Travelers Institute Kicks Off 2022 Virtual Programming
January 10 2022 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced the lineup
of the Wednesdays with Woodward®
webinars for the first quarter of 2022. The series features expert
guest speakers who will join Joan Woodward, President of the
Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy
at Travelers, to discuss critical issues that individuals and
businesses face.
“We had record attendance last year, and we are excited to carry
that momentum into the 2022 programming season,” said Woodward.
“We’re driving conversations that inform our agents, brokers and
customers of new risks and opportunities that are relevant to their
professional and personal lives.”
Following is the schedule of upcoming webinars:
- Jan. 12: “How to Negotiate Without Fear” – Dr. Victoria
Medvec, renowned expert in high-stakes deal-making, author and
advisor to Fortune 100 companies, will share tips to maximize
success in all types of negotiations.
- Jan. 26: “Thrive: How Insurance Agents & Brokers Will
Succeed in 2022” – Ken Crerar, President and CEO of the Council
of Insurance Agents & Brokers, and Pete Heard, Executive Vice
President for Enterprise Distribution at Travelers, will discuss
how today’s most successful insurance leaders are thriving in a
world of rapid change. Topics include mergers and acquisitions, the
changing distribution landscape, technology initiatives, and talent
recruitment and retention.
- Feb. 2: “A Conversation with Johnson & Johnson CFO Joe
Wolk” – Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and CFO
Joe Wolk will share a behind-the-scenes look into how the company
navigates evolving marketplace dynamics, supply chain safety and
drug pricing while successfully investing in R&D and key
commercial platforms to drive growth and elevate the global
standard of care.
- Feb. 16: “60 Minutes in the Middle Market: Opportunities in
a Changing Marketplace” – Scott Higgins, President of Middle
Market, National Property and Business Insurance Field for
Travelers, will discuss the biggest trends impacting midsize
businesses and emerging risks that could create opportunities for
agents and brokers.
- Feb. 23: “A Conversation with Kenneth R. Feinberg: Who Gets
What – Setting Compensation After Tragedy” – Preeminent
mediation expert Kenneth R. Feinberg will discuss the difficult
process of deciding compensation after the tragic loss of human
life, reflecting on his professional experiences managing
high-profile victim compensation funds from tragedies including
9/11, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Boston Marathon.
“Occasionally in American life, a tragedy like the 9/11 terrorist
attacks requires a unique public policy response from the American
people and our elected representatives. During the webinar, we will
discuss some varied responses in the wake of such tragedies,” said
Feinberg.
- March 2: “Power Up: Growth Opportunities in Renewable
Energy” – Increasing global capacity and falling power
generation prices have the potential to drive significant growth in
the renewable energy sector in the years ahead. Eileen Kauffman,
Global Practice Leader, Renewable Energy, Construction Energy
Marine for Travelers, will discuss the state of the market.
- March 16: “Global Hot Spots and Geopolitical Risks with
Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel” – Former Secretary of
Defense Chuck Hagel will discuss the many geopolitical challenges
the United States faces today and their potential impact on the
business community. “The United States and the world are off
balance. We are living at a defining time, and I look forward to
discussing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” said
Hagel.
Since its inception in June 2020, the Wednesdays with Woodward
series has completed 45 virtual programs exploring topics in
business, insurance, leadership and more. All events take place at
1 p.m. ET and are free and open to the public. Online registration
and past-event replays are available on the Travelers Institute
website.
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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