss recognized related to the purchase of a portion of the 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures	$ 60

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Debt (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Debt disclosure

Debt outstanding [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Short-term:
Commercial paper	$	100		$	100
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		250			—
7.22% Real estate non-recourse debt due September 1, 2011		—			9
Total short-term debt		350			109
Long-term:
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		—			250
5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013		500			500
5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 20, 2016		400			400
5.75% Senior notes due December 15, 2017		450			450
5.80% Senior notes due May 15, 2018		500			500
5.90% Senior notes due June 2, 2019		500			500
3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020		500			500
7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026		200			200
7.625% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027		125			125
6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033		500			500
6.75% Senior notes due June 20, 2036		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 15, 2037		800			800
5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040		750			750
8.50% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045		56			56
8.312% Junior subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046		73			73
6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067		115			115
Total long-term debt		6,269			6,519
Total debt principal		6,619			6,628
Unamortized fair value adjustment		53			54
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(67	)		(71	)
Total debt	$	6,605		$	6,611

Merger-related unamortized fair value adjustments and the related effective interest rate [Table Text Block]

						Unamortized Fair Value Purchase Adjustment at December 31,
										Effective Interest Rate to Maturity
(in millions)	Issue Rate			Maturity Date		2011		2010
Subordinated debentures		7.625	%		Dec. 2027	$	18	$	19		6.147	%
		8.500	%		Dec. 2045		16		16		6.362	%
		8.312	%		Jul. 2046		19		19		6.362	%
Total						$	53	$	54

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Investments (details) - Net Investment Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net investment income
Gross investment income	$ 2,910	$ 3,093	$ 2,809
Fixed maturities [Member]
Net investment income
Gross investment income	2,543	2,710	2,822
Equity securities [Member]
Net investment income
Gross investment income	29	31	30
Short-term securities [Member]
Net investment income
Gross investment income	12	13	27
Real estate [Member]
Net investment income
Gross investment income	34	35	36
Other investments [Member]
Net investment income
Gross investment income	$ 292	$ 304	$ (106)

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Insurance Claim Reserves (details) - Asbestos and Environmental Reserves (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Asbestos reserves [Member]
Asbestos and environmental reserves
Increase (decrease) to asbestos and environmental reserves	$ 175	$ 140	$ 185
Net losses paid	284	350	341
Asbestos reserves [Member] | Business Insurance [Member]
Asbestos and environmental reserves
Increase (decrease) to asbestos and environmental reserves	175	140	185
Environmental reserves [Member]
Asbestos and environmental reserves
Increase (decrease) to asbestos and environmental reserves	76	35	70
Environmental reserves [Member] | Business Insurance [Member]
Asbestos and environmental reserves
Increase (decrease) to asbestos and environmental reserves	$ 76	$ 35	$ 70

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Goodwill (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets disclosure
Goodwill, other	$ 27	$ 27
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	216	216
Total other intangible assets, gross carrying amount	1,342	1,342
Total other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	909	840
Total other intangible assets	433	502
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense, 2012	52
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense, 2013	45
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense, 2014	43
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense, 2015	23
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense, 2016	$ 9

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Segment Information (details) - Assets by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets by segment
Total assets	$ 104,602	$ 105,656
Total reportable segments [Member]
Assets by segment
Total assets	103,839	105,049
Business Insurance [Member]
Assets by segment
Total assets	76,870	78,165
Financial, Professional & International Insurance [Member]
Assets by segment
Total assets	13,355	13,461
Personal Insurance [Member]
Assets by segment
Total assets	13,614	13,423
Other [Member]
Assets by segment
Total assets	$ 763	$ 607

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Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Investments disclosure

Investments disclsoure [Text Block]

3. INVESTMENTS

Fixed Maturities

        The amortized cost and fair value of investments in fixed maturities classified as available for sale were as follows:

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,396	$	101	$	—	$	2,497
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,820		513		1		7,332
All other		29,391		2,303		4		31,690
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		36,211		2,816		5		39,022
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,228		91		1		2,318
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		249		22		3,515
All other corporate bonds		15,845		1,066		61		16,850
Redeemable preferred stock		26		4		—		30
Total	$	59,994	$	4,327	$	89	$	64,232

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	1,914	$	94	$	—	$	2,008
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,787		505		1		7,291
All other		31,277		1,121		154		32,244
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		38,064		1,626		155		39,535
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,156		50		4		2,202
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,952		248		36		4,164
All other corporate bonds		14,051		876		51		14,876
Redeemable preferred stock		33		2		—		35
Total	$	60,170	$	2,896	$	246	$	62,820

        The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity follow. Actual maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	5,829	$	5,901
Due after 1 year through 5 years		19,843		21,144
Due after 5 years through 10 years		17,107		18,694
Due after 10 years		13,927		14,978
		56,706		60,717
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		3,515
Total	$	59,994	$	64,232

        Pre-refunded bonds of $7.33 billion and $7.29 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were bonds for which an irrevocable trust has been established to fund the remaining payments of principal and interest.

        The Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2011 and 2010 included $3.52 billion and $4.16 billion, respectively, of residential mortgage-backed securities, which include pass-through-securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO). Included in the totals at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.82 billion and $2.09 billion, respectively, of GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC (excluding FHA project loans) guaranteed residential mortgage-backed pass-through securities classified as available for sale. Also included in those totals were residential CMOs classified as available for sale with a fair value of $1.70 billion and $2.07 billion, respectively. Approximately 38% of the Company's CMO holdings were guaranteed by or fully collateralized by securities issued by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. The average credit rating of the $1.05 billion and $1.28 billion of non-guaranteed CMO holdings at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was "Ba1" and "Baa1," respectively. The average credit rating of all of the above securities was "Aa3" and "Aa1" at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS, including FHA project loans) of $446 million and $549 million, respectively, which are included in "All other corporate bonds" in the tables above. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately $81 million and $155 million of these securities, respectively, or the loans backing such securities, contained guarantees by the U.S. government or a government-sponsored enterprise, and $10 million and $20 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were comprised of Canadian non-guaranteed securities. The average credit rating of the $365 million of non-guaranteed securities at December 31, 2011 was "Aaa," and 71% of those securities were issued in 2004 and prior years. The CMBS portfolio is supported by loans that are diversified across economic sectors and geographical areas. The average credit rating of the CMBS portfolio was "Aaa" at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had $126 million and $186 million, respectively, of securities on loan as part of a tri-party lending agreement.

        Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale were $1.16 billion, $3.71 billion and $2.81 billion in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Gross gains of $63 million, $106 million and $119 million and gross losses of $10 million, $11 million and $19 million were realized on sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's insurance subsidiaries had $4.70 billion and $4.51 billion, respectively, of securities on deposit at financial institutions in certain states pursuant to the respective states' insurance regulatory requirements. Funds deposited with third parties to be used as collateral to secure various liabilities on behalf of insureds, cedants and other creditors had a fair value of $90 million and $86 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Other investments pledged as collateral securing outstanding letters of credit had a fair value of $59 million and $88 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Equity Securities

        The cost and fair value of investments in equity securities were as follows:

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	311	$	120	$	3	$	428
Non-redeemable preferred stock		103		29		1		131
Total	$	414	$	149	$	4	$	559

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	198	$	106	$	—	$	304
Non-redeemable preferred stock		174		46		5		215
Total	$	372	$	152	$	5	$	519

        Proceeds from sales of equity securities were $135 million, $201 million and $65 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Gross gains of $48 million, $128 million and $13 million and gross realized losses of $2 million, less than $1 million and $2 million were realized on those sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, proceeds from the sales of equity securities and gross gains realized on those sales included $115 million and $102 million, respectively, from the sale of substantially all of the Company's remaining common stock holdings in Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Verisk), a portion of which was classified as an equity security at the time of sale.

        In 2010 and 2009, the Company also sold portions of its investment in Verisk that were classified as an "other investment" at the time of sale due to transfer restrictions that were scheduled to expire after one year. Proceeds from those sales of Verisk shares in 2010 and 2009 totaled $115 million and $184 million, respectively. Gross gains realized on those sales were $103 million and $159 million, respectively.

Real Estate

        The Company's real estate investments include warehouses, office buildings and other commercial land and properties that are directly owned. The Company negotiates commercial leases with individual tenants through unrelated, licensed real estate brokers. Negotiated terms and conditions include, among others, rental rates, length of lease period and improvements to the premises to be provided by the landlord.

        In 2011 and 2009, there were no sales of real estate investments. Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments totaled $10 million in 2010. Gross gains of $3 million were realized on those sales and there were no gross losses. The Company had no real estate held for sale at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Accumulated depreciation on real estate held for investment purposes was $226 million and $200 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        Future minimum rental income expected on operating leases relating to the Company's real estate properties is $80 million, $72 million, $62 million, $53 million, $36 million for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and $56 million for 2017 and thereafter.

Short-term Securities

        The Company's short-term securities consist of Aaa-rated registered money market funds, U.S. Treasury securities and high-quality commercial paper (primarily A1/P1) with a combined average of 79 days to maturity at December 31, 2011. The amortized cost of these securities, which totaled $3.59 billion and $5.62 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, approximated their fair value.

Variable Interest Entities

        Entities which do not have sufficient equity at risk to allow the entity to finance its activities without additional financial support or in which the equity investors, as a group, do not have the characteristic of a controlling financial interest are referred to as variable interest entities (VIE). A VIE is consolidated by the variable interest holder that is determined to have the controlling financial interest (primary beneficiary) as a result of having both the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of an entity subject to consolidation based on a qualitative assessment of the VIE's capital structure, contractual terms, nature of the VIE's operations and purpose and the Company's relative exposure to the related risks of the VIE on the date it becomes initially involved in the VIE. The Company reassesses its VIE determination with respect to an entity on an ongoing basis.

        The Company is a passive investor in limited partner equity interests issued by third party VIEs. These include certain of the Company's investments in private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships where the Company is not related to the general partner. These investments are generally accounted for under the equity method and reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as other investments unless the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. These equity interests generally cannot be redeemed. Distributions from these investments are received by the Company as a result of liquidation of the underlying investments of the funds and/or as income distribution. The Company's maximum exposure to loss with respect to these investments is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheet and any unfunded commitment. Neither the carrying amounts nor the unfunded commitments related to these VIEs are material.

Unrealized Investment Losses

        The following tables summarize, for all investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011 and 2010, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position. The fair value amounts reported in the tables are estimates that are prepared using the process described in note 4. The Company also relies upon estimates of several factors in its review and evaluation of individual investments, using the process described in note 1, in determining whether such investments are other-than-temporarily impaired.

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	356	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		27		—		191		5		218		5
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		96		1		2		—		98		1
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		362		12		155		10		517		22
All other corporate bonds		1,295		42		105		19		1,400		61
Total fixed maturities		2,136		55		453		34		2,589		89
Equity securities
Common stock		64		3		—		—		64		3
Non-redeemable preferred stock		37		1		7		—		44		1
Total equity securities		101		4		7		—		108		4
Total	$	2,237	$	59	$	460	$	34	$	2,697	$	93

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	155	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	155	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		5,364		149		139		6		5,503		155
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		419		4		13		—		432		4
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		77		1		420		35		497		36
All other corporate bonds		1,230		32		185		19		1,415		51
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		3		—		3		—
Total fixed maturities		7,245		186		760		60		8,005		246
Equity securities
Common stock		3		—		3		—		6		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		45		1		49		4		94		5
Total equity securities		48		1		52		4		100		5
Total	$	7,293	$	187	$	812	$	64	$	8,105	$	251

        The following table summarizes, for all fixed maturities and equity securities reported at fair value for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost at December 31, 2011, the gross unrealized investment loss by length of time those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position of greater than 20% of amortized cost:

	Period For Which Fair Value Is Less Than 80% of Amortized Cost
(in millions)	3 Months or Less		Greater Than 3 Months, 6 Months or Less		Greater Than 6 Months, 12 Months or Less		Greater Than 12 Months		Total
Fixed maturities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2
Other		—		5		6		9		20
Total fixed maturities		2		5		6		9		22
Equity securities		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2	$	5	$	6	$	9	$	22

        These unrealized losses at December 31, 2011 represented less than 1% of the combined fixed maturity and equity security portfolios on a pretax basis and less than 1% of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis.

Impairment Charges

        Impairment charges included in net realized investment gains in the consolidated statement of income were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		—		—		—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		13		4		81
All other corporate bonds		5		9		88
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		—
Total fixed maturities		18		13		169
Equity securities
Common stock		6		2		15
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		1		64
Total equity securities		6		3		79
Other investments		1		10		10
Total	$	25	$	26	$	258

        In the second quarter of 2009, the Company adopted updated accounting guidance that changed the reporting of other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI). As a result, the credit component of OTTI on fixed maturities was reported separately effective April 1, 2009, the date of adoption.

        The following tables present a roll-forward of the credit component of OTTI on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the OTTI was recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

Year ended December 31, 2011 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows			Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	47	$	—	$	12	$	—		$	(1	)	$	58
All other corporate bonds		88		2		2		(4	)		6			94
Total fixed maturities	$	135	$	2	$	14	$	(4	)	$	5		$	152

Year ended December 31, 2010 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows		Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	46	$	—	$	4	$	(3	)	$	—	$	47
All other corporate bonds		93		—		5		(13	)		3		88
Total fixed maturities	$	139	$	—	$	9	$	(16	)	$	3	$	135

Concentrations and Credit Quality

        Concentrations of credit risk arise from exposure to counterparties that are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics that could cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. The Company seeks to mitigate credit risk by actively monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties, obtaining collateral as deemed appropriate, and applying controls that include credit approvals, limits of credit exposure, and other monitoring procedures.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, other than U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities, the Company was not exposed to any concentration of credit risk of a single issuer greater than 5% of shareholders' equity of the Company.

        Included in fixed maturities are below investment grade assets totaling $1.96 billion and $1.88 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company defines its below investment grade assets as those securities rated below investment grade by external rating agencies, or the equivalent by the Company when a public rating does not exist. Such assets include publicly traded below investment grade bonds and certain other privately issued bonds that are classified as below investment grade loans.

Net Investment Income

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Gross investment income (loss)
Fixed maturities	$	2,543	$	2,710	$	2,822
Equity securities		29		31		30
Short-term securities		12		13		27
Real estate		34		35		36
Other investments		292		304		(106	)
Gross investment income		2,910		3,093		2,809
Investment expenses		31		34		33
Net investment income	$	2,879	$	3,059	$	2,776

        Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities that are included as a separate component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources were as follows:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturities	$	1,588		$	114		$	2,830
Equity securities		(2	)		69			160
Other investments		(14	)		(178	)		87
		1,572			5			3,077
Related tax expense		560			2			1,075
Change in net unrealized gain on investment securities		1,012			3			2,002
Balance, beginning of year		1,859			1,856			(146	)
Balance, end of year	$	2,871		$	1,859		$	1,856

Derivative Financial Instruments

        The Company uses U.S. Treasury note futures transactions to modify the effective duration of specific assets within the investment portfolio and enters into 90-day futures contracts on 2-year, 5-year, 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury notes which require a daily mark-to-market and settlement with the broker. The notional value of the open U.S. Treasury futures contracts was $900 million and $400 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Net realized investment gains in 2011, 2010 and 2009 included net losses of $62 million, net losses of $30 million and net gains of $23 million, respectively, related to U.S. Treasury futures contracts.

        In 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded net realized investment gains of $5 million and $7 million, respectively, related to its holdings of six million stock purchase warrants of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd., a publicly-held company. These warrants were not designated and did not qualify for hedge accounting, and, as such, the mark-to-market changes in fair value were reflected in net realized investment gains (losses). In October 2010, the Company sold these stock purchase warrants for proceeds that approximated their carrying value at the date of sale.

        The Company purchases investments that have embedded derivatives, primarily convertible debt securities. These embedded derivatives are carried at fair value with changes in value reflected in net realized investment gains (losses). Derivatives embedded in convertible debt securities are reported on a combined basis with their host instrument and are classified as fixed maturity securities. The Company recorded a net realized investment loss of $2 million in 2011, a net realized investment loss of $1 million in 2010 and a net realized investment gain of $1 million in 2009 related to these embedded derivatives.

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Goodwill (details) - Goodwill by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill by segment
Goodwill	$ 3,365	$ 3,365
Business Insurance [Member]
Goodwill by segment
Goodwill	2,168	2,168
Financial, Professional & International Insurance [Member]
Goodwill by segment
Goodwill	557	557
Personal Insurance [Member]
Goodwill by segment
Goodwill	$ 613	$ 613

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Consolidating Financial Statements (Unaudited) (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Consolidating Financial Statements of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unaudited) disclosure

Consolidating Statement of Income disclosure [Table Text Block]

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,903	$	7,187	$	—		$	—		$	22,090
Net investment income		1,933		938		8			—			2,879
Fee income		294		2		—			—			296
Net realized investment gains (losses)		10		50		(5	)		—			55
Other revenues		103		23		—			—			126
Total revenues		17,243		8,200		3			—			25,446
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		10,906		5,370		—			—			16,276
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,594		1,282		—			—			3,876
General and administrative expenses		2,377		1,152		27			—			3,556
Interest expense		73		—		313			—			386
Total claims and expenses		15,950		7,804		340			—			24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		1,293		396		(337	)		—			1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		111		14		(199	)		—			(74	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		1,564			(1,564	)		—
Net income	$	1,182	$	382	$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains	$	15		$	15		$	—		$	—	$	30
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(30	)		(25	)		—			—		(55	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(15	)		(10	)		—			—		(25	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		25			60			(5	)		—		80
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	10		$	50		$	(5	)	$	—	$	55

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,445	$	6,987	$	—		$	—		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,078		970		11			—			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			—			287
Net realized investment gains		57		200		7			—			264
Other revenues		111		20		(60	)		(1	)		70
Total revenues		16,976		8,179		(42	)		(1	)		25,112
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,786		4,424		—			—			13,210
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,548		1,254		—			—			3,802
General and administrative expenses		2,306		1,086		14			—			3,406
Interest expense		74		—		315			(1	)		388
Total claims and expenses		13,714		6,764		329			(1	)		20,806
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,262		1,415		(371	)		—			4,306
Income tax expense (benefit)		798		382		(90	)		—			1,090
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		3,497			(3,497	)		—
Net income	$	2,464	$	1,033	$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains (losses)	$	10		$	(3	)	$	—	$	—	$	7
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(22	)		(11	)		—		—		(33	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(12	)		(14	)		—		—		(26	)
Other net realized investment gains		69			214			7		—		290
Net realized investment gains	$	57		$	200		$	7	$	—	$	264

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,459		$	6,959		$	—		$	—		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,839			913			24			—			2,776
Fee income		310			(4	)		—			—			306
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(54	)		(57	)		128			—			17
Other revenues		118			48			—			(3	)		163
Total revenues		16,672			7,859			152			(3	)		24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,293			4,115			—			—			12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,560			1,253			—			—			3,813
General and administrative expenses		2,272			1,097			(3	)		—			3,366
Interest expense		74			—			311			(3	)		382
Total claims and expenses		13,199			6,465			308			(3	)		19,969
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,473			1,394			(156	)		—			4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)		840			344			(95	)		—			1,089
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—			—			3,683			(3,683	)		—
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total losses	$	(192	)	$	(130	)	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(323	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		35			30			—			—		65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(157	)		(100	)		(1	)		—		(258	)
Other net realized investment gains		103			43			129			—		275
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(54	)	$	(57	)	$	128		$	—	$	17

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

Consolidating Balance Sheet disclosure [Table Text Block]

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $59,994)	$	43,438		$	20,761		$	33		$	—		$	64,232
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $414)		146			319			94			—			559
Real estate investments		33			832			—			—			865
Short-term securities		879			376			2,339			—			3,594
Other investments		2,446			1,004			1			—			3,451
Total investments		46,942			23,292			2,467			—			72,701
Cash		114			98			2			—			214
Investment income accrued		517			251			—			—			768
Premiums receivable		3,865			1,865			—			—			5,730
Reinsurance recoverables		7,399			3,783			—			—			11,182
Ceded unearned premiums		656			172			—			—			828
Deferred acquisition costs		1,536			250			—			—			1,786
Deferred taxes		(82	)		(47	)		136			—			7
Contractholder receivables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Goodwill		2,411			954			—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		297			136			—			—			433
Investment in subsidiaries		—			—			27,565			(27,565	)		—
Other assets		1,983			52			367			—			2,402
Total assets	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,754		$	17,665		$	—		$	—		$	51,419
Unearned premium reserves		7,644			3,458			—			—			11,102
Contractholder payables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Payables for reinsurance premiums		178			211			—			—			389
Debt		1,190			—			5,415			—			6,605
Other liabilities		3,910			859			655			—			5,424
Total liabilities		50,567			23,488			6,070			—			80,125
Shareholders' equity
Common stock (1,750.0 shares authorized; 392.8 shares issued and outstanding)		—			390			20,732			(390	)		20,732
Additional paid-in capital		11,135			6,501			—			(17,636	)		—
Retained earnings		5,900			882			19,569			(6,772	)		19,579
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,927			840			2,005			(2,767	)		2,005
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 shares)		—			—			(17,839	)		—			(17,839	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,962			8,613			24,467			(27,565	)		24,477
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $60,170)	$	42,415	$	20,385	$	20		$	—		$	62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $372)		190		263		66			—			519
Real estate investments		1		837		—			—			838
Short-term securities		1,596		436		3,584			—			5,616
Other investments		1,982		946		1			—			2,929
Total investments		46,184		22,867		3,671			—			72,722
Cash		86		110		4			—			200
Investment income accrued		532		259		—			—			791
Premiums receivable		3,691		1,806		—			—			5,497
Reinsurance recoverables		7,868		4,126		—			—			11,994
Ceded unearned premiums		648		165		—			—			813
Deferred acquisition costs		1,511		271		—			—			1,782
Deferred taxes		294		125		74			—			493
Contractholder receivables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Goodwill		2,411		954		—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		326		176		—			—			502
Investment in subsidiaries		—		—		27,422			(27,422	)		—
Other assets		1,904		237		60			(47	)		2,154
Total assets	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,770	$	17,836	$	—		$	—		$	51,606
Unearned premium reserves		7,478		3,443		—			—			10,921
Contractholder payables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums		214		193		—			—			407
Debt		1,189		9		5,460			(47	)		6,611
Other liabilities		3,906		1,089		298			—			5,293
Total liabilities		50,607		23,863		5,758			(47	)		80,181
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—		—		68			—			68
Common stock (1,748.6 shares authorized; 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		—		390		20,162			(390	)		20,162
Additional paid-in capital		11,135		7,016		—			(18,151	)		—
Retained earnings		6,489		576		18,845			(7,063	)		18,847
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,274		544		1,255			(1,818	)		1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (296.6 shares)		—		—		(14,857	)		—			(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,898		8,526		25,473			(27,422	)		25,475
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows disclosure [Table Text Block]

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,182		$	382		$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		736			98			635			(726	)		743
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,918			480			2,061			(2,290	)		2,169
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		4,902			2,502			—			—			7,404
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		720			440			1			—			1,161
Equity securities		82			53			—			—			135
Real estate		1			—			—			—			1
Other investments		343			251			—			—			594
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,714	)		(2,978	)		(12	)		—			(8,704	)
Equity securities		(30	)		(71	)		(30	)		—			(131	)
Real estate		(24	)		(42	)		—			—			(66	)
Other investments		(711	)		(178	)		—			—			(889	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		717			25			1,276			—			2,018
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(46	)		46			—			—			—
Other		(351	)		(20	)		—			—			(371	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(111	)		28			1,235			—			1,152
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		—			(8	)		—			—			(8	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(665	)		—			(665	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			314			—			314
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(2,919	)		—			(2,919	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(46	)		—			(46	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			18			—			18
Dividends paid to parent company		(1,779	)		(521	)		—			2,300			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			10			—			(10	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,779	)		(519	)		(3,298	)		2,290			(3,306	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			(1	)		—			—			(1	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		28			(12	)		(2	)		—			14
Cash at beginning of year		86			110			4			—			200
Cash at end of year	$	114		$	98		$	2		$	—		$	214
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	206		$	109		$	(97	)	$	—		$	218
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	309		$	—		$	382

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,464		$	1,033		$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		(77	)		(514	)		3,626			(3,197	)		(162	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,387			519			6,842			(6,694	)		3,054
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		3,920			1,966			10			—			5,896
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		2,289			1,424			—			—			3,713
Equity securities		29			148			24			—			201
Real estate		—			10			—			—			10
Other investments		338			280			99			—			717
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(4,201	)		(2,576	)		(8	)		—			(6,785	)
Equity securities		(2	)		(33	)		(26	)		—			(61	)
Real estate		—			(21	)		—			—			(21	)
Other investments		(305	)		(209	)		—			—			(514	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		632			392			(1,723	)		—			(699	)
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(4	)		(26	)		—			—			(30	)
Other		(313	)		(5	)		—			—			(318	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2,383			1,350			(1,624	)		—			2,109
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(4	)		—			(1,156	)		—			(1,160	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			1,234			—			1,234
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(673	)		—			(673	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			408			—			408
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(4,998	)		—			(4,998	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(40	)		—			(40	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(4,827	)		(1,849	)		—			6,676			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		15			(35	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(4,816	)		(1,884	)		(5,215	)		6,694			(5,221	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			3			—			—			3
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(46	)		(12	)		3			—			(55	)
Cash at beginning of year		132			122			1			—			255
Cash at end of year	$	86		$	110		$	4		$	—		$	200
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	579		$	321		$	(116	)	$	—		$	784
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	324		$	—		$	397

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		510			276			(345	)		168			609
Net cash provided by operating activities		3,143			1,326			3,277			(3,515	)		4,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		2,903			2,376			37			—			5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		1,342			1,457			6			—			2,805
Equity securities		20			45			—			—			65
Other investments		253			116			142			—			511
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,368	)		(4,277	)		(2	)		—			(9,647	)
Equity securities		—			(24	)		—			—			(24	)
Real estate		—			(15	)		—			—			(15	)
Other investments		(224	)		(125	)		—			—			(349	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		(28	)		419			(21	)		—			370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		372			23			—			—			395
Other		(305	)		(21	)		—			—			(326	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(1,035	)		(26	)		162			—			(899	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(2	)		—			(141	)		—			(143	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			494			—			494
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(693	)		—			(693	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			180			—			180
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(3,259	)		—			(3,259	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(29	)		—			(29	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(2,157	)		(1,340	)		—			3,497			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			(20	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,159	)		(1,360	)		(3,438	)		3,515			(3,442	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			15			—			—			15
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(51	)		(45	)		1			—			(95	)
Cash at beginning of year		183			167			—			—			350
Cash at end of year	$	132		$	122		$	1		$	—		$	255
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	799		$	302		$	(225	)	$	—		$	876
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	312		$	—		$	385

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies disclosure

Accounting Policies, Investments [Policy Text Block]

Investments

Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities

        Fixed maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Fixed maturities, including instruments subject to securities lending agreements, are classified as available for sale and are reported at fair value, with unrealized investment gains and losses, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Equity securities, which include public common and non-redeemable preferred stocks, are classified as available for sale with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Real Estate Investments

        The Company's real estate investments include warehouses, office buildings and other commercial land and properties that are directly owned. Real estate is recorded on the purchase date at the purchase price, which generally represents fair value, and is supported by internal analysis or external appraisals, using discounted cash flow analyses and other acceptable valuation techniques. Real estate held for investment purposes is subsequently carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the expected useful life of the building or 39 years. Real estate held for sale is carried at lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Short-term Securities

        Short-term securities have an original maturity of less than one year and are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Other Investments

        Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

        The Company uses the equity method of accounting for private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships. The partnerships and the hedge funds generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value. The financial statements prepared by the investee are received by the Company on a lag basis, with the lag period generally dependent upon the type of underlying investments. The private equity and real estate partnerships provide financial information quarterly which is generally available to investors, including the Company, within three to six months following the date of the reporting period. The hedge funds provide financial information monthly, which is generally available to investors within one month following the date of the reporting period. The Company regularly requests financial information from the partnerships prior to the receipt of the partnerships' financial statements and records any material information obtained from these requests in its consolidated financial statements.

Common Stock with Transfer Restrictions and Other

        Also included in other investments are common stock with transfer restrictions, non-public common and preferred equities, mortgage loans, trading securities and derivatives. Common stock with transfer restrictions and non-public common and preferred equities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period. The Company's derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value, with the changes in fair value reflected in the consolidated statement of income in net realized investment gains (losses). For a further discussion of the derivatives used by the Company, see note 3.

Accounting Policies, Net Investment Income [Policy Text Block]

Net Investment Income

        Investment income from fixed maturities and mortgage loans is recognized based on the constant effective yield method which includes an adjustment for estimated principal repayments, if any. The effective yield used to determine amortization for fixed maturities subject to prepayment risk (e.g., asset-backed, loan-backed and structured securities) is recalculated and adjusted periodically based upon actual historical and/or projected future cash flows, which are obtained from a widely-accepted securities data provider. The adjustments to the yield for highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the retrospective method. The adjustments to the yield for non-highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the prospective method. Dividends on equity securities (including those with transfer restrictions) and venture capital investments are recognized in income when declared. Rental income on real estate is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. See note 3 for further discussion. Investments in private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereby the Company's share of the investee's earnings or losses in the fund is reported in net investment income. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period.

        Accrual of income is suspended on non-securitized fixed maturities or mortgage loans that are in default, or on which it is likely that future payments will not be made as scheduled. Interest income on investments in default is recognized only when payments are received. Investments included in the consolidated balance sheet that were not income-producing for the preceding 12 months were not material.

        For fixed maturities where the Company records an other-than-temporary impairment, a determination is made as to the cause of the impairment and whether the Company expects a recovery in the value. For fixed maturities where the Company expects a recovery in value, not necessarily to par, the constant effective yield method is utilized and the investment is amortized to the expected recovery amount.

Accounting Policies, Investment Gains and Losses [Policy Text Block]

Investment Gains and Losses

        Net realized investment gains and losses are included as a component of pretax revenues based upon specific identification of the investments sold on the trade date. Included in net realized investment gains (losses) are other-than-temporary impairment losses on invested assets other than those investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting as described in the "Investment Impairments" section that follows.

Accounting Policies, Investment Impairments [Policy Text Block]

Investment Impairments

        The Company conducts a periodic review to identify and evaluate invested assets having other-than-temporary impairments. Some of the factors considered in identifying other-than-temporary impairments include: (1) for fixed maturity investments, whether the Company intends to sell the investment or whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment prior to an anticipated recovery in value; (2) for non-fixed maturity investments, the Company's ability and intent to retain the investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value; (3) the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest for fixed maturity securities (i.e., whether there is a credit loss) or cost for equity securities; (4) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost for fixed maturity securities or cost for equity securities; and (5) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, including the relevant industry conditions and trends, and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments of Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

        For fixed maturity investments that the Company does not intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

        For equity securities (including public common, non-redeemable preferred stock and common stock with transfer restrictions) and for fixed maturity investments the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the full amount of the impairment is included in net realized investment gains (losses).

        Upon recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment, the new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis less the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value; however, for fixed maturity investments the difference between the new cost basis and the expected cash flows is accreted on a quarterly basis to net investment income over the remaining expected life of the investment.

Determination of Credit Loss

        The Company determines the credit loss component of fixed maturity investments by utilizing discounted cash flow modeling to determine the present value of the security and comparing the present value with the amortized cost of the security. If the amortized cost is greater than the present value of the expected cash flows, the difference is considered a credit loss and recognized in net realized investment gains (losses).

        For non-structured fixed maturities (U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities, obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions, debt securities issued by foreign governments, and certain corporate debt), the estimate of expected cash flows is determined by projecting a recovery value and a recovery time frame and assessing whether further principal and interest will be received. The determination of recovery value incorporates an issuer valuation assumption utilizing one or a combination of valuation methods as deemed appropriate by the Company. The Company determines the undiscounted recovery value by allocating the estimated value of the issuer to the Company's assessment of the priority of claims. The present value of the cash flows is determined by applying the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment) and an estimated recovery time frame. Generally, that time frame for securities for which the issuer is in bankruptcy is 12 months. For securities for which the issuer is financially troubled but not in bankruptcy, that time frame is generally 24 months. Included in the present value calculation are expected principal and interest payments; however, for securities for which the issuer is classified as bankrupt or in default, the present value calculation assumes no interest payments and a single recovery amount.

        In estimating the recovery value, significant judgment is involved in the development of assumptions relating to a myriad of factors related to the issuer including, but not limited to, revenue, margin and earnings projections, the likely market or liquidation values of assets, potential additional debt to be incurred pre- or post-bankruptcy/restructuring, the ability to shift existing or new debt to different priority layers, the amount of restructuring/bankruptcy expenses, the size and priority of unfunded pension obligations, litigation or other contingent claims, the treatment of intercompany claims and the likely outcome with respect to inter-creditor conflicts.

