Rachel Delhaise

Rachel Delhaise, Head of Sustainability at Convex Insurance, shares her journey from a broker to a sustainability leader in the insurance industry. She discusses the evolving role of sustainability within insurance and its impact on tackling climate change. Delhaise highlights the importance of measuring sustainability goals and introduces the Seascape Survey, focused on carbon storage in seabeds. She also emphasizes the connection between marine life and carbon absorption and the need for a balanced approach to profitability and environmental responsibility.

This discussion features Rachel Delhaise, group head of sustainability at Convex Insurance, and Kate Turner, global head of responsible investment at First Sentier. They delve into the critical role of climate risk insurance in fostering resilience against extreme weather events. The importance of philanthropy in sustainable finance is explored, especially regarding funding for agriculture in vulnerable nations. They emphasize the urgent need for collaborative strategies to address emerging environmental challenges and promote sustainability.