Ready for Anything: Financial Preparedness in an Uncertain World

As extreme weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and winter storms become more frequent and severe, municipalities must rethink their insurance and risk management strategies. The evolving insurance marketplace presents new challenges and opportunities for local governments seeking to protect their assets, balance budgets, and enhance community resilience.

This program will provide insights into the current state of the insurance market, emerging risks, and innovative solutions available to municipalities. Experts will discuss financial risk exposure, alternative risk finance opportunities, and how to leverage hazard analytics for improved preparedness and mitigation. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their municipality’s financial resilience in the face of increasing climate-related risks.

Who Will Benefit: Budget, Purchasing, or Debt Managers, CFO/Finance or Department Directors, Budget Analyst

• Understand how extreme weather trends are impacting the insurance market, local government budgets, and the availability of coverage.
• Identify innovative insurance solutions, alternative risk financing options, and diversification strategies to manage financial exposure.
• Learn how to integrate hazard analytics, insurance partnerships, and community-level resilience measures to improve response and long-term sustainability.