03/15/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/15/2021 07:00
Topics will include advancements in technology, data and analytics; the outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic; and more
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced additional events in its 'Wednesdays with Woodward' virtual series. The upcoming webinars will explore a variety of topics, including: COVID-19 vaccines; technology, data and analytics in the insurance industry; and a behind-the-scenes look at the Travelers Championship. All events are free and open to the public, and participants can register on the Travelers Institute website.
'Our virtual series offers an interactive platform with leading experts from diverse disciplines speaking on topics relevant to our audience's personal and professional lives,' said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. 'We're grateful for the invaluable knowledge and experience that our partners continue to bring to these events, and we're looking forward to sharing more of their perspectives in this year's programming.'
The lineup will continue Wednesday, March 17, at 1 p.m. ET, with 'Are You Recruiting Military Spouses Yet?' Hosted by Woodward, the webinar will explore how employers can include spouses of active-duty military members and veterans in their outreach and recruitment plans. The event will feature the following speakers:
'In recent years, we have made great strides in decreasing veteran unemployment rates, and it's time we make the same effort for military spouses,' said Amidon. 'I look forward to discussing how the public and private sectors can continue to take action to help America's heroes and their family members find meaningful employment.'
Additional webinars include:
To learn more about the Travelers Institute or to register for an event, please visit Travelers.com/Travelers-Institute.
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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