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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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How Did You Sleep Last Night? Understanding the Fascinating Science of Sleep

Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley, joined us for an eye-opening look at how the power of sleep can enhance our learning, productivity, mood and energy levels. He also explained how sleep impacts health, aging and lifespan.

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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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Catch up on candid conversations with thought leaders from across industries and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges.

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Mindset for Success on the Course and in Your Career with Dr. Mo Pickens


May 21, 2025 
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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What mindset lessons can we learn from sports? Dr. Mo Pickens, renowned sports psychologist and golf coach whose clients have won four majors, will join us to share insights on mindset, framing and routine, and how these important principles can help you succeed on the course and in your career. 

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A Journey Through Democracy and Election Practices Around the World


May 27, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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How have democratic governments, institutions and elections developed in the world around us? Join us to discuss the state of democracy in other countries and learn how companies can promote election security as a foundation for functioning democracies.

This conversation is part of the Citizen TravelersSM at the Travelers Institute webinar series. 

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Live from the CAT Center: Where Expertise Meets Innovation


June 4, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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How does Travelers prepare to meet customer needs during catastrophes? Join us in the Travelers National Catastrophe Center to learn how we monitor weather, risk and exposure in real time, and how our industry-leading AI and machine-learning tools help us assess damage quickly, ensuring we deliver on our promise to our customers. 

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How Travelers Advances Cybersecurity Capabilities with Corvus Acquisition

April 30, 2025

Pete Herron and Madhu Tadikonda of Travelers spoke about the company’s acquisition of Corvus, an industry-leading cyber insurance managing general underwriter, and what this partnership means for Travelers agents, brokers and insureds.

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How Did You Sleep Last Night? Understanding the Fascinating Science of Sleep

March 19, 2025

Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley, joined us for an eye-opening look at how the power of sleep can enhance our learning, productivity, mood and energy levels. He also explained how sleep impacts health, aging and lifespan. 

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Unlocking Your Potential: Lessons in Leadership and Influence

March 12, 2025

What is influence and how do we build more of it? Those are the questions behind Laura Cox Kaplan’s weekly podcast, She Said/She Said. Laura joined us to share career and leadership lessons learned from the hundreds of leaders she’s interviewed. 

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

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Practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly evolving world.

Helping organizations prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats with Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®.

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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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