With over 9,000 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals closing in 2024, how prepared is your organization for a merger or acquisition? Travelers’ 2024 CFO study found that 70% of CFOs say they have had to navigate M&A activity. Whether the deal closes or not, it’s creating stress in their jobs and for their teams. And while successful M&As require strategic risk management at every stage, 38% of respondents admit to only having reactive risk management programs. Listen to learn about key findings from the 2025 M&A Study: A Travelers Special Report.

Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/mastering-mergers-acquisitions.

View the 2025 M&A Study: A Travelers Special Report: https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-topics/business-risk/risk-professional-mergers-acquisitions-insights.

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