Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience

On the Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast, Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward engages experts to explore issues at the intersection of business, insurance and public policy. Each episode offers unique perspectives and practical advice on managing risk and building resilience in a rapidly evolving world. The Travelers Institute is the public policy division of Travelers, a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. Learn more at www.TravelersInstitute.org.This program is offered for informational and educational purposes only. You should consult with your financial, legal, insurance or other advisors about any practices suggested by this program.

Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience is a business podcast hosted by Travelers Institute, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Inside the National Hurricane Center: Advanced Forecasting, Better Preparedness

  Sep 1, 202651 min

  For insurance professionals, hurricane season is never just a weather event – it’s a test of preparation, knowledge and client trust. Jamie Rhome, Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), joined us for a deep dive into the 2026 season outlook and what’s new from the NHC for 2026. He provided an in-depth look at the latest forecasting technology and AI tools, insight into how the NHC assesses wind and storm surge hazards, and practical strategies to help your clients mitigate risk. This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute’s disaster preparedness initiative, which works to raise awareness about the risks posed by natural disasters and how communities and businesses can respond and recover, as well as the Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility. initiative, addressing the affordability and accessibility of P&C insurance. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/events-podcasts-webinars/webinars/wednesday-woodward/national-hurricane-center . --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/. Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM. Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/travelers-institute-podcast-7328774828839100417/ . Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/.

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  Travelers Across America: Spotlighting Resilient Build and Design in Los Angeles

  Aug 17, 202646 min

  This special edition of the Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience podcast is the second episode in a four-part series highlighting Travelers Across America – a unique initiative that reflects Travelers’ long-standing commitment to strengthening community resilience. Host Janice Brunner, Head of Civic Engagement and Corporate Affairs at Travelers, was joined by leaders from the Charles & Ray Eames Foundation, the Getty Conservation Institute and Case Study: Adapt to discuss how Travelers is partnering to deliver innovative landscape hardening, which protects one of America’s most iconic midcentury modern homes from wildfire threats. They explored how this groundbreaking restoration effort demonstrates how climate resilience and historic preservation go hand in hand – and how the project serves as a scalable model for cross-sector collaboration in building resilience to extreme weather. --- Visit the Citizen Travelers® website: https://www.travelers.com/about-travelers/citizen-travelers . Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417 . Connect with Janice Brunner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-g-brunner-69338098/ .

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  A Tale of Two Economies with Marisa DiNatale of Moody’s

  Aug 3, 20261h 3m

  The Travelers Institute hosted Marisa DiNatale, Senior Director and Head of Global Forecasting at Moody’s Analytics, for a deep dive on the economy. She shared her macroeconomic outlook and her perspective on what businesses and individuals should be watching for in the months ahead. This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute’s Forces at Work initiative, an educational platform that helps today’s leaders navigate the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace and prioritize employees and their well-being. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/liability-environment . ----- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/ . Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM . Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417 . Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/ .

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  Facing Today's Cyber Threat Landscape: Turning Threat Intel into Action

  Jul 21, 202657 min

  Cyber risk experts and claim professionals joined the Travelers Institute for a deep dive into the latest quarterly Travelers Cyber Threat Report and the most important trends we’re seeing across the threat landscape, including ransomware activity. Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, Christine Mapes, Managing Director & Counsel, Bond & Specialty Insurance Claim at Travelers, and David Kruse, Director of Insurance Alliances at Arctic Wolf, helped translate threat intelligence into practical insights. They also explained what these trends mean for real-world operations, where organizations are most exposed and which actions can meaningfully reduce risk. This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute’s Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore ® initiative, which promotes dialogue and education to help leaders prepare for and respond to cyber incidents. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/cyber-threat-landscape . --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/. Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM. Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417 . Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/.

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  Geopolitics and the Global Risk Landscape

  Jul 6, 202657 min

  The conflict in the Middle East has sent shock waves around the globe. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler, former Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at U.S. Central Command and later Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, U.S. Central Command, joined us to share insights on military strategy in Iran and the region. He weighed in on the current global geopolitical landscape, the changing nature of global conflicts today, U.S. alliances and national security challenges. A career naval aviator who served more than 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Beydler also discussed military recruitment and veteran employment and support. Today he represents Academy Securities’ Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar, recorded on May 27, 2026: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/global-risk-landscape . --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/ . Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM . Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417 . Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/ .

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