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): June 12, 2008
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota |
| 001-10898 |
| 41-0518860 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| (Commission File Number) |
| (IRS Employer Identification |
385 Washington Street Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| 55102 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(651) 310-7911
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 12, 2008, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Brian W. MacLean to the position of President, effective June 12, 2008, in addition to his current position as Chief Operating Officer. Jay S. Fishman, who was Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, will remain Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Information regarding Mr. MacLean’s age, prior positions with the Company and prior business experience is available in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2008 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Information regarding “related person transactions” (as defined in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2008 (the “Proxy Statement”)) in respect of Mr. MacLean since January 1, 2007 is available in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference herein.
The terms of Mr. MacLean’s employment with the Company have not changed from those previously disclosed in the Company’s prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued by The Travelers Companies, Inc., dated June 12, 2008.
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99.2 | Information regarding Mr. MacLean’s age, prior positions with the Company and prior business experience appearing on pages 242 and 243 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2008 is incorporated by reference herein.
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99.3 | Information regarding related person transactions in respect of Mr. MacLean since January 1, 2007 appearing on page 21 of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2008 is incorporated by reference herein.
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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.
Date: June 16, 2008 | THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. |
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| /s/ Bruce A. Backberg |
| Name: Bruce A. Backberg Senior Vice President |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued by The Travelers Companies, Inc., dated June 12, 2008.
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99.2 | Information regarding Mr. MacLean’s age, prior positions with the Company and prior business experience appearing on pages 242 and 243 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2008 is incorporated by reference herein.
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99.3 | Information regarding related person transactions in respect of Mr. MacLean since January 1, 2007 appearing on page 21 of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2008 is incorporated by reference herein.
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