Intelligent Insurer, the leading digital hub for senior insurance executives, brokers and insurtechs, is hosting the Climate Risk & Sustainability in Re/insurance USA 2023 conference on November 13-14 in Chicago. This pivotal event, taking place at the Hilton Embassy Suites, Chicago Downtown, Magnificent Mile, offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage with leading decision-makers and subject-matter experts over two action-packed days. It is billed as the only event in 2023 dedicated to mitigating climate risk for insurance and the transition to net-zero.
The event will be attended by more than 20 senior executives from leading US insurers, including Liberty Mutual, Manulife Investment Management, Markel, American Family Insurance, Munich Re, Gallagher Re, FM Global, Zurich NA, Kita, ItascaRe, examining the risks and opportunities the industry must grapple with.
Alex Hackett, Senior Conference Producer at Intelligent Insurer and organiser of the conference, said: “The Climate Risk & Sustainability in Re/insurance USA 2023 conference is not just an event; it’s a critical forum where industry leaders converge to confront the pressing challenges of our time. As we navigate the shifting landscape of climate risk and sustainability, this gathering will spark essential dialogues and empower decision-makers to shape the future of re/insurance. We are excited to host this event, uniting industry experts in the quest for resilience, innovation, and sustainable progress.”
The conference will feature five essential themes: exploring climate-focused profit opportunities; developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies; navigating changing climate and ESG regulations; mitigating climate risks for long-term resilience; and addressing underwriting challenges in a changing climate landscape.
Attendees will learn how to identify climate-focused commercial opportunities, prepare for the impact of incoming climate and sustainability regulations and standards, plan and implement decarbonisation strategies, reduce transition risk and adapt to a no/lower-carbon economy, and much more.
The expert speakers and panellists are all experienced insurance professionals able to speak from years of personal experience working on the frontline of a rapidly changing landscape as climate risks and sustainability become a frontline issue for the industry.
Intelligent Insurer’s Climate Risk & Sustainability in Re/insurance USA 2023 conference is set to be the most vital event of its kind in 2023, providing attendees with the essential tools, industry contacts, and technological insights required to thrive in an environment characterised by climate-focused commercial opportunities, emerging regulatory shifts, and vital decarbonisation strategies. The event is free for insurers to attend.
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