What Worries U.S. Consumers and Businesses the Most in 2017?
See which risks top the lists of both U.S. business leaders and consumers. The 2017 Travelers Risk Index also examines how prepared people are to handle these risks.
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2018 Distracted Driving [Infographic]
More than one in five consumers admits to driving while using personal technology, such as a smart phone or tablet. View this infographic to learn more.
2017 Technology Industry Risks
Cyber, computer & technology risks top the list of business concerns for technology companies.
2017 Small Business Industry Risks
Small businesses report being slightly less concerned about business risk than businesses overall.
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What Worries Consumers and Businesses the Most in 2017?
Businesses and consumers share many similar concerns. Find out what businesses and consumers worry about most.
Banking and Financial Services
The banking & financial services industry is seeing increased risk, according to the 2017 Risk Index.
Construction
In this year's Risk Index, construction companies were more concerned with employee safety and the implications of a changing workforce, compared to businesses overall.
Cyber
Businesses are increasingly concerned about malicious cyber attacks, with a higher incidence of cyber breaches.
Distracted Driving [Infographic]
More than one in five consumers admits to driving while using personal technology, such as a smart phone or tablet. View this infographic to learn more.
Healthcare
Legal liability is a top concern of healthcare organizations. See the other top healthcare industry risks.
Manufacturing
Within the manufacturing industry, attracting and retaining talents is one of the top concerns.
Nonprofit Organizations
Cyber risks & financial issues are top risks for nonprofit organizations. See other top nonprofit risks in Travelers' 2017 Risk Index.
Professional Services
In the professional services industry, legal liability is among the top risk concerns.
Real Estate
Real estate companies are concerned about legal liability as well as catastrophic risks like severe weather.
Retail
Top risk concerns for retail businesses include attracting & retaining talent, eBusiness and more.
Small Business
Small businesses report being slightly less concerned about business risk than businesses overall.
Technology
Cyber, computer & technology risks top the list of business concerns for technology companies.
Transportation
Energy costs, legal liability and government regulations were top risks concerning transportation companies.
Wholesale
Employee concerns and supply chain challenges were among the top of the list for wholesale industry risks.
Travelers Risk Index: Past Reports
Explore the top perceived risks that posed the biggest challenges to U.S. businesses and consumers in 2014, 2015 and 2016.