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Daniel Kaniewski is a risk and resilience leader

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Daniel Kaniewski is a disaster risk and resilience leader with 25 years of experience as a senior government official, corporate executive, and presidential advisor. He advises governments and Fortune 500 clients on risk and resilience topics and is a leading authority on U.S. government resilience policies and programs. His expertise spans the emergency management, P&C insurance, and government services industries, with a particular focus on disaster resilience.

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Emergency Management & Insurance Public Policy Priorities for Nareit
Emergency Management & Insurance Public Policy Priorities for Nareit

Daniel Kaniewski spoke to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) at their annual symposium in Hollywood, Florida on insurance and emergency management public policy priorities.

The Future of Emergency Management & Insurance in a Changing Risk Landscape
The Future of Emergency Management & Insurance in a Changing Risk Landscape

As the opening speaker for the California Insurance Emergency Response Association (CIERA) annual meeting, Daniel Kaniewski shared insights from national disasters, evolving risk patterns, the value of preparedness in response and inter-sector collaboration, and the growing need for deep coordination between emergency management and the insurance sector. Hosted by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

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Kaniewski draws on FEMA and Marsh experience to launch disaster resilience advisory firm
Kaniewski draws on FEMA and Marsh experience to launch disaster resilience advisory firm

Drawing on his experience at both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Marsh, Dan Kaniewski has launched NorthStar Risk & Resilience, an advisory firm dedicated to helping public and private sector leaders navigate complex disaster risks.

Fema restarts BRIC resiliency funding program afer court losses
Fema restarts BRIC resiliency funding program afer court losses

Daniel Kaniewski comments on states leading on disaster resilience programs.

Nat Cats: Which states are taking resiliency seriously
Nat Cats: Which states are taking resiliency seriously

Daniel Kaniewski comments on states leading on disaster resilience programs.

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The Disaster-Resilient Building Codes We Need
The Disaster-Resilient Building Codes We Need

Daniel Kaniewski argues that Florida’s statewide adoption of unified, resilient building codes following Hurricane Andrew serves as a successful model for other states, demonstrating that rigorous standards save lives and billions of dollars in losses.

Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community
Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community

Daniel Kaniewski's testimony before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee advocates for shifting federal disaster policy from reactive spending to proactive resilience by incentivizing state and local risk reduction, expanding private insurance markets, and reducing federal financial liabilities that discourage pre-disaster preparedness.