Avrohom Kess Biography and Net Worth

Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer of Travelers Companies


Avrohom J. (“A.J.”) Kess is Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer for Travelers. He is responsible for Legal Services, including Government Relations, as well as Corporate Communications, Public Policy and the Travelers Institute. Kess joined the company in December 2016 from the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he was a Partner, a member of the Corporate Department and Head of the Public Company Advisory Practice. He also served as Travelers’ lead outside counsel, advising the company on a wide range of general corporate, transactional, securities laws and governance matters. Kess was a special counsel to The Conference Board Commission on Public Trust and Private Enterprise. He is a frequent speaker and an author on corporate governance topics. Kess received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brooklyn College and his J.D. from New York University.

What is Avrohom J. Kess' net worth?

The estimated net worth of Avrohom J. Kess is at least $13.68 million as of May 29th, 2025. Mr. Kess owns 48,387 shares of Travelers Companies stock worth more than $13,679,150 as of December 4th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Kess may own. Additionally, Mr. Kess receives a salary of $3,930,000.00 as Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer at Travelers Companies. Learn More about Avrohom J. Kess' net worth.

How old is Avrohom J. Kess?

Mr. Kess is currently 55 years old. There are 9 older executives and no younger executives at Travelers Companies. The oldest executive at Travelers Companies is Mr. Andy Francis Bessette, Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer, who is 70 years old. Learn More on Avrohom J. Kess' age.

What is Avrohom J. Kess' salary?

As the Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer of The Travelers Companies, Inc., Mr. Kess earns $3,930,000.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Travelers Companies is Mr. Alan David Schnitzer, Chairman & CEO, who commands a salary of $7,780,000.00 per year. Learn More on Avrohom J. Kess' salary.

How do I contact Avrohom J. Kess?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Kess and other Travelers Companies executives is 485 Lexington Avenue, New York NY, 10017. Travelers Companies can also be reached via phone at (917) 778-6000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Avrohom J. Kess' contact information.

Has Avrohom J. Kess been buying or selling shares of Travelers Companies?

Avrohom J. Kess has not been actively trading shares of Travelers Companies in the last ninety days. Most recently, Avrohom J. Kess sold 23,434 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $273.93, for a transaction totalling $6,419,275.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 48,387 shares of the company's stock, valued at $13,254,650.91. Learn More on Avrohom J. Kess' trading history.

Who are Travelers Companies' active insiders?

Travelers Companies' insider roster includes Jay Benet (Vice Chairman), Diane Bengston (EVP), Andy Bessette (EVP), John Clifford, Jr. (EVP), Daniel Frey (CFO), William Heyman (Vice Chairman), Avrohom Kess ( Vice Chairman and Chief Legal Officer ), Michael Klein (EVP), Jeffrey Klenk (EVP), Diane Kurtzman (EVP), Mojgan Lefebvre (EVP), Brian MacLean (COO), Maria Olivo (EVP), David Rowland (EVP), Douglas Russell (SVP), Alan Schnitzer (Chairman & CEO), Gregory Toczydlowski (EVP), and Daniel Yin (EVP). Learn More on Travelers Companies' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Travelers Companies?

In the last year, insiders at the insurance provider sold shares 17 times. They sold a total of 238,489 shares worth more than $65,610,052.23. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 26th when EVP Maria Olivo sold 8,920 shares worth more than $2,637,911.60. Insiders at Travelers Companies own 1.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Travelers Companies.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/26/2025.

Avrohom J. Kess Insider Trading History at Travelers Companies

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
5/29/2025Sell23,434$273.93$6,419,275.6248,387View SEC Filing Icon  
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Avrohom J. Kess Buying and Selling Activity at Travelers Companies

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Travelers Companies Company Overview

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The Travelers Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a range of commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance. The Business Insurance segment offers workers' compensation, commercial automobile and property, general liability, commercial multi-peril, employers' liability, public and product liability, professional indemnity, marine, aviation, onshore and offshore energy, construction, terrorism, personal accident, and kidnap and ransom insurance products. This segment operates through select accounts, which serve small businesses; commercial accounts that serve mid-sized businesses; national accounts, which serve large companies; and national property and other that serve large and mid-sized customers, commercial trucking industry, and agricultural businesses, as well as markets and distributes its products through brokers, wholesale agents, and program managers. The Bond & Specialty Insurance segment provides surety, fidelity, management and professional liability, and other property and casualty coverages and related risk management services through independent agencies and brokers. The Personal Insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance covering personal risks, primarily automobile and homeowners' insurance to individuals through independent agencies and brokers. The Travelers Companies, Inc. was founded in 1853 and is based in New York, New York.
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