Series: Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Leveraging Insurance for Resilient Infrastructure 9 September 2021 Insurance can play an important role in influencing behavior, lowering the economic impact from disaster events, and unlocking private sector financing for sustainable infrastructure investments and more effective disaster response and reconstruction. This interactive session brought together experts and practitioners to discuss the value proposition of the insurance industry for quality infrastructure, de-risking infrastructure investments, and exploring innovative public-private partnerships. Program and Learning Materials 09 September 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Welcome and Opening Address Moderated Discussion Moderator: Benita Ainabe Scene Setting Presentation Value Proposition of the Insurance Industry for Quality Infrastructure Projects This presentation highlighted the increasingly complex nature of disaster risk and the need to develop new solutions to close the global insurance… Ekhosuehi Iyahen ‘Burst’ Talks Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presented the case for the value of coral reefs in terms of maintaining genetic diversity and provisioning natural resources such as fish… Arun Abraham ‘Burst’ Talks The Role of the Insurance Industry Enabling Resilient Infrastructure This presentation outlined the three roles the insurance industry plays with respect to infrastructure. Christian Wertli Discussant/Reflections Reflections on Accessing Affordable Insurance in the Pacific This presentation highlighted the increasing challenge of securing adequate insurance cover for infrastructure projects. Jane Romero Document IDF Practical Guide to Insuring Public Assets Infrastructure is an essential ingredient for the success of a modern economy that positively impacts output, productivity, and long-term growth. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Steven Goldfinch Thomas Kessler Related Full Agenda Speakers' Profile Session Summary ADB Organizer/s Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster Finance Sector Office Read Also MAIN PAGE: Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Topics Disaster Risk Management Climate Change Urban Development Private Sector