The Red Umbrella — 162 Years and the Only P&C in the Dow

Travelers' history isn't trivia — it's the foundation of every "Why Travelers?" answer. This module walks through the company's 1864 founding by James G. Batterson, the Citigroup era and 2002 spin, the 2004 St. Paul Travelers merger, and the 2007 repurchase of the iconic red umbrella from Citigroup. Candidates who can frame their answer around 162 years of continuity — and Travelers' unique position as the only property and casualty insurer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average — instantly sound more prepared than 90% of applicants.