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

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
7:00 - 8:30 PM
San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro St., San Rafael, CA 94901

MCL is a supporter of this public forum sponsored by Sustainable San Rafael and Organizing for Action-a provocative exploration about who ultimately will pay for the climate impacts we're just beginning to feel. The insurance industry may be the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine' of climate change, and it’s beginning to raise a sharp alarm.

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 issues, and serves on the Bay Conservation and Development Commission and the regional Joint Policy Committee that helps coordinate local adaptation to climate change.

Other organizations partnering on this event include Shore Up Marin, Resilient Neighborhoods, Las Gallinas Watershed Council, and Sustainable Marin.

More information at www.sustainablesanrafael.org.