        For structured fixed maturity securities (primarily residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities), the Company estimates the present value of the security by projecting future cash flows of the assets underlying the securitization, allocating the flows to the various tranches based on the structure of the securitization, and determining the present value of the cash flows using the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment or changes in expected cash flows). The Company incorporates levels of delinquencies, defaults and severities as well as credit attributes of the remaining assets in the securitization, along with other economic data, to arrive at its best estimate of the parameters applied to the assets underlying the securitization. In order to project cash flows, the following assumptions are applied to the assets underlying the securitization: (1) voluntary prepayment rates, (2) default rates and (3) loss severity. The key assumptions made for the Prime, Alt-A and Sub-Prime mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2011 were as follows:

(at December 31, 2011)	Prime	Alt-A	Sub-Prime
Voluntary prepayment rates	3% - 37%	0% - 17%	0% - 8%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults	1% - 46%	7% - 78%	19% - 87%
Loss severity	30% - 65%	35% - 70%	58% - 90%

Real Estate Investments

        On at least an annual basis, the Company obtains independent appraisals for substantially all of its real estate investments. In addition, the carrying value of all real estate investments is reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The review for impairment considers the valuation from the independent appraisal, when applicable, and incorporates an estimate of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the real estate property. An impairment loss is recognized if the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the real estate property. The impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

Other Investments

Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

        Included in other investments are private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships that generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value and are accounted for by the Company using the equity method of accounting. The Company reviews these investments for impairment no less frequently than quarterly and monitors the performance throughout the year through discussions with the managers/general partners. If the Company becomes aware of an impairment of a partnership's investments at the balance sheet date prior to receiving the partnership's financial statements, it will recognize an impairment by recording a reduction in the carrying value of the partnership with a corresponding charge to net investment income.

Mortgage Loans

        A mortgage loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect principal and interest amounts due. For mortgage loans that are determined to be impaired, a reserve is established for the difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of the underlying collateral. In estimating fair value, the Company uses interest rates reflecting the current real estate financing market returns.

Changes in Intent to Sell Temporarily Impaired Assets

        The Company may, from time to time, sell invested assets subsequent to the balance sheet date that it did not intend to sell at the balance sheet date. Conversely, the Company may not sell invested assets that it asserted that it intended to sell at the balance sheet date. Such changes in intent are generally due to events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date. The types of events that may result in a change in intent include, but are not limited to, significant changes in the economic facts and circumstances related to the invested asset (e.g., a downgrade or upgrade from a rating agency), significant unforeseen changes in liquidity needs, or changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment.

Accounting Policies, Securities Lending [Policy Text Block]

Securities Lending

        The Company has engaged in securities lending activities from which it generates net investment income by lending certain of its investments to other institutions for short periods of time. Borrowers of these securities provide collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities plus accrued interest. This collateral is held by a third-party custodian, and the Company has the right to access the collateral only in the event that the institution borrowing the Company's securities is in default under the lending agreement. Therefore, the Company does not recognize the receipt of the collateral held by the third-party custodian or the obligation to return the collateral. The loaned securities remain a recorded asset of the Company. The Company accepts only cash as collateral for securities on loan and restricts the manner in which that cash is invested.

Accounting Policies, Reinsurance Recoverables [Policy Text Block]

Reinsurance Recoverables

        Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the associated claim liability. The Company reports its reinsurance recoverables net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. The allowance is based upon the Company's ongoing review of amounts outstanding, length of collection periods, changes in reinsurer credit standing, disputes, applicable coverage defenses and other relevant factors. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible, including amounts due from known insolvent reinsurers, are written off against the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. Any subsequent collections of amounts previously written off are reported as part of claims and claim adjustment expenses. The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies.

Accounting Policies, Deferred Acquisition Costs [Policy Text Block]

Deferred Acquisition Costs

        Amounts which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new insurance contracts, consisting of commissions and premium-related taxes, are deferred and amortized pro rata over the contract periods in which the related premiums are earned. Deferred acquisition costs are reviewed to determine if they are recoverable from future income and, if not, are charged to expense. Future investment income attributable to related premiums is taken into account in measuring the recoverability of the carrying value of this asset. All other acquisition expenses are charged to operations as incurred.

Accounting Policies, Contractholder Receivables and Payables [Policy Text Block]

Contractholder Receivables and Payables

        Under certain workers' compensation insurance contracts with deductible features, the Company is obligated to pay the claimant for the full amount of the claim. The Company is subsequently reimbursed by the policyholder for the deductible amount. These amounts are included on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheet in contractholder payables and contractholder receivables, respectively.

Accounting Policies, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        The Company performs a review, on at least an annual basis, of goodwill held by the reporting units which are the Company's three operating and reportable segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. The Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units and compares it to their carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying values of the reporting units were to exceed their fair value, the amount of the impairment would be calculated and goodwill adjusted accordingly.

        The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of its reporting units. The discounted cash flow model is an income approach to valuation that is based on a detailed cash flow analysis for deriving a current fair value of reporting units and is representative of the Company's reporting units' current and expected future financial performance. Other indefinite-lived intangible assets held by the Company are also reviewed for impairment on at least an annual basis. The classification of the asset as indefinite-lived is reassessed and an impairment is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.

        Intangible assets that are deemed to have a finite useful life are amortized over their useful lives. The carrying amount of intangible assets with a finite useful life is regularly reviewed for indicators of impairment in value. Impairment is recognized only if the carrying amount of the intangible asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.

        The Company's review did not result in an impairment of its goodwill, other indefinite-lived intangibles or finite-lived intangible assets, and none of the Company's reporting units had a reasonable risk of failing the initial impairment test for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Accounting Policies, Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves [Policy Text Block]

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves represent estimates for the ultimate cost of unpaid reported and unreported claims incurred and related expenses. The reserves are adjusted regularly based upon experience. Included in the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves in the consolidated balance sheet are certain reserves discounted to the present value of estimated future payments. The liabilities for losses for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments, primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, were discounted using a rate of 5% at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. These discounted reserves totaled $2.20 billion and $2.09 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company performs a continuing review of its claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, including its reserving techniques and its reinsurance. The reserves are also reviewed regularly by qualified actuaries employed by the Company. Since the reserves are based on estimates, the ultimate liability may be more or less than such reserves. The effects of changes in such estimated reserves are included in the results of operations in the period in which the estimates are changed. Such changes in estimates could occur in a future period and may be material to the Company's results of operations and financial position in such period.

Accounting Policies, Other Liabilities [Policy Text Block]

Other Liabilities

        Included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet is the Company's estimate of its liability for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments. The liability for expected state guaranty fund and other premium-based assessments is recognized as the Company writes or becomes obligated to write or renew the premiums on which the assessments are expected to be based. The liability for loss-based assessments is recognized as the related losses are incurred. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a liability of $293 million and $294 million, respectively, for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments and related recoverables of $19 million and $24 million, respectively. The liability for such assessments and the related recoverables are not discounted for the time value of money. The loss-based assessments are expected to be paid over a period ranging from one year to the life expectancy of certain workers' compensation claimants and the recoveries are expected to occur over the same period of time.

        Also included in other liabilities is an accrual for policyholder dividends. Certain insurance contracts, primarily workers' compensation, are participating whereby dividends are paid to policyholders in accordance with contract provisions. Net written premiums for participating dividend policies were approximately 1% of total Company net written premiums for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Policyholder dividends are accrued against earnings using best available estimates of amounts to be paid. The liability accrued for policyholder dividends totaled $54 million and $45 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Accounting Policies, Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]

Treasury Stock

        Treasury stock represents the cost of common stock repurchased by the Company, which stock represents authorized and unissued shares of the Company under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act.

Accounting Policies, Statutory Accounting Practices [Policy Text Block]

Statutory Accounting Practices

        The Company's insurance subsidiaries, domiciled principally in the state of Connecticut, prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of the states of domicile. Prescribed statutory accounting practices are those practices that are incorporated directly or by reference in state laws, regulations, and general administrative rules applicable to all insurance enterprises domiciled in a particular state. Permitted statutory accounting practices include practices not prescribed by the domiciliary state, but allowed by the domiciliary state regulatory authority. The impact of any permitted accounting practices on policyholders' surplus of the Company is not material.

Accounting Policies, Premiums and Unearned Premium Reserves [Policy Text Block]

Premiums and Unearned Premium Reserves

        Premiums are recognized as revenues pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium reserves represent the unexpired portion of policy premiums. Accrued retrospective premiums are included in premium balances receivable. Premium balances receivable are reported net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible premium amounts.

        Ceded premiums are charged to income over the applicable term of the various reinsurance contracts with third party reinsurers. Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the unexpired portion of premiums ceded to reinsurers and are reported as part of other assets.

Accounting Policies, Reinsurance to Close [Policy Text Block]

Reinsurance to Close

        Under the accounting conventions used by Lloyd's members, each underwriting account is normally kept open for three years and the underwriting results determined at the end of the third year when the account is closed, although a longer period may be required in order to determine reserves at the required degree of accuracy/confidence for exposures having significant uncertainty. When a year of account is closed, a reinsurance contract (the "reinsurance to close" or RITC) is entered into with a subsequent year of account (normally the following year of account) in consideration for which all subsequent underwriting transactions resulting from the closing year and all previous years reinsured therein are brought forward to (accepted by) the subsequent year of account.

        The amount of the assets received in an RITC is equal to the accepted claims including incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims and is undiscounted for the time value of money. Accordingly, there is no gain or loss at the time the assets and liabilities are acquired and recognized by the subsequent year of account. In addition, there is no impact on reported premiums and losses as a result of an RITC transaction.

Accounting Policies, Fee Income [Policy Text Block]

Fee Income

        Fee income includes servicing fees from carriers and revenues from large deductible policies and service contracts and is recognized pro rata over the contract or policy periods.

Accounting Policies, Other Revenues [Policy Text Block]

Other Revenues

        Other revenues include revenues from premium installment charges, which are recognized as collected, revenues of noninsurance subsidiaries other than fee income and gains and losses on dispositions of assets and redemption of debt, and other miscellaneous revenues.

Accounting Policies, Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

        The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax rates and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Accounting Policies, Foreign Currency Translation [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Translation

        The Company assigns functional currencies to its foreign operations, which are generally the currencies of the local operating environment. Foreign currency amounts are remeasured to the functional currency, and the resulting foreign exchange gains or losses are reflected in earnings. Functional currency amounts are then translated into U.S. dollars. The foreign currency remeasurement and translation are calculated using current exchange rates for items reported in the balance sheets and average exchange rates for items recorded in earnings. The change in unrealized foreign currency translation gain or loss during the year, net of tax, is a component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Accounting Policies, Share-Based Compensation [Policy Text Block]

Share-Based Compensation

        The Company has an employee stock incentive compensation plan that permits grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock.

        Compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of an award, utilizing the assumptions discussed in note 12. Compensation cost is recognized for financial reporting purposes over the period in which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (generally the vesting period). In connection with certain share-based awards, participants are entitled to receive dividends during the vesting period, either in cash or dividend equivalent shares, commensurate with the dividends paid to common shareholders. Dividends and dividend equivalent shares on awards that are expected to vest are recorded in retained earnings. Dividends on awards that are not expected to vest are not subject to forfeiture and are, therefore, recorded as compensation expense.

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Schedule VI

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule VI

Schedule VI [Text Block]

SCHEDULE VI

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplementary Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations(1)
2009-2011
(in millions)

													Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related to:
																				Paid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses
					Discount From Reserves for Unpaid Claims(3)													Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Affiliation with Registrant(2)	Deferred Acquisition Costs		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves				Unearned Premiums		Earned Premiums		Net Investment Income		Current Year		Prior Year							Net Written Premiums
2011	$	1,786	$	51,353	$	1,194	$	11,102	$	22,090	$	2,879	$	16,937	$	(842	)	$	3,876	$	15,404	$	22,187
2010	$	1,782	$	51,537	$	1,188	$	10,921	$	21,432	$	3,059	$	14,452	$	(1,417	)	$	3,802	$	13,697	$	21,635
2009	$	1,758	$	53,529	$	1,163	$	10,861	$	21,418	$	2,776	$	13,681	$	(1,449	)	$	3,813	$	12,918	$	21,336

(1)

Excludes accident and health insurance business.

(2)

Consolidated property-casualty insurance operations.

(3)

For a discussion of types of reserves discounted and discount rates used, see "Item 1—Business—Discounting."

See the accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

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Schedule III (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Schedule III
Deferred acquisition costs	$ 1,786	$ 1,782	$ 1,758
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	51,419	51,606	53,602
Unearned premiums	11,102	10,921	10,861
Earned premiums	22,090	21,432	21,418
Net investment income	2,879	3,059	2,776
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	16,276	13,210	12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	3,876	3,802	3,813
Other operating expenses	3,942	3,794	3,748
Net written premiums	22,187	21,635	21,336
Total reportable segments [Member]
Schedule III
Deferred acquisition costs	1,786	1,782	1,758
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	51,353	51,537	53,529
Unearned premiums	11,102	10,921	10,861
Earned premiums	22,090	21,432	21,418
Net investment income	2,879	3,059	2,776
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	16,276	13,210	12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	3,876	3,802	3,813
Other operating expenses	3,500	3,379	3,329
Net written premiums	22,187	21,635	21,336
Business Insurance [Member]
Schedule III
Deferred acquisition costs	816	806	791
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	40,129	40,318	42,103
Unearned premiums	5,482	5,364	5,380
Earned premiums	11,327	10,766	10,968
Net investment income	2,041	2,156	1,902
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	8,447	6,504	6,037
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,815	1,749	1,775
Other operating expenses	1,944	1,904	1,966
Net written premiums	11,340	10,857	10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance [Member]
Schedule III
Deferred acquisition costs	332	352	369
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	6,857	6,999	7,197
Unearned premiums	2,043	2,139	2,276
Earned premiums	3,174	3,317	3,333
Net investment income	414	439	452
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	1,487	1,700	1,747
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	603	612	622
Other operating expenses	648	608	579
Net written premiums	3,102	3,211	3,285
Personal Insurance [Member]
Schedule III
Deferred acquisition costs	638	624	598
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	4,367	4,220	4,229
Unearned premiums	3,577	3,418	3,205
Earned premiums	7,589	7,349	7,117
Net investment income	424	464	422
Claims and claim adjustment expenses	6,342	5,006	4,624
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,458	1,441	1,416
Other operating expenses	908	867	784
Net written premiums	7,745	7,567	7,149
Other [Member]
Schedule III
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	66	69	73
Other operating expenses	$ 442	$ 415	$ 419

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Investments (details) - Mortgage-Backed Securities and CMOs (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 64,232	$ 62,820
Residential mortgage-backed pass-through securities classified as available-for-sale, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	1,820	2,090
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	1,700	2,070
Percent guaranteed by or fully collateralized by securities issued by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC	38.00%	38.00%
Non-guaranteed residential collateralized mortgage obligations [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	1,050	1,280
Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	446	549
Commercial mortgage-backed securities, containing guarantees by the U.S. government or a government-sponsored enterprise [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	81	155
Commercial mortgage-backed securities, Canadian non-guaranteed securities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	10	20
Commercial mortgage-backed securities, non-guaranteed securities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 365
Percent of non-guaranteed securities issued in 2004 and prior years	71.00%

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) disclosure

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) disclosure [Table Text Block]

2011 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,278	$	6,388		$	6,407		$	6,373	$	25,446
Total expenses		5,309		7,115			6,075			5,595		24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		969		(727	)		332			778		1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		130		(363	)		(1	)		160		(74	)
Net income (loss)	$	839	$	(364	)	$	333		$	618	$	1,426
Net income (loss) per share(1):
Basic	$	1.94	$	(0.88	)	$	0.80		$	1.52	$	3.40
Diluted		1.92		(0.88	)		0.79			1.51		3.36

2010 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,119	$	6,179	$	6,482	$	6,332	$	25,112
Total expenses		5,262		5,298		5,111		5,135		20,806
Income before income taxes		857		881		1,371		1,197		4,306
Income tax expense		210		211		366		303		1,090
Net income	$	647	$	670	$	1,005	$	894	$	3,216
Net income per share(1):
Basic	$	1.26	$	1.37	$	2.14	$	1.98	$	6.69
Diluted		1.25		1.35		2.11		1.95		6.62

(1)

Due to the averaging of shares, quarterly earnings per share may not add to the total for the full year.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies disclosure

Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturity securities [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, 2011)	Prime	Alt-A	Sub-Prime
Voluntary prepayment rates	3% - 37%	0% - 17%	0% - 8%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults	1% - 46%	7% - 78%	19% - 87%
Loss severity	30% - 65%	35% - 70%	58% - 90%

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Segment Information (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information disclosure

Company's revenues and operating income by segment [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Business Insurance		Financial, Professional & International Insurance		Personal Insurance			Total Reportable Segments
2011
Premiums	$	11,327	$	3,174	$	7,589		$	22,090
Net investment income		2,041		414		424			2,879
Fee income		295		1		—			296
Other revenues		31		26		70			127
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,694	$	3,615	$	8,083		$	25,392
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,313	$	740	$	1,615		$	4,668
Income tax expense (benefit)		134		230		(293	)		71
Operating income (loss)(1)		1,354		647		(332	)		1,669
2010
Premiums	$	10,766	$	3,317	$	7,349		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,156		439		464			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			287
Other revenues		28		27		75			130
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,235	$	3,785	$	7,888		$	24,908
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,253	$	754	$	1,601		$	4,608
Income tax expense		777		245		134			1,156
Operating income(1)		2,301		620		440			3,361
2009
Premiums	$	10,968	$	3,333	$	7,117		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,902		452		422			2,776
Fee income		306		—		—			306
Other revenues		42		27		84			153
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,218	$	3,812	$	7,623		$	24,653
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,279	$	763	$	1,567		$	4,609
Income tax expense		850		222		198			1,270
Operating income(1)		2,590		642		601			3,833

(1)

Operating revenues for reportable business segments exclude net realized investment gains (losses). Operating income for reportable business segments equals net income excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses).

Net written premiums by market [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Business Insurance:
Select Accounts	$	2,784	$	2,718	$	2,756
Commercial Accounts		2,890		2,576		2,493
National Accounts		782		806		902
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,407		2,299		2,279
Target Risk Underwriting		1,587		1,573		1,568
Specialized Distribution		880		872		889
Total Business Insurance Core		11,330		10,844		10,887
Business Insurance Other		10		13		15
Total Business Insurance		11,340		10,857		10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Bond & Financial Products		1,953		1,981		2,040
International		1,149		1,230		1,245
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,102		3,211		3,285
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,788		3,772		3,629
Homeowners and Other		3,957		3,795		3,520
Total Personal Insurance		7,745		7,567		7,149
Total consolidated net written premiums	$	22,187	$	21,635	$	21,336

Business segment reconciliations of revenue and income, net of tax [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenue reconciliation
Earned premiums
Business Insurance:
Workers' compensation	$	2,899		$	2,489		$	2,457
Commercial automobile		1,940			1,912			1,956
Property		1,607			1,669			1,761
General liability		1,738			1,739			1,899
Commercial multi-peril		3,126			2,958			2,894
Other		17			(1	)		1
Total Business Insurance		11,327			10,766			10,968
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Fidelity and surety		970			1,020			1,012
General liability		832			866			908
International		1,218			1,276			1,255
Other		154			155			158
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,174			3,317			3,333
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,720			3,693			3,696
Homeowners and Other		3,869			3,656			3,421
Total Personal Insurance		7,589			7,349			7,117
Total earned premiums		22,090			21,432			21,418
Net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
Fee income		296			287			306
Other revenues		127			130			153
Total operating revenues for reportable segments		25,392			24,908			24,653
Other revenues		(1	)		(60	)		10
Net realized investment gains		55			264			17
Total consolidated revenues	$	25,446		$	25,112		$	24,680
Income reconciliation, net of tax
Total operating income for reportable segments	$	1,669		$	3,361		$	3,833
Interest Expense and Other(1)		(279	)		(318	)		(233	)
Total operating income		1,390			3,043			3,600
Net realized investment gains		36			173			22
Total consolidated net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622

(1)

The primary component of Interest Expense and Other is after-tax interest expense of $251 million, $252 million and $248 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Interest Expense and Other in 2010 included $39 million of after-tax expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of a significant portion of its 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures. Interest Expense and Other in 2009 included a benefit of $28 million from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters.

Asset reconciliation [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Asset reconciliation:
Business Insurance	$	76,870	$	78,165
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		13,355		13,461
Personal Insurance		13,614		13,423
Total assets for reportable segments		103,839		105,049
Other assets(1)		763		607
Total consolidated assets	$	104,602	$	105,656

(1)

The major components of other assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were other intangible assets and deferred taxes.

Revenues of the Company's operations based on location [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
U.S.	$	24,408	$	24,049	$	23,674
Non-U.S.		1,038		1,063		1,006
Total revenues	$	25,446	$	25,112	$	24,680

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information disclosure

Segment Information disclosure [Text Block]

2. SEGMENT INFORMATION

        The Company is organized into three reportable business segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. The accounting policies used to generate the following segment data are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in note 1.

        Except as described below for certain legal entities, the Company allocates its invested assets and the related net investment income to its reportable business segments. Pretax net investment income is allocated based upon an investable funds concept, which takes into account liabilities (net of non-invested assets) and appropriate capital considerations for each segment. For investable funds, a benchmark investment yield is developed that reflects the estimated duration of the loss reserves' future cash flows, the interest rate environment at the time the losses were incurred and A+ rated corporate debt instrument yields. For capital, a benchmark investment yield is developed that reflects the average yield on the total investment portfolio. The benchmark investment yields are applied to each segment's investable funds and capital, respectively, to produce a total notional investment income by segment. The Company's actual net investment income is allocated to each segment in proportion to the respective segment's notional investment income to total notional investment income. There are certain legal entities within the Company that are dedicated to specific reportable business segments. The invested assets and related net investment income from these legal entities are reported in the applicable business segment and are not allocated among the other business segments.

        The cost of the Company's catastrophe treaty program is included in the Company's ceded premiums and is allocated among reportable business segments based on an estimate of actual market reinsurance pricing using expected losses calculated by the Company's catastrophe model, adjusted for any experience adjustments.

        The following tables summarize the components of the Company's revenues, operating income and total assets by reportable business segments:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Business Insurance		Financial, Professional & International Insurance		Personal Insurance			Total Reportable Segments
2011
Premiums	$	11,327	$	3,174	$	7,589		$	22,090
Net investment income		2,041		414		424			2,879
Fee income		295		1		—			296
Other revenues		31		26		70			127
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,694	$	3,615	$	8,083		$	25,392
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,313	$	740	$	1,615		$	4,668
Income tax expense (benefit)		134		230		(293	)		71
Operating income (loss)(1)		1,354		647		(332	)		1,669
2010
Premiums	$	10,766	$	3,317	$	7,349		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,156		439		464			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			287
Other revenues		28		27		75			130
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,235	$	3,785	$	7,888		$	24,908
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,253	$	754	$	1,601		$	4,608
Income tax expense		777		245		134			1,156
Operating income(1)		2,301		620		440			3,361
2009
Premiums	$	10,968	$	3,333	$	7,117		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,902		452		422			2,776
Fee income		306		—		—			306
Other revenues		42		27		84			153
Total operating revenues(1)	$	13,218	$	3,812	$	7,623		$	24,653
Amortization and depreciation	$	2,279	$	763	$	1,567		$	4,609
Income tax expense		850		222		198			1,270
Operating income(1)		2,590		642		601			3,833

(1)

Operating revenues for reportable business segments exclude net realized investment gains (losses). Operating income for reportable business segments equals net income excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses).

        Net written premiums by market were as follows:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Business Insurance:
Select Accounts	$	2,784	$	2,718	$	2,756
Commercial Accounts		2,890		2,576		2,493
National Accounts		782		806		902
Industry-Focused Underwriting		2,407		2,299		2,279
Target Risk Underwriting		1,587		1,573		1,568
Specialized Distribution		880		872		889
Total Business Insurance Core		11,330		10,844		10,887
Business Insurance Other		10		13		15
Total Business Insurance		11,340		10,857		10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Bond & Financial Products		1,953		1,981		2,040
International		1,149		1,230		1,245
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,102		3,211		3,285
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,788		3,772		3,629
Homeowners and Other		3,957		3,795		3,520
Total Personal Insurance		7,745		7,567		7,149
Total consolidated net written premiums	$	22,187	$	21,635	$	21,336

Business Segment Reconciliations

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Revenue reconciliation
Earned premiums
Business Insurance:
Workers' compensation	$	2,899		$	2,489		$	2,457
Commercial automobile		1,940			1,912			1,956
Property		1,607			1,669			1,761
General liability		1,738			1,739			1,899
Commercial multi-peril		3,126			2,958			2,894
Other		17			(1	)		1
Total Business Insurance		11,327			10,766			10,968
Financial, Professional & International Insurance:
Fidelity and surety		970			1,020			1,012
General liability		832			866			908
International		1,218			1,276			1,255
Other		154			155			158
Total Financial, Professional & International Insurance		3,174			3,317			3,333
Personal Insurance:
Automobile		3,720			3,693			3,696
Homeowners and Other		3,869			3,656			3,421
Total Personal Insurance		7,589			7,349			7,117
Total earned premiums		22,090			21,432			21,418
Net investment income		2,879			3,059			2,776
Fee income		296			287			306
Other revenues		127			130			153
Total operating revenues for reportable segments		25,392			24,908			24,653
Other revenues		(1	)		(60	)		10
Net realized investment gains		55			264			17
Total consolidated revenues	$	25,446		$	25,112		$	24,680
Income reconciliation, net of tax
Total operating income for reportable segments	$	1,669		$	3,361		$	3,833
Interest Expense and Other(1)		(279	)		(318	)		(233	)
Total operating income		1,390			3,043			3,600
Net realized investment gains		36			173			22
Total consolidated net income	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622

(1)

The primary component of Interest Expense and Other is after-tax interest expense of $251 million, $252 million and $248 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Interest Expense and Other in 2010 included $39 million of after-tax expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of a significant portion of its 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures. Interest Expense and Other in 2009 included a benefit of $28 million from the favorable resolution of various prior year tax matters.

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Asset reconciliation:
Business Insurance	$	76,870	$	78,165
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		13,355		13,461
Personal Insurance		13,614		13,423
Total assets for reportable segments		103,839		105,049
Other assets(1)		763		607
Total consolidated assets	$	104,602	$	105,656

(1)

The major components of other assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were other intangible assets and deferred taxes.

Enterprise-Wide Disclosures

        Revenues from internal customers for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were not material. Foreign assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 also were not material. The Company does not have revenue from transactions with a single customer amounting to 10 percent or more of its revenues.

        The following table presents revenues of the Company's operations based on location:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
U.S.	$	24,408	$	24,049	$	23,674
Non-U.S.		1,038		1,063		1,006
Total revenues	$	25,446	$	25,112	$	24,680

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Investments (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Investments disclosure

Amortized cost and fair value of investments in fixed maturities [Table Text Block]

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,396	$	101	$	—	$	2,497
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,820		513		1		7,332
All other		29,391		2,303		4		31,690
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		36,211		2,816		5		39,022
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,228		91		1		2,318
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		249		22		3,515
All other corporate bonds		15,845		1,066		61		16,850
Redeemable preferred stock		26		4		—		30
Total	$	59,994	$	4,327	$	89	$	64,232

			Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost						Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)			Gains		Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	1,914	$	94	$	—	$	2,008
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions:
Pre-refunded		6,787		505		1		7,291
All other		31,277		1,121		154		32,244
Total obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		38,064		1,626		155		39,535
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,156		50		4		2,202
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,952		248		36		4,164
All other corporate bonds		14,051		876		51		14,876
Redeemable preferred stock		33		2		—		35
Total	$	60,170	$	2,896	$	246	$	62,820

Amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	5,829	$	5,901
Due after 1 year through 5 years		19,843		21,144
Due after 5 years through 10 years		17,107		18,694
Due after 10 years		13,927		14,978
		56,706		60,717
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,288		3,515
Total	$	59,994	$	64,232

Cost and fair value of investments in equity securities [Table Text Block]

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	311	$	120	$	3	$	428
Non-redeemable preferred stock		103		29		1		131
Total	$	414	$	149	$	4	$	559

			Gross Unrealized
							Fair Value
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Cost		Gains		Losses
Common stock	$	198	$	106	$	—	$	304
Non-redeemable preferred stock		174		46		5		215
Total	$	372	$	152	$	5	$	519

Unrealized investment losses [Table Text Block]

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	356	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		27		—		191		5		218		5
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		96		1		2		—		98		1
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		362		12		155		10		517		22
All other corporate bonds		1,295		42		105		19		1,400		61
Total fixed maturities		2,136		55		453		34		2,589		89
Equity securities
Common stock		64		3		—		—		64		3
Non-redeemable preferred stock		37		1		7		—		44		1
Total equity securities		101		4		7		—		108		4
Total	$	2,237	$	59	$	460	$	34	$	2,697	$	93

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	155	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	155	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		5,364		149		139		6		5,503		155
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		419		4		13		—		432		4
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		77		1		420		35		497		36
All other corporate bonds		1,230		32		185		19		1,415		51
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		3		—		3		—
Total fixed maturities		7,245		186		760		60		8,005		246
Equity securities
Common stock		3		—		3		—		6		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		45		1		49		4		94		5
Total equity securities		48		1		52		4		100		5
Total	$	7,293	$	187	$	812	$	64	$	8,105	$	251

Securities continuously in an unrealized loss position of greater than 20% of amortized cost by length of time [Table Text Block]

	Period For Which Fair Value Is Less Than 80% of Amortized Cost
(in millions)	3 Months or Less		Greater Than 3 Months, 6 Months or Less		Greater Than 6 Months, 12 Months or Less		Greater Than 12 Months		Total
Fixed maturities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2
Other		—		5		6		9		20
Total fixed maturities		2		5		6		9		22
Equity securities		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2	$	5	$	6	$	9	$	22

Impairment charges included in net realized investment gains [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		—		—		—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		13		4		81
All other corporate bonds		5		9		88
Redeemable preferred stock		—		—		—
Total fixed maturities		18		13		169
Equity securities
Common stock		6		2		15
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		1		64
Total equity securities		6		3		79
Other investments		1		10		10
Total	$	25	$	26	$	258

Roll-forward of the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources [Table Text Block]

Year ended December 31, 2011 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows			Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	47	$	—	$	12	$	—		$	(1	)	$	58
All other corporate bonds		88		2		2		(4	)		6			94
Total fixed maturities	$	135	$	2	$	14	$	(4	)	$	5		$	152

Year ended December 31, 2010 (in millions)	Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Held, Beginning of Period		Additions for OTTI Securities Where No Credit Losses Were Previously Recognized		Additions for OTTI Securities Where Credit Losses Have Been Previously Recognized		Reductions Due to Sales/Defaults of Credit- Impaired Securities			Adjustments to Book Value of Credit- Impaired Securities due to Changes in Cash Flows		Cumulative OTTI Credit Losses Recognized for Securities Still Held, End of Period
Fixed maturities
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities	$	46	$	—	$	4	$	(3	)	$	—	$	47
All other corporate bonds		93		—		5		(13	)		3		88
Total fixed maturities	$	139	$	—	$	9	$	(16	)	$	3	$	135

Net investment income [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Gross investment income (loss)
Fixed maturities	$	2,543	$	2,710	$	2,822
Equity securities		29		31		30
Short-term securities		12		13		27
Real estate		34		35		36
Other investments		292		304		(106	)
Gross investment income		2,910		3,093		2,809
Investment expenses		31		34		33
Net investment income	$	2,879	$	3,059	$	2,776

Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) [Table Text Block]

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturities	$	1,588		$	114		$	2,830
Equity securities		(2	)		69			160
Other investments		(14	)		(178	)		87
		1,572			5			3,077
Related tax expense		560			2			1,075
Change in net unrealized gain on investment securities		1,012			3			2,002
Balance, beginning of year		1,859			1,856			(146	)
Balance, end of year	$	2,871		$	1,859		$	1,856

