Industries
Construction
Protecting Your Construction Site from Fire, Water and Theft
Learn how to help protect your construction site from common builder's risks such as fire risk, water damage and vandalism.
Staying Safe Around Heavy Equipment
Help keep equipment operators, ground workers and pedestrians safe by taking these safety measures.
Awareness of Risks Can Help Avoid Construction Vibration Damage
Understanding the science behind vibration damage can help construction companies avoid costly, and frequent, construction losses.
What Are Roles and Responsibilities During Crane Operations?
Having a well-trained team is an important aspect of crane safety. Learn about the responsibilities of 4 key roles during crane operations.
Manufacturing
Employee Training in the Age of IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming virtually every aspect of manufacturing. Are your employee training and safety programs keeping pace with manufacturing industry changes?
Connected Manufacturing: The Tech Behind IoT
The technology driving this revolution has been called the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Here are four elements manufacturers need to consider.
Breweries and the Craft of Managing Risks
Whether you’re just starting a brewery or are well-established, these brewery safety and risk management tips can help ensure it keeps running smoothly.
Technology
5 Cyber Risks for Technology Companies
Cyber risks are omnipresent for technology companies. Here are 5 risks for tech companies to consider, along with how Travelers CyberFirst insurance can help.
Managing Your Intellectual Property
Managing intellectual property can help prevent unintentionally using unlicensed software.
5 Technology E&O Insurance Risks
Get smart on technology E&O coverage with these five items for tech companies to look for in E&O coverage.
5 Tips for Choosing Workers Compensation Insurance for Tech Companies
Does your tech company have workers comp coverage designed for the unique needs of tech companies? It can be a competitive advantage. Learn how.
Small Business
The Modern Office Brings Emerging Risks
Modern office trends, such as mobile device use and work & play activities, bring new safety risks.
Small Business Insurance Glossary
Here are some of the more important terms to help you understand your policy.
How to Set Up Your Home Office [Infographic]
If you work from home, properly setting up your home office can help avoid painful injuries and time lost from work.
Agribusiness Resources
Continuity Planning for Agribusinesses
Third-party risk management is an important consideration for agribusiness risk management. Here are some risk transfer techniques.
Risk Transfer Guidance for Agribusiness
Third-party risk management is an important consideration for agribusiness risk management. Here are some risk transfer techniques.
Protecting Your Farm or Ranch From Business Liabilities
As farms and ranches take on new activities, from horseback riding lessons to selling produce at farmer’s markets, they may face risks that their homeowners insurance doesn’t cover.
Wildfires: Before and After, How to Protect Your Agribusiness
Agribusinesses should take steps to protect the property they’ve worked hard to build. Here’s guidance on some things you can do to be better prepared.
Design Professionals
Design for the Unexpected: 5 Claim Scenarios for Design Firms to Avoid [Tool]
Architecture, engineering and other professional design firms are at risk of costly liability claims just by doing business. Here are five claim scenarios to learn from and avoid.
What Designers Can Expect From a Professional Liability Claim
Knowing what to expect from a design professional liability claim can help your design firm through the process and help your design firm protect against potential claims.
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Design-Build Agreements: Tips to Help Protect Your Design Business
Your design business can be at risk during the contract drafting and negotiation state. Get tips from Travelers Insurance on crafting design-build agreements that can help protect your business.
Education
How Educational Institutions Can Take Advantage of Solar Panel Installations
With an increasing focus on environmental sustainability and stewardship, the education sector is reaping benefits from going green. Explore how educational institutions can take advantage of solar panels.
Innovation on Campus: Evolving Food Safety Training for Student Organizations
For risk managers considering online food safety training, here are several tips for developing a student-centered program.
Innovation on Campus: Mindfulness, Body Awareness and Yoga
For risk managers interested in incorporating mindfulness into safety training, here are some tips.
Innovation on Campus: Strategies for Risk Management
Being a risk manager requires innovation to stay ahead of evolving risks on campus. Learn how you initiate and manage change can be critical to the success of important innovations.
Energy
5 Opportunities for U.S. Offshore Wind Development
Offshore wind production is ramping up in the U.S., but “first-in-country” developments bring new considerations for wind farm developers, investors and owners.
Predictive Maintenance at Solar and Wind Installations to Reduce Risks and Downtime
Predictive maintenance and IoT can help keep wind and solar installations operational, but preventive maintenance also remains important for the renewable energy industry.
Cyber Risks for Solar and Wind Installations
As the power grid grows and become more integrated, it has become a bigger target for cybercrime. Here are some ways to protect solar and wind installations from cyber risks.
More Energy
Financial Institutions
3 Ways Banks, Credit Unions and other Financial Institutions Manage Casualty Risk
Financial institutions operate in a unique risk environment in which their executives and risk managers are analyzing risk from numerous angles.
Financial Institutions and Elder Financial Abuse — Tips to Protect Your Customers and Reputation
Practices financial institutions can incorporate to help reduce the risks of elder financial abuse.
6 Risk Management Strategies for Private Equity Firms
Learn about the unique risks faced by private equity firms and six risk management strategies to address these challenges.
