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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How Travelers Advances Cybersecurity Capabilities with Corvus Acquisition

April 30, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Pete Herron and Madhu Tadikonda of Travelers will talk about the company’s acquisition of Corvus, an industry-leading cyber insurance managing general underwriter, and what this partnership means for Travelers agents, brokers and insureds.

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Mastering M&A: Strategies for Risk Management

May 14, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Successful mergers and acquisitions require strategic risk management at every stage. Join us to hear 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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Recent webinars

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

March 19, 2025

Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley, joined us for an eye-opening look at how the power of sleep can enhance our learning, productivity, mood and energy levels. He also explained how sleep impacts health, aging and lifespan.

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Unlocking Your Potential: Lessons in Leadership and Influence

March 12, 2025

What is influence and how do we build more of it? Those are the questions behind Laura Cox Kaplan’s weekly podcast, She Said/She Said. Laura joined us to share career and leadership lessons learned from the hundreds of leaders she’s interviewed.

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

February 26, 2025

In this webinar, we got an exclusive tour of Travelers’ 200,000-square-foot Claim University. We saw where our Claim employees gain hands-on experience with property, auto, heavy equipment damage, medical and liability scenarios and explored the immersive learning labs.

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