Travelers Companies (The)

Travelers is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the United States, writing commercial, personal and specialty coverage. As a Dow component with a long underwriting history, it competes on disciplined pricing and claims management, and its results reflect both premium growth and the returns on a large, conservatively managed investment portfolio. With more than three decades of dividend payments, Travelers is a steady, long-standing payer that has weathered numerous catastrophe cycles. The yield is on the lower side, but the payout is well supported by consistent earnings and buybacks, contributing to a strong dividend score. It offers the profile of a dependable, gradually rising dividend from a financially sturdy insurer.