Event will address common misconceptions about insurance and the
importance of keeping it up-to-date
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV),
today announced it has selected Houston to host its next Consumer
Insurance Education symposium. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct.
15, at the Norris Conference Center, will address the importance of
understanding personal insurance policies and regularly reviewing
coverage to help keep up with life changes.
More than one-third of Americans do not evaluate their personal risks
and insurance needs each year, according to the Travelers
Consumer Risk Index, a national survey to help identify Americans’
perceptions of risk. In collaboration with the Houston West Chamber of
Commerce, Cadence Bank and Cadence Insurance, an affiliate of Cadence
Bank, the event will provide Houston-area consumers with resources to
help them understand the fundamentals of insurance so they can better
protect themselves and their loved ones from the unexpected.
“Home and auto insurance can be a complex issue and, by working with
these respected local organizations, we would like to arm individuals
with the information they need to help make the right decision when it
comes to shopping for and purchasing their personal insurance policies,”
said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive
Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. “Through this event, we
hope to help consumers in the Houston metropolitan area better evaluate
their personal situations and insurance options so they can protect
their families and assets in the event of a disaster, whether that’s a
hurricane, fire or car accident.”
The event will feature a keynote speech by Woodward, who will draw from
her experience on Capitol Hill to comment on the current economic and
political climates and how the understanding of insurance can affect an
individual’s assets and personal finances.
Woodward will then moderate a panel discussion that will include the
following local industry professionals:
- Jimmie Gale Berg– Galveston Branch Manager, Cadence Insurance
- Dee Ann Binion – Vice President, Cadence Insurance
- Erick Geitner– Senior Vice President, Cadence Bank, mortgage
division
- Linda Jordan– Realtor, Strategic Moves Realty – Keller Williams
“Insurance impacts many parts of our daily lives, and choosing the right
amount of coverage can be a daunting task for Houston families,” said
Binion. “It’s an issue with long-lasting implications for the
community’s safety and stability.”
The Consumer
Insurance Education symposia series, launched in 2013, is a
nationwide tour that is part of a broader company-wide consumer
education program that leverages Travelers’ 160-year risk management
expertise. Additional components of this program include the Consumer
Insurance Guide and content
to help prepare for and prevent property damage.
To learn more about the Travelers Institute, visit www.travelersinstitute.org.
About Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers
Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy
topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and the financial
services industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the
industry expertise of Travelers’ senior management and the technical
expertise of many of Travelers underwriters, risk managers, and other
experts to provide information, analysis, and solutions to public policy
makers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property
casualty insurance for auto, home, and business. For more information,
visit www.Travelers.com.
About Houston West Chamber of Commerce
The Houston West Chamber of Commerce is located in the population center
of Houston that is home to the Galleria Area, Uptown District, Westchase
District, Spring Branch District, Memorial City, International District,
CityCentre and the Energy Corridor District – an area of more than 8,000
businesses that employ more than 100,000 people in industries
responsible for West Houston’s exponential growth such as oil and gas,
manufacturing, technology, retail, medical, engineering and service
firms. For more information on this event and the Houston West Chamber
of Commerce, please call (713) 785-4922 or visit www.hwcoc.org.
About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank, N.A., based in Birmingham, Ala., is a $7.1 billion bank
with 80 locations in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
Backed by 127 years of financial expertise, Cadence serves commercial
and consumer clients with a full range of innovative banking and
financial solutions designed to keep pace with their lives. These
products and services include commercial and consumer banking, small
business banking, treasury management, international banking,
specialized lending, commercial real estate, wealth management,
investment and trust services, financial planning, retirement plan
management, business and personal insurance, consumer loans, mortgages,
home equity lines and loans, and credit cards. Cadence Bank and its
affiliates, Linscomb & Williams and Cadence Insurance, are wholly owned
subsidiaries of Houston-based Cadence Bancorp, LLC. Additional
information about Cadence Bank is available at cadencebank.com. Cadence
Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
About Cadence Insurance
Founded in 1966, Cadence Insurance is a full-service insurance agency
serving business and consumer clients. As an independent agency with
offices in Houston, Galveston, League City and Fort Worth, Cadence
Insurance serves clients across Texas and the U.S. and represents many
of the top-rated national and regional insurance companies. Cadence is a
leading provider of all lines of personal and business insurance, life
insurance, long term care and travel insurance. An affiliate of Cadence
Bank, Cadence Insurance formerly was known as Town & Country Insurance
Agency. For additional information, visit www.cadenceinsurance.com.
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Media Contact:
Luke
Shane, 860-277-4090
lshane@travelers.com
Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.