Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Series
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.
Upcoming webinars
Webinar
Live from Travelers’ Risk Control Lab: Bringing Science to Insurance Risk
December 10, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Webinar
Join us for a look inside Travelers’ nationally accredited Risk Control Lab, where engineers, scientists and technicians uncover the facts behind losses. Go behind the scenes to see how we analyze incidents, identify emerging risks and bring science to claim handling.
Recent webinars
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.
The Evolving Property Insurance Landscape: Strategic Response and Agent Participation
November 12, 2025
Travelers experts joined us to examine how the company views evolving property insurance market pressures. Learn how Travelers is using innovative solutions and analytics to better assess customer needs and help them protect their home investment. Also get insights into the critical role agents play in helping customers understand their exposure and make informed decisions.
Strategic Connections: Short-Term Negotiation Tactics for Long-Term Success
October 29, 2025
In the complex world of insurance and risk management, how do you negotiate effectively without compromising long-term relationships? John Burrows, Ph.D., joined us to share real-world examples of successful trust-based bargaining, reveal how network structures impact business resilience and provide actionable strategies to elevate your negotiation skills.
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