ICMIF Resilience and Sustainability Summit 2025 Agenda
4-5 November 2025 London, UK – hosted by Swiss Re at The Gherkin
Day One: Tuesday 4 November
8:30
Event Registration and Arrival Welcome Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30
Opening and welcome messages
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- Ben Telfer, Chief Membership Officer, ICMIF
- Jason Richards, CEO, Swiss Re UK & Ireland
9:30 – 10:30
Session 1
Global partnerships for a resilient future: The role of insurers in sustainable risk management
As climate change and systemic risks accelerate, mutual and cooperative insurers are stepping up to play a central role in shaping sustainable solutions. With their community-first governance models and long-term commitment to stability, these insurers are uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful impact through global collaboration.
This opening session explores the potential for ICMIF members to harness cross-border partnerships in order to support just transitions, promote inclusive resilience strategies, and influence sustainable policy at scale. Speakers will highlight how aligning financial protection with social purpose is not only good for communities - but essential to delivering future-proof insurance systems in an increasingly complex world.
SPEAKERS:
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- Kipkorir Koskei, Director, Strategic Partnerships & Policy, Insurance Development Forum (IDF)
- Saurabh Sharma, Global Technical Lead - Nature & Inclusive Insurance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Swenja Surminski, Managing Director Climate and Sustainability, Marsh McLennan (UK)
- Mathieu Filippo, Senior Manager, Prudential Supervision and Sustainability, Achmea (Netherlands)
- Ben Telfer, Chief Membership Officer, ICMIF
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee and networking
11:00 – 12:30
Session 2
Turning sustainability into a strategic differentiator
For mutual/cooperative insurers, sustainability is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements - it’s a catalyst for transformation and strategic value. This session explores how ICMIF members are embedding sustainability into the core of their business strategies to strengthen resilience, build stakeholder trust, and stand out in a competitive market.
Through real-world case studies, participants will hear how the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is driving product innovation, deepening community engagement, and unlocking long-term growth opportunities. The session will highlight how a values-led approach can position mutual and cooperative insurers as leaders in shaping a more sustainable, inclusive insurance future.
SPEAKERS:
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- Kristofer Dreiman, Chief Sustainability Officer, Länsförsäkringar (Sweden)
- Laura Smith, Head of Sustainability, IPB Insurance (Ireland)
- Adam Ruddle, Chief Investment Officer, LV= (United Kingdom)
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Session 3
Embedding sustainability from the inside out: Driving organisational change across culture and leadership
Creating a truly sustainable organisation goes beyond policies and reporting - it starts with culture. This session looks at how ICMIF members are embedding sustainability into the DNA of their organisations by driving internal change, closing capability gaps, and aligning everyday actions with long-term impact.
Case studies will explore how members are equipping teams with the right skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and evolving leadership models to support sustainable thinking at every level. The session will also examine how to engage key stakeholders - including senior leadership and boards of directors - in championing this transformation. Participants will hear how organisations are securing board buy-in, aligning governance structures with ESG priorities, and building accountability frameworks that reinforce long-term cultural and strategic alignment.
SPEAKERS:
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- Antony Ireland, Founder, Better Insurance Network (United Kingdom)
- Lorenzo Fattibene, Global Sustainable Insurance Leader, EY (Italy)
- Harold Hendriks, Sustainability Officer, Univé (Netherlands)
- Aurélien Girault, Deputy Head of CSR, Aéma Groupe (France)
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee and networking
15:30 – 16:45
Session 4
Roundtable discussions: Sustainability strategies for long-term resilience
Small group discussions* will provide a space for peer exchange—enabling participants to share their sustainability journeys, explore strategies for internal change, and identify common challenges. The format encourages open dialogue and collaboration, offering participants the opportunity to learn from one another as they work to embed sustainability into strategy, product development, and investment decision-making - driving meaningful organisational change toward long-term resilience and sustainability.
16:45 – 17:00
Concluding remarks
17:00 – 18:30
Networking reception hosted by Swiss Re
*Please note that roundtable discussions will only be available for in-person participants and will not be accessible to those attending virtually.
