GFIA Global Federation of Insurance Associations

On 4 November, GFIA held a special webinar in light of the ongoing COP26 event, entitled: The global insurance industry — a key partner in creating more sustainable & resilient societies. 

The world’s insurers are uniquely positioned to contribute to climate-related goals, given their dual role as sustainable investors and as providers of protection and risk-management advice.

Attendees heard from a range of top-level speakers and panellists on what the world’s insurers are already doing to promote sustainability and resilience and to discuss what policymakers can do to help them achieve more.

Welcome & opening remarks

• Don Forgeron — President, Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA)
• Huw Evans — Director general, Association of British Insurers (ABI)
• Susan Aitken — Leader, Glasgow City Council

Keynote speech

• Eric Usher — Head, UNEP Finance Initiative

Panel discussion

• Ekhosuehi Iyahen — Secretary general, Insurance Development Forum (IDF)
• Florence Lustman — President, French Insurance Federation (FFA)
• Victoria Saporta — Chair, executive committee, International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
• Dave Snyder — Vice-president of international, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)

The panel was moderated by Daniel Stander — Special advisor to the UN

Closing remarks

• Don Forgeron — President, Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA)