Travelers.com INITIATIVES EVENTS & WEBINARS RESOURCES NEWS ABOUT Driving progress through thought leadership and collaboration Travelers Institute 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. More about us So many of today’s public policy debates could do with more light and less heat. We created the Travelers Institute to lead thoughtful and constructive conversations about today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs. - Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Travelers Featured Webinar Series Join us for our popular webinar series, Wednesdays with Woodward®. Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward, an economist and award-winning Washington analyst, hosts dynamic thought leaders from across industries on pressing topics in insurance, business, leadership and more. Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. ET. Register for upcoming programs and check out past webinar replays View Video Transcript Wednesdays with Woodward® Join Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute as she speaks with thought leaders across industries on a range of topics impacting individuals and businesses. FULL DETAILS Upcoming Webinars Cybersecurity Playbook: Creating Your Checklist After a record-breaking turnout for our cybersecurity webinar in October, Travelers’ Jeff Klenk returns to Wednesdays with Woodward to get tactical on cyber preparedness. Join Jeff and leading cyber breach coach Jennifer Coughlin as we cover the top things businesses can do today to boost their cybersecurity. December 1, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM ET Webinar Register Here Economic Outlook 2022 with Goldman Sachs' Chief U.S. Economist Join us as Goldman Sachs’ Chief U.S. Economist David Mericle gives his 2022 economic forecast and takes your questions. Find out what it all might mean for your business. December 8, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM ET Webinar Register Here Insuring the Rebuilding of America: What’s in the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Law? What Will It Mean for the U.S. Economy? We’ll get the latest on the new infrastructure law from the American Trucking Associations’ Chris Spear and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Ed Mortimer. Then Travelers’ surety expert, Bob Raney, will talk about the opportunities ahead for businesses in rebuilding America. December 15, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM ET Webinar Register Here All Upcoming Webinars Watch Webinar Replays The Pandemic-Era Opioid Crisis: Where Are We Now? How Can We Break the Cycle? November 3, 2021 As the nation battles a global pandemic, the opioid crisis has remained another acute and complex public health crisis in need of innovative solutions. This installment of Wednesdays with Woodward® featured an impactful dialogue with the Milken Institute’s Sabrina Spitaletta and Travelers’ Rich Ives on the latest interventions that are providing hope for better health outcomes. All Webinar Replays Our Public Policy Initiatives Autonomous Vehicles How auto insurance will lead through changing risks. Distracted Driving Empowering drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians to improve roadway safety. Cybersecurity Helping organizations prepare for and respond to evolving cyber threats. Small Business Exploring how small businesses can better manage risks, access capital and more. Insurance Education Explaining insurance fundamentals to help community members make more informed decisions. Disaster Preparedness Promoting resilient communities by raising awareness about effective disaster preparation, response and recovery. Coastal Resiliency Addressing the availability and affordability of coastal wind insurance, and the critical need to better protect coastal regions. National Debt Raising awareness about the U.S. national debt and its implications for the American opportunity. Featured Publication Insuring Autonomy: How Auto Insurance Will Lead Through Changing Risks The introduction of autonomous vehicles presents an array of public policy questions and challenges. This 2021 update of our position paper outlines Travelers’ view of how auto insurance will meet society's needs in a world of transformed transportation. 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