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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.

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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

   

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Join Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute as she speaks with thought leaders across industries on a range of topics impacting individuals and businesses.

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Upcoming Events and Webinars

The How and Why of D&I with Travelers' Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

June 7, 2023

Travelers' Lauren Young, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, will share insights on how organizations can foster diversity and an inclusive culture – and why it matters. Young will also share some of her experience leading Travelers’ enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion program.

June 7, 2023
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Crash and Learn LIVE Edition with IIHS

June 14, 2023

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) runs a state-of-the-art facility where researchers conduct a range of vehicle crash tests and publish their widely consulted vehicle safety ratings. Join the Travelers Institute as we bring our cameras in for a heart-pounding, live crash test, with commentary and real-time reactions from IIHS’ leading safety experts. 

June 14, 2023
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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The Rapid Rise of Litigation Costs

May 24, 2023

The Travelers Institute hosted a discussion with an expert panel about the policies and decisions driving the increase in litigation costs and social inflation in the U.S. The panel gave valuable insights about the jurisdictions that are working to address rising costs and also detailed practical risk management strategies for organizations navigating an increasingly uncertain litigation environment.

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Previewing the 2023 Travelers Championship - We’re Taking It to the Next Level

May 17, 2023

Golf fans rejoice! This year’s Travelers Championship is one of the PGA TOUR’s designated events, with a purse of $20 million and a commitment that most of the TOUR’s most popular players will compete at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut in June. Nathan Grube, Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship®, and Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers, gave the Travelers Institute an exclusive preview of what – and who – patrons can expect to see during this epic week of golf.

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Featured Content from the Travelers Institute

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

What’s Required? Understanding the New Cybersecurity Laws Impacting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Hacked! What’s Your Plan?

Cybersecurity Playbook: Creating your checklist

Risk Management
Risk Management

Making Sense of the Headlines: Insurance Market Insights for 2023 with Dr. Robert Hartwig

The Construction Job Site of Today: Risks and Opportunities

The Exponential Rise of Nuclear Verdicts

Economic and Public Affairs
Economic and Public Affairs

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

Inflation, Interest Rates and the State of the U.S. Economy: A Conversation with Neel Kashkari

Leadership Insights
Leadership Insights

Smart Brevity

Meet Gen Z: Your Next Customer and Colleague

A Conversation with CVS Health® President and CEO Karen S. Lynch

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Wednesdays with Woodward Webinar Series

Convening thought leaders on pressing topics in insurance, business and leadership. 

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Cybersecurity

Helping organizations prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats.

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Autonomous Vehicles

How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.

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Distracted Driving

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

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Disaster Preparedness

Promoting resilient communities by raising awareness about effective disaster preparation, response and recovery.

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Small Business

Exploring how small businesses can better manage risks, access capital and more.

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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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