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The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), has announced its Wednesdays with Woodward fall 2024 webinar schedule. Hosted by Joan Woodward, the series will feature thought leaders discussing relevant topics for companies and consumers. The lineup includes:

1. Sept. 10: A conversation on the pursuit of happiness in America
2. Sept. 18: Employment practices liability explained
3. Sept. 25: Strategies for engaging emerging talent
4. Oct. 2: Best practices for navigating cybersecurity threats
5. Oct. 9: Market shifts for independent insurance professionals
6. Oct. 23: AI in action and the future of risk management

These free webinars aim to address changing workplace dynamics, cybersecurity trends, and the evolving insurance marketplace.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) has released insights on common wedding mishaps based on their 2023 claims data. Vendor issues topped the list at 45%, followed by property damage (18%), illness and injury (14%), and severe weather (12%). To help couples prepare for their big day, Travelers offers several tips:

1. Thoroughly research vendors before making deposits
2. Plan for seasonal and regional weather risks
3. Consider wedding insurance for peace of mind

With an active hurricane season forecast, Travelers emphasizes the importance of purchasing wedding insurance in advance of any named storm or weather event to protect against potential financial losses and stress.

Travelers, the largest workers compensation insurer in the US, has released its 2024 Injury Impact Report. The report analyzed over 1.2 million workers compensation claims from 2017 to 2021, revealing that the most common workplace accidents account for the majority of claim costs. Key findings include:

1. Top causes of injury: overexertion (29%), slips/trips/falls (23%), struck by object (12%), motor vehicle accidents (5%), caught-in/between hazards (5%).

2. First-year employees remain most vulnerable, accounting for 35% of all claims.

3. Average missed workdays increased to 72, with construction having the highest at 103 days.

4. Small-business employees missed an average of 82 workdays, up from 79.

The report emphasizes the importance of workplace safety and injury prevention strategies.

Travelers Canada, a division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), has launched OPTIMA® Home, a new property insurance product for homeowners, tenants, condominium owners, and landlords in Ontario and Western Canada. The product offers customizable coverage options through an intuitive platform, allowing brokers to easily quote, issue, and adjust coverage.

Key features of OPTIMA Home include:

• Scalable standard coverage limits
• Specialty and supplemental coverages for risks like debris removal, earthquake, and floodwater
• New discounts for timely premium payments, early quotes, and use of green home and water protective devices
• Simplified documents for better customer understanding

OPTIMA Home will soon be available in Atlantic Canada as well.

Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has launched Quantum Boat 2.0, an enhanced boat insurance product offering more personalized coverage options through an intuitive platform for agents. The new product expands customer eligibility to include principal operators as young as 21 and first-time boat owners. It covers various boat types and includes features such as Mechanical Breakdown Coverage, Boat Replacement Coverage, and Protection from Underinsured Boaters.

Quantum Boat 2.0 also offers Boat Liability-Only options and TravAssist Boatside On-Water Towing. The product is currently available in 10 states, with plans for further expansion. Travelers aims to provide a better quoting experience for agents, increase efficiency, and enhance customer service through this new offering.

The Travelers Companies reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net income of $534M, or $2.29 per diluted share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $14M in Q2 2023.

Core income rose to $585M, driven by higher underwriting gains, favorable prior year reserve development, and increased investment income, despite higher catastrophe losses of $1.509B pre-tax.

Key metrics include an 8% increase in net written premiums to $11.115B, a 24% rise in investment income, and a combined ratio improvement to 100.2% from 106.5%.

The company returned $498M to shareholders and declared a $1.05 per share dividend.

Citizen Travelers, an employee initiative of Travelers, will sponsor the 2024 National Civics Bee, a competition organized by The Civic Trust, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event aims to reach 28 states this year and expand to all 50 states by 2026. The National Civics Bee encourages students in grades six through eight to engage in civic learning through essay submissions and competitions. This year, 6,000 middle school students from 28 states participated, with winners advancing to a national championship in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12. Travelers employees will volunteer and serve as judges during the event.

The Travelers Institute is celebrating its 15th anniversary, having engaged in significant public policy dialogue for the property casualty insurance and financial services sectors. Since its establishment in 2009, the institute has hosted over 1,100 events with more than 435,000 attendees across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The institute's initiatives include cyber threat preparedness, small business challenges, autonomous vehicle insurance, disaster readiness, and national debt awareness. The summer webinar series will feature key discussions, including insights on middle market insurance, geopolitical risks with Dr. Richard Haass, and live demonstrations from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) released its 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasizing their integrated approach to sustainability in economic, operational, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Chief Sustainability Officer Yafit Cohn highlighted the company's commitment to combining shareholder value with societal care. Key insights include a 27% CAGR in the Global Renewable Energy Practice since 2018, a total of $230 million in community gifts over the past decade, and a 30,000-hour increase in employee volunteerism in 2023. Travelers also received the highest Net Promoter Score from Marsh McLennan for the second year. The company expanded its Diversity Networks to 10, involving 40% of its workforce, and celebrated the 100th episode of its Wednesdays with Woodward series. Travelers' sustainability practices align with SASB standards and TCFD recommendations, marking five consecutive years of comprehensive reporting. Visit sustainability.travelers.com for more details.