Paul van Zyl, co-founder and CEO of The Conduit, opens the “Insurance in a Changing World” conference by emphasizing the event’s goal of catalysing action, creativity, and networking. He urges attendees to connect with new people throughout the conference and introduces the critical role insurance can play in addressing the climate crisis. Van Zyl highlights how insurance’s deep understanding of past risks can help prevent future harm and foster green growth. He also acknowledges the event’s partners, speakers, and contributors, signalling the beginning of a regular series of conferences aimed at using insurance as a force for positive change.