Penny is an expert on insurance procedures, rates, policies and claims. She has extensive knowledge of all major insurance lines -- auto, homeowners, life and health insurance. She has been answering consumers’ questions as an analyst for more than 15 years and has been featured in numerous major media outlets, including the Washington Post and Kiplinger’s. Read full bio >>
Michelle, the former editorial director, insurance, at QuinStreet, is a writer, editor and expert on car insurance and personal finance. Prior to joining QuinStreet, she reported and edited articles on technology, lifestyle, education and government for magazines, websites and major newspapers, including the New York Daily News. Read full bio >>
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Travelers insurance was formed from two separate companies, the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. established in 1853 and Travelers Insurance Co. founded in 1864. As the name implies, Travelers insured people who were traveling by train or steamboat at a time when such travel was consider less safe and reliable. In 1866, Travelers expanded to include all types of accidents, not just those that occurred when traveling.
The united companies have issued some impressive firsts – the first policy on the automobile in 1897, as well as the first policy for space travel in 1969. The two companies had been writing policies for nearly 100 years before some of its competitors even entered the market. They merged into one in 2004 under the name was the St. Paul Travelers Companies. Three years later, it changed its name to The Travelers Companies.
Today, Travelers has large offices in Hartford, Conn., New York City and St. Paul, Minn.
If you enjoy the feeling of security that comes from doing business with a long-established and widely recognized business, Travelers might be a good option. The Fortune 500 company’s deep roots in insurance have reached around the globe as its services are also available in Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland. Combine that history with today’s tech tools , such as the telematics tracking program IntelliDrive (available in certain states) and mobile apps for easy access, and you have a well-rounded choice for your insurance needs.
Penny is an expert on insurance procedures, rates, policies and claims. She has extensive knowledge of all major insurance lines -- auto, homeowners, life and health insurance. She has been answering consumers’ questions as an analyst for more than 15 years and has been featured in numerous major media outlets, including the Washington Post and Kiplinger’s.