Safeguarding the Planet

Threat of Insurance Deserts

January 23, 2025
17:45–18:30 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Insurance premiums for climate resilience and natural catastrophe protection are set to rise by 50% by 2030. In several high-profile cases, property and casualty coverage has been withdrawn from specific geographies, creating “insurance deserts”. What is the extent of insurance retreat and what are the implications for business and individuals?

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Speakers

KB
Katherine Brennan
Senior Vice-President and General Counsel
Marsh
DG
David Gelles
Managing Correspondent
New York Times
JH
Jeffrey C. Hines
Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Hines
HP
H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme
Climate Envoy
Netherlands Government
VS
Veronica Scotti
Chairperson, Public Sector Solutions
Swiss Re Management

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