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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced the recipients of its 2026 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Award, honoring nine independent agents who have a strong partnership with Travelers and demonstrate exceptional customer service, community involvement and long-term profitable growth. The recipients accepted their awards last week at the annual Travelers Leadership Conference for top independent agents and brokers.

“The independent agent channel has long been, and will continue to be, a cornerstone of our business,” said Michael Klein, Executive Vice President and President of Personal Insurance at Travelers. “The leaders we’re recognizing this year are knowledgeable, committed and invested in the people they serve – they set a high standard of excellence for the industry and it’s a privilege to celebrate their achievements.”

The 2026 honorees are:

• Christopher Capone, Comparion Insurance Agency.
• Jessica Caputo, Berlin Insurance Group.
• Tim Carlson, SIAA.
• Aaron Hammons, Mountain Empire Agency Alliance.
• Todd Hufford, Conner Insurance.
• Peter Hughes III, Pinnacle Home and Auto.
• James Poindexter Jr., Highstreet OVIA Insurance Agencies.
• Jackson Rollo, Rollo Insurance.
• Stan Smith, Smith Allen Insurance.

Travelers partners with more than 15,000 independent agents and brokers across the country to deliver personalized insurance solutions backed by industry-leading resources and financial strength. To find a local agent, visit agent.travelers.com.

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of nearly $49 billion in 2025. For more information, visit Travelers.com.

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Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.