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So many of today’s public policy debates could do with more light and less heat. We created the Travelers Institute to lead thoughtful and constructive conversations about today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs.

- Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Travelers

Celebrating 100 Episodes

Join the Travelers Institute to celebrate its 100th episode of the Wednesdays with Woodward webinar series on October 25, 2023. Joan Woodward will sit down with special guest Alan Schnitzer, Travelers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to talk about what makes a successful leader during times of uncertainty and rapid change.

Upcoming Events

Cyber Readiness: 5 Critical Steps for Your Organization

October 11, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and if your organization hasn’t implemented cyber readiness practices, or doesn’t know where to start, this program is for you. Gather your friends and colleagues for an hour of practical steps for cyber readiness. Mullen Coughlin’s Carolyn Purwin Ryan and Travelers’ Tim Francis will take a deep dive into five key cybersecurity practices, including implementing multifactor authentication (MFA), having an incident response plan, ensuring proper system backups, leveraging endpoint detection and keeping your systems up to date.

October 11, 2023
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar

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Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore - Worcester, MA

October 17, 2023
Worcester, MA

Join government and industry leaders for a discussion covering one of the biggest issues facing business today: threats to cybersecurity. Get an in-depth look at the current threat landscape and strategies to help prepare for and respond to a cyber incident. This exclusive event is part of the Travelers Institute’s Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore initiative, a national series of educational symposia helping businesses and organizations tackle evolving cyber threats.  

October 17, 2023
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Event

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ADAS in the Wild

September 13, 2023

Newer vehicles today are packed with sensors and technology. This includes a group of features known as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (or ADAS), that aim to help drivers better react to danger on the road and partially automate the driving task. So how are drivers today actually handling all this new tech? Are we beginning to see safety benefits? In this Travelers Institute webinar, we joined Dr. Bryan Reimer as he shared insights from MIT’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium, which studies real life drivers in and around New England operating some of today’s most tech-forward vehicle models. Travelers’ Personal Insurance Vice President Amanda Mezerewski got into the conversation as well for a deep dive on the state of ADAS, its safety benefits, limitations, consumer understanding and more.

Global Hot Spots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper

July 19, 2023

A host of foreign policy and national security challenges face the U.S. today including the war in Ukraine, tensions with China, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the rise of authoritarian regimes. Meanwhile, overlapping global crises are contributing to further geopolitical tensions, leading to global supply chain disruptions and exacerbating inflationary pressures around the world. What do these global dynamics and tensions mean for your business and your industry? The Travelers Institute explored these questions with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper on the Wednesdays with Woodward webinar series.

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Featured Content from the Travelers Institute

Tech and Cyber

Cyber Risk Report: A View from the U.S. Government’s Lead Cyber Agency

Hacked! What’s Your Plan?

Making Sense of Emerging AI Capabilities like ChatGPT

Risk Management

RiskWorld 2023 Replay: Worker Health

Surety Protects: The Economic Value of Surety Bonds

Navigating the Rapidly Changing World of Professional and Financial Lines Insurance

The Rapid Rise of Litigation Costs

Economic and Public Affairs

Global Hot Spots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper

Global Hotspots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Ian Brzezinski

Real Estate Market Update with Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors

Understanding Insurance Regulations: A Conversation with NAIC CEO Michael Consedine

Leadership Insights

Smart Brevity

Meet Gen Z: Your Next Customer and Colleague

Lessons for Your Business Toolbox: A Conversation with Stanley Black & Decker President & CEO Donald Allan Jr.

Our Public Policy Initiatives

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.

Autonomous Vehicles

How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.

Distracted Driving

Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians to improve roadway safety.

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.

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Cybersecurity Replay

Celebrating 50 Cybersecurity Symposiums at the NYSE

The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers, hosted an impactful discussion about one of the biggest issues facing business today: threats to cybersecurity. Part of the Institute's Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore® initiative, the event was held at the New York Stock Exchange and featured cyber experts from the public and private sector. In a series of interviews, the speakers shared insights into the current threat landscape and strategies to help prepare for and respond to a cyber incident.

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Distracted Driving Paper

Every Second Matters: Reducing Distracted Driving, One Voice at a Time

The Travelers Institute is challenging all drivers to set positive examples and help change attitudes about what is socially acceptable behind the wheel with two conversation starter guides. These guides offer a snapshot of roadway distraction, the recent rise in traffic fatalities, and specific steps that drivers can take to reduce distracted driving risk.

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