Fireside Chat: Exploring Investments for Sustainable, Resilient Communities

This fireside chat will explore the "how" of building and funding climate-resilient communities. Experts from across sectors will share strategies for channeling investments into sustainability, equity, and decarbonization, with a focus on supporting low-income and climate-impacted neighborhoods. The discussion will highlight real-world examples of where investments are being made, who is driving them, and what it takes to build community resilience from the ground up.

Panel 1: Managing the Economic and Social Risks of Climate Change

Climate change is increasing instability in insurance markets and expanding coverage gaps, particularly in high-risk regions. This panel will focus on how regulators and industry leaders can help communities navigate the economic and equity challenges of climate-related risk and insurance affordability.

Panel 2: Climate Risk Compliance & Technical Resilience

As climate risks grow, insurers are expected to modernize how they assess and disclose related risks. This panel will examine evolving regulatory expectations, the use of advanced modeling technologies, and how insurers can align with NAIC and SEC disclosure requirements.

Panel 3: The Health Impacts of Climate Change & Insurance Solutions

Climate change is accelerating health threats across the U.S., including heat-related illness, poor air quality, and the spread of vector-borne diseases. This panel will explore how insurers and public health leaders can better model, mitigate, and respond to these risks.

Panel 4: Innovative Insurance Solutions for Climate Resilience

The insurance industry is uniquely positioned to advance climate adaptation by offering cutting-edge products and investing in nature-based and resilience-focused solutions. This panel will spotlight emerging innovations in insurance, construction, and risk reduction.