The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) shares have gained 21.1% in a year, outperforming the industry’s increase of 19.9% and the Finance sector’s rise of 20.5% in the said time frame.Strong renewal rate change, solid retention, increase in new business supported by a compelling portfolio and solid capital position continue to drive this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) insurer. Earnings of TRV, one of the leading writers of auto and homeowners’ insurance plus commercial U.S. property-casualty insurance, increased 8.8% in ...