Women texting while driving. (Photo: Shutterstock)

As part of Travelers Every Second Matters campaign, today the company will host a symposium, "Harnessing Science, Tech and Innovation to Combat Distracted Driving," at the University of Pennsylvania to address the behavioral science behind distracted driving and explore research-driven approaches to improve roadway safety.

At the symposium, Travelers experts will discuss the results of their recent study on mobile devices and driving. Travelers researchers surveyed 435 Philadelphia drivers and found that 75% use a mobile device while driving, with 91% of millennials, 79% of Gen Xers and 64% of baby boomers engaging in this behavior.

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Danielle Ling

Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].