Travelers and National Trust Fortify Minnesota Historic Site Against Climate Risks — The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Event summary

Travelers and National Trust for Historic Preservation held their fourth Travelers Across America event in Elk River, Minnesota on August 6, 2026.
$49 billion revenue Travelers provided a grant to replace the hail-damaged roof of Oliver Kelley Farm with a weather-resilient design.
The project is part of an ongoing restoration effort at the National Historic Landmark facing threats from severe weather events.
Previous resilience funding through the initiative included projects in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Connecticut.

The big picture

Travelers' partnership with the National Trust represents a strategic alignment between corporate insurance interests and historic preservation, addressing growing climate risks to cultural landmarks. The initiative reflects broader industry trends of insurers investing in resilience measures as extreme weather events become more frequent and costly. With $49 billion in revenue, Travelers has significant resources to potentially expand this model, positioning itself as a leader in combining risk management with community preservation.

What we're watching

Program Scalability: Whether Travelers can replicate this model across other vulnerable historic sites nationwide.
Community Engagement: How the involvement of local communities and HOPE Crew will affect long-term preservation efforts.
Climate Resilience ROI: The pace at which weather-resilient designs prove their effectiveness against increasing severe weather events.