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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Recruiting Your Rising Stars: Engaging the Insurance Industry’s Emerging Talent

July 23, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Who are the students and emerging professionals in insurance and risk management today, and what are they looking for in future employers? Join us as we discuss how the insurance industry can create meaningful career pathways and rewarding careers for tomorrow’s rising stars.

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Cargo Theft: Rising Frequency, Sophisticated Methods and Protecting Our Supply Chain

July 30, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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With the surge in frequency and severity of cargo theft, we’ll dig deep into this multibillion-dollar business. Experts will discuss recent trends, including the explosion of strategic theft, and their impact on the transportation industry and the many industries that need to ship their goods across land and sea.

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Mindset for Success on the Course and in Your Career with Dr. Mo Pickens

May 21, 2025

What mindset lessons can we learn from sports? Dr. Mo Pickens, renowned sports psychologist and golf coach whose clients have won four majors, joined 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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Mastering M&A: Strategies for Risk Management

May 14, 2025

Successful mergers and acquisitions require strategic risk management at every stage. Learn about key findings from our latest report, the 2025 M&A Study: A Travelers Special Report, so you can help clients manage uncertainty, mitigate risks and position their organizations for long-term success.

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Ann Marie Colapietro’s Journey with Parkinson’s: A Story of Resilience

May 7, 2025

Diagnosed at the height of her career, Ann Marie Colapietro of Travelers is one of the nearly 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease. Ann Marie and Dr. J. Antonelle de Marcaida will join us to offer both personal and medical perspectives on living vibrantly with Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases and illnesses.

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