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
October 21
Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM | Seattle, WA
October 22
Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM | Phoenix, AZ
October 28
Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility.SM | Arlington, VA
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
Competitive Advantage Under Pressure: What Really Protects Deal Value
October 7, 2026
What drives competitive advantage? New Travelers research surveyed 700 CFOs and risk managers – and across every industry, the answer was the same: the workforce. Join us to explore the findings.
Defending Against Today’s Cyber Threats: Former Government Leaders Weigh In
September 30, 2026
Jeff Greene and Nicole Tisdale, former federal government leaders, join us to examine geopolitical implications for cybersecurity, edge device vulnerabilities and how agentic AI has influenced the cyber threat landscape.
P&C Insurance Market Outlook, Insights and Emerging Trends with Dr. Robert Hartwig
September 9, 2026
Economist and industry veteran Dr. Robert Hartwig joined us for a data-driven look at the forces reshaping the property and casualty landscape. He examined the current state of the P&C industry and what the latest economic signals may mean for the P&C insurance business and our customers.
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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