Travelers and National Trust Launch Connecticut Resilience Lab for Historic Sites — The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Event summary

Travelers and the National Trust hosted an innovation lab in Mystic, Connecticut, on June 3, 2026, to develop resilience strategies for historic landmarks facing extreme weather risks.
The event featured experts from various sectors working on scalable solutions for climate challenges, with a focus on three funded projects in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Mystic.
Travelers and the National Trust provided a grant to Mystic Seaport Museum to replace aging docks with modern floating docks to protect against sea level rise.
The initiative is part of the Travelers Across America campaign, which funds resilience projects in four historic locations around the country.

The big picture

Travelers' partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation underscores the growing intersection of insurance and climate resilience. As extreme weather events become more frequent, insurers are increasingly investing in preventive measures to protect assets and communities. The initiative aligns with broader industry trends of risk mitigation and sustainability, highlighting the role of corporate social responsibility in addressing climate challenges. With revenues of nearly $49 billion in 2025, Travelers is leveraging its resources to drive meaningful impact in historic preservation and climate adaptation.

What we're watching

Scalability of Solutions: How the resilience strategies developed at historic properties will overcome technical and financial hurdles to wider adoption.
Climate Impact: The pace at which climate challenges will accelerate and the effectiveness of the funded projects in mitigating these risks.
Community Engagement: Whether the collaboration between Travelers, the National Trust, and local communities will lead to sustainable long-term resilience.