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) - Fair Value Hierarchy (Pension Plans [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	$ 2,500	$ 2,425	$ 2,258
Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	1,945	2,052
Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	537	355
Level 3 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	18	18
Fixed maturities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	256	185
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	15	41
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	239	144
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	2
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	15	41
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	15	41
Debt securities issued by foreign governments [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	13	9
Debt securities issued by foreign governments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	13	9
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	14	26
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	12	26
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	2
All other corporate bonds [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	214	109
All other corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	214	109
Total mutual funds [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	1,375	1,469
Total mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	1,375	1,469
Equity mutual funds [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	932	1,058
Equity mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	932	1,058
Bond mutual funds [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	443	411
Bond mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	443	411
Equity securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	352	390
Equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	352	390
Other investments [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	16	18
Other investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	16	18
Cash and short-term securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	501	363
Cash and short-term securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	203	152
Cash and short-term securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	298	211
Cash and short-term securities, U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	141	135
Cash and short-term securities, U.S. Treasury securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	141	135
Money market mutual funds [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	50	15
Money market mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	50	15
Cash and short-term securities, other [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	310	213
Cash and short-term securities, other [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	12	2
Cash and short-term securities, other [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Fair value of plan assets	$ 298	$ 211

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Income Taxes (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes disclosure

Composition of income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income and common shareholders' equity [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Composition of income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income
Current expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(176	)	$	846		$	822
Foreign		34			78			75
State		3			10			(8	)
Total current tax expense (benefit)		(139	)		934			889
Deferred expense (benefit):
Federal		63			178			213
Foreign		2			(22	)		(13	)
Total deferred tax expense		65			156			200
Total income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income		(74	)		1,090			1,089
Composition of income tax included in common shareholders' equity
Expense (benefit) relating to stock-based compensation, the change in unrealized appreciation on investments, unrealized loss on foreign exchange and unrealized loss on derivatives, and other comprehensive income		399			(2	)		1,099
Total income tax expense included in consolidated financial statements	$	325		$	1,088		$	2,188

Effective tax rate [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Effective tax rate
Income before federal, foreign and state income taxes	$	1,352		$	4,306		$	4,711
Statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
Expected federal income tax expense		473			1,507			1,649
Tax effect of:
Nontaxable investment income		(449	)		(476	)		(480	)
Favorable resolution of prior year tax matters		(104	)		—			(89	)
Other, net		6			59			9
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(74	)	$	1,090		$	1,089
Effective tax rate		(5	)%		25	%		23	%

Deferred tax assets and liabilities [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Deferred tax assets
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	936	$	996
Unearned premium reserves		680		662
Other		844		713
Total gross deferred tax assets		2,460		2,371
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred acquisition costs		585		575
Investments		1,650		1,128
Internally developed software		128		122
Other		90		53
Total gross deferred tax liabilities		2,453		1,878
Total deferred taxes	$	7	$	493

Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Table Text Block]

(in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at January 1	$	103		$	100
Additions for tax positions of prior years		1			9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(68	)		(7	)
Additions based on tax positions related to current year		1			1
Balance at December 31	$	37		$	103

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Investments (details) - Change in Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	$ 1,572	$ 5	$ 3,077
Fixed maturities [Member]
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	1,588	114	2,830
Equity securities [Member]
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	(2)	69	160
Other investments [Member]
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	$ (14)	$ (178)	$ 87

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Earnings per Share (details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Earnings per Share disclosure
Net income	$ 618	$ 333	$ (364)	$ 839	$ 894	$ 1,005	$ 670	$ 647	$ 1,426	$ 3,216	$ 3,622
Preferred stock dividends									(1)	(3)	(3)
Participating share-based awards - allocated income									(11)	(25)	(26)
Net income available to common shareholders -- basic									1,414	3,188	3,593
Effect of dilutive securities, convertible preferred stock									1	3	3
Effect of dilutive securities, participating share-based awards - re-allocated income										2	2
Effect of dilutive securities, zero coupon convertible notes											1
Net income available to common shareholders -- diluted									$ 1,415	$ 3,193	$ 3,599
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic									415.8	476.5	563.2
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities, convertible preferred stock (in shares)									0.7	1.8	2.0
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities, stock options and performance shares (in shares)									4.0	4.2	3.0
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities, zero coupon convertible notes (in shares)											0.4
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted									420.5	482.5	568.6
Net income per common share, basic	$ 1.52	$ 0.80	$ (0.88)	$ 1.94	$ 1.98	$ 2.14	$ 1.37	$ 1.26	$ 3.40	$ 6.69	$ 6.38
Net income per common share, diluted	$ 1.51	$ 0.79	$ (0.88)	$ 1.92	$ 1.95	$ 2.11	$ 1.35	$ 1.25	$ 3.36	$ 6.62	$ 6.33

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Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Revenues
Premiums									$ 22,090	$ 21,432	$ 21,418
Net investment income									2,879	3,059	2,776
Fee income									296	287	306
Net realized investment gains									55	264	17
Other revenues									126	70	163
Total revenues	6,373	6,407	6,388	6,278	6,332	6,482	6,179	6,119	25,446	25,112	24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses									16,276	13,210	12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									3,876	3,802	3,813
General and administrative expenses									3,556	3,406	3,366
Interest expense									386	388	382
Total claims and expenses	5,595	6,075	7,115	5,309	5,135	5,111	5,298	5,262	24,094	20,806	19,969
Income before income taxes	778	332	(727)	969	1,197	1,371	881	857	1,352	4,306	4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)	160	(1)	(363)	130	303	366	211	210	(74)	1,090	1,089
Net income	618	333	(364)	839	894	1,005	670	647	1,426	3,216	3,622
Net income per share
Net income per share, basic	$ 1.52	$ 0.80	$ (0.88)	$ 1.94	$ 1.98	$ 2.14	$ 1.37	$ 1.26	$ 3.40	$ 6.69	$ 6.38
Net income per share, diluted	$ 1.51	$ 0.79	$ (0.88)	$ 1.92	$ 1.95	$ 2.11	$ 1.35	$ 1.25	$ 3.36	$ 6.62	$ 6.33
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic									415.8	476.5	563.2
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted									420.5	482.5	568.6
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)									30	7	(323)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources									(55)	(33)	65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses									(25)	(26)	(258)
Other net realized investment gains									80	290	275
Net realized investment gains									$ 55	$ 264	$ 17

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 17, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011 months count years	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies disclosure
Increase to retained earnings from the adoption of the updated other-than-temporary impairment guidance				$ 71,000,000
Maximum useful life for buildings held in real estate investments (in years)		39 years
Original maturity of short-term securities		Short-term securities have an original maturity of less than one year
Availability of financial information provided by private equity and real estate partnerships		The private equity and real estate partnerships provide financial information quarterly which is generally available to investors, including the Company, within three to six months following the date of the reporting period.
Availability of financial information provided by hedge funds		The hedge funds provide financial information monthly, which is generally available to investors within one month following the date of the reporting period.
Estimated recovery time for securities for which the issuer is in bankruptcy (in months)		12
Estimated recovery time for securities for which the issuer is financially troubled but not in bankruptcy (in months)		24
Minimum collateral provided by borrowers of securities, as a percentage of the market value of the loaned securities plus accrued interest		102.00%
Liabilities for losses for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies		2,200,000,000	2,090,000,000
Liabilities for losses for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, discount rate (percent)		5.00%	5.00%
Liability for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments		293,000,000	294,000,000
Recoverables for liability for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments		19,000,000	24,000,000
Expected payment period for loss-based assessments		The loss-based assessments are expected to be paid over a period ranging from one year to the life expectancy of certain workers' compensation claimants and the recoveries are expected to occur over the same period of time.
Net written premiums for participating dividend policies as a percent of total Company net written premiums		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Liability accrued for policyholder dividends		$ 54,000,000	$ 45,000,000
Length of time each underwriting account is normally kept open under accounting conventions used by Lloyd's members (in years)		3
Number of reportable business segments		3
Number of groups comprising Business Insurance Core		6
Description of relationship with Lloyds's syndicate		International, through its Lloyd's syndicate (Syndicate 5000), for which the Company provides 100% of the capital, underwrites through five principal business units -- marine, global property, accident & special risks, power & utilities and aviation.
Percent of common stock of foreign company acquired to commence a joint venture	43.00%
Prime [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		3.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		1.00%
Loss severity		30.00%
Prime [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		37.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		46.00%
Loss severity		65.00%
Alt-A [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		0.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		7.00%
Loss severity		35.00%
Alt-A [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		17.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		78.00%
Loss severity		70.00%
Sub-Prime [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		0.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		19.00%
Loss severity		58.00%
Sub-Prime [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Key assumptions used in estimation of present value of structured fixed maturitity securities
Voluntary prepayment rates		8.00%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults		87.00%
Loss severity		90.00%

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Schedule II (details) - Other Revenues Footnote

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II Other Revenues Footnote

Schedule II Other Revenues Footnote [Text Block]

1.     OTHER REVENUES

        In 2010, other revenues included $60 million of expenses related to the Company's purchase and retirement of $885 million of its $1.0 billion 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 1,426	$ 3,216	$ 3,622
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized investment gains	(55)	(264)	(17)
Depreciation and amortization	802	812	797
Deferred federal income tax expense	63	178	213
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	3,876	3,802	3,813
Equity in (income) loss from other investments	(281)	(283)	126
Change in premiums receivable	(237)	(29)	364
Change in reinsurance recoverables	807	1,300	1,416
Change in deferred acquisition costs	(3,881)	(3,826)	(3,797)
Change in claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	(152)	(1,968)	(1,596)
Change in unearned premium reserves	188	63	(96)
Other operating activities	(387)	53	(614)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,169	3,054	4,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities	7,404	5,896	5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments, fixed maturities	1,161	3,713	2,805
Proceeds from sales of investments, equity securities	135	201	65
Proceeds from sales of investments, real estate	1	10
Proceeds from sales of investments, other investments	594	717	511
Purchases of investments, fixed maturities	(8,704)	(6,785)	(9,647)
Purchases of investments, equity securities	(131)	(61)	(24)
Purchases of investments, real estate	(66)	(21)	(15)
Purchases of investments, other investments	(889)	(514)	(349)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	2,018	(699)	370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(30)	395
Other investing activities	(371)	(318)	(326)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,152	2,109	(899)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt	(8)	(1,160)	(143)
Issuance of debt		1,234	494
Dividends paid to shareholders	(665)	(673)	(693)
Issuance of common stock - employee share options	314	408	180
Treasury stock acquired - share repurchase authorization	(2,919)	(4,998)	(3,259)
Treasury stock acquired - net employee share-based compensation	(46)	(40)	(29)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	18	8	8
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,306)	(5,221)	(3,442)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1)	3	15
Net increase (decrease) in cash	14	(55)	(95)
Cash at beginning of year	200	255	350
Cash at end of year	214	200	255
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid	218	784	876
Interest paid	$ 382	$ 397	$ 385

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Schedule II (details) - Condensed Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 07, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Condensed financial statements
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 64,232		$ 62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	559		519
Short-term securities	3,594		5,616
Total assets	104,602		105,656
Debt	6,605		6,611
Other liabilities	5,424		5,293
Total liabilities	80,125		80,181
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)			68	79	89
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized; 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)	20,732		20,162	19,593	19,242
Retained earnings	19,579		18,847	16,315	13,314
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	2,005		1,255	1,219	(900)
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)	(17,839)		(14,857)	(9,791)	(6,426)
Total shareholders' equity	24,477		25,475	27,415
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	104,602		105,656
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares issued	0		200,000
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	190,083	200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000		1,748,600,000
Common stock, shares issued	392,800,000		434,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	392,800,000		434,600,000	520,300,000	585,100,000
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	349,000,000		296,600,000
Travelers [Member]
Condensed financial statements
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	33		20
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	94		66
Short-term securities	2,339		3,584
Investment in subsidiaries	27,565		27,422
Other assets	506		139
Total assets	30,537		31,231
Debt	5,415		5,460
Other liabilities	655		298
Total liabilities	6,070		5,758
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)			68
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized; 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)	20,732		20,162
Retained earnings	19,569		18,845
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	2,005		1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)	(17,839)		(14,857)
Total shareholders' equity	24,467		25,473
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 30,537		$ 31,231
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares issued	0		200,000
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	0		200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000		1,748,600,000
Common stock, shares issued	392,800,000		434,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	392,800,000		434,600,000
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	349,000,000		296,600,000

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Fair Value Measurements (details) - Changes in Level 3 (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Changes in Level 3 fair value category [Roll Forward]
Level 3 fair value category, beginning balance	$ 287	$ 394
Level 3 fair value category, total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) included in realized investment gains (losses)	39	7
Level 3 fair value category, total unrealized investment gains (losses) included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other chages in equity from nonowner sources	(9)	21
Level 3 fair value category purchases	159	47
Level 3 fair value category sales	(62)	(122)
Level 3 fair value category settlements/maturities	(43)	(41)
Gross transfers into Level 3	19	13
Gross transfers out of Level 3	(96)	(32)
Level 3 fair value category, ending balance	294	287
Fixed maturities [Member]
Changes in Level 3 fair value category [Roll Forward]
Level 3 fair value category, beginning balance	230	240
Level 3 fair value category, total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) included in realized investment gains (losses)	1	5
Level 3 fair value category, total unrealized investment gains (losses) included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other chages in equity from nonowner sources		10
Level 3 fair value category purchases	154	44
Level 3 fair value category sales	(15)	(9)
Level 3 fair value category settlements/maturities	(43)	(41)
Gross transfers into Level 3	19	13
Gross transfers out of Level 3	(96)	(32)
Level 3 fair value category, ending balance	250	230
Other investments [Member]
Changes in Level 3 fair value category [Roll Forward]
Level 3 fair value category, beginning balance	57	154
Level 3 fair value category, total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) included in realized investment gains (losses)	38	2
Level 3 fair value category, total unrealized investment gains (losses) included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other chages in equity from nonowner sources	(9)	11
Level 3 fair value category purchases	5	3
Level 3 fair value category sales	(47)	(113)
Level 3 fair value category, ending balance	$ 44	$ 57

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Schedule II (details) - Guarantees Footnote (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years
Guarantor obligations
Period range for term of indemnification provisions arising from sales of business entities, minimum (in years)	7
Schedule II Guarantees Footnote
Amount of certain debt obligations of TPC that are unconditionally guaranteed by the Travelers Companies, Inc.	$ 1,200,000,000
Indemnifications related to the sale of business entities [Member]
Guarantor obligations
Maximum amount of contingent obligation	1,220,000,000
Amount recognized on balance sheet for contingent obligation	9,000,000
Indemnifications related to the sale of business entities [Member] | Travelers [Member]
Guarantor obligations
Maximum amount of contingent obligation	93,000,000
Amount recognized on balance sheet for contingent obligation	$ 9,000,000
Period range for term of indemnification provisions arising from sales of business entities, minimum (in years)	8

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets disclosure

Goodwill by segment [Table Text Block]

(in millions)	2011		2010
Business Insurance	$	2,168	$	2,168
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		557		557
Personal Insurance		613		613
Other		27		27
Total	$	3,365	$	3,365

Other intangible assets by major asset class [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	830	$	105
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		79		112
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		909		217
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	909	$	433

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	783	$	152
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		57		134
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		840		286
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	840	$	502

(1)

The fair value adjustment of $191 million was recorded in connection with the merger of The St. Paul Companies, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty Corp. in 2004 and was based on management's estimate of nominal claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables (after adjusting for conformity with the acquirer's accounting policy on discounting of workers' compensation reserves), expected payment patterns, the April 1, 2004 U.S. Treasury spot rate yield curve, a leverage ratio assumption (reserves to statutory surplus), and a cost of capital expressed as a spread over risk-free rates. The method used calculates a risk adjustment to a risk-free discounted reserve that will, if reserves run off as expected, produce results that yield the assumed cost-of-capital on the capital supporting the loss reserves. The fair value adjustment is reported as an other intangible asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and the amounts measured in accordance with the acquirer's accounting policies for insurance contracts are reported as part of the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables. The intangible asset will be recognized into income over the expected payment pattern. Because the time value of money and the risk adjustment (cost of capital) components of the intangible asset run off at different rates, the amount recognized in income may be a net benefit in some periods and a net expense in other periods.

Amortization expense for other intangible assets by major asset class [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Customer-related	$	47	$	61	$	72
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables		22		25		28
Total amortization expense	$	69	$	86	$	100

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Insurance Claim Reserves (details) - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Property Casualty Reserve Balances for Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Reconciliation of beginning and ending property casualty reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses [Roll Forward]
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at beginning of year, property casualty	$ 51,537	$ 53,529
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in the current year, property casualty	16,937	14,452	13,681
Estimated decrease in claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years, property casualty	(842)	(1,417)	(1,449)
Total payments, property casualty reserves	15,404	13,697	12,918
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year, property casualty	51,353	51,537	53,529
Net reserves, property casualty [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending property casualty reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses [Roll Forward]
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at beginning of year, property casualty	51,537	53,529	55,121
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses, property casualty	11,282	12,588	13,809
Net reserves at beginning of year, property casualty	40,255	40,941	41,312
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in the current year, property casualty	16,937	14,452	13,681
Estimated decrease in claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years, property casualty	(842)	(1,417)	(1,449)
Total increases, property casualty reserves	16,095	13,035	12,232
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in current year, property casualty	7,751	5,949	5,399
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in prior years, property casualty	7,653	7,748	7,519
Total payments, property casualty reserves	15,404	13,697	12,918
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss, property casualty reserves	(27)	(24)	315
Net reserves at end of year, property casualty	40,919	40,255	40,941
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses, property casualty	10,434	11,282	12,588
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year, property casualty	$ 51,353	$ 51,537	$ 53,529

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Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Noncash Investing and Financing Activities disclosure

Noncash Investing and Financing Activities disclosure [Text Block]

16. NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        There were no material noncash financing or investing activities during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

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Insurance Claim Reserves (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Insurance Claim Reserves disclosure

Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Property-casualty	$	51,353	$	51,537
Accident and health		66		69
Total	$	51,419	$	51,606

Reconciliation of beginning and ending property casualty reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses [Table Text Block]

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at beginning of year	$	51,537		$	53,529		$	55,121
Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		11,282			12,588			13,809
Net reserves at beginning of year		40,255			40,941			41,312
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in the current year		16,937			14,452			13,681
Estimated decrease in claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years		(842	)		(1,417	)		(1,449	)
Total increases		16,095			13,035			12,232
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in:
Current year		7,751			5,949			5,399
Prior years		7,653			7,748			7,519
Total payments		15,404			13,697			12,918
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss		(27	)		(24	)		315
Net reserves at end of year		40,919			40,255			40,941
Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		10,434			11,282			12,588
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year	$	51,353		$	51,537		$	53,529

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Schedule II (details) - Guarantees Footnote

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II Guarantees Footnote

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2.     GUARANTEES

        The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has contingent obligations for guarantees related to its subsidiary's debt obligations and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. TRV also provides standard indemnifications to service providers in the normal course of business. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms. Certain of these guarantees and indemnifications have no stated or notional amounts or limitation to the maximum potential future payments, and, accordingly, TRV is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential payments for such arrangements.

        In the ordinary course of selling business entities to third parties, TRV has agreed to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the business entities being sold, covenants and obligations of TRV and/or its subsidiaries following the closing, and in certain cases obligations arising from undisclosed liabilities, adverse reserve development, imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, or certain named litigation. Such indemnification provisions generally survive for periods ranging from eight years following the applicable closing date to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, although, in some cases, there may be other agreed upon term limitations or no term limitations. Certain of these contingent obligations are subject to deductibles which have to be incurred by the obligee before TRV is obligated to make payments. The maximum amount of TRV's contingent obligation for indemnifications related to the sale of business entities that are quantifiable was $93 million at December 31, 2011, of which $9 million was recognized on the balance sheet at that date.

        TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain debt obligations of TPC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, which totaled $1.20 billion at December 31, 2011. Prior to the merger of TPC and SPC in 2004, TPC fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiary TIGHI. TRV has fully and unconditionally guaranteed such guarantee obligations of TPC. See note 17 of notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) disclosure

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18. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

2011 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,278	$	6,388		$	6,407		$	6,373	$	25,446
Total expenses		5,309		7,115			6,075			5,595		24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		969		(727	)		332			778		1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		130		(363	)		(1	)		160		(74	)
Net income (loss)	$	839	$	(364	)	$	333		$	618	$	1,426
Net income (loss) per share(1):
Basic	$	1.94	$	(0.88	)	$	0.80		$	1.52	$	3.40
Diluted		1.92		(0.88	)		0.79			1.51		3.36

2010 (in millions, except per share amounts)	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Total
Total revenues	$	6,119	$	6,179	$	6,482	$	6,332	$	25,112
Total expenses		5,262		5,298		5,111		5,135		20,806
Income before income taxes		857		881		1,371		1,197		4,306
Income tax expense		210		211		366		303		1,090
Net income	$	647	$	670	$	1,005	$	894	$	3,216
Net income per share(1):
Basic	$	1.26	$	1.37	$	2.14	$	1.98	$	6.69
Diluted		1.25		1.35		2.11		1.95		6.62

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Due to the averaging of shares, quarterly earnings per share may not add to the total for the full year.

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Debt (details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 years	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt disclosure
Total short-term debt		$ 350,000,000	$ 109,000,000
Total long-term debt		6,269,000,000	6,519,000,000
Total debt principal		6,619,000,000	6,628,000,000
Unamortized fair value adjustment, debt		53,000,000	54,000,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(67,000,000)	(71,000,000)
Total debt		6,605,000,000	6,611,000,000
Amount paid to holders of the senior notes to terminate the replacement capital covenant	4,000,000
Pretax loss recognized related to the purchase of a portion of the 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures			60,000,000
Amount of commercial paper program		800,000,000
Junior subordinated debentures purchased by business trusts, description		The Company's three other junior subordinated debenture instruments are all similar in nature to each other. Three separate business trusts issued preferred securities to investors and used the proceeds to purchase the Company's subordinated debentures. Interest on each of the instruments is paid semi-annually.
Impact of amortization of the fair value adjustment on interest expense		1,000,000	4,000,000
Amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, due in 2012		250,000,000
Amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, due in 2013		500,000,000
Amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, due in 2015		400,000,000
Amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, due in 2016		400,000,000
Debt securities issued under shelf registration statement			1,250,000,000
Credit agreement, term (in years)		3
Credit agreement, maximum borrowing capacity		1,000,000,000
Credit agreement, threshold of consolidated net worth		$ 14,350,000,000
Credit agreement, covenant terms		The Company must also maintain a ratio of total debt to the sum of total debt plus consolidated net worth of not greater than 0.40 to 1.00. In addition, the credit agreement contains other customary restrictive covenants as well as certain customary events of default, including with respect to a change in control, which is defined to include the acquisition of 35% or more of the Company's voting stock and certain changes in the composition of the Company's board of directors. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Credit agreement, cost of borrowing		Generally, the cost of borrowing under this agreement will range from LIBOR plus 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points depending on the Company's credit ratings. At December 31, 2011, that cost would have been LIBOR plus 125 basis points had there been any amounts outstanding under the credit agreement.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies disclosure

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company). The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and claims and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2010 and 2009 financial statements to conform to the 2011 presentation. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Adoption of Accounting Standards Updates

Creditors' Evaluation of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring

        In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to clarify whether a modification or restructuring of a receivable is considered a troubled debt restructuring, i.e., whether the creditor has granted a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. A modification or restructuring that is considered a troubled debt restructuring will result in the creditor having to account for the receivable as being impaired and will also result in additional disclosure of the creditors' troubled debt restructuring activities. The provisions of the guidance were effective for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 on a retrospective basis to the beginning of the year. The adoption of this guidance did not have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

        In April 2009, the FASB issued updated guidance, which provides clarification that an other-than-temporary impairment is recognized when an entity has the intent to sell a debt security or when it is more likely than not that an entity will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery in value.

        Additionally, the guidance changes the presentation and amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in the income statement for instances in which the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell a debt security prior to the anticipated recovery of its remaining cost basis. The Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in "accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources."

        In addition to the changes in measurement and presentation, the disclosures related to other-than-temporary impairments relating to debt securities are expanded, and all such disclosures are required to be included in both interim and annual periods.

        The guidance was effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of the guidance on April 1, 2009 resulted in an increase in retained earnings of $71 million, which was offset by a corresponding decrease in "accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources" of the same amount.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts

        In October 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance to address diversity in practice for the accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This guidance modifies the definition of acquisition costs to specify that a cost must be directly related to the successful acquisition of a new or renewal insurance contract in order to be deferred. If application of this guidance would result in the capitalization of acquisition costs that had not previously been capitalized by a reporting entity, the entity may elect not to capitalize those costs.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Transfers and Servicing

        In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance related to the accounting for repurchase agreements and other agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The updated guidance eliminates the criteria to assess whether a transferor is required to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets in order to demonstrate effective control over the transferred asset. Transferors that maintain effective control over a transferred asset are required to account for the transaction as a secured borrowing rather than a sale.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The updated guidance applies to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

        In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The updated guidance requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The updated guidance is to be applied retrospectively and is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. Early adoption is permitted.

        The updated guidance will result in a change in the presentation of the Company's consolidated financial statements but will not have any impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Intangibles—Goodwill and Other

        In September 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance that modifies the manner in which the two-step impairment test of goodwill is applied. Under the updated guidance, an entity may assess qualitative factors (such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, key technology, or customers) that may impact a reporting unit's fair value and lead to the determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill. If an entity determines that it is more likely than not, it must perform an impairment test.

        The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, a second step must be performed to measure the amount of goodwill impairment, if any. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill is measured in a business combination (i.e., by measuring the fair value of the reporting unit's assets, liabilities and unrecognized intangible assets and determining the remaining amount ascribed to goodwill) and comparing the amount of the implied goodwill to the carrying amount of the goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

        The updated guidance is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Accounting Policies

Investments

Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities

        Fixed maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Fixed maturities, including instruments subject to securities lending agreements, are classified as available for sale and are reported at fair value, with unrealized investment gains and losses, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Equity securities, which include public common and non-redeemable preferred stocks, are classified as available for sale with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Real Estate Investments

        The Company's real estate investments include warehouses, office buildings and other commercial land and properties that are directly owned. Real estate is recorded on the purchase date at the purchase price, which generally represents fair value, and is supported by internal analysis or external appraisals, using discounted cash flow analyses and other acceptable valuation techniques. Real estate held for investment purposes is subsequently carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the expected useful life of the building or 39 years. Real estate held for sale is carried at lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Short-term Securities

        Short-term securities have an original maturity of less than one year and are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Other Investments

        Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

        The Company uses the equity method of accounting for private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships. The partnerships and the hedge funds generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value. The financial statements prepared by the investee are received by the Company on a lag basis, with the lag period generally dependent upon the type of underlying investments. The private equity and real estate partnerships provide financial information quarterly which is generally available to investors, including the Company, within three to six months following the date of the reporting period. The hedge funds provide financial information monthly, which is generally available to investors within one month following the date of the reporting period. The Company regularly requests financial information from the partnerships prior to the receipt of the partnerships' financial statements and records any material information obtained from these requests in its consolidated financial statements.

Common Stock with Transfer Restrictions and Other

        Also included in other investments are common stock with transfer restrictions, non-public common and preferred equities, mortgage loans, trading securities and derivatives. Common stock with transfer restrictions and non-public common and preferred equities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value, net of income taxes, charged or credited directly to accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources. Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period. The Company's derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value, with the changes in fair value reflected in the consolidated statement of income in net realized investment gains (losses). For a further discussion of the derivatives used by the Company, see note 3.

Net Investment Income

        Investment income from fixed maturities and mortgage loans is recognized based on the constant effective yield method which includes an adjustment for estimated principal repayments, if any. The effective yield used to determine amortization for fixed maturities subject to prepayment risk (e.g., asset-backed, loan-backed and structured securities) is recalculated and adjusted periodically based upon actual historical and/or projected future cash flows, which are obtained from a widely-accepted securities data provider. The adjustments to the yield for highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the retrospective method. The adjustments to the yield for non-highly rated prepayable fixed maturities are accounted for using the prospective method. Dividends on equity securities (including those with transfer restrictions) and venture capital investments are recognized in income when declared. Rental income on real estate is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. See note 3 for further discussion. Investments in private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds, real estate partnerships and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereby the Company's share of the investee's earnings or losses in the fund is reported in net investment income. Trading securities are marked to market with the change in fair value recognized in net investment income during the current period.

        Accrual of income is suspended on non-securitized fixed maturities or mortgage loans that are in default, or on which it is likely that future payments will not be made as scheduled. Interest income on investments in default is recognized only when payments are received. Investments included in the consolidated balance sheet that were not income-producing for the preceding 12 months were not material.

        For fixed maturities where the Company records an other-than-temporary impairment, a determination is made as to the cause of the impairment and whether the Company expects a recovery in the value. For fixed maturities where the Company expects a recovery in value, not necessarily to par, the constant effective yield method is utilized and the investment is amortized to the expected recovery amount.

Investment Gains and Losses

        Net realized investment gains and losses are included as a component of pretax revenues based upon specific identification of the investments sold on the trade date. Included in net realized investment gains (losses) are other-than-temporary impairment losses on invested assets other than those investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting as described in the "Investment Impairments" section that follows.

Investment Impairments

        The Company conducts a periodic review to identify and evaluate invested assets having other-than-temporary impairments. Some of the factors considered in identifying other-than-temporary impairments include: (1) for fixed maturity investments, whether the Company intends to sell the investment or whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment prior to an anticipated recovery in value; (2) for non-fixed maturity investments, the Company's ability and intent to retain the investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value; (3) the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest for fixed maturity securities (i.e., whether there is a credit loss) or cost for equity securities; (4) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost for fixed maturity securities or cost for equity securities; and (5) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, including the relevant industry conditions and trends, and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments of Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

        For fixed maturity investments that the Company does not intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the Company separates the credit loss component of the impairment from the amount related to all other factors and reports the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses). The impairment related to all other factors is reported in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

        For equity securities (including public common, non-redeemable preferred stock and common stock with transfer restrictions) and for fixed maturity investments the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the full amount of the impairment is included in net realized investment gains (losses).

        Upon recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment, the new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis less the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value; however, for fixed maturity investments the difference between the new cost basis and the expected cash flows is accreted on a quarterly basis to net investment income over the remaining expected life of the investment.

Determination of Credit Loss

        The Company determines the credit loss component of fixed maturity investments by utilizing discounted cash flow modeling to determine the present value of the security and comparing the present value with the amortized cost of the security. If the amortized cost is greater than the present value of the expected cash flows, the difference is considered a credit loss and recognized in net realized investment gains (losses).

        For non-structured fixed maturities (U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities, obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions, debt securities issued by foreign governments, and certain corporate debt), the estimate of expected cash flows is determined by projecting a recovery value and a recovery time frame and assessing whether further principal and interest will be received. The determination of recovery value incorporates an issuer valuation assumption utilizing one or a combination of valuation methods as deemed appropriate by the Company. The Company determines the undiscounted recovery value by allocating the estimated value of the issuer to the Company's assessment of the priority of claims. The present value of the cash flows is determined by applying the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment) and an estimated recovery time frame. Generally, that time frame for securities for which the issuer is in bankruptcy is 12 months. For securities for which the issuer is financially troubled but not in bankruptcy, that time frame is generally 24 months. Included in the present value calculation are expected principal and interest payments; however, for securities for which the issuer is classified as bankrupt or in default, the present value calculation assumes no interest payments and a single recovery amount.

        In estimating the recovery value, significant judgment is involved in the development of assumptions relating to a myriad of factors related to the issuer including, but not limited to, revenue, margin and earnings projections, the likely market or liquidation values of assets, potential additional debt to be incurred pre- or post-bankruptcy/restructuring, the ability to shift existing or new debt to different priority layers, the amount of restructuring/bankruptcy expenses, the size and priority of unfunded pension obligations, litigation or other contingent claims, the treatment of intercompany claims and the likely outcome with respect to inter-creditor conflicts.

        For structured fixed maturity securities (primarily residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities), the Company estimates the present value of the security by projecting future cash flows of the assets underlying the securitization, allocating the flows to the various tranches based on the structure of the securitization, and determining the present value of the cash flows using the effective yield of the security at the date of acquisition (or the most recent implied rate used to accrete the security if the implied rate has changed as a result of a previous impairment or changes in expected cash flows). The Company incorporates levels of delinquencies, defaults and severities as well as credit attributes of the remaining assets in the securitization, along with other economic data, to arrive at its best estimate of the parameters applied to the assets underlying the securitization. In order to project cash flows, the following assumptions are applied to the assets underlying the securitization: (1) voluntary prepayment rates, (2) default rates and (3) loss severity. The key assumptions made for the Prime, Alt-A and Sub-Prime mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2011 were as follows:

(at December 31, 2011)	Prime	Alt-A	Sub-Prime
Voluntary prepayment rates	3% - 37%	0% - 17%	0% - 8%
Percentage of remaining pool liquidated due to defaults	1% - 46%	7% - 78%	19% - 87%
Loss severity	30% - 65%	35% - 70%	58% - 90%

Real Estate Investments

        On at least an annual basis, the Company obtains independent appraisals for substantially all of its real estate investments. In addition, the carrying value of all real estate investments is reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The review for impairment considers the valuation from the independent appraisal, when applicable, and incorporates an estimate of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the real estate property. An impairment loss is recognized if the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the real estate property. The impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

Other Investments

Investments in Private Equity Limited Partnerships, Hedge Funds and Real Estate Partnerships

        Included in other investments are private equity limited partnerships, hedge funds and real estate partnerships that generally report investments on their balance sheet at fair value and are accounted for by the Company using the equity method of accounting. The Company reviews these investments for impairment no less frequently than quarterly and monitors the performance throughout the year through discussions with the managers/general partners. If the Company becomes aware of an impairment of a partnership's investments at the balance sheet date prior to receiving the partnership's financial statements, it will recognize an impairment by recording a reduction in the carrying value of the partnership with a corresponding charge to net investment income.

Mortgage Loans

        A mortgage loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect principal and interest amounts due. For mortgage loans that are determined to be impaired, a reserve is established for the difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of the underlying collateral. In estimating fair value, the Company uses interest rates reflecting the current real estate financing market returns.

Changes in Intent to Sell Temporarily Impaired Assets

        The Company may, from time to time, sell invested assets subsequent to the balance sheet date that it did not intend to sell at the balance sheet date. Conversely, the Company may not sell invested assets that it asserted that it intended to sell at the balance sheet date. Such changes in intent are generally due to events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date. The types of events that may result in a change in intent include, but are not limited to, significant changes in the economic facts and circumstances related to the invested asset (e.g., a downgrade or upgrade from a rating agency), significant unforeseen changes in liquidity needs, or changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment.

Securities Lending

        The Company has engaged in securities lending activities from which it generates net investment income by lending certain of its investments to other institutions for short periods of time. Borrowers of these securities provide collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities plus accrued interest. This collateral is held by a third-party custodian, and the Company has the right to access the collateral only in the event that the institution borrowing the Company's securities is in default under the lending agreement. Therefore, the Company does not recognize the receipt of the collateral held by the third-party custodian or the obligation to return the collateral. The loaned securities remain a recorded asset of the Company. The Company accepts only cash as collateral for securities on loan and restricts the manner in which that cash is invested.

Reinsurance Recoverables

        Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the associated claim liability. The Company reports its reinsurance recoverables net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. The allowance is based upon the Company's ongoing review of amounts outstanding, length of collection periods, changes in reinsurer credit standing, disputes, applicable coverage defenses and other relevant factors. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible, including amounts due from known insolvent reinsurers, are written off against the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance recoverables. Any subsequent collections of amounts previously written off are reported as part of claims and claim adjustment expenses. The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies.

Deferred Acquisition Costs

        Amounts which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new insurance contracts, consisting of commissions and premium-related taxes, are deferred and amortized pro rata over the contract periods in which the related premiums are earned. Deferred acquisition costs are reviewed to determine if they are recoverable from future income and, if not, are charged to expense. Future investment income attributable to related premiums is taken into account in measuring the recoverability of the carrying value of this asset. All other acquisition expenses are charged to operations as incurred.

Contractholder Receivables and Payables

        Under certain workers' compensation insurance contracts with deductible features, the Company is obligated to pay the claimant for the full amount of the claim. The Company is subsequently reimbursed by the policyholder for the deductible amount. These amounts are included on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheet in contractholder payables and contractholder receivables, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        The Company performs a review, on at least an annual basis, of goodwill held by the reporting units which are the Company's three operating and reportable segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. The Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units and compares it to their carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying values of the reporting units were to exceed their fair value, the amount of the impairment would be calculated and goodwill adjusted accordingly.

        The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of its reporting units. The discounted cash flow model is an income approach to valuation that is based on a detailed cash flow analysis for deriving a current fair value of reporting units and is representative of the Company's reporting units' current and expected future financial performance. Other indefinite-lived intangible assets held by the Company are also reviewed for impairment on at least an annual basis. The classification of the asset as indefinite-lived is reassessed and an impairment is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.

        Intangible assets that are deemed to have a finite useful life are amortized over their useful lives. The carrying amount of intangible assets with a finite useful life is regularly reviewed for indicators of impairment in value. Impairment is recognized only if the carrying amount of the intangible asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.

        The Company's review did not result in an impairment of its goodwill, other indefinite-lived intangibles or finite-lived intangible assets, and none of the Company's reporting units had a reasonable risk of failing the initial impairment test for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves represent estimates for the ultimate cost of unpaid reported and unreported claims incurred and related expenses. The reserves are adjusted regularly based upon experience. Included in the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves in the consolidated balance sheet are certain reserves discounted to the present value of estimated future payments. The liabilities for losses for most long-term disability and annuity claim payments, primarily arising from workers' compensation insurance and workers' compensation excess insurance policies, were discounted using a rate of 5% at both December 31, 2011 and 2010. These discounted reserves totaled $2.20 billion and $2.09 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company performs a continuing review of its claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, including its reserving techniques and its reinsurance. The reserves are also reviewed regularly by qualified actuaries employed by the Company. Since the reserves are based on estimates, the ultimate liability may be more or less than such reserves. The effects of changes in such estimated reserves are included in the results of operations in the period in which the estimates are changed. Such changes in estimates could occur in a future period and may be material to the Company's results of operations and financial position in such period.

Other Liabilities

        Included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet is the Company's estimate of its liability for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments. The liability for expected state guaranty fund and other premium-based assessments is recognized as the Company writes or becomes obligated to write or renew the premiums on which the assessments are expected to be based. The liability for loss-based assessments is recognized as the related losses are incurred. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a liability of $293 million and $294 million, respectively, for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments and related recoverables of $19 million and $24 million, respectively. The liability for such assessments and the related recoverables are not discounted for the time value of money. The loss-based assessments are expected to be paid over a period ranging from one year to the life expectancy of certain workers' compensation claimants and the recoveries are expected to occur over the same period of time.

        Also included in other liabilities is an accrual for policyholder dividends. Certain insurance contracts, primarily workers' compensation, are participating whereby dividends are paid to policyholders in accordance with contract provisions. Net written premiums for participating dividend policies were approximately 1% of total Company net written premiums for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Policyholder dividends are accrued against earnings using best available estimates of amounts to be paid. The liability accrued for policyholder dividends totaled $54 million and $45 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Treasury Stock

        Treasury stock represents the cost of common stock repurchased by the Company, which stock represents authorized and unissued shares of the Company under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act.

Statutory Accounting Practices

        The Company's insurance subsidiaries, domiciled principally in the state of Connecticut, prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of the states of domicile. Prescribed statutory accounting practices are those practices that are incorporated directly or by reference in state laws, regulations, and general administrative rules applicable to all insurance enterprises domiciled in a particular state. Permitted statutory accounting practices include practices not prescribed by the domiciliary state, but allowed by the domiciliary state regulatory authority. The impact of any permitted accounting practices on policyholders' surplus of the Company is not material.

Premiums and Unearned Premium Reserves

        Premiums are recognized as revenues pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium reserves represent the unexpired portion of policy premiums. Accrued retrospective premiums are included in premium balances receivable. Premium balances receivable are reported net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible premium amounts.

        Ceded premiums are charged to income over the applicable term of the various reinsurance contracts with third party reinsurers. Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the unexpired portion of premiums ceded to reinsurers and are reported as part of other assets.

Reinsurance to Close

        Under the accounting conventions used by Lloyd's members, each underwriting account is normally kept open for three years and the underwriting results determined at the end of the third year when the account is closed, although a longer period may be required in order to determine reserves at the required degree of accuracy/confidence for exposures having significant uncertainty. When a year of account is closed, a reinsurance contract (the "reinsurance to close" or RITC) is entered into with a subsequent year of account (normally the following year of account) in consideration for which all subsequent underwriting transactions resulting from the closing year and all previous years reinsured therein are brought forward to (accepted by) the subsequent year of account.

        The amount of the assets received in an RITC is equal to the accepted claims including incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims and is undiscounted for the time value of money. Accordingly, there is no gain or loss at the time the assets and liabilities are acquired and recognized by the subsequent year of account. In addition, there is no impact on reported premiums and losses as a result of an RITC transaction.

Fee Income

        Fee income includes servicing fees from carriers and revenues from large deductible policies and service contracts and is recognized pro rata over the contract or policy periods.

Other Revenues

        Other revenues include revenues from premium installment charges, which are recognized as collected, revenues of noninsurance subsidiaries other than fee income and gains and losses on dispositions of assets and redemption of debt, and other miscellaneous revenues.

Income Taxes

        The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax rates and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Foreign Currency Translation

        The Company assigns functional currencies to its foreign operations, which are generally the currencies of the local operating environment. Foreign currency amounts are remeasured to the functional currency, and the resulting foreign exchange gains or losses are reflected in earnings. Functional currency amounts are then translated into U.S. dollars. The foreign currency remeasurement and translation are calculated using current exchange rates for items reported in the balance sheets and average exchange rates for items recorded in earnings. The change in unrealized foreign currency translation gain or loss during the year, net of tax, is a component of accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources.

Share-Based Compensation

        The Company has an employee stock incentive compensation plan that permits grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock.

        Compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of an award, utilizing the assumptions discussed in note 12. Compensation cost is recognized for financial reporting purposes over the period in which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (generally the vesting period). In connection with certain share-based awards, participants are entitled to receive dividends during the vesting period, either in cash or dividend equivalent shares, commensurate with the dividends paid to common shareholders. Dividends and dividend equivalent shares on awards that are expected to vest are recorded in retained earnings. Dividends on awards that are not expected to vest are not subject to forfeiture and are, therefore, recorded as compensation expense.

Nature of Operations

        The Company is organized into three reportable business segments: Business Insurance; Financial, Professional & International Insurance; and Personal Insurance. These segments reflect the manner in which the Company's businesses are currently managed and represent an aggregation of products and services based on type of customer, how the business is marketed and the manner in which risks are underwritten.

        The specific business segments are as follows:

Business Insurance

        The Business Insurance segment offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance and insurance-related services to its clients primarily in the United States. Business Insurance is organized into the following six groups, which collectively comprise Business Insurance Core operations:

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  Select Accounts provides small businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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  Commercial Accounts provides mid-sized businesses with property and casualty products, including commercial multi-peril, property, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation insurance.

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  National Accounts provides large companies with casualty products and services, including workers' compensation, general liability and automobile liability, as well as property coverages, generally utilizing loss-sensitive products, on both a bundled and unbundled basis. National Accounts also includes the Company's commercial residual market business, which primarily offers workers' compensation products and services to the involuntary market.

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  Industry-Focused Underwriting.  The following units provide targeted industries with differentiated combinations of insurance coverage, risk management, claims handling and other services:

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  Construction serves a broad range of construction businesses, offering guaranteed cost products for small to mid-sized policyholders and loss sensitive programs for larger accounts. For the larger accounts, the customer and the Company work together in actively managing and controlling exposure and claims and they share risk through policy features such as deductibles or retrospective rating. Products offered include workers' compensation, general liability, umbrella and commercial auto coverages, and other risk management solutions.

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  Technology serves small to large companies involved in telecommunications, information technology, medical technology and electronics manufacturing, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Products offered include property, commercial auto, general liability, workers' compensation, umbrella, internet liability, technology errors and omissions coverages and global companion products.

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  Public Sector Services provides insurance products and services to public entities including municipalities, counties, Indian Nation gaming organizations and selected special government districts such as water and sewer utilities. The policies written by this unit typically cover property, commercial auto, general liability and professional liability exposures.

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  Oil & Gas provides specialized property and liability products and services for customers involved in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, including operators and drilling contractors, as well as various service and supply companies and manufacturers that support upstream operations. The policies written by this business group cover risks including physical damage, liability and business interruption.

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  Agribusiness serves small to medium-sized agricultural businesses, including farms, ranches, wineries and related operations, offering property and liability coverages other than workers' compensation.

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  Target Risk Underwriting.  The following units serve commercial businesses requiring specialized product underwriting, claims handling and risk management services:

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  National Property provides traditional and customized property insurance programs to large and mid-sized customers, including office building owners, manufacturers, municipalities and schools, retailers, and service businesses. These insurance programs cover losses on buildings, business personal property and business interruption exposures.

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  Inland Marine provides insurance for goods in transit and movable objects for customers such as jewelers, museums, contractors and the transportation industry. Builders' risk insurance is also offered to customers during the construction, renovation or repair of buildings and other structures.

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  Ocean Marine serves the marine transportation industry and related services, as well as other businesses involved in international trade. The Company's product offerings in this unit fall under six main coverage categories: marine liability, cargo, hull and machinery, protection and indemnity, pleasure craft, and marine property and liability.

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  Excess Casualty serves small to mid-sized commercial businesses, offering mono-line umbrella and excess coverage where the Company typically does not write the primary casualty coverage, or where other business units within the Company prefer to access the underwriting expertise and/or limit capacity of the Excess Casualty business unit.

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  Boiler & Machinery serves small to large companies, offering comprehensive breakdown coverages for equipment, including property and business interruption coverages. Through the BoilerRe unit, Boiler & Machinery also serves other property and casualty carriers that do not have in-house expertise with reinsurance, underwriting, engineering, claim handling and risk management services for this type of coverage.

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  Global Underwriting provides insurance to foreign organizations with property and liability exposures located in the United States (reverse-flow), as part of a global program.

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  Specialized Distribution.  The following units market and underwrite their products to customers predominantly through licensed wholesale, general and program agents that manage customers' unique insurance requirements.

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  Northland provides insurance coverage for the commercial transportation industry, as well as commercial liability and package policies for small, difficult to place specialty classes of commercial business on an admitted or excess and surplus lines basis.

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  National Programs offers tailored property and casualty programs on an admitted basis for customers with common risk characteristics or coverage requirements. Programs available include those for entertainment, architects and engineers, equipment rental, golf services and owners of franchised businesses.

        Business Insurance also includes the Special Liability Group (which manages the Company's asbestos and environmental liabilities) and the assumed reinsurance and certain international and other runoff operations, which collectively are referred to as Business Insurance Other.

Financial, Professional & International Insurance

        The Financial, Professional & International Insurance segment includes surety and financial liability coverages, which primarily use credit-based underwriting processes, as well as property and casualty products that are primarily marketed on a domestic basis in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, and on an international basis through Lloyd's. The segment includes the following groups:

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  Bond & Financial Products provides a wide range of customers with bond and insurance products and risk management services. The range of coverages includes performance, payment and commercial surety and fidelity bonds for construction and general commercial enterprises; management liability coverages for losses caused by the actual or alleged negligence or misconduct of directors and officers or employee dishonesty; employment practices liability coverages and fiduciary coverages for public corporations, private companies and not-for-profit organizations; professional liability coverage for actual or alleged errors and omissions committed in the course of professional conduct or practice for a variety of professionals including, among others, lawyers, design professionals and real estate agents; and professional and management liability, property, auto and general liability and fidelity insurance for financial institutions.

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  International, through its operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Republic of Ireland, offers specialized insurance and risk management services to several customer groups, including, among others, those in the technology, public services, and financial and professional services industry sectors. International, through its Lloyd's syndicate (Syndicate 5000), for which the Company provides 100% of the capital, underwrites through five principal business units—marine, global property, accident & special risks, power & utilities and aviation.

        On June 17, 2011, the Company acquired 43% of the common stock of J. Malucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A ("JMalucelli"). JMalucelli is currently the market leader in surety in Brazil based on market share. The Company's investment in JMalucelli is accounted for using the equity method and is included in "other investments" on the consolidated balance sheet.

Personal Insurance

        The Personal Insurance segment writes a broad range of property and casualty insurance covering individuals' personal risks. The primary products of automobile and homeowners insurance are complemented by a broad suite of related coverages.

        Automobile policies provide coverage for liability to others for both bodily injury and property damage, uninsured motorist protection, and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision. In addition, many states require policies to provide first-party personal injury protection, frequently referred to as no-fault coverage.

        Homeowners policies provide protection against losses to dwellings and contents from a variety of perils (excluding flooding) as well as coverage for personal liability. The Company writes homeowners insurance for dwellings, condominiums and tenants, and rental properties. The Company writes coverage for boats and yachts and valuable personal items such as jewelry, and also writes coverages for umbrella liability, identity fraud, and weddings and special events.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $59,994 and $60,170)	$ 64,232	$ 62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $414 and $372)	559	519
Real estate investments	865	838
Short-term securities	3,594	5,616
Other investments	3,451	2,929
Total investments	72,701	72,722
Cash	214	200	255	350
Investment income accrued	768	791
Premiums receivable	5,730	5,497
Reinsurance recoverables	11,182	11,994
Ceded unearned premiums	828	813
Deferred acquisition costs	1,786	1,782	1,758
Deferred taxes	7	493
Contractholder receivables	5,186	5,343
Goodwill	3,365	3,365
Other intangible assets	433	502
Other assets	2,402	2,154
Total assets	104,602	105,656
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	51,419	51,606	53,602
Unearned premium reserves	11,102	10,921	10,861
Contractholder payables	5,186	5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums	389	407
Debt	6,605	6,611
Other liabilities	5,424	5,293
Total liabilities	80,125	80,181
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock (0.0 and 0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		68	79	89
Common stock (1,750.0 and 1,748.6 shares authorized; 392.8 and 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)	20,732	20,162	19,593	19,242
Retained earnings	19,579	18,847	16,315	13,314
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	2,005	1,255	1,219	(900)
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 and 296.6 shares)	(17,839)	(14,857)	(9,791)	(6,426)
Total shareholders' equity	24,477	25,475	27,415
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 104,602	$ 105,656

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes disclosure

Income Taxes disclosure [Text Block]

11. INCOME TAXES

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Composition of income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income
Current expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(176	)	$	846		$	822
Foreign		34			78			75
State		3			10			(8	)
Total current tax expense (benefit)		(139	)		934			889
Deferred expense (benefit):
Federal		63			178			213
Foreign		2			(22	)		(13	)
Total deferred tax expense		65			156			200
Total income tax expense (benefit) included in consolidated statement of income		(74	)		1,090			1,089
Composition of income tax included in common shareholders' equity
Expense (benefit) relating to stock-based compensation, the change in unrealized appreciation on investments, unrealized loss on foreign exchange and unrealized loss on derivatives, and other comprehensive income		399			(2	)		1,099
Total income tax expense included in consolidated financial statements	$	325		$	1,088		$	2,188

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Effective tax rate
Income before federal, foreign and state income taxes	$	1,352		$	4,306		$	4,711
Statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
Expected federal income tax expense		473			1,507			1,649
Tax effect of:
Nontaxable investment income		(449	)		(476	)		(480	)
Favorable resolution of prior year tax matters		(104	)		—			(89	)
Other, net		6			59			9
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	(74	)	$	1,090		$	1,089
Effective tax rate		(5	)%		25	%		23	%

        The current income tax receivable was $119 million at December 31, 2011 and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The current income tax payable was $265 million at December 31, 2010 and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

        Income, before income taxes, from domestic operations for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $1.23 billion, $4.20 billion and $4.54 billion, respectively. Income, before income taxes, from foreign opererations for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $122 million, $106 million and $171 million, respectively.

        The net deferred tax asset comprises the tax effects of temporary differences related to the following assets and liabilities:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Deferred tax assets
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	936	$	996
Unearned premium reserves		680		662
Other		844		713
Total gross deferred tax assets		2,460		2,371
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred acquisition costs		585		575
Investments		1,650		1,128
Internally developed software		128		122
Other		90		53
Total gross deferred tax liabilities		2,453		1,878
Total deferred taxes	$	7	$	493

        If the Company determines that any of its deferred tax assets will not result in future tax benefits, a valuation allowance must be established for the portion of these assets that are not expected to be realized. Based upon a review of the Company's anticipated future taxable income, and also including all other available evidence, both positive and negative, the Company's management concluded that it is more likely than not that the gross deferred tax assets will be realized.

        For tax return purposes, as of December 31, 2011, the Company had net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards on a regular tax basis and an alternative minimum tax (AMT) basis of approximately $59 million and $14 million, respectively. These NOL carryforwards expire, if unused, in 2018. In addition, the Company has AMT credit carryforwards of $95 million which are available to reduce future federal regular income taxes over an indefinite period. The amount and timing of realizing the benefits of NOL and AMT credit carryforwards depend on future taxable income and limitations imposed by tax laws. The benefits of the NOL and AMT credit carryforwards have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements and are included in net deferred tax assets.

        U.S. income taxes have not been recognized on $649 million of the Company's foreign operations' undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2011, as such earnings are intended to be permanently reinvested in those operations. Furthermore, any taxes paid to foreign governments on these earnings may be used as credits against the U.S. tax on any dividend distributions from such earnings.

        The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at January 1	$	103		$	100
Additions for tax positions of prior years		1			9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(68	)		(7	)
Additions based on tax positions related to current year		1			1
Balance at December 31	$	37		$	103

        Included in the balances at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $2 million and $3 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate. Also included in the balances at those dates were $35 million and $100 million, respectively, of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of deductibility. The timing of such deductibility would not affect the annual effective tax rate.

        The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized approximately $(122) million and $79 million in interest, respectively. The Company had approximately $48 million and $170 million accrued for the payment of interest at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The IRS is conducting an examination of the Company's U.S. income tax returns for 2009 and 2010. The Company does not expect any significant changes to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.

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Schedule II (details) - Condensed Income Statement (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Condensed financial statements
Net investment income									$ 2,879	$ 3,059	$ 2,776
Net realized investment gains (losses)									55	264	17
Other revenues									126	70	163
Total revenues	6,373	6,407	6,388	6,278	6,332	6,482	6,179	6,119	25,446	25,112	24,680
Interest expense									386	388	382
Expenses, other									3,556	3,406	3,366
Total claims and expenses	5,595	6,075	7,115	5,309	5,135	5,111	5,298	5,262	24,094	20,806	19,969
Income tax benefit	160	(1)	(363)	130	303	366	211	210	(74)	1,090	1,089
Net income	618	333	(364)	839	894	1,005	670	647	1,426	3,216	3,622
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)									30	7	(323)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources									(55)	(33)	65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses									(25)	(26)	(258)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									80	290	275
Travelers [Member]
Condensed financial statements
Net investment income									8	11	24
Net realized investment gains (losses)									(5)	7	128
Other revenues										(60)
Total revenues									3	(42)	152
Interest expense									313	315	311
Expenses, other									27	14	(3)
Total claims and expenses									340	329	308
Loss before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries									(337)	(371)	(156)
Income tax benefit									(199)	(90)	(95)
Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries									(138)	(281)	(61)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries									1,564	3,497	3,683
Net income									1,426	3,216	3,622
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, total gains (losses)											(1)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses											(1)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)									$ (5)	$ 7	$ 129

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Consolidating Financial Statements (details) - Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net income	$ 1,426	$ 3,216	$ 3,622
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	743	(162)	609
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,169	3,054	4,231
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities	7,404	5,896	5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments, fixed maturities	1,161	3,713	2,805
Proceeds from sales of investments, equity securities	135	201	65
Proceeds from sales of investments, real estate	1	10
Proceeds from sales of investments, other investments	594	717	511
Purchases of investments, fixed maturities	(8,704)	(6,785)	(9,647)
Purchases of investments, equity securities	(131)	(61)	(24)
Purchases of investments, real estate	(66)	(21)	(15)
Purchases of investments, other investments	(889)	(514)	(349)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	2,018	(699)	370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(30)	395
Other investing activities	(371)	(318)	(326)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,152	2,109	(899)
Payment of debt	(8)	(1,160)	(143)
Issuance of debt		1,234	494
Dividends paid to shareholders	(665)	(673)	(693)
Issuance of common stock - employee share options	314	408	180
Treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization	(2,919)	(4,998)	(3,259)
Treasury shares acquired - net employee share-based compensation	(46)	(40)	(29)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	18	8	8
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,306)	(5,221)	(3,442)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1)	3	15
Net increase (decrease) in cash	14	(55)	(95)
Cash at beginning of year	200	255	350
Cash at end of year	214	200	255
Income taxes paid (received)	218	784	876
Interest paid	382	397	385
TPC [Member]
Net income	1,182	2,464	2,633
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	736	(77)	510
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,918	2,387	3,143
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities	4,902	3,920	2,903
Proceeds from sales of investments, fixed maturities	720	2,289	1,342
Proceeds from sales of investments, equity securities	82	29	20
Proceeds from sales of investments, real estate	1
Proceeds from sales of investments, other investments	343	338	253
Purchases of investments, fixed maturities	(5,714)	(4,201)	(5,368)
Purchases of investments, equity securities	(30)	(2)
Purchases of investments, real estate	(24)
Purchases of investments, other investments	(711)	(305)	(224)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	717	632	(28)
Securities transactions in course of settlement	(46)	(4)	372
Other investing activities	(351)	(313)	(305)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(111)	2,383	(1,035)
Payment of debt		(4)	(2)
Dividends paid to parent company	(1,779)	(4,827)	(2,157)
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		15
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,779)	(4,816)	(2,159)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	28	(46)	(51)
Cash at beginning of year	86	132	183
Cash at end of year	114	86	132
Income taxes paid (received)	206	579	799
Interest paid	73	73	73
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Net income	382	1,033	1,050
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	98	(514)	276
Net cash provided by operating activities	480	519	1,326
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities	2,502	1,966	2,376
Proceeds from sales of investments, fixed maturities	440	1,424	1,457
Proceeds from sales of investments, equity securities	53	148	45
Proceeds from sales of investments, real estate		10
Proceeds from sales of investments, other investments	251	280	116
Purchases of investments, fixed maturities	(2,978)	(2,576)	(4,277)
Purchases of investments, equity securities	(71)	(33)	(24)
Purchases of investments, real estate	(42)	(21)	(15)
Purchases of investments, other investments	(178)	(209)	(125)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	25	392	419
Securities transactions in course of settlement	46	(26)	23
Other investing activities	(20)	(5)	(21)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	28	1,350	(26)
Payment of debt	(8)
Dividends paid to parent company	(521)	(1,849)	(1,340)
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries	10	(35)	(20)
Net cash used in financing activities	(519)	(1,884)	(1,360)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1)	3	15
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(12)	(12)	(45)
Cash at beginning of year	110	122	167
Cash at end of year	98	110	122
Income taxes paid (received)	109	321	302
Travelers [Member]
Net income	1,426	3,216	3,622
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	635	3,626	(345)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,061	6,842	3,277
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		10	37
Proceeds from sales of investments, fixed maturities	1		6
Proceeds from sales of investments, equity securities		24
Proceeds from sales of investments, other investments		99	142
Purchases of investments, fixed maturities	(12)	(8)	(2)
Purchases of investments, equity securities	(30)	(26)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	1,276	(1,723)	(21)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,235	(1,624)	162
Payment of debt		(1,156)	(141)
Issuance of debt		1,234	494
Dividends paid to shareholders	(665)	(673)	(693)
Issuance of common stock - employee share options	314	408	180
Treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization	(2,919)	(4,998)	(3,259)
Treasury shares acquired - net employee share-based compensation	(46)	(40)	(29)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	18	8	8
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		2	2
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,298)	(5,215)	(3,438)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(2)	3	1
Cash at beginning of year	4	1
Cash at end of year	2	4	1
Income taxes paid (received)	(97)	(116)	(225)
Interest paid	309	324	312
Eliminations [Member]
Net income	(1,564)	(3,497)	(3,683)
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities	(726)	(3,197)	168
Net cash provided by operating activities	(2,290)	(6,694)	(3,515)
Dividends paid to parent company	2,300	6,676	3,497
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries	(10)	18	18
Net cash used in financing activities	$ 2,290	$ 6,694	$ 3,515

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 10, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Entity [Domain]
Registrant name	Travelers Companies, Inc.
Central index key	0000086312
Document type	10-K
Document period end date	Dec. 31, 2011
Amendment flag	false
Current fiscal year end date	--12-31
Well-known seasoned issuer	Yes
Voluntary filers	No
Current reporting status	Yes
Filer category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity public float			$ 24,420,968,874
Common stock shares outstanding		393,072,145
Document fiscal year focus	2011
Document fiscal period focus	FY

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Share-Based Incentive Compensation disclosure

Share-Based Incentive Compensation disclosure [Text Block]

12. SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

        The Company has a share-based incentive compensation plan, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2004 Incentive Plan), which replaced prior share-based incentive compensation plans (legacy plans). The purposes of the 2004 Incentive Plan are to align the interests of the Company's non-employee directors, executive officers and other employees with those of the Company's shareholders, and to attract and retain personnel by providing incentives in the form of stock-based awards. The 2004 Incentive Plan permits grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock, deferred stock units, performance awards and other stock-based or stock-denominated awards with respect to the Company's common stock. The number of shares of the Company's common stock authorized for grant under the 2004 Incentive Plan is 35 million shares, subject to additional shares that may be available for awards as described below. The Company has a policy of issuing new shares to settle the exercise of stock option awards and the vesting of other equity awards.

        In connection with the adoption of the 2004 Incentive Plan, legacy share-based incentive compensation plans were terminated. Outstanding grants were not affected by the termination of these legacy plans, including the grant of reload options related to prior option grants under the legacy plans. All outstanding options with a reload feature expire in 2013.

        The 2004 Incentive Plan is the only plan pursuant to which future stock-based awards may be granted. In addition to the 35 million shares initially authorized for issuance under the 2004 Incentive Plan, the following will not be counted towards the 35 million shares available and will be available for future grants under the 2004 Incentive Plan: (i) shares of common stock subject to an award that expires unexercised, that is forfeited, terminated or canceled, that is settled in cash or other forms of property, or otherwise does not result in the issuance of shares of common stock, in whole or in part; (ii) shares that are used to pay the exercise price of stock options and shares used to pay withholding taxes on awards generally; and (iii) shares purchased by the Company on the open market using cash option exercise proceeds; provided, however, that the increase in the number of shares of common stock available for grant pursuant to such market purchases shall not be greater than the number that could be repurchased at fair market value on the date of exercise of the stock option giving rise to such option proceeds. These provisions also apply to awards granted under the legacy share-based incentive compensation plans that were outstanding on the effective date of the 2004 Incentive Plan.

        The Company also has a compensation program for non-employee directors (the Director Compensation Program). Under the Director Compensation Program, non-employee directors' compensation consists of an annual retainer, a deferred stock award, committee chair fees and a lead director fee. Each non-employee director may choose to receive all or a portion of his or her annual retainer in the form of cash or deferred stock units which vest upon grant. The annual deferred stock awards vest in full one day prior to the date of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders occurring in the year following the year of the grant date, subject to continued service. Any of the deferred stock awards may accumulate, including reinvestment dividends, until distribution either in a lump sum six months after termination of service as a director or, if the director so elects, in annual installments beginning at least six months following termination of service as a director. The shares of deferred stock units issued under the Director Compensation Program are awarded under the 2004 Incentive Plan.

Stock Option Awards

        Stock option awards granted to eligible officers and key employees have a ten-year term. Prior to January 1, 2007, stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the day preceding the date of grant. Beginning January 1, 2007, all stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The stock options granted generally vest upon meeting certain years of service criteria. Except as the Compensation Committee of the Board may allow in the future, stock options cannot be sold or transferred by the participant. The stock options granted under the 2004 Incentive Plan vest three years after grant date (cliff vest).

        In addition to the stock option awards described above, certain stock option awards that were granted under legacy plans permit an employee exercising an option to be granted a new option (a reload option) at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date on which the original option is exercised. The reload option is permitted on certain stock option awards granted prior to January 2003 at an amount equal to the number of shares of the common stock used to satisfy both the exercise price and withholding taxes due upon exercise of an option and vest either six months or one year after the grant date and are exercisable for the remaining term of the related original option.

