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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 2024, we are proud to mark 15 years of advancing public policy dialogue.

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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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The Geopolitical Landscape: Key Challenges for the New Administration

A host of foreign policy and national security challenges await the new Trump administration. How will they respond and what do these global dynamics mean for U.S. businesses? Join us to discuss today’s geopolitical risks, global hot spots and takeaways for the business community.  

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Join us as we explore the state of small business today and strategies you can use to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Leaders from the public and private sectors will share insights into the economy, cybersecurity preparedness, business continuity planning and more. 

February 10, 2025
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Leading Your Business In 2025: Navigating the Economy, Public Policy and Cybersecurity

Join us for an in-person educational symposium, open to business, nonprofit and public sector professionals, to explore economic and public policy trends, as well as insights into one of the biggest issues facing business today: threats to cybersecurity. 

February 11, 2025
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Habits of a Healthy Civic Culture: A Conversation with Eric Liu

Join Eric Liu, co-chair of the American Academy’s Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship Commission, and Travelers’ Janice Brunner as they 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. 

February 19, 2025
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2025 U.S. Economic Outlook with Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Dr. Mark Zandi

January 15, 2025

What lies ahead for the U.S. and broader economy in 2025? Dr. Mark Zandi joined us for an in-depth analysis of important trends impacting the economic landscape, such as consumer spending, labor markets, inflation, real estate and more. He provided insights into public policy decisions facing the White House and Congress that could affect tax rates for U.S. households and businesses. As you plan for the year ahead, watch this replay to learn more about the challenges and opportunities shaping the economy today.

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Reducing Wildfire Risks One Tree at a Time

December 11, 2024

Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests, and Michael Klein, President of Personal Insurance at Travelers, joined us for an in-depth look at wildfires with a special focus on forests. The speakers explored the role of science-informed reforestation, creating defensible space and other approaches to reducing wildfire risk. They also shared safety and insurance insights and discussed the innovative partnership between Travelers and American Forests. 

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