Day Two: Wednesday 5 November
9:00
Event Registration and Arrival Welcome Refreshments
9:30 – 9:45
Welcome and reflections from Day One
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- Ben Telfer, Chief Membership Officer, ICMIF
9:45 – 11:00
Session 1
Unlocking investment opportunities through disaster risk reduction
Mutual/cooperative insurers are increasingly leveraging innovative investment strategies to strengthen resilience and support sustainability goals. This session explores how aligning capital with high-impact outcomes - such as investments in disaster risk reduction (DRR) infrastructure and services - can help ICMIF members address climate-related risks while advancing long-term strategic goals.
The session will highlight innovative examples of purpose-driven financial mechanisms that support climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and financial stability. Through practical examples, participants will gain insight into how insurers are using capital as a force for good - delivering shared value for communities, ecosystems, and their organisations alike.
SPEAKERS:
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- Jake Harper, Senior Investment Manager, L&G Asset Management (United Kingdom)
- Victoria Miles, Co-CEO and Co- Founder, ImpactA (United Kingdom)
- Shawna Peddle, AVP Sustainability, Co-operators (Canada)
- Alissa Legenza, Board Member, UNDRR Investment Advisory Board - IAB (USA)
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee and networking
11:30 – 12:45
Session 2
Community first: Mutual models for climate resilience
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 will explore how ICMIF members are driving people-led approaches to climate resilience - through community-focused education, grassroots engagement, and climate adaptation programmes. Participants will hear practical examples of how fellow ICMIF member organisations are working with members and alongside local communities to build long-term resilience in the face of growing climate-related risks.
SPEAKERS:
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- Eeva Salmenpohja, SVP Group Sustainability and Communications, LocalTapiola (Finland)
- Jennifer Faucher Favreau, Strategic Advisor, Desjardins General Insurance Group (Canada)
- Mitch McEwen, Director, Sustainability & Climate Resilience, Wawanesa (Canada)
12:45 – 13:45
Lunch
13:45 – 15:00
Session 3
Operationalising resilience: Integrating prevention and risk reduction across insurance functions
This session explores the opportunities for mutual and cooperative insurers to embed resilience into core operational functions - including claims, underwriting, and product development. By integrating prevention and risk reduction principles into everyday practices, mutual/cooperative insurers can reduce exposure, accelerate recovery, and strengthen the overall value delivered to members.
Featuring real-world solutions, the session will highlight how data-driven underwriting, proactive risk mitigation, and innovative product design are enabling insurers to shift from reactive to forward-looking models - better equipping them to manage and adapt to an increasingly complex landscape of rising and interconnected global risks.
SPEAKERS:
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- Nikhil da Victoria Lobo, Head of P&C Reinsurance for Western & Southern Europe and Middle East & Africa, Swiss Re (Switzerland)
- Zahra Jasmin-Uddin, Climate & Sustainability Analyst, Gallagher Re (United Kingdom)
- Giulia Balugani, Sustainability Manager, Gruppo Unipol (Italy)
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee and networking
15:30 – 16:45
Session 4
Roundtable discussions: Collaboration opportunities to drive a resilient future
Small group discussions* will provide a space for peer exchange - enabling participants to explore collaborative strategies and identify common opportunities for partnership. In the face of complex global challenges, ICMIF members are increasingly turning to collective action - both within the sector and in partnership with other stakeholders - to amplify their sustainability impact.
The format will encourages open dialogue, offering participants the opportunity to learn from one another as they discuss how partnerships, coalitions, and joint initiatives are helping to overcome shared barriers. From co-developing products and sharing data infrastructure to pooling resources and scaling innovation, these roundtable discussions will highlight the huge opportunity ICMIF members have for trusted collaboration across the mutual sector and the potential to strengthen resilience, drive transformation, and achieve sustainability targets.
16:45 – 17:00
Concluding remarks
*Please note that roundtable discussions will only be available for in-person participants and will not be accessible to those attending virtually.