        The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant by application of a variation of the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected term of newly granted stock options is the time to vest plus half the remaining time to expiration. This considers the vesting restriction and represents an even pattern of exercise behavior over the remaining term. Reload options are exercisable for the remaining term of the original option and therefore would generally have a shorter expected term. Beginning in April 2010, due to the Company having attained sufficient history with respect to changes in its stock prices over time, the expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock for the same period as the estimated option term based on the mid-month of the option grant. Prior to April 2010, the expected volatility was based on the average historical volatility of the common stock of an industry peer group of entities due to the limited Company stock history. The expected dividend is based upon the Company's current quarter dividend annualized and assumed to be constant over the expected option term. The risk-free interest rate for each option is the interpolated market yield for the mid-month of the option grant on a U.S. Treasury bill with a term comparable to the expected option term of the granted stock option. Shares received through option exercises under the reload program are subject to either a one-year or two-year restriction on sale. A discount, as measured by the estimated cost of protecting against changes in market value, 5% for one year sales restrictions and 10% for two year sales restrictions, has been applied to the fair value of reload options granted to reflect these sales restrictions. The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of options on grant date for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

2011	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 year
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.0% - 28.6%	15.7% - 17.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.2%	15.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.44 - $1.64	$1.44 - $1.64
Risk-free rate	1.19% - 2.62%	0.10% - 0.29%

2010	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.3% - 29.1%	18.3% - 41.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.4%	21.1%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.32 - $1.44	$1.32 - $1.44
Risk-free rate	1.68% - 2.71%	0.20% - 0.95%

2009	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.2% - 34.1%	36.5% - 55.1%
Weighted average volatility	32.4%	42.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.20 - $1.32	$1.20 - $1.32
Risk-free rate	2.07% - 2.85%	0.29% - 1.21%

        A summary of stock option activity under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy share-based incentive compensation plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is as follows:

Stock Options	Number			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Contractual Life Remaining	Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions)
Outstanding, beginning of year		22,476,981		$	46.52
Granted:
Original		2,380,199			56.85
Reload		574,815			62.25
Exercised		(6,845,142	)		46.03
Forfeited or expired		(2,373,892	)		56.61
Outstanding, end of year		16,212,961		$	47.33	5.4 Years	$	194
Vested at end of year(1)		12,218,772		$	46.71	4.5 Years	$	154
Exercisable at end of year		8,625,125		$	45.22	3.4 Years	$	121

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered, including those that are retirement eligible.

        The following table presents additional information regarding original and reload grants for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

2011	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	12.94	$	3.19
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	76	$	11

2010	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	11.94	$	3.46
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	77	$	3

2009	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	9.54	$	8.95
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	52	$	—

        On February 7, 2012, the Company, under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, granted 2,437,433 stock option awards with an exercise price of $59.74 per share. The fair value attributable to the stock option awards on the date of grant was $12.08 per share.

Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock and Performance Share Award Programs

        The Company, commencing with equity grants on or after January 1, 2007, issues restricted stock unit awards to eligible officers and key employees under the Equity Awards program established pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan. A restricted stock unit represents the right to receive a share of common stock. These restricted stock unit awards are granted at market price, generally vest three years from the date of grant, do not have voting rights and the underlying shares of common stock are not issued until the vesting criteria is satisfied.

        The Company also has a Performance Share Awards Program pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan which became effective beginning in 2006. Under the program, the Company may issue performance share awards to certain employees of the Company who hold positions of Vice President (or its equivalent) or above. The performance awards provide the recipient the right to earn shares of the Company's common stock based upon the Company's attainment of certain performance goals. The performance goals for performance awards are based on the Company's adjusted return on equity over a three-year performance period. Vesting of any performance shares is contingent upon the Company attaining the relevant performance period minimum threshold return on equity. If the performance period return on equity is below the minimum threshold, none of the shares will vest. If performance meets or exceeds the minimum performance threshold, a range of performance shares will vest (50%—160% for awards granted prior to and including February 2009; 50%—150% for awards granted in February 2010; 50%—130% for awards granted in February 2011 and 50%—130% for awards granted in February 2012), depending on the actual return on equity attained.

        The fair value of restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance shares is measured at the market price of the Company stock at date of grant.

        The total fair value of shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $121 million, $113 million and $78 million, respectively.

        A summary of restricted stock units, deferred stock awards and performance share activity under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is as follows:

	Restricted and Deferred Shares					Performance Shares
Other Equity Instruments	Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of year		3,086,352		$	45.46		1,743,890		$	44.52
Granted		1,034,387			56.39		801,095			56.11
Vested		(1,158,649	)(1)		48.67		(1,010,765	)(2)		40.21
Forfeited		(181,586	)		47.90		(99,405	)		49.57
Performance-based adjustment		—			—		112,587	(3)		46.01
Outstanding, end of year		2,780,504		$	48.03		1,547,402		$	53.79

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered.

(2)

Reflects the number of performance shares attributable to the performance goals attained over the completed performance period (3 years) and for which service conditions have been met.

(3)

Represents the current year change in estimated performance shares to reflect the attainment of performance goals for the awards that were granted in each of the years 2008 through 2011.

        On February 7, 2012, the Company, under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, granted 1,556,874 common stock awards in the form of restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance share awards to participating officers, non-employee directors and other key employees. The restricted stock units and deferred stock awards totaled 882,764 shares while the performance share awards totaled 674,110 shares. The fair value per share attributable to the common stock awards on the date of grant was $59.74.

Share-Based Compensation Cost Recognition

        The amount of compensation cost for awards subject to a service condition is based on the number of shares expected to be issued and is recognized over the time period for which service is to be provided (requisite service period). Awards granted to retiree-eligible employees or to employees who become retiree-eligible before an award's vesting date are considered to have met the requisite service condition. The compensation cost for awards subject to a performance condition is based upon the probable outcome of the performance condition, which on the grant date reflects an estimate of attaining 100% of the performance shares granted. The compensation cost reflects an estimated annual forfeiture rate from 3.5% to 4% over the requisite service period of the awards. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of instruments expected to vest is likely to differ from previous estimates. Compensation costs for awards are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For awards that have a graded vesting schedule, the compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separate vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The total compensation cost for all share-based incentive compensation awards recognized in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $121 million, $128 million and $127 million, respectively. Included in these amounts are compensation cost adjustments of $4 million, $10 million and $11 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, that reflected the cost associated with the updated estimate of performance shares due to attaining certain performance levels from the date of the initial grant of the performance awards. The related tax benefits recognized in earnings were $42 million, $44 million and $44 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        At December 31, 2011, there was $114 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all nonvested share-based incentive compensation awards. This includes stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock and performance shares granted under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

        Cash received from the exercise of employee stock options under share-based compensation plans totaled $314 million and $408 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The tax benefit realized for tax deductions from employee stock options exercised during 2011 and 2010 totaled $30 million and $28 million, respectively.

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) - Summary of Funded Status and Obligations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Funded status of plan at end of year	$ (389,000,000)	$ (147,000,000)
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	(389,000,000)	(147,000,000)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	1,275,000,000	964,000,000
Total amount recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nownowner sources	1,275,000,000	964,000,000
Total accumulated benefit obligation	2,830,000,000	2,540,000,000
Aggregate projected benefit obligation for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	2,880,000,000
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	2,820,000,000
Fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	2,490,000,000	2,420,000,000
Service cost	98,000,000	96,000,000	80,000,000
Interest cost on benefit obligation	135,000,000	128,000,000	125,000,000
Expected return on plan assets	(182,000,000)	(185,000,000)	(176,000,000)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service benefit		(3,000,000)	(6,000,000)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss	76,000,000	60,000,000	22,000,000
Net periodic benefit cost, net benefit expense	127,000,000	96,000,000	45,000,000
Other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net actuarial loss (gain)	388,000,000	27,000,000	147,000,000
Other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, amortization of prior service benefit		3,000,000	6,000,000
Other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain	(76,000,000)	(60,000,000)	(22,000,000)
Total other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	312,000,000	(30,000,000)	131,000,000
Total other changes recognized in net benefit expense and accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	439,000,000	66,000,000	176,000,000
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, expected long-term rate of return on assets (percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Benefits expected to be paid, 2012	166,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2013	171,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2014	185,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2015	195,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2016	208,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2017 through 2021	1,154,000,000
Qualified Domestic Pension Plan [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Funded status of plan at end of year	(292,000,000)	(57,000,000)
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	(292,000,000)	(57,000,000)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	1,220,000,000	915,000,000
Total amount recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nownowner sources	1,220,000,000	915,000,000
Total accumulated benefit obligation	2,650,000,000	2,370,000,000
Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Funded status of plan at end of year	(97,000,000)	(90,000,000)
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	(97,000,000)	(90,000,000)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	55,000,000	49,000,000
Total amount recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nownowner sources	55,000,000	49,000,000
Total accumulated benefit obligation	180,000,000	170,000,000
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined benefit plan disclosure
Funded status of plan at end of year	(227,000,000)	(234,000,000)
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	(227,000,000)	(237,000,000)
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(31,000,000)	(27,000,000)
Service cost		1,000,000	1,000,000
Interest cost on benefit obligation	13,000,000	14,000,000	17,000,000
Expected return on plan assets	(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Net periodic benefit cost, net benefit expense	12,000,000	14,000,000	17,000,000
Other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net actuarial loss (gain)	(5,000,000)	(8,000,000)	(5,000,000)
Total other changes in benefit plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	(5,000,000)	(8,000,000)	(5,000,000)
Total other changes recognized in net benefit expense and accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	7,000,000	6,000,000	12,000,000
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, expected long-term rate of return on assets (percent)	5.00%	5.00%
Benefits expected to be paid, 2012	19,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2013	20,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2014	21,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2015	21,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2016	21,000,000
Benefits expected to be paid, 2017 through 2021	$ 102,000,000

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Consolidating Financial Statements (details) - Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 07, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 64,232		$ 62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	559		519
Real estate investments	865		838
Short-term securities	3,594		5,616
Other investments	3,451		2,929
Total investments	72,701		72,722
Cash	214		200	255	350
Investment income accrued	768		791
Premiums receivable	5,730		5,497
Reinsurance recoverables	11,182		11,994
Ceded unearned premiums	828		813
Deferred acquisition costs	1,786		1,782	1,758
Deferred taxes	7		493
Contractholder receivables	5,186		5,343
Goodwill	3,365		3,365
Other intangible assets	433		502
Other assets	2,402		2,154
Total assets	104,602		105,656
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	51,419		51,606	53,602
Unearned premium reserves	11,102		10,921	10,861
Contractholder payables	5,186		5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums	389		407
Debt	6,605		6,611
Other liabilities	5,424		5,293
Total liabilities	80,125		80,181
Preferred Stock Savings Plan -- convertible preferred stock			68	79	89
Common stock	20,732		20,162	19,593	19,242
Retained earnings	19,579		18,847	16,315	13,314
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	2,005		1,255	1,219	(900)
Treasury stock, at cost	(17,839)		(14,857)	(9,791)	(6,426)
Total shareholders' equity	24,477		25,475	27,415
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	104,602		105,656
Fixed maturities, available for sale, amortized cost	59,994		60,170
Equity securities, available for sale, cost	414		372
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares issued	0		200,000
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	190,083	200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000		1,748,600,000
Common stock, shares issued	392,800,000		434,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	392,800,000		434,600,000	520,300,000	585,100,000
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	349,000,000		296,600,000
TPC [Member]
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	43,438		42,415
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	146		190
Real estate investments	33		1
Short-term securities	879		1,596
Other investments	2,446		1,982
Total investments	46,942		46,184
Cash	114		86	132	183
Investment income accrued	517		532
Premiums receivable	3,865		3,691
Reinsurance recoverables	7,399		7,868
Ceded unearned premiums	656		648
Deferred acquisition costs	1,536		1,511
Deferred taxes	(82)		294
Contractholder receivables	3,891		4,050
Goodwill	2,411		2,411
Other intangible assets	297		326
Other assets	1,983		1,904
Total assets	69,529		69,505
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	33,754		33,770
Unearned premium reserves	7,644		7,478
Contractholder payables	3,891		4,050
Payables for reinsurance premiums	178		214
Debt	1,190		1,189
Other liabilities	3,910		3,906
Total liabilities	50,567		50,607
Additional paid-in capital	11,135		11,135
Retained earnings	5,900		6,489
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	1,927		1,274
Total shareholders' equity	18,962		18,898
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	69,529		69,505
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	20,761		20,385
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	319		263
Real estate investments	832		837
Short-term securities	376		436
Other investments	1,004		946
Total investments	23,292		22,867
Cash	98		110	122	167
Investment income accrued	251		259
Premiums receivable	1,865		1,806
Reinsurance recoverables	3,783		4,126
Ceded unearned premiums	172		165
Deferred acquisition costs	250		271
Deferred taxes	(47)		125
Contractholder receivables	1,295		1,293
Goodwill	954		954
Other intangible assets	136		176
Other assets	52		237
Total assets	32,101		32,389
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	17,665		17,836
Unearned premium reserves	3,458		3,443
Contractholder payables	1,295		1,293
Payables for reinsurance premiums	211		193
Debt			9
Other liabilities	859		1,089
Total liabilities	23,488		23,863
Common stock	390		390
Additional paid-in capital	6,501		7,016
Retained earnings	882		576
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	840		544
Total shareholders' equity	8,613		8,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	32,101		32,389
Travelers [Member]
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	33		20
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value	94		66
Short-term securities	2,339		3,584
Other investments	1		1
Total investments	2,467		3,671
Cash	2		4	1
Deferred taxes	136		74
Investment in subsidiaries	27,565		27,422
Other assets	367		60
Total assets	30,537		31,231
Debt	5,415		5,460
Other liabilities	655		298
Total liabilities	6,070		5,758
Preferred Stock Savings Plan -- convertible preferred stock			68
Common stock	20,732		20,162
Retained earnings	19,569		18,845
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	2,005		1,255
Treasury stock, at cost	(17,839)		(14,857)
Total shareholders' equity	24,467		25,473
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	30,537		31,231
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares issued	0		200,000
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	0		200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000		1,748,600,000
Common stock, shares issued	392,800,000		434,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	392,800,000		434,600,000
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	349,000,000		296,600,000
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Investment in subsidiaries	(27,565)		(27,422)
Other assets			(47)
Total assets	(27,565)		(27,469)
Debt			(47)
Total liabilities			(47)
Common stock	(390)		(390)
Additional paid-in capital	(17,636)		(18,151)
Retained earnings	(6,772)		(7,063)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	(2,767)		(1,818)
Total shareholders' equity	(27,565)		(27,422)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ (27,565)		$ (27,469)

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 07, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Balance Sheet Parentheticals
Fixed maturities, available for sale, amortized cost	$ 59,994		$ 60,170
Equity securities, available for sale, cost	$ 414		$ 372
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares issued	0		200,000
Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	190,083	200,000
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000		1,748,600,000
Common stock, shares issued	392,800,000		434,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	392,800,000		434,600,000	520,300,000	585,100,000
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	349,000,000		296,600,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets disclosure

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets disclosure [Text Block]

6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

        The following table presents the carrying amount of the Company's goodwill by segment at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(in millions)	2011		2010
Business Insurance	$	2,168	$	2,168
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		557		557
Personal Insurance		613		613
Other		27		27
Total	$	3,365	$	3,365

Other Intangible Assets

        The following presents a summary of the Company's other intangible assets by major asset class at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	830	$	105
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		79		112
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		909		217
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	909	$	433

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer-related	$	935	$	783	$	152
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables(1)		191		57		134
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		1,126		840		286
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		216		—		216
Total other intangible assets	$	1,342	$	840	$	502

(1)

The fair value adjustment of $191 million was recorded in connection with the merger of The St. Paul Companies, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty Corp. in 2004 and was based on management's estimate of nominal claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables (after adjusting for conformity with the acquirer's accounting policy on discounting of workers' compensation reserves), expected payment patterns, the April 1, 2004 U.S. Treasury spot rate yield curve, a leverage ratio assumption (reserves to statutory surplus), and a cost of capital expressed as a spread over risk-free rates. The method used calculates a risk adjustment to a risk-free discounted reserve that will, if reserves run off as expected, produce results that yield the assumed cost-of-capital on the capital supporting the loss reserves. The fair value adjustment is reported as an other intangible asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and the amounts measured in accordance with the acquirer's accounting policies for insurance contracts are reported as part of the claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables. The intangible asset will be recognized into income over the expected payment pattern. Because the time value of money and the risk adjustment (cost of capital) components of the intangible asset run off at different rates, the amount recognized in income may be a net benefit in some periods and a net expense in other periods.

        The following presents a summary of the Company's amortization expense for other intangible assets by major asset class:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011		2010		2009
Customer-related	$	47	$	61	$	72
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables		22		25		28
Total amortization expense	$	69	$	86	$	100

        Intangible asset amortization expense is estimated to be $52 million in 2012, $45 million in 2013, $43 million in 2014, $23 million in 2015 and $9 million in 2016.

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Reinsurance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Reinsurance disclosure

Reinsurance disclosure [Text Block]

5. REINSURANCE

        The Company's consolidated financial statements reflect the effects of assumed and ceded reinsurance transactions. Assumed reinsurance refers to the acceptance of certain insurance risks that other insurance companies have underwritten. Ceded reinsurance involves transferring certain insurance risks (along with the related written and earned premiums) the Company has underwritten to other insurance companies who agree to share these risks. The primary purpose of ceded reinsurance is to protect the Company, at a cost, from losses in excess of the amount it is prepared to accept. Reinsurance is placed on both a quota-share and excess of loss basis. Ceded reinsurance arrangements do not discharge the Company as the primary insurer, except for instances where the primary policy or policies have been novated.

        The Company utilizes general catastrophe reinsurance treaties with unaffiliated reinsurers to manage its exposure to losses resulting from catastrophes. In addition to the coverage provided under these treaties, the Company also utilizes a catastrophe bond program and a Northeast catastrophe reinsurance treaty to protect against losses resulting from catastrophes in the Northeastern United States. The Company also utilizes an excess-of-loss treaty in its National Property business unit of the Business Insurance segment to protect against earthquake losses up to a certain threshold.

        The Company evaluates and monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers under voluntary reinsurance arrangements to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Company may become involved in coverage disputes with its reinsurers. Some of these disputes could result in lawsuits and arbitrations brought by or against the reinsurers to determine the Company's rights and obligations under the various reinsurance agreements. The Company employs dedicated specialists and strategies to manage reinsurance collections and disputes.

        Included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to involuntary reinsurance arrangements. The Company is required to participate in various involuntary reinsurance arrangements through assumed reinsurance, principally with regard to residual market mechanisms in workers' compensation and automobile insurance, as well as homeowners' insurance in certain coastal areas. In addition, the Company provides services for several of these involuntary arrangements ("mandatory pools and associations") under which it writes such residual market business directly, then cedes 100% of this business to the mandatory pool. Such participations and servicing arrangements are arranged to mitigate credit risk to the Company, as any ceded balances are jointly backed by all the pool members.

        Also included in reinsurance recoverables are certain amounts related to structured settlements. Structured settlements are annuities purchased from various life insurance companies to settle certain personal physical injury claims, of which workers' compensation claims comprise a significant portion. In cases where the Company did not receive a release from the claimant, the structured settlement is included in reinsurance recoverables as the Company retains the contingent liability to the claimant. In the event that the life insurance company fails to make the required annuity payments, the Company would be required to make such payments if and to the extent not paid by state guaranty associations.

        The following is a summary of reinsurance financial data reflected in the consolidated statement of income:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Written premiums
Direct	$	23,220		$	22,634		$	22,545
Assumed		667			668			740
Ceded		(1,700	)		(1,667	)		(1,949	)
Total net written premiums	$	22,187		$	21,635		$	21,336
Earned premiums
Direct	$	23,146		$	22,533		$	22,658
Assumed		641			664			762
Ceded		(1,697	)		(1,765	)		(2,002	)
Total net earned premiums	$	22,090		$	21,432		$	21,418
Percentage of assumed earned premiums to net earned premiums		2.9	%		3.1	%		3.6	%
Ceded claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred	$	737		$	404		$	582

        Ceded premiums included the premiums paid to Longpoint Re Ltd. and Longpoint Re Ltd. II for coverage under the Company's catastrophe bond programs.

        Reinsurance recoverables include amounts recoverable on both paid and unpaid claims and were as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	$	6,216		$	6,934
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance		(345	)		(363	)
Net reinsurance recoverables		5,871			6,571
Mandatory pools and associations		2,020			2,043
Structured settlements		3,291			3,380
Total reinsurance recoverables	$	11,182		$	11,994

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

        The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (the Program) is a Federal program administered by the Department of the Treasury that provides for a system of shared public and private compensation for certain insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism or war committed by or on behalf of a foreign interest. The Program has been authorized through 2014.

        In order for a loss to be covered under the Program (subject losses), the loss must meet certain aggregate industry loss minimums and must be the result of an event that is certified as an act of terrorism by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United States. The annual aggregate industry loss minimum is $100 million through 2014. The Program excludes from participation the following types of insurance: Federal crop insurance, private mortgage insurance, financial guaranty insurance, medical malpractice insurance, health or life insurance, flood insurance, reinsurance, commercial automobile, professional liability (other than directors and officers'), surety, burglary and theft, and farm-owners multi-peril. In the case of a war declared by Congress, only workers' compensation losses are covered by the Program. All commercial property and casualty insurers licensed in the United States are generally required to participate in the Program. Under the Program, a participating insurer is entitled to be reimbursed by the Federal Government for 85% of subject losses, after an insurer deductible, subject to an annual cap.

        The deductible for any calendar year is equal to 20% of the insurer's direct earned premiums for covered lines for the preceding calendar year. The Company's estimated deductible under the Program is $2.17 billion for 2012. The annual cap limits the amount of aggregate subject losses for all participating insurers to $100 billion. Once subject losses have reached the $100 billion aggregate during a program year, participating insurers will not be liable under the Program for additional covered terrorism losses for that program year. The Company has had no terrorism-related losses since the Program was established. Since the interpretation of this law is untested, there is substantial uncertainty as to how they will be applied to specific circumstances. It is also possible that future legislative action could change the Program. Further, given the unpredictable frequency and severity of terrorism losses, as well as the limited terrorism coverage in the Company's own reinsurance program, future losses from acts of terrorism, particularly involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events, could be material to the Company's operating results, financial position and/or liquidity in future periods. While the Company seeks to manage its exposure to man-made catastrophic events involving conventional means, there can be no assurance that the Company would have sufficient resources to respond to claims arising out of one or more man-made catastrophic events involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological means.

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Consolidating Financial Statements (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Consolidating Financial Statements of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unaudited) disclosure

Consolidating Financial Statements of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unaudited) disclosure [Text Block]

17. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

        The following consolidating financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. These consolidating financial statements have been prepared from the Company's financial information on the same basis of accounting as the consolidated financial statements. The Travelers Companies, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain debt obligations of TPC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, which totaled $1.20 billion at December 31, 2011.

        Prior to the merger of TPC and SPC in 2004, TPC fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiary TIGHI. The Travelers Companies, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed such guarantee obligations of TPC. TPC is deemed to have no assets or operations independent of TIGHI. Consolidating financial information for TIGHI has not been presented herein because such financial information would be substantially the same as the financial information provided for TPC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,903	$	7,187	$	—		$	—		$	22,090
Net investment income		1,933		938		8			—			2,879
Fee income		294		2		—			—			296
Net realized investment gains (losses)		10		50		(5	)		—			55
Other revenues		103		23		—			—			126
Total revenues		17,243		8,200		3			—			25,446
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		10,906		5,370		—			—			16,276
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,594		1,282		—			—			3,876
General and administrative expenses		2,377		1,152		27			—			3,556
Interest expense		73		—		313			—			386
Total claims and expenses		15,950		7,804		340			—			24,094
Income (loss) before income taxes		1,293		396		(337	)		—			1,352
Income tax expense (benefit)		111		14		(199	)		—			(74	)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		1,564			(1,564	)		—
Net income	$	1,182	$	382	$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains	$	15		$	15		$	—		$	—	$	30
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(30	)		(25	)		—			—		(55	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(15	)		(10	)		—			—		(25	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		25			60			(5	)		—		80
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	10		$	50		$	(5	)	$	—	$	55

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,445	$	6,987	$	—		$	—		$	21,432
Net investment income		2,078		970		11			—			3,059
Fee income		285		2		—			—			287
Net realized investment gains		57		200		7			—			264
Other revenues		111		20		(60	)		(1	)		70
Total revenues		16,976		8,179		(42	)		(1	)		25,112
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,786		4,424		—			—			13,210
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,548		1,254		—			—			3,802
General and administrative expenses		2,306		1,086		14			—			3,406
Interest expense		74		—		315			(1	)		388
Total claims and expenses		13,714		6,764		329			(1	)		20,806
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,262		1,415		(371	)		—			4,306
Income tax expense (benefit)		798		382		(90	)		—			1,090
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—		—		3,497			(3,497	)		—
Net income	$	2,464	$	1,033	$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total gains (losses)	$	10		$	(3	)	$	—	$	—	$	7
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		(22	)		(11	)		—		—		(33	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(12	)		(14	)		—		—		(26	)
Other net realized investment gains		69			214			7		—		290
Net realized investment gains	$	57		$	200		$	7	$	—	$	264

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Premiums	$	14,459		$	6,959		$	—		$	—		$	21,418
Net investment income		1,839			913			24			—			2,776
Fee income		310			(4	)		—			—			306
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(54	)		(57	)		128			—			17
Other revenues		118			48			—			(3	)		163
Total revenues		16,672			7,859			152			(3	)		24,680
Claims and expenses
Claims and claim adjustment expenses		8,293			4,115			—			—			12,408
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs		2,560			1,253			—			—			3,813
General and administrative expenses		2,272			1,097			(3	)		—			3,366
Interest expense		74			—			311			(3	)		382
Total claims and expenses		13,199			6,465			308			(3	)		19,969
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,473			1,394			(156	)		—			4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)		840			344			(95	)		—			1,089
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		—			—			3,683			(3,683	)		—
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses:
Total losses	$	(192	)	$	(130	)	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(323	)
Non-credit component of impairments recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		35			30			—			—		65
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(157	)		(100	)		(1	)		—		(258	)
Other net realized investment gains		103			43			129			—		275
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(54	)	$	(57	)	$	128		$	—	$	17

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $59,994)	$	43,438		$	20,761		$	33		$	—		$	64,232
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $414)		146			319			94			—			559
Real estate investments		33			832			—			—			865
Short-term securities		879			376			2,339			—			3,594
Other investments		2,446			1,004			1			—			3,451
Total investments		46,942			23,292			2,467			—			72,701
Cash		114			98			2			—			214
Investment income accrued		517			251			—			—			768
Premiums receivable		3,865			1,865			—			—			5,730
Reinsurance recoverables		7,399			3,783			—			—			11,182
Ceded unearned premiums		656			172			—			—			828
Deferred acquisition costs		1,536			250			—			—			1,786
Deferred taxes		(82	)		(47	)		136			—			7
Contractholder receivables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Goodwill		2,411			954			—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		297			136			—			—			433
Investment in subsidiaries		—			—			27,565			(27,565	)		—
Other assets		1,983			52			367			—			2,402
Total assets	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,754		$	17,665		$	—		$	—		$	51,419
Unearned premium reserves		7,644			3,458			—			—			11,102
Contractholder payables		3,891			1,295			—			—			5,186
Payables for reinsurance premiums		178			211			—			—			389
Debt		1,190			—			5,415			—			6,605
Other liabilities		3,910			859			655			—			5,424
Total liabilities		50,567			23,488			6,070			—			80,125
Shareholders' equity
Common stock (1,750.0 shares authorized; 392.8 shares issued and outstanding)		—			390			20,732			(390	)		20,732
Additional paid-in capital		11,135			6,501			—			(17,636	)		—
Retained earnings		5,900			882			19,569			(6,772	)		19,579
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,927			840			2,005			(2,767	)		2,005
Treasury stock, at cost (349.0 shares)		—			—			(17,839	)		—			(17,839	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,962			8,613			24,467			(27,565	)		24,477
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,529		$	32,101		$	30,537		$	(27,565	)	$	104,602

(1)

The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
At December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC		Other Subsidiaries		Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (amortized cost $60,170)	$	42,415	$	20,385	$	20		$	—		$	62,820
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost $372)		190		263		66			—			519
Real estate investments		1		837		—			—			838
Short-term securities		1,596		436		3,584			—			5,616
Other investments		1,982		946		1			—			2,929
Total investments		46,184		22,867		3,671			—			72,722
Cash		86		110		4			—			200
Investment income accrued		532		259		—			—			791
Premiums receivable		3,691		1,806		—			—			5,497
Reinsurance recoverables		7,868		4,126		—			—			11,994
Ceded unearned premiums		648		165		—			—			813
Deferred acquisition costs		1,511		271		—			—			1,782
Deferred taxes		294		125		74			—			493
Contractholder receivables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Goodwill		2,411		954		—			—			3,365
Other intangible assets		326		176		—			—			502
Investment in subsidiaries		—		—		27,422			(27,422	)		—
Other assets		1,904		237		60			(47	)		2,154
Total assets	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656
Liabilities
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	$	33,770	$	17,836	$	—		$	—		$	51,606
Unearned premium reserves		7,478		3,443		—			—			10,921
Contractholder payables		4,050		1,293		—			—			5,343
Payables for reinsurance premiums		214		193		—			—			407
Debt		1,189		9		5,460			(47	)		6,611
Other liabilities		3,906		1,089		298			—			5,293
Total liabilities		50,607		23,863		5,758			(47	)		80,181
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Savings Plan—convertible preferred stock (0.2 shares issued and outstanding)		—		—		68			—			68
Common stock (1,748.6 shares authorized; 434.6 shares issued and outstanding)		—		390		20,162			(390	)		20,162
Additional paid-in capital		11,135		7,016		—			(18,151	)		—
Retained earnings		6,489		576		18,845			(7,063	)		18,847
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		1,274		544		1,255			(1,818	)		1,255
Treasury stock, at cost (296.6 shares)		—		—		(14,857	)		—			(14,857	)
Total shareholders' equity		18,898		8,526		25,473			(27,422	)		25,475
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	69,505	$	32,389	$	31,231		$	(27,469	)	$	105,656

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,182		$	382		$	1,426		$	(1,564	)	$	1,426
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		736			98			635			(726	)		743
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,918			480			2,061			(2,290	)		2,169
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		4,902			2,502			—			—			7,404
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		720			440			1			—			1,161
Equity securities		82			53			—			—			135
Real estate		1			—			—			—			1
Other investments		343			251			—			—			594
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,714	)		(2,978	)		(12	)		—			(8,704	)
Equity securities		(30	)		(71	)		(30	)		—			(131	)
Real estate		(24	)		(42	)		—			—			(66	)
Other investments		(711	)		(178	)		—			—			(889	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		717			25			1,276			—			2,018
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(46	)		46			—			—			—
Other		(351	)		(20	)		—			—			(371	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(111	)		28			1,235			—			1,152
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		—			(8	)		—			—			(8	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(665	)		—			(665	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			314			—			314
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(2,919	)		—			(2,919	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(46	)		—			(46	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			18			—			18
Dividends paid to parent company		(1,779	)		(521	)		—			2,300			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			10			—			(10	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,779	)		(519	)		(3,298	)		2,290			(3,306	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			(1	)		—			—			(1	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		28			(12	)		(2	)		—			14
Cash at beginning of year		86			110			4			—			200
Cash at end of year	$	114		$	98		$	2		$	—		$	214
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	206		$	109		$	(97	)	$	—		$	218
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	309		$	—		$	382

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,464		$	1,033		$	3,216		$	(3,497	)	$	3,216
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		(77	)		(514	)		3,626			(3,197	)		(162	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,387			519			6,842			(6,694	)		3,054
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		3,920			1,966			10			—			5,896
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		2,289			1,424			—			—			3,713
Equity securities		29			148			24			—			201
Real estate		—			10			—			—			10
Other investments		338			280			99			—			717
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(4,201	)		(2,576	)		(8	)		—			(6,785	)
Equity securities		(2	)		(33	)		(26	)		—			(61	)
Real estate		—			(21	)		—			—			(21	)
Other investments		(305	)		(209	)		—			—			(514	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		632			392			(1,723	)		—			(699	)
Securities transactions in course of settlement		(4	)		(26	)		—			—			(30	)
Other		(313	)		(5	)		—			—			(318	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		2,383			1,350			(1,624	)		—			2,109
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(4	)		—			(1,156	)		—			(1,160	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			1,234			—			1,234
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(673	)		—			(673	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			408			—			408
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(4,998	)		—			(4,998	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(40	)		—			(40	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(4,827	)		(1,849	)		—			6,676			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		15			(35	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(4,816	)		(1,884	)		(5,215	)		6,694			(5,221	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			3			—			—			3
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(46	)		(12	)		3			—			(55	)
Cash at beginning of year		132			122			1			—			255
Cash at end of year	$	86		$	110		$	4		$	—		$	200
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	579		$	321		$	(116	)	$	—		$	784
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	324		$	—		$	397

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009

(in millions)	TPC			Other Subsidiaries			Travelers(1)			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	2,633		$	1,050		$	3,622		$	(3,683	)	$	3,622
Net adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities		510			276			(345	)		168			609
Net cash provided by operating activities		3,143			1,326			3,277			(3,515	)		4,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities		2,903			2,376			37			—			5,316
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturities		1,342			1,457			6			—			2,805
Equity securities		20			45			—			—			65
Other investments		253			116			142			—			511
Purchases of investments:
Fixed maturities		(5,368	)		(4,277	)		(2	)		—			(9,647	)
Equity securities		—			(24	)		—			—			(24	)
Real estate		—			(15	)		—			—			(15	)
Other investments		(224	)		(125	)		—			—			(349	)
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities		(28	)		419			(21	)		—			370
Securities transactions in course of settlement		372			23			—			—			395
Other		(305	)		(21	)		—			—			(326	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(1,035	)		(26	)		162			—			(899	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of debt		(2	)		—			(141	)		—			(143	)
Issuance of debt		—			—			494			—			494
Dividends paid to shareholders		—			—			(693	)		—			(693	)
Issuance of common stock—employee share options		—			—			180			—			180
Treasury shares acquired—share repurchase authorization		—			—			(3,259	)		—			(3,259	)
Treasury shares acquired—net employee share-based compensation		—			—			(29	)		—			(29	)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		—			—			8			—			8
Dividends paid to parent company		(2,157	)		(1,340	)		—			3,497			—
Capital contributions, loans and other transactions between subsidiaries		—			(20	)		2			18			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,159	)		(1,360	)		(3,438	)		3,515			(3,442	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		—			15			—			—			15
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(51	)		(45	)		1			—			(95	)
Cash at beginning of year		183			167			—			—			350
Cash at end of year	$	132		$	122		$	1		$	—		$	255
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid (received)	$	799		$	302		$	(225	)	$	—		$	876
Interest paid	$	73		$	—		$	312		$	—		$	385

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries.

