IDF, Bridgetown partner to boost emerging and developing markets via insurance

To start, they will publish a report with actionable insights for the industry.

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) and the Bridgetown Initiative have formed a strategic partnership to embed insurance more deeply into the international financial architecture (IFA), aiming to boost resilience in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). 

The move, announced at the IDF Summit 2025, comes as climate disasters increasingly disrupt vulnerable nations, where the economic impact can be up to ten times greater than in wealthier countries.

The partnership seeks to make insurance a core part of the global response to climate and disaster risks. 

As a first step, they will publish a report during London Climate Action Week with actionable recommendations for governments, donors, MDBs, and the private sector. 

This will be followed by coordinated political and technical efforts to implement these proposals.

Backed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Quadrature Climate Foundation, the initiative marks a shift from theory to action, leveraging insurance to strengthen resilience and financial stability in the most climate-exposed regions.