ESG IN PRACTICE - SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & CLIMATE RISK FOR INSURERS - Workshop in Uganda
ESG IN PRACTICE: SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & CLIMATE RISK FOR INSURERS
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Uganda’s insurance sector is entering a new era of sustainability accountability. Anchored in the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) ESG Guidelines for the Insurance Sector, 2026, this intensive one-day workshop moves beyond awareness to practical implementation.
Participants will explore how to embed ESG considerations into underwriting, claims management, investment decisions, and risk management practices. The workshop will also examine climate-related risks, preparedness for IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability reporting, and approaches to developing a credible ESG Statement.
Through expert-led instruction, Uganda-focused case studies, practical exercises, and peer discussions, participants will gain actionable insights to support ESG implementation within their organizations.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the ESG imperative for Uganda’s insurance industry and the key expectations under the IRA ESG Guidelines.
- Integrate ESG considerations into underwriting, claims management, and investment decisions.
- Identify and assess material ESG and climate-related risks affecting insurance operations.
- Apply climate scenario analysis to inform risk management and business strategy.
- Interpret the implications of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 for sustainability reporting and disclosure readiness.
- Develop practical actions and priority metrics to support ESG implementation and reporting.
WORKSHOP PROGRAM
| Time | Session | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration, Welcome Tea & Opening Remarks | Participant registration, networking, and opening remarks. |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | ESG Imperative & the IRA Guidelines | Why ESG matters to Uganda’s insurance industry; regulatory context; scope, key obligations, implementation expectations, and timelines under the IRA ESG Guidelines for Insurers, 2026. |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | ESG Integration in Underwriting | The three-phase ESG underwriting checklist, sensitive sectors, and enhanced due diligence requirements. |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Tea Break | Refreshments and networking. |
| 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | ESG in Claims Management & Responsible Investment | Sustainable settlement practices and ESG considerations in asset allocation and investment decision-making. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Materiality & Metrics in Practice | Financial and impact materiality, priority ESG indicators, and data requirements. |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break | Networking lunch. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Climate Risk for Insurers | Physical and transition risks, including a qualitative climate scenario analysis exercise. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Sustainability Reporting Readiness | IFRS S1, IFRS S2, and the tiered reporting framework for insurers. |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Practical Exercise | Developing an ESG Statement outline and climate risk narrative. |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways, Q&A & Closing | Participant questions, workshop reflections, key takeaways, and closing remarks. |
TARGET AUDIENCE
This workshop is designed for:
- Risk Managers
- Underwriters
- Finance Professionals
- Strategy and ESG Leads
- Actuarial Professionals
- Investment Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Claims Professionals
Attendance is intended for technical and operational staff directly responsible for ESG implementation, climate risk management, and sustainability reporting.
Nosso Mandato
Capacitar profissionais com treinamento de ponta e conhecimento para promover inovação e excelência em seguros e gestão de riscos.
Informações de Contato
Email: lmssupport@zep-re.com
Horário de Funcionamento: Seg - Sex, 7h30 - 16h00
Nossa Localização
ZEP-RE Academy, Nairobi, Quênia
Rua Longonot, Upper Hill