Trōv Technology Assets Acquired by Travelers

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Trōv has been acquired by The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV), enhancing its technological offerings in the insurance sector. The acquisition includes most of Trōv's team and aims to integrate their innovative solutions, such as on-demand insurance and embedded technology, into Travelers' Personal Insurance segment. Scott Walchek, Trōv's CEO, highlights the potential for growth and innovation with this partnership. The financial terms remain undisclosed, but the acquisition is viewed as a strategic move to improve customer experience and accelerate digital solutions in property casualty insurance.

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• Acquisition enhances Travelers' technological capabilities in insurance.
• Trōv's innovative solutions expected to boost customer experience.
• Most of Trōv's team joins Travelers, ensuring knowledge retention.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trōv, one of the earliest and most widely recognized insurtechs, today announced that its technology has been acquired by The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. Most members of Trōv's team have also joined the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Trōv is credited with introducing numerous digital solutions that inspired the transformation of the insurance industry over the last several years, including on-demand insurance, claims-chat, micro-duration policies, and all-digital user experiences. Most recently, the company launched its embedded insurance platform, public APIs, and developer support tools to enable companies to distribute insurance products within their existing digital applications.

Scott Walchek, Founder and CEO of Trōv, attributes the transaction to the company's years of experience at the forefront of insurance innovation and credits Trōv's team and partners for successfully introducing technologies and experiences that produced material change in the insurance industry.

Walchek said, "Over the past several years Trōv has reimagined many components of the insurance value chain. Travelers is the ideal company to harness our experience and take our technology to the next level. All of us are leaning into this opportunity with enthusiasm."

Trōv's team and embedded technology solutions will be positioned within Travelers' Personal Insurance segment.

Michael Klein, President of Personal Insurance at Travelers, said, "This is yet another example of how we're investing to enhance the experience for our customers, agents and partners. We're excited about the important innovation we have underway, and Trōv's sophisticated technology and talented team will help accelerate our ongoing efforts to provide customers with personalized solutions in their channel of choice."

About Trōv

Trōv is a global leader in embedded insurance, powering the future of digital distribution. Its APIs and white-label software enable brands to rapidly deploy modern P&C insurance solutions in home, renters, auto, pet, small business and mobility. For more information, visit www.trov.com.

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FAQ

What did Travelers acquire from Trōv?

Travelers acquired Trōv's technology and most of its team as part of the deal.

How will the Trōv acquisition impact Travelers' operations?

The acquisition will integrate Trōv's innovative solutions into Travelers' Personal Insurance segment to enhance customer experience.

What is the significance of the acquisition for TRV shareholders?

The acquisition is expected to provide TRV shareholders with improved digital solutions and a competitive edge in the insurance market.

When was the acquisition of Trōv by Travelers announced?

The acquisition was announced on February 23, 2022.