Travelers Institute
Driving progress through thought leadership and collaboration
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.
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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Leading Your Business in 2025: Navigating the economy, public policy and cybersecurity
February 11, 2025
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PT
In-person event
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.
Webinar
Habits of a Healthy Civic Culture: A Conversation with Eric Liu
February 19, 2025
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
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.
Webinar
Live from Claim University: Behind the Scenes at Travelers’ Flagship Educational Hub
February 26, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Join us for an exclusive tour of Travelers’ 200,000-square-foot Claim University. See where our Claim employees gain hands-on experience with property, auto, heavy equipment damage, medical and liability scenarios and explore the immersive labs. Learn more about how we help ensure that Travelers customers are served by some of the industry’s best Claim professionals.
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Find Your Calm: Stress-Reducing Practices for Busy Professionals
January 22, 2025
Renowned yoga and meditation teacher and bestselling author Rebecca Pacheco explained how yoga and meditation can benefit everyone from athletes to C-suite executives and shared simple movement and meditation practices that can be done anytime, anywhere.
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.
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.
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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 with Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®.
Workforce
Exploring critical issues to meet today's evolving workforce needs through Forces at WorkSM.
Distracted driving
Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians to improve roadway safety with Every Second Matters®.
Autonomous vehicles
How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.
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 with Small Business – Big Opportunity®.
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Mental health a 'force at work'
January 20, 2025 | Insurance Journal On Point Podcast
Travelers Institute launches Forces at WorkSM to tackle workplace trends and employee well-being
January 15, 2025 | EdTech Innovation Hub
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