Dan Fairweather on insurance and climate risk in Southeast Asia - podcast

In a recent episode in the Green Pulse Podcast series by The Straits Times, Dan Fairweather, Head of Food Security Systems & Biodiversity, Climate Risk and Resilience, Howden, highlighted the urgent role of insurance in confronting mounting climate risks. 

With floods, rising sea levels and extreme heat threatening millions, the region faces a critical challenge: only a small share of climate-related losses are currently covered.

Dan explains how innovative tools such as rapid-response payouts and regional risk-sharing pools can close this protection gap, while stressing the importance of insurers working hand-in-hand with governments and businesses. He states that expanding coverage is not only vital for safeguarding communities but also for unlocking investment in climate transition plans. 

You can listen to the full conversation on The Straits Times Green Pulse page.