Entries by ajoanis

Discovering Common Purpose: Veterans and Military Families on the Rewards of Civic Engagement

May 16, 2024 /in , , /by

On a recent Citizen Travelers, Travelers Institute webinar, Cory Johnson, Co-Chair of the Travelers Military/Veterans and Allies Diversity Network, and Janice Brunner, Group General Counsel and Head of Civic Engagement at Travelers, were joined by Ellen Gustafson, Executive Director and Co-Founder of We the Veterans and Military Families, to explore the rewards of civic engagement for veterans and military families.

Zack Maxey: The Transition from U.S. Navy to Travelers

May 6, 2024 /in , , , /by

As U.S. Navy veteran Zack Maxey approached the end of his 20-year military career, he participated in two veteran programs that afforded him the time and the stability to establish connections and gain valuable civilian work experience. This ultimately led him to employment at Travelers.
Read on to discover how Zack, now a Business Systems Analyst, navigated his transition and the advice he offers those who are approaching or beginning the process of bridging the gap between military service and civilian work.

Travelers Earns Top Score on Disability Equality Index®

July 20, 2023 /in , /by

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) recently announced that it has earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index® for the sixth consecutive year, upholding its distinction as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. Administered by Disablity:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Disability Equality Index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure a company’s policies and practices related to disability workplace inclusion.

Christian Beisel: From the U.S. Navy to Travelers Risk Control

July 10, 2023 /in , , /by

Travelers is home to more than 1,000 veterans and former service members in various roles directly related to the skills and knowledge gained during their military careers.
Veterans like Christian Beisel, whose experience in the U.S. Navy Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program eventually led him to a civilian career as a Forensic Specialist and Boiler Liaison in Travelers Risk Control. Read how his military skills have helped him in his role on our team.