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Driving progress through thought leadership and collaboration
The Travelers Institute is the public policy division of Travelers. Our mission is to leverage Travelers’ industry and technical expertise, along with insights from private and public sector experts, to help address the most pressing challenges facing our industry, our customers and the communities we serve. In May 2024, we proudly kicked off a year-long celebration marking 15 years of advancing public policy dialogue.
Now available – Investing in Mental Well-Being: A Guide for Employers
Mental health is a critical factor impacting employee well-being, productivity and overall business success. The Travelers Institute’s newest white paper highlights statistics on the mental health crisis in the U.S. and provides practical strategies to help managers better support employees.
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Forces at Work Symposium at the New York Stock Exchange
April 7, 2025
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
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From labor market fluctuations to shifting employee expectations, today’s workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this special extended webinar, we’re broadcasting live from the New York Stock Exchange to explore the challenges and opportunities brought on by these changes.
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Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Strategic Partnerships
April 30, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Pete Herron and Madhu Tadikonda of Travelers will talk about the company’s acquisition of Corvus, an industry-leading cyber insurance managing general underwriter, and what this partnership means for Travelers agents, brokers and insureds.
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Ann Marie Colapietro’s Journey with Parkinson’s: A Story of Resilience
May 7, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Diagnosed at the height of her career, Ann Marie Colapietro of Travelers is one of the nearly 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease. Ann Marie and Dr. J. Antonelle de Marcaida will join us to offer both personal and medical perspectives on living vibrantly with Parkinson’s.
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Unlocking Your Potential: Lessons in Leadership and Influence
March 12, 2025
What is influence and how do we build more of it? Those are the questions behind Laura Cox Kaplan’s weekly podcast, She Said/She Said. Laura joined us to share career and leadership lessons learned from the hundreds of leaders she’s interviewed.
Live from Claim University: Behind the Scenes at Travelers’ Flagship Educational Hub
February 26, 2025
In this webinar, we got an exclusive tour of Travelers’ 200,000-square-foot Claim University. We saw where our Claim employees gain hands-on experience with property, auto, heavy equipment damage, medical and liability scenarios and explored the immersive learning labs.
Habits of a Healthy Civic Culture: A Conversation with Eric Liu
February 19, 2025
Eric Liu, co-chair of the American Academy’s Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship Commission, joined Travelers’ Janice Brunner to discuss the “Habits of Heart and Mind: How to Fortify Civic Culture” report.
This conversation is part of the Citizen TravelersSM at the Travelers Institute® webinar series.
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Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Series
Convening thought leaders on pressing topics in insurance, business and leadership.
Cybersecurity
Helping organizations prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats with Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®.
Workforce
Exploring critical issues to meet today's evolving workforce needs through Forces at WorkSM.
Distracted driving
Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians to improve roadway safety with Every Second Matters®.
Autonomous vehicles
How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.
Disaster preparedness
Promoting resilient communities by raising awareness about effective disaster preparation, response and recovery.
Small business
Exploring how small businesses can better manage risks, access capital and more with Small Business – Big Opportunity®.
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