Finding opportunity in climate change

The Company's new Sustainability Working Group continued its busy programme with another successful event last week, with 40 plus senior attendees from a broad cross section of our industry.

The subject on the table was “ The Profit Opportunity: Insurance’s Climate Advantage".  

The panel and the audience discussed the size of the business opportunity being presented, through the transition to a low carbon economy and how the insurance sector needs to adapt, to deliver profits from this profound change. 

A top-class line-up of speakers brought great enthusiasm and deep expertise to look at this subject from all angles..

• Rain Newton-Smith. CEO of the CBI
• Rowan Douglas. CEO of Howden Climate
• John Kermath- Co-Founder of London GreenCity
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Past Master Nick Dunlop was in the chair. 

The outcome was a truly positive perspective on the "size of the prize” and great insights as to how the insurance sector should be more visible and better connected to investors and industry. 

The audience was asked for ideas as to what the Sustainability Working Grouo should be discussing at forthcoming events. "From initial reactions there is a real demand for more insight, education and connections on this vital subject. Something the WCI can really help to deliver", said Dunlop. 

 

A particular thank you to DWF for supporting this event. The hospitality was tremendous and the view from the room….breathtaking!