Travelers Institute
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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.
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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Real Estate Market Outlook with National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
January 21, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Webinar
What’s the latest in the real estate market and what does it mean for the broader economy? National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun joins us to discuss the state of the residential and commercial markets and what that means for buyers, sellers, renters, investors and the insurance industry.
In-person event
Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM Symposium in San Ramon
January 28, 2026
11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. PT
San Ramon, CA
Join Travelers Chief Underwriting Officer Rick Keegan, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) President and CEO Roy Wright 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.
Webinar
Leadership Growth: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
February 11, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
How do leaders position themselves for C-suite success while building resilient organizations? Byron Loflin joins us to discuss leading effectively through uncertainty, provide best practices for building high-impact leadership teams and explore succession planning strategies that work for organizations of any size.
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Economic Outlook with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Economist
January 7, 2026
Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joined us to discuss the headwinds and tailwinds facing the U.S. economy, including inflation, interest rates and the labor market. He examined the impact of new tax law on businesses and reported on the current legislative outlook.
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.
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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Community resiliency and insurance marketplace
Addressing the availability and affordability of P&C insurance.
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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®.
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