Life Sciences
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Managing Cyber Risk for Life Sciences Companies
Life Sciences companies are a growing target for cyber criminals. Learn how to prevent an attack and protect your interests.
Risks Facing Pharmaceutical Companies, From Trial to Commercialization [White paper]
As pharmaceutical companies grow and transition to commercial production operations, they can address the risks they face with planning and insurance coverage.
The Risks of IoT in Medicine and Healthcare [White paper]
From the smallest sensors to entire operating room systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) is helping to save lives and changing the practice of medicine.
Marine
LED Lighting Risks of Maritime Radio Interference
LED lamps on smaller/coastal watercraft may cause electromagnetic interference, which can result in poor reception on VHF frequencies, according to a U.S. Coast Guard alert.
Life of a Piece of Cargo [Video]
There’s a lot that can happen to cargo on its journey. Protecting yourself from these cargo-related risks is key to protecting your supply chain.
Preparing for an Extended Lay-Up: Protecting Vessels From Loss
Risks change when a vessel is inactive. Prepare in advance to protect your vessel and equipment from losses that can be caused by weather, tides, equipment breakdown, theft, vandalism and other hazards.
Nonprofit
6 Considerations Before Joining a Nonprofit Board [Video]
When you volunteer on the board of a nonprofit, asking a few questions can help you protect your personal assets.
5 Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas
Looking for nonprofit fundraising ideas? Here are 5 tips to get you started.
5 Tips for Hiring Nonprofit Staff
Hiring staff for your nonprofit is important and challenging. Here are five tips that may help.
5 Tips for Recruiting Nonprofit Board Members
Recruiting nonprofit board members is challenging. Get recruitment ideas for filling those seats.
Oil & Gas
5 Challenges Facing the Oil and Gas Industry
From navigating price volatility to addressing labor shortages, oil and gas companies are operating in a challenging environment.
Managing Oil and Gas Risk with Contractual Risk Transfer
Having a comprehensive contractual risk transfer (CRT) program can be a critical component in managing risks in the oil and gas industry.
Planning for an Oil and Gas Well Control Emergency
Operators within the oil and gas industry manage numerous risks, including a well control event. Learn about the ways to plan for and mitigate the risks of an oil and gas well control emergency.
Managing the Risks of Hiring Oil and Gas Subcontractors for Materials Hauling
Taking measures to effectively manage risks when hiring oil and gas subcontractors can help operators safely and efficiently transport equipment and materials.
Safety Tips to Help Protect New Oil and Gas Workers on the Job
Having well-documented policies can help companies safely and efficiently onboard employees.
Managing the Risks of Hiring Oil and Gas Subcontractors for Materials Hauling
Taking measures to effectively manage risks when hiring oil and gas subcontractors can help operators safely and efficiently transport equipment and materials.
5 Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and gas companies can address labor shortages by implementing more effective hiring and retention strategies.
Pharmaceutical
Risks Facing Pharmaceutical Companies, From Trial to Commercialization [White paper]
As pharmaceutical companies grow and transition to commercial production operations, they can address the risks they face with planning and insurance coverage.
Professional Services
13 Risks Facing Professional Services Companies and How to Help Protect Your Business [Tool]
As professional services companies evolve, here are some ways to help protect your business from risk.
Public Entities
5 Ways Cities, Municipalities and Other Public Entities Use Smart Tech for Public Safety
Smart street lights & predictive policing are two ways smart technology is used for public safety. Explore smart tech for public safety.
How Counties and Municipalities Can Reduce Their Total Cost of Risk
Every day, counties, municipalities and other public entities face exposures that can place their operations and budgets at risk. Making sure you have the right coverage and risk management plan in place is critical.
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The Growing Threat of Ransomware Attacks on the Public Sector
Public sector ransomware attacks have risen sharply in recent years. Learn how to protect your data and minimize your risk of encountering a breach.
Transportation
Travelers on Freightwaves Podcasts
Tune in for timely insights on Transportation-related topics and trends.
Four Ways Freight Brokers Can Help Prevent Cargo Theft
Here are some ways that freight brokers can help prevent cargo theft, including contractual risk transfer, properly vetting carriers and recognizing potential cargo theft schemes.
Travelers Special Investigations Group Marks 15 Years
Read about the milestones that the Travelers Special Investigations Group has achieved in the past 15 years.
How Well Do You Understand Your Cargo Theft Threats?
Whether transporting cargo by land or by sea, help protect your cargo and your business from cargo theft criminals.
Wholesalers and Distributors
5 Key Challenges and Strategies for Managing Wholesaler and Distributor Warehouse Risks
Wholesalers and distributors serve as a critical hub for products in the marketplace, making them vulnerable to various risks. Learn more about managing warehouse exposures.
6 Risk Management Considerations for Wholesalers and Distributors
From protecting property and inventory to safeguarding employees and business vehicles, wholesalers and distributors face many risks that could disrupt their operations and the flow of goods to customers.
Employee Injury Trends in Wholesale [Infographic]
Wholesalers and distributors rely on their employees to handle and move products, often on tight timelines. Learn about employee injury trends in wholesale and distribution.