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans disclosure

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13. PENSION PLANS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND SAVINGS PLANS

        The Company sponsors a qualified non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, which covers substantially all employees and provides benefits under a cash balance formula, except that employees satisfying certain age and service requirements remain covered by a prior final average pay formula. In addition, the Company sponsors a nonqualified defined benefit pension plan which covers certain highly-compensated employees and also sponsors a postretirement health and life insurance benefit plan for employees satisfying certain age and service requirements and for certain retirees.

Obligations and Funded Status

        The following tables summarize the funded status, obligations and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet for the Company's benefit plans. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for its pension and postretirement benefit plans.

	Qualified Domestic Pension Plan						Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans						Total
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	2,399		$	2,214		$	173		$	173		$	2,572		$	2,387
Benefits earned		93			91			5			5			98			96
Interest cost on benefit obligation		125			119			10			9			135			128
Actuarial loss		207			82			7			1			214			83
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	2,706		$	2,399		$	183		$	173		$	2,889		$	2,572
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	2,342		$	2,180		$	83		$	78		$	2,425		$	2,258
Actual return on plan assets		5			234			3			7			8			241
Company contributions		185			35			12			13			197			48
Benefits paid		(118	)		(107	)		(12	)		(13	)		(130	)		(120	)
Foreign currency exchange rate change		—			—			—			(2	)		—			(2	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		2,414			2,342			86			83			2,500			2,425
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liabilities	$	(292	)	$	(57	)	$	(97	)	$	(90	)	$	(389	)	$	(147	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss		1,220			915			55			49			1,275			964
Total	$	1,220		$	915		$	55		$	49		$	1,275		$	964

	Postretirement Benefit Plans
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	254		$	264
Benefits earned		—			1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		13			14
Actuarial gain		(4	)		(8	)
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	246		$	254
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	20		$	20
Actual return on plan assets		1			1
Company contributions		15			16
Benefits paid		(17	)		(17	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		19			20
Funded status of plan at end of year	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Accrued under-funded benefit plan liability	$	(227	)	$	(234	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources consist of:
Net actuarial gain	$	(31	)	$	(27	)

        The total accumulated benefit obligation for the Company's defined benefit pension plans was $2.83 billion and $2.54 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Qualified Domestic Plan accounted for $2.65 billion and $2.37 billion of the total accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, whereas the Nonqualified and Foreign Plans accounted for $0.18 billion and $0.17 billion of the total accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        For pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets, the aggregate projected benefit obligation was $2.88 billion and the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation was $2.82 billion at December 31, 2011. The fair value of plan assets for the above plans was $2.49 billion and $2.42 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The Company has discretion regarding whether to provide additional funding and when to provide such funding to its qualified pension plan. In 2011 and 2010, the Company voluntarily made contributions totaling $185 million and $35 million, respectively, to the qualified pension plan. The Company has not determined whether or not additional funding will be made during 2012. There is no required contribution to the qualified pension plan during 2012.

        The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources related to the benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

	Pension Plans									Postretirement Benefit Plans
(in millions)	2011			2010			2009			2011			2010			2009
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost	$	98		$	96		$	80		$	—		$	1		$	1
Interest cost on benefit obligation		135			128			125			13			14			17
Expected return on plan assets		(182	)		(185	)		(176	)		(1	)		(1	)		(1	)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service benefit		—			(3	)		(6	)		—			—			—
Net actuarial loss		76			60			22			—			—			—
Net benefit expense	$	127		$	96		$	45		$	12		$	14		$	17
Other Changes in Benefit Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources:
Prior service benefit	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Net actuarial loss (gain)		388			27			147			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Amortization of prior service benefit		—			3			6			—			—			—
Amortization of net actuarial loss		(76	)		(60	)		(22	)		—			—			—
Total other changes recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		312			(30	)		131			(5	)		(8	)		(5	)
Total other changes recognized in net benefit expense and accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources	$	439		$	66		$	176		$	7		$	6		$	12

        For the defined benefit pension plans, the estimated net actuarial loss that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $89 million, and the estimated prior service benefit to be amortized over the next fiscal year is less than $1 million. For the postretirement benefit plans, the estimated net actuarial gain that will be amortized from other changes in equity from nonowner sources into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is less than $1 million, and there is no estimated prior service benefit or cost to be amortized over the next fiscal year.

Assumptions and Health Care Cost Trend Rate Sensitivity

(at and for the year ended December 31,)	2011			2010
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate		4.90	%		5.37	%
Future compensation increase rate		4.00	%		4.00	%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate		5.37	%		5.55	%
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plans' assets		8.00	%		8.00	%
Expected long-term rate of return on postretirement benefit plans' assets		5.00	%		5.00	%
Assumed health care cost trend rates
Following year		8.00	%		8.50	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)		5.00	%		5.00	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2018			2018

        The discount rate assumption used to determine the benefit obligation was based on a yield-curve approach. Under this approach, a weighted average yield is determined from a hypothetical portfolio of high quality fixed maturity corporate bonds (rated Aa or higher) available at the year-end valuation date for which the timing and amount of cash outflows correspond with the timing and amount of the estimated benefit payouts of the Company's benefit plan.

        In choosing the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the Company's Pension Plan Investment Committee considered the historical returns of equity and fixed maturity markets in conjunction with prevailing economic and financial market conditions.

        As an indicator of sensitivity, increasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1% would have increased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by $25 million at December 31, 2011, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense by $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rate by 1% would have decreased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2011 by $21 million and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net postretirement benefit expense by $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Plan Assets

        Pension plan assets are invested for the exclusive benefit of the plan participants and beneficiaries and are intended, over time, to satisfy the benefit obligations under the plan. Risk tolerance is established through consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate financial position. The asset mix guidelines have been established and are reviewed quarterly. These guidelines are intended to serve as tools to facilitate the investment of plan assets to maximize long-term total return and the ongoing oversight of the plan's investment performance. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through daily and monthly investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measurements, and periodic asset/liability studies.

        The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 85% to 90% of investments for long-term growth and 10% to 15% for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 55% to 65% equity securities and 20% to 40% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities. Equity securities primarily include investments in large, medium and small-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury securities and debt securities issued by foreign governments. Other investments include a hedge fund and two private equity funds held by the Company's qualified defined benefit pension plan. The hedge fund is a "fund of funds" that is multi-strategy. One private equity fund is focused on financial companies, and the other is focused on real estate-related investments.

        At December 31, 2010, equity securities included 797,600 shares of the Company's common stock with a market value of $44 million. In January 2011, the Company purchased these shares from the pension plan under the Company's share repurchase authorization for a total cost of approximately $45 million, the market value on that date.

Fair Value Measurement—Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Assets

        For a discussion of the methods employed by the Company to measure the fair value of invested assets, see note 4. The following discussion of fair value measurements applies exclusively to the Company's pension plans and other postretirement benefit assets.

        Fair value estimates for equity and bond mutual funds held by the pension plans reflect prices received from an external pricing service that are based on observable market transactions. These estimates are included in Level 1.

        Short-term securities are carried at fair value which approximates cost plus accrued interest or amortized discount. The fair value or market value of these is periodically compared to this amortized cost and is based on significant observable inputs as determined by an external pricing service. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such short-term securities, other than U.S. Treasury securities and money market mutual funds, provided by an external pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury securities and money market mutual funds is included in the amount disclosed in Level 1 as the estimates are based on unadjusted market prices.

Fair Value Hierarchy—Pension Plans

        The following tables present the level within the fair value hierarchy at which the financial assets of the Company's pension plans are measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	15	$	15	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		13		—		13		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		14		—		12		2
All other corporate bonds		214		—		214		—
Total fixed maturities		256		15		239		2
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		932		932		—		—
Bond mutual funds		443		443		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,375		1,375		—		—
Equity securities		352		352		—		—
Other investments(1)		16		—		—		16
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		141		141		—		—
Money market mutual funds		50		50		—		—
Other		310		12		298		—
Total cash and short-term securities		501		203		298		—
Total	$	2,500	$	1,945	$	537	$	18

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The fair value estimates of the hedge fund and two private equity funds comprising these investments are determined by an external fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector fundamentals. Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the total fair value estimates are disclosed in Level 3.

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	41	$	41	$	—	$	—
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		9		—		9		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		26		—		26
All other corporate bonds		109		—		109		—
Total fixed maturities		185		41		144		—
Mutual funds
Equity mutual funds		1,058		1,058		—		—
Bond mutual funds		411		411		—		—
Total mutual funds		1,469		1,469		—		—
Equity securities		390		390		—		—
Other investments(1)		18		—		—		18
Cash and short-term securities
U.S. Treasury securities		135		135		—		—
Money market mutual funds		15		15		—		—
Other		213		2		211		—
Total cash and short-term securities		363		152		211		—
Total	$	2,425	$	2,052	$	355	$	18

(1)

See footnote (1) in the foregoing table.

        The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	Other Investments
(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	18		$	17
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held		(1	)		3
Relating to assets sold during the year		—			—
Purchases, sales, settlements and maturities:
Purchases		2			—
Sales		(1	)		(2	)
Settlements/maturities		—			—
Gross transfers into Level 3		—			—
Gross transfers out of Level 3		—			—
Balance at end of year	$	18		$	18

Other Postretirement Benefit Plan

        The Company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 35% to 65% of investments for long-term growth and 35% to 60% for near-term insurance payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers. The current target allocations for plan assets are 25% to 75% fixed income securities, with the remainder allocated to short-term securities. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasuries.

Fair Value—Other Postretirement Benefit Plan

        The Company's other postretirement benefit plan had financial assets of $19 million and $20 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The assets are primarily short-term securities and corporate bonds, and categorized as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

        The following table presents the estimated benefits expected to be paid by the Company's pension and postretirement benefit plans for the next ten years (reflecting estimated future employee service), as well as the amounts of other postretirement benefits the Company expects to receive under the Medicare Part D drug subsidy over that time period:

	Benefits Expected to be Paid				Medicare Part D Drug Subsidy Expected to be Received
(in millions)	Pension Plans		Postretirement Benefit Plans
2012	$	166	$	19	$	3
2013		171		20		3
2014		185		21		3
2015		195		21		3
2016		208		21		3
2017 through 2021		1,154		102		17

Savings Plan

        The Company has a savings plan, The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan), in which substantially all Company employees are eligible to participate. Under the Savings Plan, the Company matches employee contributions up to 5% of eligible pay, with a maximum annual match of $5,000 which becomes 100% vested after three years of service. For the year ended December 31, 2011, existing employees whose annual base salary on December 31, 2010 was $175,000 or more, and employees hired during 2011 at an annual base salary of $175,000 or more, were not eligible for the Company's matching contribution. The Company's matching contribution is made in cash and invested according to the employee's current investment elections. The Company's matching contribution can be reinvested at any time into any other investment option. The total expense related to the Savings Plan was $89 million, $93 million and $98 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        Included in the Savings Plan are a legacy Savings Plus Plan (SPP) and a Stock Ownership Plan (SOP) in which substantially all employees who were hired by legacy SPC before April 1, 2004 were eligible to participate. In 2004 under the SPP, the Company matched 100% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of their salary. The match was in the form of preferred shares, to the extent available in the SOP, or in the Company's common shares. Also allocated to participants were preferred shares equal to the value of dividends on previously allocated shares. Each share of preferred stock paid a dividend of $11.72 annually and was convertible into eight shares of the Company's common stock. The SOP has no preferred shares available for future allocations. As described in more detail in note 9 above, all preferred shares outstanding on June 7, 2011 (190,083 shares) were converted into a total of 1.52 million shares of the Company's common stock.

        All common shares held by the Savings Plan are considered outstanding for diluted EPS computations and dividends paid on all shares are charged to retained earnings.

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) - Changes in Level 3 (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 count	Dec. 31, 2010
Changes in Level 3 fair value category [Roll Forward]
Level 3 fair value category, beginning balance	$ 287	$ 394
Level 3 fair value category purchases	159	47
Level 3 fair value category, ending balance	294	287
Number of private equity funds included in pension plan assets	2
Other investments [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]
Changes in Level 3 fair value category [Roll Forward]
Level 3 fair value category, beginning balance	18	17
Actual return on plan assets, relating to assets still held	(1)	3
Level 3 fair value category purchases	2
Level 3 fair value category sales	(1)	(2)
Level 3 fair value category, ending balance	$ 18	$ 18

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Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability disclosure

Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability disclosure [Text Block]

9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND DIVIDEND AVAILABILITY

Common Stock

        The Company is governed by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act. All authorized shares of voting common stock have no par value. Shares of common stock reacquired are considered authorized and unissued shares. The number of authorized shares of the company is 1.75 billion, consisting of 1.745 billion shares of voting common stock and five million undesignated shares. The Company's articles of incorporation authorize the board of directors to establish, from the undesignated shares, one or more classes and series of shares, and to further designate the type of shares and terms thereof.

Treasury Stock

        The Company's board of directors has approved common share repurchase authorizations under which repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in private transactions or otherwise. The authorizations do not have a stated expiration date. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, funding of the Company's qualified pension plan, capital requirements of the Company's operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions), market conditions and other factors. The following table summarizes repurchase activity in 2011 and remaining repurchase capacity at December 31, 2011.

Quarterly Period Ending (in millions, except per share amounts)	Number of shares purchased		Cost of shares repurchased		Average price paid per share		Remaining capacity under share repurchase authorization
March 31, 2011		18.9	$	1,100	$	58.23	$	5,409
June 30, 2011		3.9		237		60.27		5,172
September 30, 2011		7.3		375		51.77		4,797
December 31, 2011		20.9		1,188		56.74		3,609
Total		51.0	$	2,900	$	56.86	$	3,609

        The Company's Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan provides settlement alternatives to employees in which the Company retains shares to cover tax withholding costs and exercise costs. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company acquired $82 million and $66 million, respectively, of its common stock under this plan.

        Common shares acquired are reported as treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheet.

Preferred Stock

        The Company's preferred shareholders' equity at December 31, 2010 represented the par value of preferred shares outstanding related to a legacy Stock Ownership Plan (SOP) Trust which was subsequently merged into The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan (the Savings Plan). The SOP Trust could at any time convert any or all of the preferred shares into shares of the Company's common stock at a rate of eight shares of common stock for each preferred share. In May 2011, the Company's board of directors authorized the redemption of the Company's preferred stock held by the Savings Plan and gave notice of that redemption to the appropriate fiduciaries of the Savings Plan. Following a fiduciary review, the Savings Plan exercised its right to convert each preferred share into eight shares of the Company's common stock. As a result, all preferred shares outstanding on June 7, 2011 (190,083 shares) were converted into a total of 1.52 million shares of the Company's common stock.

Dividend Availability

        The Company's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. A maximum of $1.96 billion is available by the end of 2012 for such dividends without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. The Company may choose to accelerate the timing within 2012 and/or increase the amount of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries in 2012, which could result in certain dividends being subject to approval by the Connecticut Insurance Department. The holding company received $2.33 billion of dividends from its domestic insurance subsidiaries in 2011.

Statutory Net Income and Policyholder Surplus

        Statutory net income of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries was $1.50 billion, $3.69 billion and $3.90 billion for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Policyholder surplus of the Company's domestic and international insurance subsidiaries was $19.17 billion and $20.07 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources, Net of Tax

        Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources were as follows:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment Securities			Net Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations Recognized in Equity			Net Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation and Other			Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	(146	)	$	(549	)	$	(205	)	$	(900	)
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009 net of tax benefit of $(38) (see note 1)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $1,119		2,085			—			—			2,085
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(6)		(12	)		—			—			(12	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(47)		—			(88	)		—			(88	)
Change in other, net of tax expense of $46		—			—			205			205
Current period change		2,002			(88	)		205			2,119
Balance, December 31, 2009		1,856			(637	)		—			1,219
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $110		204			—			—			204
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(108)		(201	)		—			—			(201	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax expense of $12		—			27			—			27
Change in other, net of tax expense of $6		—			—			6			6
Current period change		3			27			6			36
Balance, December 31, 2010		1,859			(610	)		6			1,255
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $600		1,083			—			—			1,083
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(38)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(106)		—			(201	)		—			(201	)
Change in other, net of tax benefit of $(29)		—			—			(61	)		(61	)
Current period change		1,012			(201	)		(61	)		750
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,871		$	(811	)	$	(55	)	$	2,005

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Reinsurance (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Reinsurance disclosure
Written premiums, direct	$ 23,220,000,000	$ 22,634,000,000	$ 22,545,000,000
Written premiums, assumed	667,000,000	668,000,000	740,000,000
Written premiums, ceded	(1,700,000,000)	(1,667,000,000)	(1,949,000,000)
Total net written premiums	22,187,000,000	21,635,000,000	21,336,000,000
Earned premiums, direct	23,146,000,000	22,533,000,000	22,658,000,000
Earned premiums, assumed	641,000,000	664,000,000	762,000,000
Earned premiums, ceded	(1,697,000,000)	(1,765,000,000)	(2,002,000,000)
Total net earned premiums	22,090,000,000	21,432,000,000	21,418,000,000
Percentage of assumed earned premiums to net earned premiums	2.90%	3.10%	3.60%
Ceded claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred	737,000,000	404,000,000	582,000,000
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	6,216,000,000	6,934,000,000
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance	(345,000,000)	(363,000,000)
Net reinsurance recoverables	5,871,000,000	6,571,000,000
Reinsurance recoverables, mandatory pools and associations	2,020,000,000	2,043,000,000
Reinsurance recoverables, structured settlements	3,291,000,000	3,380,000,000
Total reinsurance recoverables	11,182,000,000	11,994,000,000
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program disclosure	The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (the Program) is a Federal program administered by the Department of the Treasury that provides for a system of shared public and private compensation for certain insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism or war committed by or on behalf of a foreign interest. The Program has been authorized through 2014. In order for a loss to be covered under the Program (subject losses), the loss must meet certain aggregate industry loss minimums and must be the result of an event that is certified as an act of terrorism by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United States. The annual aggregate industry loss minimum is $100 million through 2014. The Program excludes from participation the following types of insurance: Federal crop insurance, private mortgage insurance, financial guaranty insurance, medical malpractice insurance, health or life insurance, flood insurance, reinsurance, commercial automobile, professional liability (other than directors and officers'), surety, burglary and theft, and farm-owners multi-peril. In the case of a war declared by Congress, only workers' compensation losses are covered by the Program. All commercial property and casualty insurers licensed in the United States are generally required to participate in the Program. Under the Program, a participating insurer is entitled to be reimbursed by the Federal Government for 85% of subject losses, after an insurer deductible, subject to an annual cap. The deductible for any calendar year is equal to 20% of the insurer's direct earned premiums for covered lines for the preceding calendar year. The Company's estimated deductible under the Program is $2.17 billion for 2012. The annual cap limits the amount of aggregate subject losses for all participating insurers to $100 billion. Once subject losses have reached the $100 billion aggregate during a program year, participating insurers will not be liable under the Program for additional covered terrorism losses for that program year. The Company has had no terrorism-related losses since the Program was established. Since the interpretation of this law is untested, there is substantial uncertainty as to how they will be applied to specific circumstances. It is also possible that future legislative action could change the Program. Further, given the unpredictable frequency and severity of terrorism losses, as well as the limited terrorism coverage in the Company's own reinsurance program, future losses from acts of terrorism, particularly involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events, could be material to the Company's operating results, financial position and/or liquidity in future periods. While the Company seeks to manage its exposure to man-made catastrophic events involving conventional means, there can be no assurance that the Company would have sufficient resources to respond to claims arising out of one or more man-made catastrophic events involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological means.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, Company's estimated deductible	2,170,000,000
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, annual aggregate loss minimum in order for a loss to be covered	$ 100,000,000,000

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Insurance Claim Reserves

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Insurance Claim Reserves disclosure

Insurance Claim Reserves disclosure [Text Block]

7. INSURANCE CLAIM RESERVES

        Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves were as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011		2010
Property-casualty	$	51,353	$	51,537
Accident and health		66		69
Total	$	51,419	$	51,606

        The following table presents a reconciliation of beginning and ending property casualty reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses:

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at beginning of year	$	51,537		$	53,529		$	55,121
Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		11,282			12,588			13,809
Net reserves at beginning of year		40,255			40,941			41,312
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in the current year		16,937			14,452			13,681
Estimated decrease in claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years		(842	)		(1,417	)		(1,449	)
Total increases		16,095			13,035			12,232
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in:
Current year		7,751			5,949			5,399
Prior years		7,653			7,748			7,519
Total payments		15,404			13,697			12,918
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss		(27	)		(24	)		315
Net reserves at end of year		40,919			40,255			40,941
Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		10,434			11,282			12,588
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year	$	51,353		$	51,537		$	53,529

        Gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at December 31, 2011 and 2010 decreased by $184 million and $1.99 billion from the respective prior year-end, primarily reflecting ongoing claims and claim adjustment expense activity, including losses incurred and payments made, as well as net favorable prior year reserve development and payments related to operations in runoff, partially offset by the significant catastrophe losses incurred in 2011 and growth in business volume.

        The $848 million decline in reinsurance recoverables at December 31, 2011 compared with the prior year reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development. The $1.31 billion decline in reinsurance recoverables at December 31, 2010 compared with the prior year-end primarily reflected cash collections and the impact of net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by a reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance.

Prior Year Reserve Development

        The following disclosures regarding reserve development are on a "net of reinsurance" basis.

2011.

        In 2011, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $842 million of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $715 million of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $45 million of accretion of discount. Overall, accident years prior to and including 2009 experienced $1.10 billion of net favorable reserve development, while the 2010 accident year experienced $383 million of net unfavorable reserve development.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $245 million, primarily driven by better than expected loss development in the general liability product line (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below) which was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2005-2008 and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, as well as net favorable prior year reserve development in the property product line that reflected better than expected loss development for the 2008 and 2009 accident years. The workers' compensation line of business also contributed slightly to net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011, as favorable loss development for the 2003-2009 accident years was largely offset by net unfavorable loss development for the 2010 accident year. These factors were partially offset by $175 million and $76 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves in 2011, respectively (discussed in further detail in the "Asbestos and Environmental Reserves" section below), unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial multi-peril product line driven by late reporting of hail claims incurred in 2010 and unfavorable prior year reserve development in the commercial automobile product line that reflected worse than expected severity for the 2009-2010 accident years.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $360 million. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable development in 2011 primarily reflected better than expected results for accident years 2008 and prior for the contract surety business, and better than expected loss development for liability lines of business, driven by the fiduciary product for accident years 2008 and prior. In International, net favorable development in 2011 reflected better than expected loss development in Canada, primarily in the surety, directors and officers, and general liability lines of business for recent accident years and better than expected development in the Company's operation at Lloyd's in the aviation, kidnap & ransom, and property lines for recent accident years.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2011 was $110 million, driven by better than expected loss development related to catastrophe losses incurred in the first half of 2010, as well as better than expected loss development in the 2006-2010 accident years for the umbrella line of business in the Homeowners and Other product line, partially offset by unfavorable prior year reserve development in the Automobile product line that was driven by worse than expected loss experience for the 2007-2010 accident years.

2010.

        In 2010, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $1.42 billion of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $1.25 billion of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $45 million of accretion of discount.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 totaled $901 million, driven by better than expected loss development in the property, general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below) and workers' compensation product lines for multiple accident years, as well as in assumed reinsurance, which is in runoff. The property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2008 and 2009 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development in Industry-Focused Underwriting and Target Risk Underwriting. The general liability product line improvement was concentrated in excess coverages for accident years 2006 and prior and reflected what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the workers' compensation product line was concentrated in accident years 2007 and prior and resulted from better than expected loss development. The improvement in assumed reinsurance resulted primarily from favorable resolutions of claims and disputes from accident years 2002 and prior. In addition, better than expected loss development in the Business Insurance segment in recent years resulted in a favorable re-estimation of reserves for unallocated loss adjustment expenses in 2010. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2010 was partially offset by $140 million and $35 million increases to asbestos and environmental reserves, respectively.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $259 million in 2010. In Bond & Financial Products, net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 was driven by better than expected loss development in the surety and management liability lines of business due to lower than expected claim activity and loss severity in the 2008 and prior accident years. In International, the majority of net favorable prior year reserve development in 2010 occurred at the Company's operation at Lloyd's, in Canada and in the United Kingdom.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development of $87 million in 2010 was concentrated in the Homeowners and Other product line, primarily driven by favorable loss development in the 2008 and prior accident years, primarily for the umbrella line of business, partially offset by unfavorable loss development in the 2009 accident year for the homeowners line of business that was driven by higher than anticipated late-reported claims related to storms in 2009.

2009.

        In 2009, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred included $1.45 billion of net favorable development for claims arising in prior years, including $1.33 billion of net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations, which excludes $54 million of accretion of discount.

        Business Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $1.03 billion in 2009, driven by better than expected loss development primarily concentrated in the general liability (excluding increases to asbestos and environmental reserves discussed below), commercial multi-peril, commercial automobile and commercial property product lines for recent accident years. The general liability and commercial multi-peril product lines experienced better than anticipated loss development that was attributable to several factors, including what the Company believes is improved legal and judicial environments, as well as enhanced risk control, underwriting and claim process initiatives. The commercial automobile line of business experienced better than expected loss development that was attributable to what the Company believes are more favorable legal and judicial environments than what the Company previously expected, claim handling initiatives and improvements in auto safety technology. The commercial property product line improvement primarily occurred in the 2007 and 2008 accident years as a result of better than expected loss development for certain large national property and inland marine exposures. In addition, the commercial property product line's 2005 accident year experience improved due to the litigation environment relating to, and ongoing claim settlements for, Hurricane Katrina. The net favorable prior year reserve development in these product lines in 2009 was partially offset by a $185 million increase to asbestos reserves and a $70 million increase to environmental reserves.

        Financial, Professional & International Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $168 million in 2009, driven by better than expected loss development in International, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada. In addition, the Aviation and Property lines of business at Lloyd's experienced net favorable prior year loss development in 2009. In Bond & Financial Products, better than expected loss development for the contract surety business within the fidelity and surety product line for recent accident years also resulted in net favorable prior year reserve development in 2009.

        Personal Insurance.    Net favorable prior year reserve development totaled $135 million in 2009, driven by favorable loss development related to Hurricanes Ike and Katrina, as well as the 2007 California wildfires.

Asbestos and Environmental Reserves

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's claims and claim adjustment expense reserves included $2.78 billion and $2.90 billion, respectively, for asbestos and environmental-related claims, net of reinsurance.

        It is difficult to estimate the reserves for asbestos and environmental-related claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded theories of liability, the risks inherent in complex litigation and other uncertainties, including without limitation, those which are set forth below.

        Asbestos Reserves.    Because each policyholder presents different liability and coverage issues, the Company generally reviews the exposure presented by each policyholder at least annually. Among the factors which the Company may consider in the course of this review are: available insurance coverage, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; limits and deductibles; an analysis of the policyholder's potential liability; the jurisdictions involved; past and anticipated future claim activity and loss development on pending claims; past settlement values of similar claims; allocated claim adjustment expense; potential role of other insurance; the role, if any, of non-asbestos claims or potential non-asbestos claims in any resolution process; and applicable coverage defenses or determinations, if any, including the determination as to whether or not an asbestos claim is a products/completed operation claim subject to an aggregate limit and the available coverage, if any, for that claim.

        The Company's quarterly asbestos reserve reviews include an analysis of exposure and claim payment patterns by policyholder category, as well as recent settlements, policyholder bankruptcies, judicial rulings and legislative actions. The Company also analyzes developing payment patterns among policyholders in the Home Office, Field Office and Assumed Reinsurance and Other categories as well as projected reinsurance billings and recoveries. In addition, the Company reviews its historical gross and net loss and expense paid experience, year-by-year, to assess any emerging trends, fluctuations, or characteristics suggested by the aggregate paid activity. Conventional actuarial methods are not utilized to establish asbestos reserves nor have the Company's evaluations resulted in any way of determining a meaningful average asbestos defense or indemnity payment.

        In the third quarter of 2011, the Company completed its annual in-depth asbestos claim review and noted the following trends:

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  continued high level of litigation activity involving individuals alleging serious asbestos-related illness;

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  an increase in severity for certain policyholders as a result of the continued high level of litigation activity;

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  stable payment patterns for a significant proportion of policyholders;

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  a further decrease in the number of large asbestos exposures confronting the Company due to additional settlement activity;

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  continued moderate level of asbestos-related bankruptcy activity; and

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  the absence of new theories of liability or new classes of defendants.

        While the Company believes that over the past several years there has been a reduction in the volatility associated with the Company's overall asbestos exposure, there nonetheless remains a high degree of uncertainty with respect to future exposure from asbestos claims.

        As in prior years, the annual claim review considered active policyholders and litigation cases for potential product and "non-product" liability. While the Home Office and Field Office categories, which account for the vast majority of policyholders with active asbestos-related claims, experienced a slight reduction in the number of policyholders with open asbestos claims compared with the prior year period, gross asbestos-related payments in these categories increased slightly in 2011 compared with 2010. Payments on behalf of policyholders in these categories continue to be influenced by the high level of litigation activity in a limited number of jurisdictions where individuals alleging serious asbestos-related injury continue to target previously peripheral defendants.

        The completion of these reviews and analyses in 2011 and 2010 resulted in $175 million and $140 million increases, respectively, in the Company's net asbestos reserves, primarily driven by increases in the Company's estimate of projected settlement and defense costs related to a broad number of policyholders and higher projected payments on assumed reinsurance accounts. The increase in the estimate of projected settlement and defense costs resulted from recent payment trends being moderately higher than previously anticipated due to the impact of the current litigation environment discussed above. Notwithstanding these trends, the Company's overall view of the underlying asbestos environment is essentially unchanged from recent periods. The increase in 2010 also reflected increases in costs of litigating asbestos-related coverage matters and was partially offset by a $70 million benefit from the reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance resulting from a favorable ruling related to a reinsurance dispute. In 2009, the Company recorded a $185 million increase in asbestos reserves, primarily driven by a slight increase in the Company's assumption for projected defense costs related to many policyholders.

        Net asbestos losses paid in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $284 million, $350 million and $341 million, respectively. Approximately 19%, 32% and 41% of total net paid losses in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to policyholders with whom the Company had entered into settlement agreements limiting the Company's liability.

        Environmental Reserves.    In establishing environmental reserves, the Company evaluates the exposure presented by each policyholder and the anticipated cost of resolution, if any. In the course of this analysis, the Company generally considers the probable liability, available coverage, relevant judicial interpretations and historical value of similar exposures. In addition, the Company considers the many variables presented, such as: the nature of the alleged activities of the policyholder at each site; the number of sites; the total number of potentially responsible parties at each site; the nature of the alleged environmental harm and the corresponding remedy at each site; the nature of government enforcement activities at each site; the ownership and general use of each site; the overall nature of the insurance relationship between the Company and the policyholder, including the role of any umbrella or excess insurance the Company has issued to the policyholder; the involvement of other insurers; the potential for other available coverage, including the number of years of coverage; the role, if any, of non-environmental claims or potential non-environmental claims in any resolution process; and the applicable law in each jurisdiction. The evaluation of the exposure presented by a policyholder can change as information concerning that policyholder and the many variables presented is developed. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate these reserves.

