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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.

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Addressing the availability and affordability of P&C insurance

The Travelers Institute is leading a multiyear effort exploring how shifting environmental, economic and societal patterns are impacting the availability and affordability of insurance across certain markets. The Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM initiative focuses on how policymakers, insurance agents, brokers, carriers and consumers can address these challenges within the insurance marketplace. 

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Economic Outlook with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Economist


January 7, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins us to discuss the headwinds and tailwinds facing the U.S. economy, including inflation, interest rates and the labor market. He will examine the impact of new tax law on businesses and report on the current legislative outlook.

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In-person event

Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM Symposium in Nashville


January 13, 2026
11:15 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
Franklin, TN

Join Travelers Chief Underwriting Officer Rick Keegan, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Michael Newman, and other experts for an eye-opening and data-driven look at how climate and weather changes, coupled with economic inflation, aging infrastructure and other trends, are impacting the availability and affordability of insurance in certain markets across the country.

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Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM Symposium in Charlotte


January 14, 2026
11:15 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Charlotte, NC

Join Travelers Chief Underwriting Officer Rick Keegan, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Michael Newman, and other experts for an eye-opening and data-driven look at how climate and weather changes, coupled with economic inflation, aging infrastructure and other trends, are impacting the availability and affordability of insurance in certain markets across the country.

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Watch a recent webinar replay

Live from Travelers’ Risk Control Lab: Bringing Science to Insurance Risk

December 10, 2025

Get a look inside Travelers’ nationally accredited Risk Control Lab, where engineers, scientists and technicians help to uncover the facts behind losses. Go behind the scenes to see how we analyze losses, identify emerging risks and bring science to claim handling. 

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Beyond Benefits: Building Personalized Mental Health Support at Work

November 19, 2025

Mental health challenges affect millions of American adults, costing over $210 billion annually in direct treatment costs. Employers face additional losses from reduced productivity, absenteeism and turnover. In this webinar, speakers discussed how employers can proactively improve mental well-being with personalized care strategies.

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The Evolving Property Insurance Landscape: Strategic Response and Agent Participation

November 12, 2025

Travelers experts joined us to examine how the company views evolving property insurance market pressures. Learn how Travelers is using innovative solutions and analytics to better assess customer needs and help them protect their home investment. Also get insights into the critical role agents play in helping customers understand their exposure and make informed decisions. 

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Exploring critical issues to meet today's evolving workforce needs through Forces at WorkSM.

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Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians to improve roadway safety with Every Second Matters®.

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How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.

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

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Exploring how small businesses can better manage risks, access capital and more with Small Business – Big Opportunity®.

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