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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.

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

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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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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Catch up on candid conversations with thought leaders from across industries and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges.

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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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A Journey Through Democracy and Election Practices Around the World

May 27, 2025 

How have democratic governments, institutions and elections developed in the world around us? In this webinar, speakers discussed the state of democracy in other countries and shared how companies can promote election security as a foundation for functioning democracies.   

This conversation is part of the Citizen TravelersSM at the Travelers Institute webinar series. 

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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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Convening thought leaders on pressing topics in insurance, business and leadership.

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Practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly evolving world.

Helping organizations prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats with Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®.

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Exploring critical issues to meet today's evolving workforce needs through Forces at WorkSM.

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Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians to improve roadway safety with Every Second Matters®.

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How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.

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Promoting resilient communities by raising awareness about effective disaster preparation, response and recovery.

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Exploring how small businesses can better manage risks, access capital and more with Small Business – Big Opportunity®.

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