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The Travelers Institute has announced its new webinar series, Wednesdays with Woodward, for May and June 2023, focusing on critical topics intersecting insurance, business, and public policy.

Key sessions include discussions on rising litigation costs, strategies to manage small business risks, and the significance of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. The series starts on May 3 with a session on small business management, featuring Ted James from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Subsequent sessions are set to address litigation costs, preview the Travelers Championship, and explore disability hiring inclusion. All webinars are free and open to the public, and interested participants can register on the Travelers Institute website.

The Travelers Companies reported a first quarter 2023 net income of $975 million, or $4.13 per diluted share, reflecting a 4% decline from the previous year. Core income also fell 6% to $970 million, or $4.11 per diluted share, mainly due to higher catastrophe losses ($535 million pre-tax) and reduced net favorable prior year reserve development. The quarter's performance included a one-time tax benefit of $211 million. Net written premiums reached a record $9.396 billion, up 12%, with growth in all segments. The consolidated combined ratio was 95.4%, up from 91.3% a year earlier, while the underlying combined ratio improved slightly to 90.6%. The Board declared an 8% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $1.00 per share and authorized an additional $5 billion for share repurchases.

The Travelers Institute, a public policy division of The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV), will host the Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore® symposium on April 17 in Portland. This sold-out event aims to enhance dialogue on cyber preparedness among businesses. According to a recent survey, only 27% of Portland leaders feel informed enough to protect against cyber threats. The symposium will feature speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), addressing the importance of cybersecurity. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST at the Multnomah Athletic Club. All Travelers Institute events are free and open to the public, encouraging local businesses to enhance their cybersecurity measures.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) announced findings from the 2023 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving. The survey indicates a rise in dangerous driving behaviors, with technology as a leading distraction. Notably, 70% of respondents believe distracted driving has worsened, correlating with an 18% increase in traffic fatalities in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Key distractions include mobile device usage, drowsiness, and heightened emotions. The report emphasizes the importance of avoiding distractions to enhance road safety and suggests potential solutions like financial incentives for safe driving.