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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.

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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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
Webinar
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
Webinar
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.

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.

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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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®.

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