ESG, Climate Risk & Insurance Implications
Climate-related events are increasingly influencing commercial real estate insurance and risk management practices. This session will provide a practical overview of how ESG considerations and climate risk are shaping underwriting, the incentives insurers are offering for resilience upgrades, and the types of data insurers are seeking to assess risk. Participants will also explore emerging regulatory considerations that could impact property owners and managers.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how climate events affect insurance decisions and practical strategies to better position their properties for resilience and compliance, supporting stronger risk management and long-term sustainability outcomes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This session is designed for professionals involved in the ownership, management, and risk oversight of commercial real estate, including:
- Property Managers and Building Operators- Asset Managers and Property Owners- Commercial Real Estate Executives- Risk Management and Insurance Professionals- Building Operations and Facilities Leaders- Condominium and Portfolio Managers- Commercial Real Estate Service ProvidersAnyone responsible for insurance, building operations, risk management, or sustainability initiatives will benefit from insights into how ESG and climate considerations are impacting underwriting, resilience strategies, and future regulatory requirements.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understand how climate events are influencing insurance underwriting and risk evaluation.- Learn about incentives for resilience upgrades and sustainability-focused initiatives.- Identify the types of data insurers are prioritizing in their assessments.- Explore future regulatory considerations affecting ESG and property risk management.- Gain practical strategies to strengthen your building’s resilience and better position your property with insurers and stakeholders.ABOUT THE PRESENTERProfessional Bio – Sheldon Bos, CIP
Sheldon Bos, CIP is a Chartered Insurance Professional with more than 25 years of experience in commercial insurance, underwriting, operations management, and brokerage ownership. Known for his practical, client‑focused approach, Sheldon has built his career supporting organizations across Western Canada ranging from small businesses to large, multi‑location enterprises by helping them understand the nuanced commercial insurance landscape, assess and plan for future risks, and strengthen their insurance and risk mitigation strategies.
Sheldon currently serves as a Client Executive with NFP Canada, where he advises clients on commercial insurance and risk management strategies tailored to industries such as hospitality, restaurants, hotels, multi-occupancy retail centres, commercial and industrial real estate, construction, and property managers. His work combines technical expertise with hands‑on business experience, positioning him as a trusted advisor to executives, owners, and operational leaders.
Prior to joining NFP, Sheldon held multiple senior leadership roles, including Regional Management, Brokerage Partner, Director of Commercial Insurance, and Director of Operations at several Alberta and Manitoba insurance organizations.
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