How will the general insurance industry adapt to the rising tide of climate change litigation? What strategies can be implemented to mitigate these risks? And how can insurers leverage this shift to foster a more sustainable future? These are critical questions that industry leaders must address to shape a resilient future.

The surge in climate-related lawsuits demands robust risk assessment and innovative policy frameworks, compelling the industry to play a proactive role in promoting sustainability. Leveraging insights from lawyers and climate-scenario experts, our session will explore the profound impact of climate litigation on the general insurance industry.

We will discuss the key challenges insurers face from the increasing risk of climate-related litigation and highlight what front-runners are doing to prepare for this emerging issue. In particular, we will dive into real-life examples of what an insurer with material D&O exposure can do to assess it.

Target audience and assumed knowledge level: No specialist knowledge required.

Speaker and company: Sarah Clare and Krish Kistnassamy, Hymans Robertson