Climate Risk Management and Insurance Guarantee Schemes Workshop

Virtual International Workshop

Open for registration. Contact Us for more info.
Online, Zoom
Jun 13th, 2024
08:00AM - 12:45PM

(Timezone: EDT)

Eastern Daylight Time UTC - 4

Harry Krishan Mohith

Program Manager

Speakers
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  • Tomás Soley

    Superintendent, General Superintendence of Insurance of Costa Rica

  • Afiza Abdullah

    Executive Vice President, Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia

  • Kathryn Bakos

    Program Leader, Toronto Centre

  • Lawrie Savage

    Program Leader, Toronto Centre

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Program Description

This workshop is designed for insurance regulators and supervisors and will highlight the importance of climate risk management by insurers, as well as the critical role that insurance guarantee schemes serve as a safety net for policyholders and claimants.

Program Agenda

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PROGRAM FEE

There is no fee for this workshop.

REGISTRATION PERIOD

Registration for this workshop is full.

Who Should Attend

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The workshop targets middle/senior-level insurance policymakers, regulators, and supervisors with responsibilities for regulating or supervising insurance businesses, maintaining financial stability, and developing or establishing of insurance guarantee schemes.

Topics Covered
  • Participants will learn about the impact of climate change and how it is driving pervasive risks across society and its economy. And, how insurers are using various methodologies, tools and expertise for effective management of climate risks.
  • The workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of insurance guarantee schemes as a safety net as a potential mitigant to the impact of climate risks.
  • Hence, the workshop is designed to equip insurance supervisors with necessary knowledge to help manage the adverse impacts of climate change on financial stability and inclusion.
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