Travelers Institute Announces Upcoming Webinars for 2021
November 08 2021 - 7:15AM
Business Wire
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will complete its 2021
Wednesdays with Woodward® virtual event season with programs
covering current political and economic trends. The series brings
together experts across sectors to address pressing issues in
business, leadership, insurance and more.
“We’re proud to convene four additional programs in 2021, which
we hope will provide continued inspiration and actionable insights
for our audience to help them navigate both their personal and
professional lives,” said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers
Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at
Travelers, who is the creator of the series and host for each
event. “We’re grateful for the speakers who have shared their
unique perspectives throughout 2021, and we’re excited for another
great season in 2022.”
The remaining webinars of 2021 are:
Nov. 17: ‘Running with the Bulls: A Conversation with CNBC’s
Sue Herera’ Appearing on CNBC from its inception, Anchor at
Large Sue Herera has reported on some of the biggest stories in
business. She will reflect on being one of the first women covering
a traditionally male news beat and share a behind-the-scenes look
into the world of financial reporting.
Dec. 1: ‘Cybersecurity Playbook: What You Need to Know’
Jennifer Coughlin, founding partner of Mullen Coughlin, and Jeff
Klenk, President of Bond & Specialty Insurance at Travelers,
will offer tactical advice on cyber preparedness. The session will
focus on actionable steps that businesses of all sizes can take to
enhance their cybersecurity.
Klenk said, “We know from the 2021 Travelers Risk Index that
cyber threats are the top cause for concern among business leaders,
yet many organizations have not adopted basic preventive measures.
As a leading cyber insurer, we see firsthand how cyberattacks can
significantly impact the operations of a business. We’ll share best
practices for protecting against those risks and mitigating the
damage, should a cyber event occur.”
Dec. 8: ‘Economic Outlook 2022 with Goldman Sachs’ Chief U.S.
Economist’ David Mericle, Chief U.S. Economist at Goldman
Sachs, will discuss the 2022 economic outlook and his predictions
for the upcoming year regarding inflation, interest rates, the
supply chain, labor shortages and more.
Dec. 15: ‘Insuring the Rebuilding of America: What’s in the
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal? What Will It Mean for the U.S.
Economy?’ This panel will focus on the bipartisan
infrastructure deal and the opportunities it will create for
businesses, surety and insurance, not to mention the impact on the
overall economy. Panelists will include:
- Ed Mortimer, Vice President of Transportation Infrastructure,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Chris Spear, President and CEO, American Trucking
Associations
- Bob Raney, Senior Vice President, Construction Surety,
Travelers
Spear said, “Consumer demands for goods continue to increase as
we face a historic labor shortage in the trucking industry, causing
a substantial strain on the supply chain. We’re hopeful that the
infrastructure investment will help alleviate and modernize
commercial transportation.”
All events are free and open to the public. Online registration
and past-event replays are available on the Travelers Institute
website. The 2022 program lineup will be announced in January.
About the Travelers Institute The Travelers Institute,
the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc.,
engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of
importance to the insurance marketplace and to the financial
services industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon
the industry expertise of Travelers’ senior management as well as
the technical expertise of many of Travelers’ underwriters, risk
managers and other experts to provide information, analysis and
solutions to public policymakers and regulators. Travelers is a
leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and
business. For more information, visit Travelers.com.
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