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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.

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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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Inside the National Hurricane Center: Advanced Forecasting, Better Preparedness


June 10, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Join Jamie Rhome, Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), 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.

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Take the Stage: Leadership Confidence That Builds Trust and Connection


June 17, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Join Pam Sherman 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. 

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A Tale of Two Economies with Marisa DiNatale of Moody’s


July 15, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Geopolitical conflicts are offsetting the tailwinds from fiscal policy, yet AI’s momentum continues to propel the economy forward, despite slower job growth and rising inflation. Consumer sentiment is near an all-time low, while the stock market is near an all-time high. DiNatale will delve into this disparity and share her perspective on what businesses and individuals should be watching in the months ahead. 

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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.

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Facing Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape: Turning Threat Intel into Action

May 20, 2026

Cyber risk experts and claim professionals joined us for a first look and deep dive into the cyber threat landscape trends and an in-depth walk-through of a real cyberattack situation. This webinar helps translate threat intelligence gathered by experts into practical insights to help explain what these trends mean for organizations. 

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Power of the Pivot: Leading Through Imperfect Conditions

April 22, 2026

Golf and leadership share the same principle: Small decisions, repeated effectively, create big results. Ashaunta Epps, recognized as an LPGA Top 50 Best Teacher and Class A Member, joined us to share step-by-step insights to help you sharpen focus, think strategically, manage stress and build confidence through repeatable fundamentals on and off the course.

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Addressing the availability and affordability of P&C insurance.

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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