Travelers Institute Announces Fall 2026 Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Schedule

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced its Wednesdays with Woodward fall 2026 webinar schedule. The virtual series – hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers – convenes economists, former government officials, corporate executives and policy experts to examine pressing issues at the intersection of insurance, business and public policy. Since its launch, Wednesdays with Woodward has reached tens of thousands of leaders, policymakers and professionals across the United States.

“The business environment is growing more complex – from a shifting insurance market and rapid AI adoption to persistent workforce challenges and evolving cyber threats,” said Woodward. “Our webinar series helps leaders cut through that uncertainty. This fall, we’ve assembled economists, former federal officials and industry experts who will equip attendees with the framework and data they need to make sound decisions amid constant change.”

Upcoming webinars include:

• Sept. 9: “P&C Insurance Market Outlook, Insights and Emerging Trends With Dr. Robert Hartwig” –
  Dr. Robert Hartwig, Director of the Risk and Uncertainty Management Center and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina, will provide a data-driven look at the forces reshaping the property and casualty landscape. He’ll examine the current state of the P&C industry and what the latest economic signals may mean for businesses and customers.
• Sept. 30: “Defending Against Today’s Cyber Threats: Former Government Leaders Weigh In” –
  Jeff Greene, Former Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Former Chief of Cyber Response and Policy on the National Security Council at the White House, will join Nicole Tisdale, Former Director of the National Security Council at the White House, to examine the geopolitical implications for cybersecurity, the vulnerabilities of edge devices, the impact of agentic AI, and how to communicate the importance of cyber safety with the public.
• Oct. 7: “Competitive Advantage Under Pressure: What Really Protects Deal Value” –
  Dan Rohr, Head of Global Equity Research for Morningstar; Charlie Tice, Business Insurance Private Practice Leader for Travelers; and Marshall Minoux, Vice President of Risk Mitigation Services, Bond & Specialty Insurance, Performance Construction Advisors for Travelers, will explore findings from the “2026-2027 Competitive Advantage Study: A Travelers Special Report” – developed in partnership with Morningstar – and analyze the forces shaping how businesses manage risk and build resilience.
• Oct. 14: “When AI Joins the Team: Human Connection in the Intelligent Workplace” –
  John Burrows, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer at University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Associate Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, and co-author of “Social Capital at Work: Building the Hidden Asset that Drives Trust, Engagement, and Performance,” will discuss his forthcoming book and share research-backed strategies for building trust and human connection in highly digitized and AI-integrated workplaces.
• Nov. 4: “Tapping a High Value Talent Pool: Veterans and Military Spouses” –
  Chris Pillow, Vice President of Product Management, Business Insurance for Travelers and Leadership Mentor of the company’s Military/Veterans & Allies Diversity Network, and Julie Galloway, Assistant Vice President of Client Delivery in HR-Talent Acquisition at Travelers, will share how Travelers supports and recruits veterans and military spouses, and why organizations should tap into these valuable talent pools.
• Nov. 18: “The Labor Market Now: Insights From LinkedIn® Economist Dr. Kory Kantenga” –
  Dr. Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn’s Head of Economics for the Americas, returns with a data-driven update on the U.S. labor market. Drawing on LinkedIn’s view of hiring trends and workforce activity, Dr. Kantenga will share the economic intelligence needed to navigate today’s talent landscape.

All events will take place at 1 p.m. ET and are free and open to the public. To register, please visit 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.