Episode #25
The Hidden Climate Lever in Your Insurance Premiums with Nick Gardner
Have you ever thought about what happens to your insurance premium after you pay it? In this episode of Redefine What’s Possible podcast, Nick Gardner, co-founder and Head of Partnerships & Community at Premiums for the Planet , helps us see insurance differently — not as a boring bill we pay once a year, but as a hidden system where dollars become capital, investments, influence, and ultimately part of the future we are building. We talk about Premiums for the Planet , climate finance, B Corps , the hidden power of commercial insurance, and why the money we are already spending may be one of the most overlooked levers for climate action. But this conversation goes deeper than insurance. Nick is also involved with the US Chamber of Connection , and we explore why connection, belonging, and community may be essential infrastructure for meaningful change. This episode is for anyone who wants their life, work, money, and community to better reflect the future they say they care about. One of the biggest biggest takeaways: You do not have to solve the whole system today, but you can start asking better questions. Resources Mentioned: Premiums for the Planet Nick Gardner on LinkedIn US Chamber of Connection US Chamber of Connection — Six Points of Connection Tradewater and refrigerant disposal Topo Finance Carbon Collective Climate First Bank B Lab / B Corp Certification 1% for the Planet The Conservation Alliance Soapbox Climate Experience Momentum
