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
July 15
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
Take the Stage: Leadership Confidence That Builds Trust and Connection
June 17, 2026
Pam Sherman joined us for a practical session on showing up with trust and powerful presence at work. Learn to close the believability gap, quiet impostor syndrome and use storytelling to lead with more humanity.
Inside the National Hurricane Center: Advanced Forecasting, Better Preparedness
June 10, 2026
Jamie Rhome, Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), joined us for an in-depth look at how the 2026 season is shaping up, the latest forecasting tools, how the NHC assesses hazards and practical strategies to help your clients mitigate risk.
Geopolitics and the Global Risk Landscape
May 27, 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has sent shock waves around the globe. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler joined us to share insights on military strategy in Iran and the region. He also weighed in on the current global geopolitical landscape, the changing nature of war today, U.S. alliances and national security challenges.
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
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Join us live
Attend an in-person event or tune in to our webinars to learn more from thought leaders across industries on a range of topics impacting individuals and businesses.
Miss a webinar?
Catch up on candid conversations with thought leaders from across industries and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges.
Listen on the go
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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