Conference session
With their member-owned structures and strong local presence, it is no surprise that mutual/cooperative insurers are placing communities at the heart of their climate resilience strategies. The mutual model is uniquely positioned to design and deliver risk reduction initiatives that are grounded in local realities and built on trust. This session explores how three ICMIF members, LocalTapiola (Finland), Wawanesa (Canada), and Desjardins General Insurance Group (Canada) are driving people-led approaches to climate resilience – through community-focused education, grassroots engagement, and climate adaptation programmes. These organisations give practical examples of how they are working with members and alongside local communities to build long-term resilience in the face of growing climate-related risks.
Speakers:
- Eeva Salmenpohja, SVP Group Sustainability and Communications, LocalTapiola (Finland)
- Mitch McEwen, Director, Sustainability & Climate Resilience, Wawanesa (Canada)
- Jennifer Faucher Favreau, Strategic Advisor, Desjardins General Insurance Group (Canada)
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