Kevin O’Donnell

President and CEO, RenaissanceRe

“Climate change is one of the most complex challenges faced by the world and our business. The insurance and reinsurance industry plays an important role in managing climate risk while helping facilitate the transition to a lower carbon economy. Through ClimateWise, leaders across the industry can collaborate to strengthen our collective response to this important issue.”

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Claudine Blamey

Chief Sustainability Officer, Aviva

"I am honoured to join the ClimateWise Insurance Advisory Council, where I look forward to collaborating with industry leaders to drive meaningful climate action. At Aviva, we are committed to becoming a Net Zero company by 2040, and we have been carbon-neutral since 2006. Our focus on decarbonising our business, investing in energy transition, and supporting climate adaptation aligns perfectly with ClimateWise's mission. Together, we can create a sustainable future for our communities and the planet"

Stephen Catlin

Chairman and CEO, Convex

“I hope my other roles as Chairman-elect of the International Insurance Society (IIS) and Chairman of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF) benefit the work of the Council as I can co-ordinate and align all organisations. I believe there is an urgent need to address the current misalignment between the need for sustainable investment activities, on the one hand, and a limiting regulatory environment on the other.”

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Dominic Christian

Global Chairman Reinsurance Solutions, Aon

“ClimateWise's long-standing collaboration between industry and academia continues to stimulate inventive thought, activate intelligent analysis and facilitate confident responses in a space long on conversation, shorter on actions.” 

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Andrew Cutler

CEO Tindall Riley

“Tindall Riley is delighted to have joined ClimateWise and we look forward to being active members, whilst contributing to the insurance industry’s response to the major and urgent challenges posed to society by climate change. Our membership of this important collaboration reaffirms Tindall Riley’s commitment to sustainability.”

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Mandy Dennison

Vice President, Global Social Impact & ESG, Intact Financial Corporation

“RSA and Intact have been on the frontlines of climate change with our customers, helping them to recover from the impacts of extreme weather. We’re committed to using our strengths, expertise, and scale to help build resilient communities and support our partners and customers transition towards a sustainable future.”

Rowan Douglas CBE

CEO, Climate Risk and Resilience, Howden

“There is growing recognition of the critical role that insurance and its related capabilities play: from science and modelling, to disaster reduction and humanitarian responses, to building national and community resilience. A particular opportunity is to help regulators and other authorities from outside re/insurance learn about the hard-won lessons, and the approach towards disclosure and risk management that our sector has developed over the last two decades, to see how this might be applied more widely.”

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Jon Dye 

CEO Hiscox plc

“Having been part of the development of ClimateWise in a previous role I am very pleased to rejoin the Insurance Advisory Council to support ongoing development and research into the ways the insurance industry can come together to realise the zero carbon, climate-resilient transition. Hiscox’s sustainability ambition is to be here for the long term, for our customers, colleagues and communities, operating in a sustainable way for the future. To reach this ambition we need industries to move in the same direction and ClimateWise is a great example of this in action, I look forward to seeing what we can achieve collectively. Hiscox underwrites physical exposures susceptible to natural perils, which means it is crucial we understand as much as possible about climate risks and integrate that knowledge into our business activities. Aligning the industry thinking will support reducing climate impacts for all in the future and result in better outcomes for our customers, colleagues and communities.”

Colm Holmes

CEO, Allianz UK

“Our purpose, 'we secure your future' means that sustainability is a priority for Allianz and we’re shaping change by working with others to find solutions for a sustainable future. We’re committed to limiting the impact of our business operations as well as providing products and services which will enable a transition to a low-carbon future for our employees and customers.”

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Ben Kinder

Chief Underwriting Officer – Marine, Energy and Renewables, Tokio Marine HCC International

“Globally, we are transitioning to a more decarbonised society. This process won’t happen overnight, and the investment required will be significant. It will be another industrial revolution, with green initiatives at its heart. Insurance is critical in ensuring the safety and prosperity of current and future generations by facilitating the growth of the green marketplace.  At Tokio Marine, we are committed to providing clients, whether they be renewable energy producers, banks, or industry, with tailored risk transfer solutions to support them in their decarbonisation efforts, no matter what stage they are at in their journey.

I am delighted to be joining the ClimateWise Insurance Advisory Council, unlocking new green opportunities and facilitating the green transition can only be achieved through proactive collaboration and knowledge sharing”

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Jeffrey Manson

SVP, Underwriting and Head of Global Public Sector Partnership, RenaissanceRe Ltd

“ClimateWise unites the insurance industry, providing leading academic research that advances a shared vision for climate resilience. The insurance sector has a crucial role to play in helping society adapt to climate-related risks – by collaborating and leveraging our risk expertise we aim to help the global economy navigate an increasingly complex environment, paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous future.”

Sean McGovern

General Counsel, AXA XL

“At AXA XL we are committed to advancing knowledge of climate change, so that we can play our part in helping the world to become more resilient. I’m proud to be part of the ClimateWise Advisory Council, enabling our industry to come together to better tackle the impacts of such critical risks to our communities.” 

Vivek Syal

Group Chief Risk Officer, Tokio Marine Kiln Group Limited

“The combination of increased attention on climate change and the leadership / influence of the collective insurance sector provides a unique opportunity for us all to both protect our planet and transform the lives of those most vulnerable to its rising challenge. The ClimateWise Advisory Council provides a pathway for us to come together to make this a reality to support a cause that I am passionate about and carry out with utmost care and attention.”