Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience

AI adoption is outpacing governance at most organizations. In the 2026 Travelers Risk Index, 89% of business leaders surveyed report some portion of their workforce uses AI tools on a day-to-day basis – but only 59% report their organizations have established business practices for employees’ use of AI. Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, joined Travelers Institute AVP Jesse Sugarman to explain what this gap means for businesses and how leaders can get ahead of the risk.

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of cybersecurity – and not just for defenders. Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, joined Travelers Institute® AVP Jesse Sugarman to examine how AI is accelerating both the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. From AI-assisted patch prioritization to the same tools being weaponized by threat actors, Lauren breaks down what the shifting vulnerability landscape means for organizations of every size – and wha

What does it take to show up with confidence, trust and powerful presence at work? Pam Sherman – actor, writer, leadership consultant and author of “Play You, the Role of a Lifetime” – joined Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward for a practical session on closing the believability gap, quieting impostor syndrome and using storytelling to lead with more humanity. Pam shared acting-based techniques to help build credibility, connect deeply and communicate with confidence – whether you’re i

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 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 part

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 emp