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Insurance Development Forum Secretary General Ekhosuehi Iyahen delivered a keynote address for the European Actuarial Academy's CONVENTION A event exploring the insurance industry's responsibility in the fight against climate change, and what role it can play going forwards.

The IDF Summit 2022, convened on 13th and 14th June in Switzerland, was a key point of reflection on the progress of cooperation between public, private and humanitarian sectors to improve global resilience. Here is a round-up of imagery and video from this event.

Building on research and expert interviews conducted in 14 emerging economies, this joint report by The Geneva Association and Insurance Development Forum examines the role of public policy and regulation in developing a robust and competitive re/insurance market to help protect societies, support economic development and increase resilience.

Taking place on 13th and 14th June, the IDF Summit will highlight the urgent need to build better risk management and protection systems for all and the intrinsic connection to the purpose of the insurance industry. The objective will be to inspire, foster new ideas and catalyse positive action.

#IDFSummit2022 is focused on the theme "Purpose, Protection and Perspectives”

A set of standards and best practices covering risk modelling activity for IDF projects.

In his opening remarks at the 2022 Business of Resilience conference in London, Mr Sharma highlighted the critical role that insurers have to play in addressing the impacts of climate change.

An update on public-private collaboration in risk analytics to close the protection gap

During 2021, the IDF and its members and partners delivered significant policy and operational impact.

Speaking at the 2021 InsurResilience Global Partnership Annual Forum, Moderator Claudia Thyme, Director Strategic Market Development, AXA XL, a division of AXA / Industry Deputy Chair, Sovereign & Humanitarian Solutions WG, Insurance Development Forum, is joined by:

Ms Annette Detken, Head of InsuResilience Solutions Fund Management, Climate Risk Analysis Lead, InsuResilience Solutions Fund
Mr Denis Duverne, Chairman, AXA and Insurance Development Forum
Mr Héctor Santana Suárez, Head of Insurance, Pensions and Social Security Unit, Ministry of Finance, Mexico