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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2017
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota |
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001-10898 |
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41-0518860 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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485 Lexington Avenue |
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10017 |
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(917) 778-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 20, 2017, The Travelers Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing the estimated impact of the recent decision by the UK Ministry of Justice to reduce the discount rate applied to lump sum bodily injury payouts. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated March 20, 2017 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: March 20, 2017 |
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | |
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/s/ Kenneth F. Spence III |
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Name: Kenneth F. Spence III |
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Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel |