Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
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Revenues | | | | | | | | |
Premiums | | $ | 8,317 | | | $ | 7,616 | | | $ | 16,331 | | | $ | 15,002 | |
Net investment income | | 707 | | | 818 | | | 1,344 | | | 1,519 | |
Fee income | | 100 | | | 104 | | | 203 | | | 205 | |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | (95) | | | 61 | | | (118) | | | 105 | |
Other revenues | | 107 | | | 88 | | | 185 | | | 169 | |
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Total revenues | | 9,136 | | | 8,687 | | | 17,945 | | | 17,000 | |
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Claims and expenses | | | | | | | | |
Claims and claim adjustment expenses | | 5,803 | | | 5,045 | | | 10,842 | | | 10,015 | |
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | | 1,365 | | | 1,254 | | | 2,675 | | | 2,461 | |
General and administrative expenses | | 1,223 | | | 1,174 | | | 2,414 | | | 2,337 | |
Interest expense | | 88 | | | 83 | | | 175 | | | 165 | |
Total claims and expenses | | 8,479 | | | 7,556 | | | 16,106 | | | 14,978 | |
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Income before income taxes | | 657 | | | 1,131 | | | 1,839 | | | 2,022 | |
Income tax expense | | 106 | | | 197 | | | 270 | | | 355 | |
Net income | | $ | 551 | | | $ | 934 | | | $ | 1,569 | | | $ | 1,667 | |
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Net income per share | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 2.29 | | | $ | 3.70 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | $ | 6.58 | |
Diluted | | $ | 2.27 | | | $ | 3.66 | | | $ | 6.43 | | | $ | 6.53 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 238.4 | | | 250.7 | | | 239.7 | | | 251.4 | |
Diluted | | 241.1 | | | 253.1 | | | 242.4 | | | 253.6 | |
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Cash dividends declared per common share | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 0.88 | | | $ | 1.81 | | | $ | 1.73 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
(in millions)
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
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Net income | | $ | 551 | | | $ | 934 | | | $ | 1,569 | | | $ | 1,667 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | | |
Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities: | | | | | | | | |
Having no credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income | | (3,045) | | | 533 | | | (7,874) | | | (1,063) | |
Having credit losses recognized in the consolidated statement of income | | (2) | | | — | | | (3) | | | — | |
Net changes in benefit plan assets and obligations | | 11 | | | 26 | | | 22 | | | 51 | |
Net changes in unrealized foreign currency translation | | (174) | | | 40 | | | (172) | | | 66 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes | | (3,210) | | | 599 | | | (8,027) | | | (946) | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | (657) | | | 121 | | | (1,679) | | | (213) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | (2,553) | | | 478 | | | (6,348) | | | (733) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | (2,002) | | | $ | 1,412 | | | $ | (4,779) | | | $ | 934 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in millions)
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| | June 30, 2022 | | December 31, 2021 |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
Assets | | | | |
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $75,917 and $74,751; allowance for expected credit losses of $4 and $3) | | $ | 71,099 | | | $ | 77,810 | |
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $755 and $749) | | 800 | | | 893 | |
Real estate investments | | 970 | | | 979 | |
Short-term securities | | 3,569 | | | 3,836 | |
Other investments | | 4,021 | | | 3,857 | |
Total investments | | 80,459 | | | 87,375 | |
Cash | | 710 | | | 761 | |
Investment income accrued | | 612 | | | 615 | |
Premiums receivable (net of allowance for expected credit losses of $89 and $107) | | 9,132 | | | 8,085 | |
Reinsurance recoverables (net of allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance of $132 and $141) | | 8,509 | | | 8,452 | |
Ceded unearned premiums | | 1,196 | | | 902 | |
Deferred acquisition costs | | 2,776 | | | 2,542 | |
Deferred taxes | | 1,374 | | | — | |
Contractholder receivables (net of allowance for expected credit losses of $18 and $21) | | 3,735 | | | 3,890 | |
Goodwill | | 3,967 | | | 4,008 | |
Other intangible assets | | 294 | | | 306 | |
Other assets | | 3,823 | | | 3,530 | |
Total assets | | $ | 116,587 | | | $ | 120,466 | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves | | $ | 57,983 | | | $ | 56,907 | |
Unearned premium reserves | | 17,811 | | | 16,469 | |
Contractholder payables | | 3,753 | | | 3,911 | |
Payables for reinsurance premiums | | 620 | | | 384 | |
Deferred taxes | | — | | | 289 | |
Debt | | 7,291 | | | 7,290 | |
Other liabilities | | 6,255 | | | 6,329 | |
Total liabilities | | 93,713 | | | 91,579 | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | | |
Common stock (1,750.0 shares authorized; 237.3 and 241.2 shares issued and outstanding) | | 24,419 | | | 24,154 | |
Retained earnings | | 42,684 | | | 41,555 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | (5,155) | | | 1,193 | |
Treasury stock, at cost (547.7 and 541.5 shares) | | (39,074) | | | (38,015) | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 22,874 | | | 28,887 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 116,587 | | | $ | 120,466 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(in millions)
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
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Common stock | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 24,348 | | | $ | 23,905 | | | $ | 24,154 | | | $ | 23,743 | |
Employee share-based compensation | | 30 | | | 61 | | | 165 | | | 169 | |
Compensation amortization under share-based plans and other changes | | 41 | | | 36 | | | 100 | | | 90 | |
Balance, end of period | | 24,419 | | | 24,002 | | | 24,419 | | | 24,002 | |
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Retained earnings | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | 42,359 | | | 39,285 | | | 41,555 | | | 38,771 | |
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Net income | | 551 | | | 934 | | | 1,569 | | | 1,667 | |
Dividends | | (225) | | | (224) | | | (439) | | | (440) | |
Other | | (1) | | | 3 | | | (1) | | | — | |
Balance, end of period | | 42,684 | | | 39,998 | | | 42,684 | | | 39,998 | |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | (2,602) | | | 1,291 | | | 1,193 | | | 2,502 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) | | (2,553) | | | 478 | | | (6,348) | | | (733) | |
Balance, end of period | | (5,155) | | | 1,769 | | | (5,155) | | | 1,769 | |
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Treasury stock, at cost | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | (38,574) | | | (36,212) | | | (38,015) | | | (35,815) | |
Treasury stock acquired — share repurchase authorizations | | (500) | | | (400) | | | (1,000) | | | (756) | |
Net shares acquired related to employee share-based compensation plans | | — | | | (1) | | | (59) | | | (42) | |
Balance, end of period | | (39,074) | | | (36,613) | | | (39,074) | | | (36,613) | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | $ | 22,874 | | | $ | 29,156 | | | $ | 22,874 | | | $ | 29,156 | |
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Common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | 240.0 | | | 251.5 | | | 241.2 | | | 252.4 | |
Treasury stock acquired — share repurchase authorizations | | (2.9) | | | (2.6) | | | (5.8) | | | (5.0) | |
Net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans | | 0.2 | | | 0.6 | | | 1.9 | | | 2.1 | |
Balance, end of period | | 237.3 | | | 249.5 | | | 237.3 | | | 249.5 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in millions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1,569 | | | $ | 1,667 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
Net realized investment (gains) losses | | 118 | | | (105) | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 444 | | | 450 | |
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) | | (28) | | | 57 | |
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | | 2,675 | | | 2,461 | |
Equity in income from other investments | | (295) | | | (513) | |
Premiums receivable | | (1,071) | | | (718) | |
Reinsurance recoverables | | (84) | | | 154 | |
Deferred acquisition costs | | (2,917) | | | (2,601) | |
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves | | 1,272 | | | 1,313 | |
Unearned premium reserves | | 1,398 | | | 968 | |
Other | | (440) | | | (94) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 2,641 | | | 3,039 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | | |
Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities | | 3,697 | | | 4,347 | |
Proceeds from sales of investments: | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | 2,701 | | | 2,482 | |
Equity securities | | 84 | | | 45 | |
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Other investments | | 173 | | | 195 | |
Purchases of investments: | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | (7,998) | | | (9,462) | |
Equity securities | | (86) | | | (41) | |
Real estate investments | | (16) | | | (14) | |
Other investments | | (252) | | | (221) | |
Net sales (purchases) of short-term securities | | 257 | | | (194) | |
Securities transactions in the course of settlement | | 236 | | | 229 | |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (4) | | | (38) | |
Other | | (159) | | | (113) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (1,367) | | | (2,785) | |
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Cash flows from financing activities | | | | |
Treasury stock acquired — share repurchase authorizations | | (1,000) | | | (756) | |
Treasury stock acquired — net employee share-based compensation | | (59) | | | (42) | |
Dividends paid to shareholders | | (436) | | | (436) | |
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Issuance of debt | | — | | | 739 | |
Issuance of common stock — employee share options | | 194 | | | 206 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (1,301) | | | (289) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | (24) | | | 3 | |
Net decrease in cash | | (51) | | | (32) | |
Cash at beginning of year | | 761 | | | 721 | |
Cash at end of period | | $ | 710 | | | $ | 689 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | | | | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 552 | | | $ | 342 | |
Interest paid | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 163 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company). These financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are unaudited. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected. Certain financial information that is normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, but that is not required for interim reporting purposes, has been omitted. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the Company’s 2021 Annual Report).
The preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with 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 interim 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 prior period to conform to the 2022 presentation.
Adoption of Accounting Standards
For information regarding accounting standards that the Company adopted during the periods presented, see note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report.
2. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Nature of Operations
The Company’s results are reported in the following three business segments — Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty 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 the type of customer, how the business is marketed and the manner in which risks are underwritten. For more information regarding the Company’s nature of operations, see the “Nature of Operations” section of note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
2. SEGMENT INFORMATION, Continued
The following tables summarize the components of the Company’s revenues, income (loss) and total assets by reportable business segments:
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(For the three months ended June 30, in millions) | | Business Insurance | | Bond & Specialty Insurance | | Personal Insurance | | Total Reportable Segments |
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2022 | | | | | | | | |
Premiums | | $ | 4,218 | | | $ | 851 | | | $ | 3,248 | | | $ | 8,317 | |
Net investment income | | 521 | | | 64 | | | 122 | | | 707 | |
Fee income | | 93 | | | — | | | 7 | | | 100 | |
Other revenues | | 85 | | | 4 | | | 18 | | | 107 | |
Total segment revenues (1) | | $ | 4,917 | | | $ | 919 | | | $ | 3,395 | | | $ | 9,231 | |
Segment income (loss) (1) | | $ | 666 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | (193) | | | $ | 701 | |
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2021 | | | | | | | | |
Premiums | | $ | 3,880 | | | $ | 776 | | | $ | 2,960 | | | $ | 7,616 | |
Net investment income | | 615 | | | 64 | | | 139 | | | 818 | |
Fee income | | 97 | | | — | | | 7 | | | 104 | |
Other revenues | | 57 | | | 7 | | | 24 | | | 88 | |
Total segment revenues (1) | | $ | 4,649 | | | $ | 847 | | | $ | 3,130 | | | $ | 8,626 | |
Segment income (1) | | $ | 643 | | | $ | 187 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | 951 | |
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(1)Segment revenues for reportable business segments exclude net realized investment gains (losses) and revenues included in "interest expense and other." Segment income (loss) for reportable business segments excludes the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses) and income (loss) from "interest expense and other."
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(For the six months ended June 30, in millions) | | Business Insurance | | Bond & Specialty Insurance | | Personal Insurance | | Total Reportable Segments |
2022 | | | | | | | | |
Premiums | | $ | 8,289 | | | $ | 1,671 | | | $ | 6,371 | | | $ | 16,331 | |
Net investment income | | 989 | | | 123 | | | 232 | | | 1,344 | |
Fee income | | 189 | | | — | | | 14 | | | 203 | |
Other revenues | | 138 | | | 8 | | | 39 | | | 185 | |
Total segment revenues (1) | | $ | 9,605 | | | $ | 1,802 | | | $ | 6,656 | | | $ | 18,063 | |
Segment income (1) | | $ | 1,335 | | | $ | 445 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 1,812 | |
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2021 | | | | | | | | |
Premiums | | $ | 7,679 | | | $ | 1,519 | | | $ | 5,804 | | | $ | 15,002 | |
Net investment income | | 1,138 | | | 123 | | | 258 | | | 1,519 | |
Fee income | | 192 | | | — | | | 13 | | | 205 | |
Other revenues | | 110 | | | 12 | | | 47 | | | 169 | |
Total segment revenues (1) | | $ | 9,119 | | | $ | 1,654 | | | $ | 6,122 | | | $ | 16,895 | |
Segment income (1) | | $ | 960 | | | $ | 324 | | | $ | 435 | | | $ | 1,719 | |
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(1)Segment revenues for reportable business segments exclude net realized investment gains (losses) and revenues included in "interest expense and other." Segment income for reportable business segments excludes the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses) and income (loss) from "interest expense and other."
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
2. SEGMENT INFORMATION, Continued
Business Segment Reconciliations
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
(in millions) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Revenue reconciliation | | | | | | | | |
Earned premiums | | | | | | | | |
Business Insurance: | | | | | | | | |
Domestic: | | | | | | | | |
Workers’ compensation | | $ | 864 | | | $ | 810 | | | $ | 1,694 | | | $ | 1,621 | |
Commercial automobile | | 735 | | | 709 | | | 1,448 | | | 1,404 | |
Commercial property | | 638 | | | 556 | | | 1,246 | | | 1,087 | |
General liability | | 700 | | | 618 | | | 1,388 | | | 1,225 | |
Commercial multi-peril | | 1,010 | | | 899 | | | 1,977 | | | 1,769 | |
Other | | 16 | | | 14 | | | 33 | | | 28 | |
Total Domestic | | 3,963 | | | 3,606 | | | 7,786 | | | 7,134 | |
International | | 255 | | | 274 | | | 503 | | | 545 | |
Total Business Insurance | | 4,218 | | | 3,880 | | | 8,289 | | | 7,679 | |
Bond & Specialty Insurance: | | | | | | | | |
Domestic: | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity and surety | | 295 | | | 276 | | | 569 | | | 542 | |
General liability | | 385 | | | 347 | | | 758 | | | 678 | |
Other | | 54 | | | 55 | | | 109 | | | 111 | |
Total Domestic | | 734 | | | 678 | | | 1,436 | | | 1,331 | |
International | | 117 | | | 98 | | | 235 | | | 188 | |
Total Bond & Specialty Insurance | | 851 | | | 776 | | | 1,671 | | | 1,519 | |
Personal Insurance: | | | | | | | | |
Domestic: | | | | | | | | |
Automobile | | 1,511 | | | 1,405 | | | 2,969 | | | 2,775 | |
Homeowners and Other | | 1,570 | | | 1,377 | | | 3,066 | | | 2,685 | |
Total Domestic | | 3,081 | | | 2,782 | | | 6,035 | | | 5,460 | |
International | | 167 | | | 178 | | | 336 | | | 344 | |
Total Personal Insurance | | 3,248 | | | 2,960 | | | 6,371 | | | 5,804 | |
Total earned premiums | | 8,317 | | | 7,616 | | | 16,331 | | | 15,002 | |
Net investment income | | 707 | | | 818 | | | 1,344 | | | 1,519 | |
Fee income | | 100 | | | 104 | | | 203 | | | 205 | |
Other revenues | | 107 | | | 88 | | | 185 | | | 169 | |
Total segment revenues | | 9,231 | | | 8,626 | | | 18,063 | | | 16,895 | |
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Net realized investment gains (losses) | | (95) | | | 61 | | | (118) | | | 105 | |
Total revenues | | $ | 9,136 | | | $ | 8,687 | | | $ | 17,945 | | | $ | 17,000 | |
Income reconciliation, net of tax | | | | | | | | |
Total segment income | | $ | 701 | | | $ | 951 | | | $ | 1,812 | | | $ | 1,719 | |
Interest Expense and Other (1) | | (76) | | | (72) | | | (150) | | | (141) | |
Core income | | 625 | | | 879 | | | 1,662 | | | 1,578 | |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | (74) | | | 47 | | | (93) | | | 81 | |
Impact of changes in tax laws and/or tax rates (2) | | — | | | 8 | | | — | | | 8 | |
Net income | | $ | 551 | | | $ | 934 | | | $ | 1,569 | | | $ | 1,667 | |
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(1)The primary component of Interest Expense and Other was after-tax interest expense of $69 million and $65 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $138 million and $130 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)Impact is recognized in the accounting period in which the change is enacted.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
2. SEGMENT INFORMATION, Continued
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(in millions) | | June 30, 2022 | | December 31, 2021 |
Asset reconciliation | | | | |
Business Insurance | | $ | 87,092 | | | $ | 90,353 | |
Bond & Specialty Insurance | | 10,167 | | | 10,146 | |
Personal Insurance | | 18,366 | | | 18,983 | |
Total assets by reportable segment | | 115,625 | | | 119,482 | |
Other assets (1) | | 962 | | | 984 | |
Total consolidated assets | | $ | 116,587 | | | $ | 120,466 | |
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(1)The primary components of other assets at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were the over-funded benefit plan assets related to the Company’s qualified domestic pension plan and other intangible assets.
3. INVESTMENTS
Fixed Maturities
The amortized cost and fair value of investments in fixed maturities classified as available for sale were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Amortized Cost | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Gross Unrealized | | Fair Value |
(at June 30, 2022, in millions) | | | | Gains | | Losses | |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities | | $ | 3,845 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 264 | | | $ | 3,588 | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Local general obligation | | 19,959 | | | — | | | 55 | | | 1,593 | | | 18,421 | |
Revenue | | 11,174 | | | — | | | 38 | | | 763 | | | 10,449 | |
State general obligation | | 1,169 | | | — | | | 6 | | | 75 | | | 1,100 | |
Pre-refunded | | 3,566 | | | — | | | 72 | | | — | | | 3,638 | |
Total obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 35,868 | | | — | | | 171 | | | 2,431 | | | 33,608 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 1,048 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 47 | | | 1,002 | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 1,795 | | | — | | | 15 | | | 120 | | | 1,690 | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 33,361 | | | 4 | | | 32 | | | 2,178 | | | 31,211 | |
Total | | $ | 75,917 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 226 | | | $ | 5,040 | | | $ | 71,099 | |
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
3. INVESTMENTS, Continued
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| | Amortized Cost | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Gross Unrealized | | Fair Value |
(at December 31, 2021, in millions) | | | | Gains | | Losses | |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities | | $ | 3,574 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 3,562 | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Local general obligation | | 18,668 | | | — | | | 1,045 | | | 46 | | | 19,667 | |
Revenue | | 11,274 | | | — | | | 693 | | | 27 | | | 11,940 | |
State general obligation | | 1,158 | | | — | | | 67 | | | 2 | | | 1,223 | |
Pre-refunded | | 3,825 | | | — | | | 207 | | | — | | | 4,032 | |
Total obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 34,925 | | | — | | | 2,012 | | | 75 | | | 36,862 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 1,041 | | | — | | | 7 | | | 7 | | | 1,041 | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 1,754 | | | — | | | 68 | | | 5 | | | 1,817 | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 33,457 | | | 3 | | | 1,249 | | | 175 | | | 34,528 | |
Total | | $ | 74,751 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3,356 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 77,810 | |
Pre-refunded bonds of $3.64 billion and $4.03 billion at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, were bonds for which U.S. states or municipalities have established irrevocable trusts that are almost exclusively comprised of U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities. These trusts were created to fund the payment of principal and interest due under the bonds.
Proceeds from the sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale were $2.70 billion and $2.48 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross gains of $10 million and $43 million and gross losses of $8 million and $5 million were realized on those sales during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Equity Securities
The cost and fair value of investments in equity securities were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(at June 30, 2022, in millions) | | Cost | | Gross Gains | | Gross Losses | | Value |
Common stock | | $ | 706 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 745 | |
Non-redeemable preferred stock | | 49 | | | 8 | | | 2 | | | 55 | |
Total | | $ | 755 | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 800 | |
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(at December 31, 2021, in millions) | | Cost | | Gross Gains | | Gross Losses | | Value |
Common stock | | $ | 694 | | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 827 | |
Non-redeemable preferred stock | | 55 | | | 11 | | | — | | | 66 | |
Total | | $ | 749 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 893 | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $(85) million and $51 million of net gains (losses) on equity securities still held as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
3. INVESTMENTS, Continued
Unrealized Investment Losses
The following tables summarize, for all fixed maturities classified as available for sale in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by the 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 herein and in note 4 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report. The Company also relies upon estimates of several factors in its review and evaluation of individual investments, using the process described in note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report to determine whether a credit loss impairment exists.
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| | Less than 12 months | | 12 months or longer | | Total |
(at June 30, 2022, 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 | | $ | 2,506 | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 221 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 2,727 | | | $ | 264 | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 19,690 | | | 2,201 | | | 1,117 | | | 230 | | | 20,807 | | | 2,431 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 805 | | | 34 | | | 136 | | | 13 | | | 941 | | | 47 | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 1,476 | | | 118 | | | 21 | | | 2 | | | 1,497 | | | 120 | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 25,489 | | | 1,818 | | | 1,917 | | | 360 | | | 27,406 | | | 2,178 | |
Total | | $ | 49,966 | | | $ | 4,406 | | | $ | 3,412 | | | $ | 634 | | | $ | 53,378 | | | $ | 5,040 | |
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| | Less than 12 months | | 12 months or longer | | Total |
(at December 31, 2021, 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 | | $ | 2,438 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,443 | | | $ | 32 | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 3,873 | | | 69 | | | 153 | | | 6 | | | 4,026 | | | 75 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 452 | | | 7 | | | 7 | | | — | | | 459 | | | 7 | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 426 | | | 5 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 427 | | | 5 | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 7,306 | | | 153 | | | 436 | | | 22 | | | 7,742 | | | 175 | |
Total | | $ | 14,495 | | | $ | 266 | | | $ | 602 | | | $ | 28 | | | $ | 15,097 | | | $ | 294 | |
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
3. INVESTMENTS, Continued
The following table summarizes, for all fixed maturities reported at fair value for which fair value is less than 80% of amortized cost at June 30, 2022, 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:
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| | Period For Which Fair Value is Less Than 80% of Amortized Cost |
(at June 30, 2022, 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 807 | | | 195 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,002 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 116 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 116 | |
Total | | $ | 923 | | | $ | 195 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,118 | |
At December 31, 2021, the Company had no fixed maturity investments reported at fair value for which fair value was less than 80% of amortized cost. The increase in fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position from December 31, 2021 through June 30, 2022 was primarily due to higher interest rates. These unrealized losses at June 30, 2022 represented less than 2% of the fixed maturity portfolio on a pre-tax basis and approximately 5% of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis.
Credit Impairment Charges
The following tables present changes in the allowance for expected credit losses on fixed maturities classified as available for sale for the category of Corporate and All Other Bonds (no other categories of fixed maturities currently have an allowance for expected credit losses):
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| | Fixed Maturities |
| | Corporate and All Other Bonds |
(in millions) | | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | | | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 4 | | | | | $ | 2 | | | |
Additions for expected credit losses on securities where no credit losses were previously recognized | | — | | | | | 1 | | | |
Additions (reductions) for expected credit losses on securities where credit losses were previously recognized | | — | | | | | (1) | | | |
Reductions due to sales/defaults of credit-impaired securities | | — | | | | | — | | | |
Reductions for impairments of securities which the Company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell | | — | | | | | — | | | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 4 | | | | | $ | 2 | | | |
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
3. INVESTMENTS, Continued
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| | Fixed Maturities |
| | Corporate and All Other Bonds |
(in millions) | | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 3 | | | | | $ | 2 | | | |
Additions for expected credit losses on securities where no credit losses were previously recognized | | — | | | | | 1 | | | |
Additions (reductions) for expected credit losses on securities where credit losses were previously recognized | | 1 | | | | | (1) | | | |
Reductions due to sales/defaults of credit-impaired securities | | — | | | | | — | | | |
Reductions for impairments of securities which the Company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell | | — | | | | | — | | | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 4 | | | | | $ | 2 | | | |
Total net impairment charges, including credit impairments, reported in net realized investment gains (losses) in the consolidated statement of income, were $20 million and $0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $21 million and $0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Credit losses related to the fixed maturity portfolio for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 represented less than 1% of the fixed maturity portfolio on a pre-tax basis and less than 1% of shareholders’ equity on an after-tax basis.
Other Investments
Included in other investments are private equity, hedge fund and real estate partnerships that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and typically report their financial statement information to the Company one month to three months following the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, net investment income from these other investments is generally reflected in the Company's financial statements on a quarter lag basis.
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.
•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.
•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.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, Continued
Valuation of Investments Reported at Fair Value in Financial Statements
The Company utilized a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 99% of its fixed maturities at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
While the vast majority of the Company’s fixed maturities are included in Level 2, the Company holds a number of municipal bonds and corporate bonds which are not valued by the pricing service and estimates the fair value of these bonds using either another internal pricing matrix, a present value income approach, or a broker quote (collectively, the other methodologies). The other methodologies include some unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Due to the limited amount of observable market information available in the estimation of fair value, the Company includes the fair value estimates for bonds that are valued using the other methodologies in Level 3.
For certain investments in non-public common and preferred equity securities, the fair value estimate is determined either internally or by an external fund manager based on the impact of recent observable transactions on the investment, 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 included the fair value estimate of $338 million and $343 million for these investments at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, in the amounts disclosed in Level 3.
For more information regarding the valuation of the Company’s fixed maturities, equity securities and other investments, see note 4 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report.
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.
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(at June 30, 2022, in millions) | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
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Invested assets: | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities | | $ | 3,588 | | | $ | 3,588 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 33,608 | | | — | | | 33,608 | | | — | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 1,002 | | | — | | | 1,002 | | | — | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 1,690 | | | — | | | 1,690 | | | — | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 31,211 | | | — | | | 30,986 | | | 225 | |
Total fixed maturities | | 71,099 | | | 3,588 | | | 67,286 | | | 225 | |
Equity securities | | | | | | | | |
Common stock | | 745 | | | 426 | | | — | | | 319 | |
Non-redeemable preferred stock | | 55 | | | 16 | | | 20 | | | 19 | |
Total equity securities | | 800 | | | 442 | | | 20 | | | 338 | |
Other investments | | 16 | | | 15 | | | — | | | 1 | |
Total | | $ | 71,915 | | | $ | 4,045 | | | $ | 67,306 | | | $ | 564 | |
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Other liabilities | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | |
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, Continued
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(at December 31, 2021, in millions) | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
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Invested assets: | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government and government agencies and authorities | | $ | 3,562 | | | $ | 3,562 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Obligations of U.S. states, municipalities and political subdivisions | | 36,862 | | | — | | | 36,858 | | | 4 | |
Debt securities issued by foreign governments | | 1,041 | | | — | | | 1,041 | | | — | |
Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and pass-through securities | | 1,817 | | | — | | | 1,762 | | | 55 | |
Corporate and all other bonds | | 34,528 | | | — | | | 34,339 | | | 189 | |
Total fixed maturities | | 77,810 | | | 3,562 | | | 74,000 | | | 248 | |
Equity securities | | | | | | | | |
Common stock | | 827 | | | 509 | | | — | | | 318 | |
Non-redeemable preferred stock | | 66 | | | 21 | | | 20 | | | 25 | |
Total equity securities | | 893 | | | 530 | | | 20 | | | 343 | |
Other investments | | 23 | | | 18 | | | — | | | 5 | |
Total | | $ | 78,726 | | | $ | 4,110 | | | $ | 74,020 | | | $ | 596 | |
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Other liabilities | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | |
There was no significant activity in Level 3 of the hierarchy during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value
The following tables present the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities disclosed, but not carried, at fair value, and the level within the fair value hierarchy at which such assets and liabilities are categorized.
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(at June 30, 2022, in millions) | | Carrying Value | | Fair Value | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term securities | | $ | 3,569 | | | $ | 3,569 | | | $ | 421 | | | $ | 3,092 | | | $ | 56 | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | $ | 7,191 | | | $ | 7,081 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,081 | | | $ | — | |
Commercial paper | | 100 | | | 100 | | | — | | | 100 | | | — | |
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(at December 31, 2021, in millions) | | Carrying Value | | Fair Value | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term securities | | $ | 3,836 | | | $ | 3,836 | | | $ | 1,163 | | | $ | 2,615 | | | $ | 58 | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | $ | 7,190 | | | $ | 9,085 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,085 | | | $ | — | |
Commercial paper | | 100 | | | 100 | | | — | | | 100 | | | — | |
The Company had no material assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the six months ended June 30, 2022 or the year ended December 31, 2021.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
5. ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES
Premiums Receivable
The following tables present the balances of premiums receivable, net of the allowance for expected credit losses, at June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the changes in the allowance for expected credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
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| | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Premiums Receivable, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Premiums Receivable, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 8,593 | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 8,167 | | | $ | 110 | | | | | |
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Current period change for expected credit losses | | | | 17 | | | | | 14 | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible premiums receivable | | | | 17 | | | | | 19 | | | | | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 9,132 | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 8,555 | | | $ | 105 | | | | | |
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| | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Premiums Receivable, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Premiums Receivable, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 8,085 | | | $ | 107 | | | $ | 7,829 | | | $ | 105 | | | | | |
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Current period change for expected credit losses | | | | 35 | | | | | 30 | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible premiums receivable | | | | 53 | | | | | 30 | | | | | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 9,132 | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 8,555 | | | $ | 105 | | | | | |
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Reinsurance Recoverables
The following tables present the balances of reinsurance recoverables, net of the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, at June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the changes in the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
5. ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES, Continued
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| | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 8,734 | | | $ | 135 | | | $ | 8,345 | | | $ | 142 | | | | | |
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Current period change for estimated uncollectible reinsurance | | | | (3) | | | | | (7) | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible reinsurance recoverables | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 8,509 | | | $ | 132 | | | $ | 8,209 | | | $ | 135 | | | | | |
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| | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 8,452 | | | $ | 141 | | | $ | 8,350 | | | $ | 146 | | | | | |
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Current period change for estimated uncollectible reinsurance | | | | (9) | | | | | (11) | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible reinsurance recoverables | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 8,509 | | | $ | 132 | | | $ | 8,209 | | | $ | 135 | | | | | |
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Of the total reinsurance recoverables at June 30, 2022, $5.95 billion, or 86%, were rated by A.M. Best Company, after deducting mandatory pools and associations and before allowances for estimated uncollectible reinsurance. The Company utilizes updated A.M. Best credit ratings on a quarterly basis when determining the allowance. Of the total rated by A.M. Best Company, 94% were rated A- or better. The remaining 14% of reinsurance recoverables were comprised of the following: 6% related to captive insurance companies, 1% related to the Company’s participation in voluntary pools and 7% were balances from other companies not rated by A.M. Best Company. Certain of the Company's reinsurance recoverables are collateralized by letters of credit, funds held or trust agreements.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
5. ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES, Continued
Contractholder Receivables
The following tables present the balances of contractholder receivables, net of the allowance for expected credit losses, at June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the changes in the allowance for expected credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
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| | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Contractholder Receivables, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Contractholder Receivables, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 3,901 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 4,271 | | | $ | 19 | | | | | |
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Current period change for expected credit losses | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible contractholder receivables | | | | 1 | | | | | — | | | | | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 3,735 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 4,016 | | | $ | 19 | | | | | |
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| | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | At and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | |
(in millions) | | Contractholder Receivables, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Contractholder Receivables, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | | |
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Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 3,890 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 4,242 | | | $ | 19 | | | | | |
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Current period change for expected credit losses | | | | (2) | | | | | — | | | | | |
Write-offs of uncollectible contractholder receivables | | | | 1 | | | | | — | | | | | |
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Balance, end of period | | $ | 3,735 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 4,016 | | | $ | 19 | | | | | |
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited), Continued
6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The following table presents the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill by segment. Each reportable segment includes goodwill associated with the Company’s international business which is subject to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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(in millions) | | June 30, 2022 | | December 31, 2021 |
Business Insurance | | $ | 2,571 |