Travelers reported Q3 core income of $1.947 billion, or $9.18 per diluted share, up from $8.14 a year ago. The combined ratio improved to 86.8% and underlying combined ratio was 84.1%. Net written premiums were $11.480 billion and record net investment income of $1.098 billion pre-tax rose 6%.

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