Consolidating Financial Statements (Unaudited) (details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
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.	$ 700

Amount of certain debt obligations of TPC that are unconditionally guaranteed by The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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