        The Company continues to receive notices from policyholders tendering claims for the first time. These policyholders continue to present smaller exposures, have fewer sites and are lower tier defendants. Further, in many instances, clean-up costs have been reduced because regulatory agencies are willing to accept risk-based site analyses and more efficient clean-up technologies. Over the past several years, the Company has experienced generally favorable trends in overall environmental claim payments, in the number of new policyholders tendering environmental claims for the first time and in the number of pending declaratory judgment actions relating to environmental matters. However, in 2011, the Company increased its net environmental reserves by $76 million, primarily because the degree to which those favorable trends continued was less than anticipated. In 2010, the Company increased its net environmental reserves by $35 million due to a modest upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders. The Company increased its net environmental reserves by $70 million in 2009, due to a slight increase in the number of policyholders tendering claims for the first time and upward development in the expected defense and settlement costs for certain of its pending policyholders.

        Asbestos and Environmental Reserves.    As a result of the processes and procedures described above, management believes that the reserves carried for asbestos and environmental claims at December 31, 2011 are appropriately established based upon known facts, current law and management's judgment. However, the uncertainties surrounding the final resolution of these claims continue, and it is difficult to determine the ultimate exposure for asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation. As a result, these reserves are subject to revision as new information becomes available and as claims develop. The continuing uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and lack of predictability inherent in complex litigation, any impact from the bankruptcy protection sought by various asbestos producers and other asbestos defendants, a further increase or decrease in the cost to resolve, and/or the number of, asbestos and environmental claims beyond that which is anticipated, the role of any umbrella or excess policies the Company has issued, the resolution or adjudication of disputes pertaining to the amount of available coverage for asbestos and environmental claims in a manner inconsistent with the Company's previous assessment of these claims, the number and outcome of direct actions against the Company, future developments pertaining to the Company's ability to recover reinsurance for asbestos and environmental claims and the unavailability of other insurance sources potentially available to policyholders, whether through exhaustion of policy limits or through the insolvency of other participating insurers. In addition, uncertainties arise from the insolvency or bankruptcy of policyholders and other defendants. It is also not possible to predict changes in the legal, regulatory and legislative environment and their impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. This environment could be affected by changes in applicable legislation and future court and regulatory decisions and interpretations, including the outcome of legal challenges to legislative and/or judicial reforms establishing medical criteria for the pursuit of asbestos claims. It is also difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of complex coverage disputes until settlement negotiations near completion and significant legal questions are resolved or, failing settlement, until the dispute is adjudicated. This is particularly the case with policyholders in bankruptcy where negotiations often involve a large number of claimants and other parties and require court approval to be effective. As part of its continuing analysis of asbestos and environmental reserves, the Company continues to study the implications of these and other developments.

        Because of the uncertainties set forth above, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, the Company's estimate of claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could result in income statement charges that could be material to the Company's operating results in future periods.

Catastrophe Exposure

        The Company has geographic exposure to catastrophe losses, which can be caused by a variety of events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods and volcanic eruptions. Catastrophes can also result from a terrorist attack (including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological events), explosions, infrastructure failures or as a consequence of political instability. The incidence and severity of catastrophes are inherently unpredictable. The extent of losses from a catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the area affected by the event and the severity of the event. Most catastrophes are restricted to small geographic areas; however, hurricanes and earthquakes may produce significant damage in larger areas, especially those that are heavily populated. The Company generally seeks to mitigate its exposure to catastrophes through individual risk selection and the purchase of catastrophe reinsurance.

        There are also risks which impact the estimation of ultimate costs for catastrophes. For example, the estimation of reserves related to hurricanes can be affected by the inability of the Company and its insureds to access portions of the impacted areas, the complexity of factors contributing to the losses, the legal and regulatory uncertainties and the nature of the information available to establish the reserves. Complex factors include, but are not limited to: determining whether damage was caused by flooding versus wind; evaluating general liability and pollution exposures; estimating additional living expenses; the impact of demand surge; infrastructure disruption; fraud; the effect of mold damage and business income interruption costs; and reinsurance collectibility. The timing of a catastrophe's occurrence, such as at or near the end of a reporting period, can also affect the information available to us in estimating reserves for that reporting period. The estimates related to catastrophes are adjusted as actual claims emerge.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Debt disclosure

Debt disclosure [Text Block]

8. DEBT

        Debt outstanding was as follows:

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Short-term:
Commercial paper	$	100		$	100
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		250			—
7.22% Real estate non-recourse debt due September 1, 2011		—			9
Total short-term debt		350			109
Long-term:
5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012		—			250
5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013		500			500
5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 20, 2016		400			400
5.75% Senior notes due December 15, 2017		450			450
5.80% Senior notes due May 15, 2018		500			500
5.90% Senior notes due June 2, 2019		500			500
3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020		500			500
7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026		200			200
7.625% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027		125			125
6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033		500			500
6.75% Senior notes due June 20, 2036		400			400
6.25% Senior notes due June 15, 2037		800			800
5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040		750			750
8.50% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045		56			56
8.312% Junior subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046		73			73
6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067		115			115
Total long-term debt		6,269			6,519
Total debt principal		6,619			6,628
Unamortized fair value adjustment		53			54
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(67	)		(71	)
Total debt	$	6,605		$	6,611

        2011 Debt Repayment.    On June 1, 2011, the Company repaid the remaining $9 million principal balance on its 7.22% real estate non-recourse debt.

        2010 Debt Issuance—On November 1, 2010, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount 3.90% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2020, and $750 million aggregate principal amount 5.35% senior notes that will mature on November 1, 2040. The net proceeds of these issuances, after original issuance discount and the deduction of underwriting expenses and commissions and other expenses, totaled approximately $496 million and $738 million, respectively. Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on November 1 and May 1 of each year. The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 15 basis points for the 2020 senior notes and 20 basis points for the 2040 notes.

        2010 Debt Payments and Maturities—Prior to November 2010, the Company was subject to a replacement capital covenant that it had granted to the holders of its 6.75% senior notes due June 20, 2036 (the senior notes). The replacement capital covenant restricted the Company's ability to repurchase its $1.00 billion in outstanding 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 (the debentures). In November 2010, the Company paid approximately $4 million to holders of the senior notes to terminate the replacement capital covenant. Following the termination, the Company purchased approximately $885 million aggregate principal amount of the debentures. A $60 million pretax loss was recognized in 2010 related to these transactions.

        On September 16, 2010, the Company repaid the remaining $4 million principal balance on its 7.81% private placement senior notes. On August 23, 2010, the Company's $21 million, 7.415% medium-term notes matured and were fully paid. On April 15, 2010, the Company's $250 million, 8.125% senior notes matured and were fully paid. All of these debt payments were made from internally generated funds.

Description of Debt

        Commercial Paper—The Company maintains an $800 million commercial paper program, supported by a $1.0 billion bank credit agreement that expires on June 10, 2013. (See "Line of Credit Agreement" discussion that follows). Interest rates on commercial paper issued in 2011 ranged from 0.1% to 0.3%, and in 2010 ranged from 0.2% to 0.3%.

        Senior Notes—The Company's various senior debt issues are unsecured obligations that rank equally with one another. Interest payments are made semi-annually. The Company generally may redeem some or all of the notes prior to maturity in accordance with terms unique to each debt instrument.

        Junior Subordinated Debentures—The Company's $115 million remaining aggregate principal amount of 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 6.25% from the date of issuance to, but excluding, March 15, 2017, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15. From and including March 15, 2017, the debentures will bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.215%, payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 15, 2017 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued but unpaid interest. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option prior to March 15, 2017 (a) in whole at any time or in part from time to time or (b) in whole, but not in part, in the event of certain tax or rating agency events relating to the debentures, at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed and the applicable make-whole amount, in each case plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

        The Company has the right, on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the debentures. The Company will not be required to settle deferred interest until it has deferred interest for five consecutive years or, if earlier, made a payment of current interest during a deferral period. The Company may defer interest for up to ten consecutive years without giving rise to an event of default. Deferred interest will accumulate additional interest at an annual rate equal to the annual interest rate then applicable to the debentures.

        The debentures have a final maturity date of March 15, 2067 and a scheduled maturity date of March 15, 2037. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option any time (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash. If the Company chooses not to redeem the debentures, then during the 180-day period ending not more than 15 and not less than ten business days prior to the scheduled maturity date, the Company will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to sell enough qualifying capital securities to permit repayment of the debentures at the scheduled maturity date. If any debentures remain outstanding after the scheduled maturity date, unless and until the Company redeems the debentures (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash, the Company shall be required to use its commercially reasonable efforts on a quarterly basis to raise sufficient proceeds from the sale of qualifying capital securities to permit the repayment in full of the debentures. If there are remaining debentures at the final maturity date, the Company is required to redeem the debentures using any source of funds. Qualifying capital securities are securities (other than common stock, qualifying warrants, mandatorily convertible preferred stock, debt exchangeable for common equity, and debt exchangeable for preferred equity) which generally are treated by the ratings agencies as having similar equity content to the debentures.

        The Company's three other junior subordinated debenture instruments are all similar in nature to each other. Three separate business trusts issued preferred securities to investors and used the proceeds to purchase the Company's subordinated debentures. Interest on each of the instruments is paid semi-annually.

        The Company's consolidated balance sheet includes the debt instruments acquired in the merger, which were recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The resulting fair value adjustment is being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective-interest method. The amortization of the fair value adjustment reduced interest expense by $1 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The following table presents merger-related unamortized fair value adjustments and the related effective interest rate:

						Unamortized Fair Value Purchase Adjustment at December 31,
										Effective Interest Rate to Maturity
(in millions)	Issue Rate			Maturity Date		2011		2010
Subordinated debentures		7.625	%		Dec. 2027	$	18	$	19		6.147	%
		8.500	%		Dec. 2045		16		16		6.362	%
		8.312	%		Jul. 2046		19		19		6.362	%
Total						$	53	$	54

        On April 1, 2004, The Travelers Companies, Inc. fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all principal, premiums, if any, and interest on certain debt obligations of its subsidiaries TPC and Travelers Insurance Group Holdings Inc. (TIGHI). The guarantees pertain to the $500 million 5.00% notes due 2013, the $200 million 7.75% notes due 2026 and the $500 million 6.375% notes due 2033.

        Maturities—The amount of debt obligations, other than commercial paper, that become due in each of the next five years is as follows: 2012, $250 million; 2013, $500 million; 2014, none; 2015, $400 million; and 2016, $400 million.

Line of Credit Agreement

        The Company is party to a three-year, $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions that expires in June 2013. Pursuant to the credit agreement covenants, the Company must maintain a minimum consolidated net worth (generally defined as shareholders' equity plus certain trust preferred and mandatorily convertible securities, reduced for goodwill and other intangible assets) of $14.35 billion. The Company must also maintain a ratio of total debt to the sum of total debt plus consolidated net worth of not greater than 0.40 to 1.00. In addition, the credit agreement contains other customary restrictive covenants as well as certain customary events of default, including with respect to a change in control, which is defined to include the acquisition of 35% or more of the Company's voting stock and certain changes in the composition of the Company's board of directors. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Generally, the cost of borrowing under this agreement will range from LIBOR plus 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 175 basis points depending on the Company's credit ratings. At December 31, 2011, that cost would have been LIBOR plus 125 basis points had there been any amounts outstanding under the credit agreement. This line of credit also supports the Company's commercial paper program.

Shelf Registration

        In December 2011, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a universal shelf registration statement for the potential offering and sale of securities to replace the Company's previous registration statement that had expired in the normal course of business. The Company may offer these securities from time to time at prices and on other terms to be determined at the time of offering. During 2010, the Company issued securities with a principal amount of $1.25 billion under the prior shelf registration statement.

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Earnings per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings per Share disclosure

Earnings per Share disclosure [Text Block]

10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share was computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share reflected the effect of potentially dilutive securities.

        The following is a reconciliation of the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

(for the year ended December 31, in millions, except per share amounts)	2011			2010			2009
Basic
Net income, as reported	$	1,426		$	3,216		$	3,622
Preferred stock dividends		(1	)		(3	)		(3	)
Participating share-based awards—allocated income		(11	)		(25	)		(26	)
Net income available to common shareholders—basic	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Diluted
Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,414		$	3,188		$	3,593
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		1			3			3
Participating share-based awards—re-allocated income		—			2			2
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			1
Net income available to common shareholders—diluted	$	1,415		$	3,193		$	3,599
Common Shares
Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding		415.8			476.5			563.2
Weighted average effects of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock		0.7			1.8			2.0
Stock options and performance shares		4.0			4.2			3.0
Zero coupon convertible notes		—			—			0.4
Total		420.5			482.5			568.6
Net income Per Common Share
Basic	$	3.40		$	6.69		$	6.38
Diluted	$	3.36		$	6.62		$	6.33

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Insurance Claim Reserves (details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Insurance Claim Reserves disclosure
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, property-casualty	$ 51,353,000,000	$ 51,537,000,000	$ 53,529,000,000
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, accident and health	66,000,000	69,000,000
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	51,419,000,000	51,606,000,000	53,602,000,000
Amount of decrease in gross claims and claim adjustment expense reserves	184,000,000	1,990,000,000
Amount of decrease in reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses	848,000,000	1,310,000,000
Accretion of discount	45,000,000	45,000,000	54,000,000
Net favorable prior year reserve development for accident years 2009 and prior	1,100,000,000
Net unfavorable prior year reserve development for accident year 2010	383,000,000
Asbestos and environmental claims reserves, balance	2,780,000,000	2,900,000,000
Percent of total asbestos net paid losses related to policyholders with whom the Company had entered into settlement agreements limiting the Company's liability	19.00%	32.00%	41.00%
Benefit from the reduction in the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance resulting from a favorable ruling related to a reinsurance dispute		$ 70,000,000

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Leases (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Leases disclosure
Rent expense	$ 191	$ 206	$ 211
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2012	143
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2013	114
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2014	89
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2015	77
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2016	56
Future minimum annual rental payments due for 2017 and thereafter	41
Approximate aggregate future sublease rental income that will partially offset the lease commitments	$ 8

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Insurance Claim Reserves (details) - Prior Year Reserve Development by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Prior year reserve development by segment
Net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations	$ 715	$ 1,250	$ 1,330
Business Insurance [Member]
Prior year reserve development by segment
Net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations	245	901	1,030
Financial, Professional & International Insurance [Member]
Prior year reserve development by segment
Net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations	360	259	168
Personal Insurance [Member]
Prior year reserve development by segment
Net favorable prior year reserve development impacting the Company's results of operations	$ 110	$ 87	$ 135

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Schedule VI (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Schedule VI
Deferred acquisition costs	$ 1,786	$ 1,782	$ 1,758
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, property-casualty	51,353	51,537	53,529
Discount from reserves for unpaid claims	1,194	1,188	1,163
Unearned premiums	11,102	10,921	10,861
Earned premiums	22,090	21,432	21,418
Net investment income	2,879	3,059	2,776
Claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred related to current year	16,937	14,452	13,681
Claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred related to prior year	(842)	(1,417)	(1,449)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	3,876	3,802	3,813
Paid claims and claim adjustment expenses	15,404	13,697	12,918
Net written premiums	$ 22,187	$ 21,635	$ 21,336

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Goodwill (details) - Other Intangible Assets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Other intangible assets by major asset class
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying amount	$ 1,126	$ 1,126
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization	909	840
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	217	286
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	69	86	100
Customer-related [Member]
Other intangible assets by major asset class
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying amount	935	935
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization	830	783
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	105	152
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	47	61	72
Fair value adjustment on claims and claim adjustment expense reserves and reinsurance recoverables [Member]
Other intangible assets by major asset class
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying amount	191	191
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization	79	57
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	112	134
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	$ 22	$ 25	$ 28

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) disclosure
Total revenues	$ 6,373	$ 6,407	$ 6,388	$ 6,278	$ 6,332	$ 6,482	$ 6,179	$ 6,119	$ 25,446	$ 25,112	$ 24,680
Total expenses	5,595	6,075	7,115	5,309	5,135	5,111	5,298	5,262	24,094	20,806	19,969
Income before income taxes	778	332	(727)	969	1,197	1,371	881	857	1,352	4,306	4,711
Income tax expense (benefit)	160	(1)	(363)	130	303	366	211	210	(74)	1,090	1,089
Net income	$ 618	$ 333	$ (364)	$ 839	$ 894	$ 1,005	$ 670	$ 647	$ 1,426	$ 3,216	$ 3,622
Net income (loss) per share, basic	$ 1.52	$ 0.80	$ (0.88)	$ 1.94	$ 1.98	$ 2.14	$ 1.37	$ 1.26	$ 3.40	$ 6.69	$ 6.38
Net income (loss) per share, diluted	$ 1.51	$ 0.79	$ (0.88)	$ 1.92	$ 1.95	$ 2.11	$ 1.35	$ 1.25	$ 3.36	$ 6.62	$ 6.33

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Reinsurance (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Reinsurance disclosure

Summary of reinsurance financial data [Table Text Block]

(for the year ended December 31, in millions)	2011			2010			2009
Written premiums
Direct	$	23,220		$	22,634		$	22,545
Assumed		667			668			740
Ceded		(1,700	)		(1,667	)		(1,949	)
Total net written premiums	$	22,187		$	21,635		$	21,336
Earned premiums
Direct	$	23,146		$	22,533		$	22,658
Assumed		641			664			762
Ceded		(1,697	)		(1,765	)		(2,002	)
Total net earned premiums	$	22,090		$	21,432		$	21,418
Percentage of assumed earned premiums to net earned premiums		2.9	%		3.1	%		3.6	%
Ceded claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred	$	737		$	404		$	582

Reinsurance recoverables [Table Text Block]

(at December 31, in millions)	2011			2010
Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses	$	6,216		$	6,934
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance		(345	)		(363	)
Net reinsurance recoverables		5,871			6,571
Mandatory pools and associations		2,020			2,043
Structured settlements		3,291			3,380
Total reinsurance recoverables	$	11,182		$	11,994

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Investments (details) - OTTI Rollforward (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Roll-forward of the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources [Roll Forward]
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities held, beginning of period	$ 135	$ 139
Additions for OTTI securities where no credit losses were previously recognized	2
Additions for OTTI securities where credit losses have been previously recognized	14	9
Reductions due to sales/defaults of credit-impaired securities	(4)	(16)
Adjustments to book value of credit-impaired securities due to changes in cash flows	5	3
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities still held, end of period	152	135
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member]
Roll-forward of the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources [Roll Forward]
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities held, beginning of period	47	46
Additions for OTTI securities where credit losses have been previously recognized	12	4
Reductions due to sales/defaults of credit-impaired securities		(3)
Adjustments to book value of credit-impaired securities due to changes in cash flows	(1)
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities still held, end of period	58	47
All other corporate bonds [Member]
Roll-forward of the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities recognized in the consolidated statement of income for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources [Roll Forward]
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities held, beginning of period	88	93
Additions for OTTI securities where no credit losses were previously recognized	2
Additions for OTTI securities where credit losses have been previously recognized	2	5
Reductions due to sales/defaults of credit-impaired securities	(4)	(13)
Adjustments to book value of credit-impaired securities due to changes in cash flows	6	3
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities still held, end of period	$ 94	$ 88

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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees disclosure

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15. CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES

Contingencies

        This section describes the major pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of the Company's properties is subject.

Asbestos- and Environmental-Related Proceedings

        In the ordinary course of its insurance business, the Company receives claims for insurance arising under policies issued by the Company asserting alleged injuries and damages from asbestos- and environmental-related exposures that are the subject of related coverage litigation, including, among others, the litigation described below. The Company is defending asbestos-and environmental-related litigation vigorously and believes that it has meritorious defenses; however, the outcomes of these disputes are uncertain. In this regard, the Company employs dedicated specialists and aggressive resolution strategies to manage asbestos and environmental loss exposure, including settling litigation under appropriate circumstances.

        Asbestos Direct Action Litigation—In October 2001 and April 2002, two purported class action suits (Wise v. Travelers and Meninger v. Travelers) were filed against Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TPC) and other insurers (not including The St. Paul Companies, Inc. (SPC)) in state court in West Virginia. These and other cases subsequently filed in West Virginia were consolidated into a single proceeding in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. The plaintiffs allege that the insurer defendants engaged in unfair trade practices in violation of state statutes by inappropriately handling and settling asbestos claims. The plaintiffs seek to reopen large numbers of settled asbestos claims and to impose liability for damages, including punitive damages, directly on insurers. Similar lawsuits alleging inappropriate handling and settling of asbestos claims were filed in Massachusetts and Hawaii state courts. These suits are collectively referred to as the Statutory and Hawaii Actions.

        In March 2002, the plaintiffs in consolidated asbestos actions pending before a mass tort panel of judges in West Virginia state court amended their complaint to include TPC as a defendant, alleging that TPC and other insurers breached alleged duties to certain users of asbestos products. The plaintiffs seek damages, including punitive damages. Lawsuits seeking similar relief and raising similar allegations, primarily violations of purported common law duties to third parties, have also been asserted in various state courts against TPC and SPC. The claims asserted in these suits are collectively referred to as the Common Law Claims.

        The federal bankruptcy court that had presided over the bankruptcy of TPC's former policyholder Johns-Manville Corporation issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the prosecution of the Statutory Actions (but not the Hawaii Actions), the Common Law Claims and an additional set of cases filed in various state courts in Texas and Ohio, and enjoining certain attorneys from filing any further lawsuits against TPC based on similar allegations. Notwithstanding the injunction, additional common law claims were filed against TPC.

        In November 2003, the parties reached a settlement of the Statutory and Hawaii Actions. This settlement includes a lump-sum payment of up to $412 million by TPC, subject to a number of significant contingencies. In May 2004, the parties reached a settlement resolving substantially all pending and similar future Common Law Claims against TPC. This settlement requires a payment of up to $90 million by TPC, subject to a number of significant contingencies. Among the contingencies for each of these settlements is a final order of the bankruptcy court clarifying that all of these claims, and similar future asbestos-related claims against TPC, are barred by prior orders entered by the bankruptcy court ("the 1986 Orders").

        On August 17, 2004, the bankruptcy court entered an order approving the settlements and clarifying that the 1986 Orders barred the pending Statutory and Hawaii Actions and substantially all Common Law Claims pending against TPC ("the Clarifying Order"). The Clarifying Order also applies to similar direct action claims that may be filed in the future.

        On March 29, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York substantially affirmed the Clarifying Order while vacating that portion of the order that required all future direct actions against TPC to first be approved by the bankruptcy court before proceeding in state or federal court.

        Various parties appealed the district court's March 29, 2006 ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On February 15, 2008, the Second Circuit issued an opinion vacating on jurisdictional grounds the District Court's approval of the Clarifying Order. On February 29, 2008, TPC and certain other parties to the appeals filed petitions for rehearing and/or rehearing en banc, requesting reinstatement of the district court's judgment, which were denied. TPC and certain other parties filed Petitions for Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Second Circuit's decision, and on December 12, 2008, the Petitions were granted.

        On June 18, 2009, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of TPC, reversing the Second Circuit's February 15, 2008 decision, finding, among other things, that the 1986 Orders are final and generally bar the Statutory and Hawaii actions and substantially all Common Law Claims against TPC. Further, the Supreme Court ruled that the bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to issue the Clarifying Order. However, since the Second Circuit had not ruled on certain additional issues, principally related to procedural matters and the adequacy of notice provided to certain parties, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the Second Circuit for further proceedings on those specific issues. On October 21, 2009, all but one of the objectors to the Clarifying Order requested that the Second Circuit dismiss their appeal of the order approving the settlement, and that request was granted.

        On March 22, 2010, the Second Circuit issued an opinion in which it found that the notice of the 1986 Orders provided to the remaining objector was insufficient to bar contribution claims by that objector against TPC. On April 5, 2010, TPC filed a Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc with the Second Circuit, requesting further review of its March 22, 2010 opinion, which was denied on May 25, 2010. On August 18, 2010, TPC filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Second Circuit's March 22, 2010 opinion, and a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus seeking an order from the Supreme Court requiring the Second Circuit to comply with the Supreme Court's June 18, 2009 ruling in TPC's favor. The Supreme Court denied the Petitions on November 29, 2010.

        The plaintiffs in the Statutory and Hawaii actions and the Common Law Claims actions filed Motions to Compel with the bankruptcy court on September 2, 2010 and September 3, 2010, respectively, arguing that all conditions precedent to the settlements have been met and seeking to require TPC to pay the settlement amounts. On September 30, 2010, TPC filed an Opposition to the plaintiffs' Motions to Compel on the grounds that the conditions precedent to the settlements, principally the requirement that all contribution claims be barred, have not been met in light of the Second Circuit's March 22, 2010 opinion. On December 16, 2010, the bankruptcy court granted the plaintiffs' motions and ruled that TPC was required to fund the settlements. On January 20, 2011, the bankruptcy court entered judgment in accordance with its December 16, 2010 ruling and ordered TPC to pay the settlement amounts plus prejudgment interest. On January 21, 2011, TPC filed an appeal with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York from the bankruptcy court's January 20, 2011 judgment. On January 24, 2011, certain of the plaintiffs in the Common Law Claims actions appealed that portion of the bankruptcy court's January 20, 2011 judgment that denied their request for an order of contempt and for sanctions. Oral argument on the appeals took place on January 9, 2012, and the parties await the court's decision.

        SPC, which is not covered by the Manville bankruptcy court rulings or the settlements described above, is a party to pending direct action cases in Texas state court asserting common law claims. All such cases that are still pending and in which SPC has been served are currently on the inactive docket in Texas state court. If any of those cases becomes active, SPC intends to litigate those cases vigorously. SPC was previously a defendant in similar direct actions in Ohio state court. Those actions have all been dismissed following favorable rulings by Ohio trial and appellate courts. From time to time, SPC and/or its subsidiaries have been named in individual direct actions in other jurisdictions.

        Outcome and Impact of Asbestos and Environmental Claims and Litigation.    Currently, it is not possible to predict legal outcomes and their impact on the future development of claims and litigation relating to asbestos and environmental claims. Any such development will be affected by future court decisions and interpretations, as well as changes in applicable legislation. Because of these uncertainties, additional liabilities may arise for amounts in excess of the current related reserves. In addition, the Company's estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses may change. These additional liabilities or increases in estimates, or a range of either, cannot now be reasonably estimated and could result in income statement charges that could be material to the Company's results of operations in future periods.

Other Proceedings Not Arising Under Insurance Contracts or Reinsurance Agreements

        Broker Anti-Trust Litigation—In 2005, four putative class action lawsuits were brought against a number of insurance brokers and insurers, including the Company, by plaintiffs who allegedly purchased insurance products through one or more of the defendant brokers. The plaintiffs alleged that various insurance brokers conspired with each other and with various insurers, including the Company, to artificially inflate premiums, allocate brokerage customers and rig bids for insurance products offered to those customers. To the extent they were not originally filed there, the federal class actions were transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings with other class actions under the caption In re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation. On August 1, 2005, various plaintiffs, including the four named plaintiffs in the above-referenced class actions, filed an amended consolidated class action complaint naming various brokers and insurers, including the Company, on behalf of a putative nationwide class of policyholders. The complaint included causes of action under the Sherman Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), state common law and the laws of the various states prohibiting antitrust violations. The complaint sought monetary damages, including punitive damages and trebled damages, permanent injunctive relief, restitution, including disgorgement of profits, interest and costs, including attorneys' fees. All defendants moved to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. After giving plaintiffs multiple opportunities to replead, the court dismissed the Sherman Act claims on August 31, 2007 and the RICO claims on September 28, 2007, both with prejudice, and declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims. The plaintiffs appealed the district court's decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. On August 16, 2010, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of all Sherman Act and RICO claims against certain defendants, including the Company, except for Sherman Act and RICO claims involving the sale of excess casualty insurance through a single defendant broker, as well as all state law claims, which they remanded to the district court for further proceedings. On October 1, 2010, defendants, including the Company, filed renewed motions to dismiss the remanded claims. On March 18, 2011, the Company and certain other defendants entered into an agreement with the plaintiffs to settle the lawsuit. The settlement, under which the Company agreed to pay $6.75 million, is subject to court approval. Preliminary approval of the settlement was granted on June 27, 2011. On September 14, 2011, the court conducted a final fairness hearing and the settling parties await the court's decision.

        Other—In addition to those described above, the Company is involved in other lawsuits, including lawsuits alleging extra-contractual damages relating to insurance contracts or reinsurance agreements, that do not arise under insurance contracts or reinsurance agreements. Based upon currently available information, the Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that any such lawsuit or related lawsuits would be material to the Company's results of operations or have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or liquidity.

Gain Contingencies

        On August 20, 2010, in a reinsurance dispute in New York state court captioned United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company v. American Re-Insurance Company, et al., the trial court granted summary judgment for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G), a subsidiary of the Company, and on October 25, 2010, entered judgment against American Re-Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Munich Re (American Re) and three other reinsurers, awarding USF&G $251 million plus pre-judgment interest in the amount of $169 million. The judgment, including the award of interest, was appealed to the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. On January 24, 2012, the Appellate Division affirmed the judgment, which, as of that date, totaled $467 million, comprising the judgment of $251 million and interest of $216 million (including post-judgment interest). Post-judgment interest continues to accrue (without compounding) at the rate of 9% until the judgment is paid. On January 30, 2012, the reinsurers filed a motion with the Appellate Division seeking permission to appeal its decision to the New York Court of Appeals. Whether the Appellate Division grants permission to appeal is within its discretion. The $251 million awarded by the court represents the amount owed to USF&G under the terms of the disputed reinsurance agreements and is reported as part of reinsurance recoverables in the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The interest awarded by the Court, including post-judgment interest, is treated for accounting purposes as a gain contingency in accordance with FASB Topic 450, Contingencies, and accordingly has not been recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

        In an unrelated action, The Travelers Indemnity Company is one of the Settlement Class plaintiffs and a class member in a class action lawsuit captioned Safeco Insurance Company of America, et al. v. American International Group, Inc. et al. (U.S. District Court, N.D. Ill.) in which the defendants are alleged to have engaged in the under-reporting of workers' compensation premium in connection with a workers' compensation reinsurance pool in which several subsidiaries of the Company participate. On July 26, 2011, the court granted preliminary approval of a class settlement pursuant to which the defendants agreed to pay $450 million to the class. The settlement includes a plan of allocation of the settlement proceeds among the class members. On December 21, 2011, the court entered an order granting final approval of the settlement. On January 19, 2012, three parties who objected to the settlement filed notices of appeal from the court's orders approving the settlement with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The Company anticipates that its allocation from the settlement fund, in the event the court's approval of the class settlement is affirmed, will be approximately $90 million. This amount is treated for accounting purposes as a gain contingency in accordance with FASB Topic 450, Contingencies, and accordingly has not been recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Other Commitments and Guarantees

Commitments

        Investment Commitments—The Company has unfunded commitments to private equity limited partnerships and real estate partnerships in which it invests. These commitments totaled $1.15 billion and $1.26 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Guarantees

        The Company has contingent obligations for guarantees related to certain investments, third-party loans related to certain investments, certain insurance policy obligations of former insurance subsidiaries, and various other indemnifications, including those related to the sale of business entities. The Company also provides standard indemnifications to service providers in the normal course of business. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms. Certain of these guarantees and indemnifications have no stated or notional amounts or limitation to the maximum potential future payments, and, accordingly, the Company is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential payments for such arrangements. The maximum amount of the Company's obligation for guarantees of certain investments and third-party loans related to certain investments that are quantifiable was $126 million at December 31, 2011, approximately $63 million of which is indemnified by a third party. The maximum amount of the Company's obligation related to the guarantee of certain insurance policy obligations of a former insurance subsidiary was $480 million at December 31, 2011, all of which is indemnified by a third party.

        In the ordinary course of selling business entities to third parties, the Company has agreed to indemnify purchasers for losses arising out of breaches of representations and warranties with respect to the business entities being sold, covenants and obligations of the Company and/or its subsidiaries following the closing, and in certain cases obligations arising from undisclosed liabilities, adverse reserve development, imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, or certain named litigation. Such indemnification provisions generally survive for periods ranging from seven years following the applicable closing date to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, although, in some cases, there may be other agreed upon term limitations or no term limitations. Certain of these contingent obligations are subject to deductibles which have to be incurred by the obligee before the Company is obligated to make payments. The maximum amount of the Company's contingent obligation for indemnifications related to the sale of business entities that are quantifiable was $1.22 billion at December 31, 2011, of which $9 million was recognized on the balance sheet at that date.

