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.
“Today’s public policy debates need more light and less heat. The Travelers Institute leads constructive conversations about challenges and needs. It brings together officials, policymakers, and leaders to share insights and solve problems.”
Alan Schnitzer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Travelers
Upcoming events
November 18
Wednesdays with Woodward® | Webinar
December 2
Wednesdays with Woodward® | Webinar
Explore our initiatives
Community resiliency and insurance marketplace
Addressing the availability and affordability of P&C insurance.
Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Series
Convening thought leaders on pressing topics in insurance, business and leadership.
Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast
Practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly evolving world.
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®.
Recent webinar replays
The Case for Civic Literacy: A Conversation with Ben Sheehan
September 17, 2026
Ever wanted to better understand how your government works – without the jargon? Ben Sheehan, host and creator of Civics Made Easy, joined Travelers’ Janice Brunner to explore how civic literacy builds stronger, more resilient communities and how each of us can play a more active role in civic life.
This conversation is part of the Citizen Travelers® at the Travelers Institute webinar series.
When AI Joins the Team: Human Connection in the Intelligent Workplace
October 14, 2026
In an era defined by hybrid teams, digital communications and accelerating AI, traditional social bonds are fraying. John Burrows, co-author of Social Capital at Work: Building the Hidden Asset that Drives Trust, Engagement, and Performance, joined us with practical tips to build connection and rewire workplace technology as a force multiplier for collaboration and performance.
Competitive Advantage Under Pressure: What Really Protects Deal Value
October 7, 2026
What drives competitive advantage? New Travelers research surveyed 700 CFOs and risk managers – and across every industry, the answer was the same: the workforce. Join us to explore the findings.
Our featured speakers
“Nature did not make a spectacular blunder in creating this thing called sleep. It’s arguably the greatest effort at immortality that we’ve seen so far.”
Dr. Matt Walker
Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley
“What criminals thrive on is that sense of urgency. They’re pushing you to do something before you stop and think.”
Jeff Greene
Former Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, CISA
Podcast episodes
On the Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast, Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward engages experts to explore issues at the intersection of business, insurance and public policy.
A Cybersecurity Wish List for Businesses of Any Size
Podcast
Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute, sat down with John Menefee, Vice President and Enterprise Cyber Lead, Travelers, and Fayon Atkinson, Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Services, Travelers, to explore recommended actions and guidance for businesses and why they matter in an era of evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
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Apple Podcasts® | Spotify
Dark Web Intelligence and the Access Broker Economy
Podcast
Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute, was joined by Josh Doguet, Senior Manager, Threat Intelligence, Travelers, to explore how dark web intelligence can disrupt the access broker economy and stop ransomware before it starts.
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Apple Podcasts® | Spotify
Closing the AI Governance Gap
Podcast
Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services, Travelers, joined Jesse Sugarman, AVP, Travelers Institute, to explain what the gap between AI adoption and governance maturity means for businesses – and how leaders can get ahead of the risk.
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Apple Podcasts® | Spotify
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Tune in to the Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast to get practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly changing world.
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