Wednesdays with Woodward^® Webinar Series

Joan Woodward and Sean Ramalho on a Zoom call

Candid conversations with today’s leading experts

This webinar series, hosted by Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward, convenes thought leaders from across industry and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges. These candid conversations, hosted Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET, explore pressing topics at the intersection of insurance, business, and public policy. Programs offer insights and practical advice for both businesses and individuals in today’s world of rapidly evolving risks and opportunities.

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Upcoming webinars

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Live from Claim University: Behind the Scenes at Travelers’ Flagship Educational Hub

February 26, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Join us for an exclusive tour of Travelers’ 200,000-square-foot Claim University. See where our Claim employees gain hands-on experience with property, auto, heavy equipment damage, medical and liability scenarios and explore the immersive labs. Learn more about how we help ensure that Travelers customers are served by some of the industry’s best Claim professionals.

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

March 19, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley, joins us for an eye-opening look at how the power of sleep can enhance our learning, productivity, mood and energy levels. He also explains how sleep impacts health, aging and lifespan.

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Recent webinars

Jessica Kearney and Rebecca Pacheco on a Zoom call

Find Your Calm: Stress-Reducing Practices for Busy Professionals

January 22, 2025

Renowned yoga and meditation teacher and bestselling author Rebecca Pacheco explained how yoga and meditation can benefit everyone from athletes to C-suite executives and shared simple movement and meditation practices that can be done anytime, anywhere.

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Joan Woodward and Mark Zandi on a Zoom call

2025 U.S. Economic Outlook with Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Dr. Mark Zandi

January 15, 2025

What lies ahead for the U.S. and broader economy in 2025? Dr. Mark Zandi joined us for an in-depth analysis of important trends impacting the economic landscape.

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Screenshot of a Zoom call with Joan Woodward, Michael Klein, and Jad Daley

Reducing Wildfire Risks One Tree at a Time

December 11, 2024

Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests, and Michael Klein, President of Personal Insurance at Travelers, joined us for an in-depth look at wildfires with a special focus on forests.

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