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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.

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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Recruiting Your Rising Stars: Engaging the Insurance Industry’s Emerging Talent
July 23, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
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.

Webinar
Cargo Theft: Rising Frequency, Sophisticated Methods and Protecting Our Supply Chain
July 30, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
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.

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.

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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Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Series
Convening thought leaders on pressing topics in insurance, business and leadership.

Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast
Practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly evolving world.

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

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

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

Autonomous vehicles
How auto insurance will lead through changing risks.

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

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

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Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward on public policy, mental health, & the Forces at Work initiative
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Interview with Jessica Kearney
April 19, 2025 | User Friendly 2.0
Travelers Institute President on 15th anniversary + Forces at Work initiative
April 18, 2025 | NYSE Floor Talk
Travelers Institute focuses on mental health and tech talent
April 8, 2025 | Digital Insurance

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