In this Climate Adaptation Forum we’ll explore the critical intersection of insurance and climate resilience. This event will bring together top experts who are leveraging insurance to mitigate climate risks, protect natural resources, and support communities in the face of increasing disasters. We’ll hear perspectives from policymakers, scientists, and the insurance industry. Discussions will cover cutting-edge catastrophe modeling, innovative insurance models, and the real-world impacts on homeowners and businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of climate risk and adaptation!

Forum Speakers

Setting the Stage: The Insurance Market in the Face of Climate Change – Recorded Remarks

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
State of Rhode Island

Reimagining Insurance Markets That Work for Everybody

Charlie Sidoti
Executive Director
InnSure 

Intersections of Insurance and Nature-Based Solutions

Michael Beck
Director
Center for Coastal Climate Resilience
University of California, Santa Cruz

Financial Risk Management Challenges and Strategies for the Public Sector

Benjamin McNeil
Senior Client Manager
Swiss Re

From Theory to Practice: The Flood Recovery Fund 

Theodora Makris
Senior Program Manager
Center for NYC Neighborhoods

Moderated Panel Discussion 

Forum Co-Chairs

Kathleen Brill
Partner
Foley Hoag LLP

Ellen Douglas
Senior Resiliency Project Manager
AECOM