HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S.
teens. With the high number of teen driving deaths, keeping teen
drivers safe is a priority for Travelers. Through the appointment of
Rob Willsey, second vice president, Travelers Personal Insurance
Research, to the Connecticut Governor's Teen Driving Task Force, the
company is actively involved in improving the state's teen driving
legislation. Willsey is joined on the task force by representatives
from government, law enforcement, medicine, driver education and
school administration as well as parents who have lost teen drivers in
fatal accidents.
"At Travelers, our business is understanding the nature of risk
and helping our customers stay safe," says Willsey. "I'm committed to
helping the task force develop effective strategies to control the
risks that accompany teen driving and implementing legislation that
will save teen lives."
Travelers has been long dedicated to educating the public on safe
driving. The company has partnered with Connecticut Public Television
to fund several documentaries on safe driving, most recently "Teens
Behind the Wheel." The documentary is a valuable resource to open a
dialogue between parents and teens about risky driving behavior as
well as a tool for teens to improve their driving skills.
"Having Rob on the task force has been an asset. He brings a
real-world perspective about the nature of risks and how they are
measured," says Robert M. Ward, Commissioner of the state Department
of Motor Vehicles. "He has provided insight to the many discussions
we've had about risks and teens."
The task force was formed last year following a surge of
accident-related teen deaths. Willsey and the task force have been
charged with examining laws related to teen driving and developing new
ways to raise awareness among teens and their parents about critical
safety issues. Specifically, the group is re-examining penalties
associated with violations with which teens are frequently charged;
creating partnerships statewide to broadcast the message of teen
driving safety to both parents and teens; and developing a framework
for making the new strategies work effectively. Recommendations are
due to Governor Rell in May.
For more information about the Connecticut Governor's Teen Driving
Task Force, visit www.ct.gov/teendriving. For more information about
Travelers, visit www.travelers.com.
About Travelers
Travelers understands that life and business are inherently
dynamic and that the best way to serve agents, brokers and
policyholders is to deliver insurance that evolves to stay in-synch
with life and business as they change. For more information on being
in-synch, visit www.travelers.com.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading property
casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and
brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global
customers a wide range of coverage in both the personal and commercial
settings, including automobile, homeowners, construction, small
business, oil and gas, ocean marine, surety and management liability,
global technology and public sector services. Travelers is a Fortune
100 company, with 2007 revenues of $26 billion and total assets of
$115 billion. The company has approximately 33,000 employees.
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