A Symposium Sponsored by the Insurance Law Center & the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal

ESG, Insurance & the Law 

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Insurance Law Center and the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal successfully hosted a symposium on ESG, Insurance & the Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford. The full-day event, which ran from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, brought together leading academics, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss the intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and their impact on insurance law.

The symposium, held in the Davis Courtroom of William F. Starr Hall, drew a diverse group of attendees. Discussions were structured around four key panels that addressed academic, industry, consumer, and legislative perspectives on ESG in insurance. Esteemed panelists included:

Academic Perspectives	Industry Perspectives	Consumer Perspectives	Legislation & Regulation
Tom Baker, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Amelia Miazad, UC Davis School of Law Daniel Schwarcz, University of Minnesota Law School	Mark Sides, Voya Financial David Snyder, American Property Casualty Insurance Association	Birny Birnbaum, Center for Economic Justice Peter Kochenburger, University of Connecticut School of Law Steven Rothstein, Ceres, Inc.	Matt Lesser, Connecticut State Senate Tom Swan, Connecticut Citizens Action Group Tom Sullivan, Federal Reserve; formerly Connecticut Insurance Department
Moderator: Peter Siegelman, University of Connecticut School of Law	Moderator: Travis Pantin, University of Connecticut School of Law	Moderator: Joseph A. MacDougald, University of Connecticut School of Law	Moderator: David Robinson, University of Connecticut School of Law, formerly The Hartford

Moderated by UConn Law faculty and experts, the panels provided attendees with a wide-ranging exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing insurers and regulators as ESG issues become increasingly central to the industry. In addition to the panels, the symposium featured opening remarks, breaks for networking, and a closing cocktail reception that allowed for further dialogue between participants.

The Insurance Law Center expressed its gratitude to all speakers, participants, and attendees for contributing to a productive and engaging event.

For any follow-up questions or further information, attendees are encouraged to contact the Insurance Law Center at ilc@uconn.edu.