Rising Waters, Rising Rates: Can Insurance Protect You from Climate Change?

Don’t miss this provocative exploration of who
ultimately will pay for the climate impacts we're beginning to feel. The
insurance industry may be the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine' of climate change,
and it’s beginning to raise the alarm.

 With higher sea levels, intensifying floods, and
more wildfires, how do we assess the economic risks of climate change? Can
insurance help businesses and individuals to shoulder that growing burden? And
what is the role of the public sector, the taxpayer, and the fossil fuel
industry?

 Stephen Bushnell
of Novato’s Fireman’s Fund speaks nationally on the economic risks of climate
change, and developed the first insurance coverage recognizing the reduced
risks of LEED Certified buildings. Deputy California Insurance Commissioner Geoff
Margolis helps conduct the State’s oversight of insurance, and previously
drafted legislation for then Assemblyman (and now Insurance Commissioner) Dave
Jones. Supervisor Kate Sears
is a leading voice in Marin on sea level rise, flooding, wildfire and other
climate impacts. She serves on the Bay Conservation and Development Commission
and the regional Joint Policy Committee that helps coordinate local adaptation
to climate change.

 Event
hosted by Sustainable San Rafael and Organizing for Action. Partner groups
include Marin Conservation League, Shore Up Marin, Canal Alliance, Resilient
Neighborhoods, Gallinas Watershed Council, Sustainable Marin and Sustainable
Novato. More information at www.sustainablesanrafael.org.