The Board of Directors of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) approved a 3.45% increase in the company's regular quarterly dividend, from $0.29 per common share to $0.30 per common share. This dividend is payable June 30, 2008, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 10, 2008.

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