The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported exceptional financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with net income reaching $1.509 billion, a significant increase from $534 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Earnings per diluted share rose to $6.53, up from $2.29 in the prior year quarter. Core income also saw substantial growth, amounting to $1.504 billion, or $6.51 per diluted share, compared to $585 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, in the previous year. The company achieved record net written premiums of $11.543 billion, marking a 4% growth across all segments. The consolidated combined ratio improved by 9.9 points to 90.3%, while the underlying combined ratio enhanced by 3.0 points to 84.7%. Catastrophe losses decreased to $927 million pre-tax from $1.509 billion in the prior year quarter. Net favorable prior year reserve development was recorded at $315 million pre-tax. Travelers also reported a 6% increase in net investment income after-tax compared to the same period last year. The company returned $809 million to shareholders, including $557 million in share repurchases, and experienced a strong growth in book value per share, up 20%, and adjusted book value per share, up 14%, from the previous year quarter. The return on equity for the quarter stood at 20.9%, with a core return on equity of 18.8%.