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Schedule III

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule III

Schedule III [Text Block]

SCHEDULE III

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplementary Insurance Information
2009-2011
(in millions)

Segment	Deferred Acquisition Costs		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves		Unearned Premiums		Earned Premiums		Net Investment Income(1)		Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses		Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs		Other Operating Expenses(2)		Net Written Premiums
2011
Business Insurance	$	816	$	40,129	$	5,482	$	11,327	$	2,041	$	8,447	$	1,815	$	1,944	$	11,340
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		332		6,857		2,043		3,174		414		1,487		603		648		3,102
Personal Insurance		638		4,367		3,577		7,589		424		6,342		1,458		908		7,745
Total—Reportable Segments		1,786		51,353		11,102		22,090		2,879		16,276		3,876		3,500		22,187
Other		—		66		—		—		—		—		—		442		—
Consolidated	$	1,786	$	51,419	$	11,102	$	22,090	$	2,879	$	16,276	$	3,876	$	3,942	$	22,187
2010
Business Insurance	$	806	$	40,318	$	5,364	$	10,766	$	2,156	$	6,504	$	1,749	$	1,904	$	10,857
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		352		6,999		2,139		3,317		439		1,700		612		608		3,211
Personal Insurance		624		4,220		3,418		7,349		464		5,006		1,441		867		7,567
Total—Reportable Segments		1,782		51,537		10,921		21,432		3,059		13,210		3,802		3,379		21,635
Other		—		69		—		—		—		—		—		415		—
Consolidated	$	1,782	$	51,606	$	10,921	$	21,432	$	3,059	$	13,210	$	3,802	$	3,794	$	21,635
2009
Business Insurance	$	791	$	42,103	$	5,380	$	10,968	$	1,902	$	6,037	$	1,775	$	1,966	$	10,902
Financial, Professional & International Insurance		369		7,197		2,276		3,333		452		1,747		622		579		3,285
Personal Insurance		598		4,229		3,205		7,117		422		4,624		1,416		784		7,149
Total—Reportable Segments		1,758		53,529		10,861		21,418		2,776		12,408		3,813		3,329		21,336
Other		—		73		—		—		—		—		—		419		—
Consolidated	$	1,758	$	53,602	$	10,861	$	21,418	$	2,776	$	12,408	$	3,813	$	3,748	$	21,336

(1)

See note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of the method used to allocate net investment income and invested assets to the identified segments.

(2)

Expense allocations are determined in accordance with prescribed statutory accounting practices. These practices make a reasonable allocation of all expenses to those product lines with which they are associated.

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Schedule II (details) - Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Condensed financial statements
Net income	$ 1,426	$ 3,216	$ 3,622
Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense	63	178	213
Other operating activities	(387)	53	(614)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,169	3,054	4,231
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	2,018	(699)	370
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,152	2,109	(899)
Issuance of debt		1,234	494
Payment of debt	(8)	(1,160)	(143)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(665)	(673)	(693)
Treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization	(2,919)	(4,998)	(3,259)
Treasury shares acquired - net employee share-based compensation	(46)	(40)	(29)
Issuance of common stock - employee share options	314	408	180
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,306)	(5,221)	(3,442)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	14	(55)	(95)
Cash at beginning of year	200	255	350
Cash at end of year	214	200	255
Cash received during the year for taxes	(218)	(784)	(876)
Cash paid during the year for interest	382	397	385
Travelers [Member]
Condensed financial statements
Net income	1,426	3,216	3,622
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	(1,564)	(3,497)	(3,683)
Dividends received from consolidated subsidiaries	2,300	6,676	3,497
Capital (contributed to) repaid from subsidiaries	(10)	19	20
Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense	43	(46)	100
Change in income taxes payable	(162)	63	22
Other operating activities	28	411	(301)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,061	6,842	3,277
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities	1,276	(1,723)	(21)
Other investments, net	(41)	99	183
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,235	(1,624)	162
Issuance of debt		1,234	494
Payment of debt		(1,156)	(141)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(665)	(673)	(693)
Treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization	(2,919)	(4,998)	(3,259)
Treasury shares acquired - net employee share-based compensation	(46)	(40)	(29)
Issuance of common stock - employee share options	314	408	180
Other financing activities	18	10	10
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,298)	(5,215)	(3,438)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(2)	3	1
Cash at beginning of year	4	1
Cash at end of year	2	4	1
Cash received during the year for taxes	97	116	225
Cash paid during the year for interest	$ 309	$ 324	$ 312

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Investments (details) - Investment Information (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 59,994	$ 60,170
Equity securities, cost	414	372
Fixed maturities, at fair value	64,232	62,820
Equity securities, at fair value	559	519
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	2,237	7,293
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	59	187
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	460	812
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses	34	64
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	2,697	8,105
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	93	251
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, 3 months or less	2
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 3 months, 6 months or less	5
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 6 months, 12 months or less	6
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 12 months	9
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, total	22
Fixed maturities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	59,994	60,170
Gross unrealized gains	4,327	2,896
Gross unrealized losses	89	246
Fixed maturities, at fair value	64,232	62,820
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	2,136	7,245
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	55	186
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	453	760
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses	34	60
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	2,589	8,005
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	89	246
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, 3 months or less	2
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 3 months, 6 months or less	5
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 6 months, 12 months or less	6
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 12 months	9
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, total	22
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	2,396	1,914
Gross unrealized gains	101	94
Fixed maturities, at fair value	2,497	2,008
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	356	155
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	356	155
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	36,211	38,064
Gross unrealized gains	2,816	1,626
Gross unrealized losses	5	155
Fixed maturities, at fair value	39,022	39,535
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	27	5,364
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses		149
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	191	139
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses	5	6
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	218	5,503
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	5	155
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions, pre-refunded [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	6,820	6,787
Gross unrealized gains	513	505
Gross unrealized losses	1	1
Fixed maturities, at fair value	7,332	7,291
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions, all other (not pre-refunded) [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	29,391	31,277
Gross unrealized gains	2,303	1,121
Gross unrealized losses	4	154
Fixed maturities, at fair value	31,690	32,244
Debt securities issued by foreign governments [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	2,228	2,156
Gross unrealized gains	91	50
Gross unrealized losses	1	4
Fixed maturities, at fair value	2,318	2,202
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	96	419
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	1	4
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	2	13
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	98	432
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	1	4
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	3,288	3,952
Gross unrealized gains	249	248
Gross unrealized losses	22	36
Fixed maturities, at fair value	3,515	4,164
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	362	77
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	12	1
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	155	420
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses	10	35
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	517	497
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	22	36
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, 3 months or less	2
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, total	2
All other corporate bonds [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	15,845	14,051
Gross unrealized gains	1,066	876
Gross unrealized losses	61	51
Fixed maturities, at fair value	16,850	14,876
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	1,295	1,230
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	42	32
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	105	185
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses	19	19
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	1,400	1,415
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	61	51
Other fixed maturities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 3 months, 6 months or less	5
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 6 months, 12 months or less	6
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, greater than 12 months	9
Available-for-sale securities for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost, total	20
Redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	26	33
Gross unrealized gains	4	2
Fixed maturities, at fair value	30	35
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value		3
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value		3
Equity securities [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Equity securities, cost	414	372
Gross unrealized gains	149	152
Gross unrealized losses	4	5
Equity securities, at fair value	559	519
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	101	48
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	4	1
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	7	52
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses		4
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	108	100
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	4	5
Equity securities, common stock [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Equity securities, cost	311	198
Gross unrealized gains	120	106
Gross unrealized losses	3
Equity securities, at fair value	428	304
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	64	3
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	3
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value		3
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	64	6
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	3
Equity securities, non-redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Investment disclosure details
Equity securities, cost	103	174
Gross unrealized gains	29	46
Gross unrealized losses	1	5
Equity securities, at fair value	131	215
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	37	45
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	1	1
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, fair value	7	49
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer, gross unrealized losses		4
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, fair value	44	94
Continuous unrealized loss position, total, gross unrealized losses	$ 1	$ 5

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Share-Based Incentive Compensation (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Share-Based Incentive Compensation disclosure

Assumptions used in estimating fair value of options on grant date [Table Text Block]

2011	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 year
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.0% - 28.6%	15.7% - 17.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.2%	15.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.44 - $1.64	$1.44 - $1.64
Risk-free rate	1.19% - 2.62%	0.10% - 0.29%

2010	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.3% - 29.1%	18.3% - 41.6%
Weighted average volatility	28.4%	21.1%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.32 - $1.44	$1.32 - $1.44
Risk-free rate	1.68% - 2.71%	0.20% - 0.95%

2009	Original Grants	Reload Grants
Expected term of stock options	6 years	1 - 2 years
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	28.2% - 34.1%	36.5% - 55.1%
Weighted average volatility	32.4%	42.9%
Expected annual dividend per share	$1.20 - $1.32	$1.20 - $1.32
Risk-free rate	2.07% - 2.85%	0.29% - 1.21%

Summary of stock option activity under the Company's 2004 Incentive Plan and legacy share-based incentive compensation plans [Table Text Block]

Stock Options	Number			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Contractual Life Remaining	Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions)
Outstanding, beginning of year		22,476,981		$	46.52
Granted:
Original		2,380,199			56.85
Reload		574,815			62.25
Exercised		(6,845,142	)		46.03
Forfeited or expired		(2,373,892	)		56.61
Outstanding, end of year		16,212,961		$	47.33	5.4 Years	$	194
Vested at end of year(1)		12,218,772		$	46.71	4.5 Years	$	154
Exercisable at end of year		8,625,125		$	45.22	3.4 Years	$	121

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered, including those that are retirement eligible.

Additional information regarding original and reload grants [Table Text Block]

2011	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	12.94	$	3.19
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	76	$	11

2010	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	11.94	$	3.46
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	77	$	3

2009	Original Grants		Reload Grants
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per share)	$	9.54	$	8.95
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year (in millions)	$	52	$	—

Summary of restricted stock units, deferred stock awards and performance share activity [Table Text Block]

	Restricted and Deferred Shares					Performance Shares
Other Equity Instruments	Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Number			Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of year		3,086,352		$	45.46		1,743,890		$	44.52
Granted		1,034,387			56.39		801,095			56.11
Vested		(1,158,649	)(1)		48.67		(1,010,765	)(2)		40.21
Forfeited		(181,586	)		47.90		(99,405	)		49.57
Performance-based adjustment		—			—		112,587	(3)		46.01
Outstanding, end of year		2,780,504		$	48.03		1,547,402		$	53.79

(1)

Represents awards for which the requisite service has been rendered.

(2)

Reflects the number of performance shares attributable to the performance goals attained over the completed performance period (3 years) and for which service conditions have been met.

(3)

Represents the current year change in estimated performance shares to reflect the attainment of performance goals for the awards that were granted in each of the years 2008 through 2011.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Convertible preferred stock - savings plan
Convertible preferred stock - savings plan, balance, beginning of year			$ 68	$ 79	$ 89
Convertible preferred stock - savings plan, redemptions			(5)	(11)	(10)
Convertible preferred stock - savings plan, conversion to common stock			(63)
Convertible preferred stock - savings plan, balance, end of year		68		68	79
Common stock
Common stock, balance, beginning of year			20,162	19,593	19,242
Common stock, employee share-based compensation			328	420	210
Common stock, common shares issued - conversion of preferred stock			93
Common stock, compensation amortization under share-based plans and other changes			149	149	141
Common stock, balance, end of year	20,732	20,162	20,732	20,162	19,593
Retained earnings
Retained earnings, balance, beginning of year			18,847	16,315	13,314
Retained earnings, cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009					71
Net income	618	894	1,426	3,216	3,622
Dividends			(669)	(677)	(696)
Premium on preferred stock converted to common stock			(30)
Retained earnings, other			5	(7)	4
Retained earnings, balance, end of year	19,579	18,847	19,579	18,847	16,315
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, beginning of year			1,255	1,219	(900)
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009					(71)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities having no credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income			1,010	(77)	1,942
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities having credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income			2	80	131
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax			(201)	27	(88)
Net change in unrealized foreign currency translation and other changes			(61)	6	205
Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax, balance, end of year	2,005	1,255	2,005	1,255	1,219
Treasury stock (at cost)
Treasury stock (at cost), balance, beginning of year			(14,857)	(9,791)	(6,426)
Treasury stock (at cost), treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization			(2,900)	(5,000)	(3,300)
Treasury stock (at cost), net shares acquired related to employee share-based compensation plans			(82)	(66)	(65)
Treasury stock (at cost), balance, end of year	(17,839)	(14,857)	(17,839)	(14,857)	(9,791)
Total common shareholders' equity	24,477	25,407	24,477	25,407	27,336
Total shareholders' equity	24,477	25,475	24,477	25,475	27,415
Common shares outstanding
Common shares outstanding, balance, beginning of year			434.6	520.3	585.1
Common shares outstanding, treasury shares acquired - share repurchase authorization			(51.0)	(95.7)	(69.4)
Common shares outstanding, net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans			7.7	10.0	4.6
Common shares outstanding, common shares issued - conversion of preferred stock			1.5
Common shares outstanding, balance, end of year	392.8	434.6	392.8	434.6	520.3
Summary of changes in equity from nonowner sources
Net income	618	894	1,426	3,216	3,622
Other changes in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax			750	36	2,190
Total changes in equity from nonowner sources			$ 2,176	$ 3,252	$ 5,812

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Consolidating Financial Statements (Unaudited) (details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidating Financial Statements of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Unaudited) disclosure
Amount of certain debt obligations of TPC that are unconditionally guaranteed by the Travelers Companies, Inc.	$ 1.20

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fair Value Measurements disclosure

Fair Value Measurements disclosure [Text Block]

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

        The Company's estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation, gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets, and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the fair value accounting guidance hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's significant market assumptions. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is reported is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

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  Level 1—Unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access.
  
  

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  Level 2—Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.
  
  

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  Level 3—Valuations based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use.

Valuation of Investments Reported at Fair Value in Financial Statements

        The fair value of a financial instrument is the estimated amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between knowledgeable, unrelated, willing parties, i.e., not in a forced transaction. The estimated fair value of a financial instrument may differ from the amount that could be realized if the security was sold in an immediate sale, e.g., a forced transaction. Additionally, the valuation of investments is more subjective when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market based inputs, which may increase the potential that the estimated fair value of an investment is not reflective of the price at which an actual transaction would occur.

        For investments that have quoted market prices in active markets, the Company uses the unadjusted quoted market prices as fair value and includes these prices in the amounts disclosed in Level 1 of the hierarchy. The Company receives the quoted market prices from a third party, nationally recognized pricing service (pricing service). When quoted market prices are unavailable, the Company utilizes a pricing service to determine an estimate of fair value, which is mainly used for its fixed maturity investments. The fair value estimates provided from this pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. If quoted market prices and an estimate from a pricing service are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques, which, depending on the level of observable market inputs, will render the fair value estimate as Level 2 or Level 3. The Company bases all of its estimates of fair value for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third-party market participant would be willing to pay in an arm's length transaction.

Fixed Maturities

        The Company utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 98% of its fixed maturities. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturities other than U.S. Treasury securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, the pricing service uses an Option Adjusted Spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

        The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

        The pricing service utilized by the Company has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information to produce a valuation. If the pricing service discontinues pricing an investment, the Company would be required to produce an estimate of fair value using some of the same methodologies as the pricing service but would have to make assumptions for market-based inputs that are unavailable due to market conditions.

        The fair value estimates of most fixed maturity investments are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such fixed maturities, other than U.S. Treasury securities, provided by the pricing service are included in the amount disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy. The estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury securities is included in the amount disclosed in Level 1 as the estimates are based on unadjusted market prices.

        The Company also holds certain fixed maturity investments which are not priced by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of such fixed maturities using an internal matrix that is based on market information regarding interest rates, credit spreads and liquidity. The underlying source data for calculating the matrix of credit spreads relative to the U.S. Treasury curve are the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Index and the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield BB Rated Index. The Company includes the fair value estimates of these corporate bonds in Level 2, since all significant inputs are market observable.

        While the vast majority of the Company's municipal bonds are included in Level 2, the Company holds a small number of municipal bonds which are not valued by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of these bonds using an internal pricing matrix with some unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Due to the limited amount of observable market information, the Company includes the fair value estimates for these particular bonds in Level 3. Additionally, the Company holds a small amount of other fixed maturity investments that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these fixed maturities, the Company obtains a quote from a broker (typically a market maker). Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, the Company includes these fair value estimates in Level 3.

Equities—Public Common and Preferred

        For public common and preferred stocks, the Company receives prices from a nationally recognized pricing service that are based on observable market transactions and includes these estimates in the amount disclosed in Level 1. Infrequently, current market quotes in active markets are unavailable for certain non-redeemable preferred stocks held by the Company. In these instances, the Company receives an estimate of fair value from the pricing service that provides fair value estimates for the Company's fixed maturities. The service utilizes some of the same methodologies to price the non-redeemable preferred stocks as it does for the fixed maturities. The Company includes the fair value estimate for these non-redeemable preferred stocks in the amount disclosed in Level 2.

        At December 31, 2010, the estimated fair value of stocks having transfer restrictions that expired within one year was determined by adjusting the observed market price of the securities for a liquidity discount which takes into consideration the restrictions that existed at December 31, 2010 and was based on market observable inputs. As a result of adjusting the market price to reflect the impact of the transfer restrictions on estimated fair value, the Company disclosed these holdings in Level 2 at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, the Company held no stocks having transfer restrictions that expired within one year.

Other Investments

        The Company holds investments in various publicly-traded securities which are reported in other investments. These investments include securities in the Company's trading portfolio, mutual funds and other small holdings. The $42 million fair value of these investments at both December 31, 2011 and 2010 was disclosed in Level 1. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held investments in non-public common and preferred equity securities, with fair value estimates of $44 million and $57 million, respectively, reported in other investments, where the fair value estimate is determined either internally or by an external fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector fundamentals. Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the Company includes the total fair value estimate for all of these investments at December 31, 2011 and 2010 in the amount disclosed in Level 3.

Derivatives

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held $22 million and $37 million, respectively, of convertible bonds containing embedded conversion options that are valued separately from the host bond contract in the amount disclosed in Level 2—fixed maturities.

Fair Value Hierarchy

        The following tables present the level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities are measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(at December 31, 2011, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,497	$	2,465	$	32	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,022		—		39,002		20
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,318		—		2,318		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		3,515		—		3,514		1
All other corporate bonds		16,850		—		16,621		229
Redeemable preferred stock		30		29		1		—
Total fixed maturities		64,232		2,494		61,488		250
Equity securities
Common stock		428		428		—		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		131		96		35		—
Total equity securities		559		524		35		—
Other investments		86		42		—		44
Total	$	64,877	$	3,060	$	61,523	$	294

(at December 31, 2010, in millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Invested assets:
Fixed maturities
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,008	$	1,991	$	17	$	—
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions		39,535		—		39,433		102
Debt securities issued by foreign governments		2,202		—		2,202		—
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities		4,164		—		4,163		1
All other corporate bonds		14,876		—		14,749		127
Redeemable preferred stock		35		34		1		—
Total fixed maturities		62,820		2,025		60,565		230
Equity securities
Common stock		304		281		23		—
Non-redeemable preferred stock		215		131		84		—
Total equity securities		519		412		107		—
Other investments		99		42		—		57
Total	$	63,438	$	2,479	$	60,672	$	287

        The following tables present the changes in the Level 3 fair value category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		1			38			39
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		—			(9	)		(9	)
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		154			5			159
Sales		(15	)		(47	)		(62	)
Settlements/maturities		(43	)		—			(43	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		19			—			19
Gross transfers out of Level 3(2)		(96	)		—			(96	)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	250		$	44		$	294
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

(2)

During the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $81 million of municipal fixed maturity securities were valued using observable market data which resulted in a transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2. In prior periods, these securities were valued internally using unobservable inputs.

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities			Other Investments			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	240		$	154		$	394
Total realized and unrealized investment gains (losses):
Included in net realized investment gains(1)		5			2			7
Included in increases (decreases) in accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources		10			11			21
Purchases, sales and settlements/maturities:
Purchases		44			3			47
Sales		(9	)		(113	)		(122	)
Settlements/maturities		(41	)		—			(41	)
Gross transfers into Level 3		13			—			13
Gross transfers out of Level 3		(32	)		—			(32	)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	230		$	57		$	287
Amount of total realized investment gains (losses) for the period included in the consolidated statement of income attributable to changes in the fair value of assets still held at the reporting date	$	—		$	—		$	—

(1)

Includes impairments on investments held at the end of the period as well as amortization on fixed maturities.

        The Company had no financial assets or financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value

        The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. The Company's insurance contracts are excluded from fair value of financial instruments accounting guidance and, therefore, are not included in the amounts discussed below.

        The carrying values of cash, short-term securities and investment income accrued approximated their fair values.

        The carrying values of $552 million and $647 million of financial instruments classified as other assets approximated their fair values at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The carrying values of $3.93 billion and $3.75 billion of financial instruments classified as other liabilities at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, also approximated their fair values. Fair value is determined using various methods including discounted cash flows, as appropriate for the various financial instruments.

        The carrying value and fair value of the Company's debt at December 31, 2011 was $6.61 billion and $7.71 billion, respectively. The respective totals at December 31, 2010 were $6.61 billion and $7.21 billion. The Company utilized a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 93% and 94% of its debt, other than commercial paper, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for debt that have quoted prices in active markets. For the small amount of the Company's debt securities for which a pricing service is not used, the Company utilizes pricing estimates from a nationally recognized broker/dealer to estimate fair value. If estimates of fair value are unavailable from the pricing service or the broker/dealer, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on internally developed valuation techniques which are based on a discounted cash flow methodology and incorporates all available relevant observable market inputs.

        The fair value of commercial paper included in debt outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010 approximated its book value because of its short-term nature.

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Fair Value Measurements (details) - Fair Value Hierarchy (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	$ 64,877	$ 63,438
Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	3,060	2,479
Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	61,523	60,672
Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	294	287
Fixed maturities [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	64,232	62,820
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	2,494	2,025
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	61,488	60,565
Fixed maturities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	250	230
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	2,497	2,008
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	2,465	1,991
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	32	17
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	39,022	39,535
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	39,002	39,433
Obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	20	102
Debt securities issued by foreign governments [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	2,318	2,202
Debt securities issued by foreign governments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	2,318	2,202
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	3,515	4,164
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	3,514	4,163
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	1	1
All other corporate bonds [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	16,850	14,876
All other corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	16,621	14,749
All other corporate bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	229	127
Redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	30	35
Redeemable preferred stock [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	29	34
Redeemable preferred stock [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	1	1
Equity securities [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	559	519
Equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	524	412
Equity securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	35	107
Equity securities, common stock [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	428	304
Equity securities, common stock [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	428	281
Equity securities, common stock [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis		23
Equity securities, non-redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	131	215
Equity securities, non-redeemable preferred stock [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	96	131
Equity securities, non-redeemable preferred stock [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	35	84
Other investments [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	86	99
Other investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	42	42
Other investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	44	57
Investments in various publicly-traded securities, including securities in the Company's trading portfolio, mutual funds and other small holdings disclosed in Level 1 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	42	42
Investment in non-public common and preferred equity securities where the fair value estimate is determined either internally or by an external fund manager and therefore disclosed in Level 3 [Member]
Level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's financial assets are measured
Total invested assets measured on a recurring basis	$ 44	$ 57

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Pension Plans, Retirement Benefits and Savings Plans (details) - Change in Plan Assets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Pension Plans [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, balance, beginning of year	$ 2,425	$ 2,258
Actual return on plan assets	8	241
Company contributions	197	48
Benefits paid	(130)	(120)
Foreign currency exchange rate change, change in plan assets		(2)
Fair value of plan assets, balance, end of year	2,500	2,425
Qualified Domestic Pension Plan [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, balance, beginning of year	2,342	2,180
Actual return on plan assets	5	234
Company contributions	185	35
Benefits paid	(118)	(107)
Fair value of plan assets, balance, end of year	2,414	2,342
Nonqualified and Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, balance, beginning of year	83	78
Actual return on plan assets	3	7
Company contributions	12	13
Benefits paid	(12)	(13)
Foreign currency exchange rate change, change in plan assets		(2)
Fair value of plan assets, balance, end of year	86	83
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, balance, beginning of year	20	20
Actual return on plan assets	1	1
Company contributions	15	16
Benefits paid	(17)	(17)
Fair value of plan assets, balance, end of year	$ 19	$ 20

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Debt (details) - Schedule of Debt (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended														0 Months Ended													0 Months Ended							12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Paper [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Commercial Paper [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.375% Senior notes due June 15, 2012 [Member]	Jun. 01, 2011 7.22% Real estate non-recourse debt due September 1, 2011 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 7.22% Real estate non-recourse debt due September 1, 2011 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 6.25% Senior notes due June 20, 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 6.25% Senior notes due June 20, 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.75% Senior notes due December 15, 2017 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.75% Senior notes due December 15, 2017 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.80% Senior notes due May 15, 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.80% Senior notes due May 15, 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 5.90% Senior notes due June 2, 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 5.90% Senior notes due June 2, 2019 [Member]	Nov. 01, 2010 3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 3.90% Senior notes due November 1, 2020 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 7.625% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 7.625% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 6.75% Senior notes due June 20, 2036 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 6.75% Senior notes due June 20, 2036 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 6.25% Senior notes due June 15, 2037 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 6.25% Senior notes due June 15, 2037 [Member]	Nov. 01, 2010 5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040	Dec. 31, 2011 5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040	Dec. 31, 2010 5.35% Senior notes due November 1, 2040	Dec. 31, 2011 8.50% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 8.50% Junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 8.312% Junior subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 8.312% Junior subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 6.25% Fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due March 15, 2067 [Member]	Apr. 15, 2010 8.125% Senior notes due April 15, 2010 [Member]	Aug. 23, 2010 7.415% Medium-Term notes due August 23, 2010 [Member]	Sep. 16, 2010 7.81% Private placement notes due September 16, 2010 [Member]
Schedule of debt
Total short-term debt	$ 350	$ 109	$ 100	$ 100	$ 250			$ 9
Total long-term debt	6,269	6,519				250			500	500	400	400	400	400	450	450	500	500	500	500		500	500	200	200	125	125	500	500	400	400	800	800		750	750	56	56	73	73	115	115
Interest rate (percent)					5.375%			7.22%	5.00%		5.50%		6.25%		5.75%		5.80%		5.90%			3.90%		7.75%		7.625%		6.375%		6.75%		6.25%			5.35%		8.50%		8.312%		6.25%	6.25%	8.125%	7.415%	7.81%
Debt, effective interest rate (percent)																										6.147%											6.362%		6.362%
Unamortized fair value adjustment, debt	53	54																								18	19										16	16	19	19
Principal																					500													750								1,000
Net proceeds from issuance, senior notes																					496													738
Deferral of interest payments, description																																									The Company has the right, on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the debentures. The Company will not be required to settle deferred interest until it has deferred interest for five consecutive years or, if earlier, made a payment of current interest during a deferral period. The Company may defer interest for up to ten consecutive years without giving rise to an event of default. Deferred interest will accumulate additional interest at an annual rate equal to the annual interest rate then applicable to the debentures.
Debt, maturity, medium-term notes																																												21
Debt, maturity, senior notes																																											250		4
Debt, principal amount repaid							$ 9																																			$ 885
Debt, terms of redemption																					The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 15 basis points for the 2020 senior notes and 20 basis points for the 2040 notes.													The senior notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Company's option, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury rate (as defined) plus 15 basis points for the 2020 senior notes and 20 basis points for the 2040 notes.							The Company can redeem the debentures at its option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 15, 2017 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued but unpaid interest. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option prior to March 15, 2017 (a) in whole at any time or in part from time to time or (b) in whole, but not in part, in the event of certain tax or rating agency events relating to the debentures, at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed and the applicable make-whole amount, in each case plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The debentures have a final maturity date of March 15, 2067 and a scheduled maturity date of March 15, 2037. The Company can redeem the debentures at its option any time (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash. If the Company chooses not to redeem the debentures, then during the 180-day period ending not more than 15 and not less than ten business days prior to the scheduled maturity date, the Company will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to sell enough qualifying capital securities to permit repayment of the debentures at the scheduled maturity date. If any debentures remain outstanding after the scheduled maturity date, unless and until the Company redeems the debentures (as described above) using any source of funds, including cash, the Company shall be required to use its commercially reasonable efforts on a quarterly basis to raise sufficient proceeds from the sale of qualifying capital securities to permit the repayment in full of the debentures. If there are remaining debentures at the final maturity date, the Company is required to redeem the debentures using any source of funds. Qualifying capital securities are securities (other than common stock, qualifying warrants, mandatorily convertible preferred stock, debt exchangeable for common equity, and debt exchangeable for preferred equity) which generally are treated by the ratings agencies as having similar equity content to the debentures.
Debt, interest rate																																									From and including March 15, 2017, the debentures will bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.215%, payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year.
Interest rate, minimum (percent)			0.10%	0.20%
Interest rate, maximum (percent)			0.30%	0.30%

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Schedule V

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule V

Schedule V [Text Block]

SCHEDULE V

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(in millions)

	Balance at beginning of period		Charged to costs and expenses			Charged to other accounts(1)			Deductions(2)		Balance at end of period
2011
Reinsurance recoverables	$	363	$	—		$	—		$	18	$	345
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	116	$	23		$	—		$	56	$	83
Deductibles	$	37	$	6		$	—		$	3	$	40
2010
Reinsurance recoverables	$	523	$	—		$	—		$	160	$	363
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	130	$	45		$	(1	)	$	58	$	116
Deductibles	$	49	$	(8	)	$	—		$	4	$	37
2009
Reinsurance recoverables	$	618	$	—		$	—		$	95	$	523
Allowance for uncollectible:
Premiums receivable from underwriting activities	$	130	$	61		$	2		$	63	$	130
Deductibles	$	66	$	(4	)	$	—		$	13	$	49

(1)

Charged to claims and claim adjustment expenses in the consolidated statement of income.

(2)

Credited to the related asset account.

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Income Taxes (details) - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at January 1	$ 103	$ 100
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1	9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(68)	(7)
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	1	1
Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at December 31	$ 37	$ 103

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Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability (tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Shareholders' Equity and Dividend Availability disclosure

Share repurchase activity and remaining repurchase capacity under the share repurchase authorization [Table Text Block]

Quarterly Period Ending (in millions, except per share amounts)	Number of shares purchased		Cost of shares repurchased		Average price paid per share		Remaining capacity under share repurchase authorization
March 31, 2011		18.9	$	1,100	$	58.23	$	5,409
June 30, 2011		3.9		237		60.27		5,172
September 30, 2011		7.3		375		51.77		4,797
December 31, 2011		20.9		1,188		56.74		3,609
Total		51.0	$	2,900	$	56.86	$	3,609

Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources [Table Text Block]

(at and for the year ended December 31, in millions)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment Securities			Net Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations Recognized in Equity			Net Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation and Other			Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Nonowner Sources
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	(146	)	$	(549	)	$	(205	)	$	(900	)
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance at April 1, 2009 net of tax benefit of $(38) (see note 1)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $1,119		2,085			—			—			2,085
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(6)		(12	)		—			—			(12	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(47)		—			(88	)		—			(88	)
Change in other, net of tax expense of $46		—			—			205			205
Current period change		2,002			(88	)		205			2,119
Balance, December 31, 2009		1,856			(637	)		—			1,219
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $110		204			—			—			204
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(108)		(201	)		—			—			(201	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax expense of $12		—			27			—			27
Change in other, net of tax expense of $6		—			—			6			6
Current period change		3			27			6			36
Balance, December 31, 2010		1,859			(610	)		6			1,255
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax expense of $600		1,083			—			—			1,083
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income, net of tax benefit of $(38)		(71	)		—			—			(71	)
Net change in benefit plan assets and obligations recognized in equity, net of tax benefit of $(106)		—			(201	)		—			(201	)
Change in other, net of tax benefit of $(29)		—			—			(61	)		(61	)
Current period change		1,012			(201	)		(61	)		750
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,871		$	(811	)	$	(55	)	$	2,005

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Leases disclosure

Leases disclosure [Text Block]

14. LEASES

        Rent expense was $191 million, $206 million and $211 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        Future minimum annual rental payments under noncancellable operating leases for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are $143 million, $114 million, $89 million, $77 million, $56 million, respectively, and $41 million for 2017 and thereafter. Future sublease rental income aggregating approximately $8 million will partially offset these commitments.

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Schedule V (details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Allowance for reinsurance recoverables [Member]
Schedule V [Roll Forward]
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at beginning of period	$ 363	$ 523	$ 618
Valuation and qualifying accounts, deductions	18	160	95
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at end of period	345	363	523
Allowance for uncollectible premiums receivable from underwriting activities [Member]
Schedule V [Roll Forward]
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at beginning of period	116	130	130
Valuation and qualifying accounts, charged to costs and expenses	23	45	61
Valuation and qualifying accounts, charged to other accounts		(1)	2
Valuation and qualifying accounts, deductions	56	58	63
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at end of period	83	116	130
Allowance for uncollectible deductibles [Member]
Schedule V [Roll Forward]
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at beginning of period	37	49	66
Valuation and qualifying accounts, charged to costs and expenses	6	(8)	(4)
Valuation and qualifying accounts, deductions	3	4	13
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at end of period	$ 40	$ 37	$ 49