Travelers Construction Paves the Way for Concrete Contractors.

New Product Helps Prevent Cracks in Coverage

HARTFORD, Conn. -- When it comes to withstanding the elements, concrete has been the product of choice in building construction for thousands of years. In keeping with the innovations made in concrete construction and ensuring that it remains

"Today's concrete contractor faces a number of unique challenges," said Todd Bateson, president, Travelers Construction. "At Travelers, our insurance coverage is designed to help our policy holders and agents face those challenges. In addition, our underwriting, risk control and claim professionals understand concrete work and use their expertise to help contractors manage their cost of risk."

Travelers serves both multi-state and local concrete contractors with the experience that translates to a better understanding of their needs. Coverage is available to concrete contractors with twenty or more employees. Travelers provides concrete contractors value-added programs, including:

* Excavation, Trenching, and Work Zone Safety Academy

* Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Services

* Crisis Management Services

* Rapid Response Catastrophe Claim Services

* Pollution & Professional Coverage

For more information about the latest product from Travelers Construction, contact your Travelers independent agent. If you are not sure who to contact, please visit our Web site at Travelers.com, or email Samantha Fernandes at sfernand@travelers.com.

About Travelers

Travelers understands that life and business are inherently dynamic and that the best way to serve agents, brokers and policyholders is to deliver insurance that evolves to stay in-synch with life and business as they change. For more information on being in-synch, visit www.travelers.com.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in both the personal and commercial settings, including automobile, homeowners, construction, small business, oil and gas, ocean marine, surety and management liability, global technology and public sector services. Travelers is a Fortune 100 company, with 2006 revenues of $25.09 billion and total assets of $113.76 billion. The company has approximately 33,000 employees.

This material does not amend, or otherwise affect, the provisions or coverages of any insurance policy or bond issued by Travelers. It is not a representation that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any such policy or bond. Coverage depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss, all applicable policy or bond provisions, and any applicable law. Availability of coverage referenced in this document can depend on underwriting qualifications and state regulations.