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further 10 events generated an additional BRL 31   Distribution Channels: Extending protection to
           billion in losses. These figures reinforce the need to   more people is essential for strengthening society’s
           foster a culture of insurance as a tool capable of   resilience. Bradesco Expresso operates through
           helping society adapt to and protect itself against   39,441 banking agents spread across 5,550
           current and future climate challenges.             municipalities, reaching 99.65% of the country.
                                                              Combined with the work of insurance brokers, this
           Building More Resilient and Protected Regions      structure helps to broaden access to information
           Creating more resilient regions depends on         and protection. In 2026, 597 insurance brokers
           integrated action between governments,             were trained to connect extreme weather events
           businesses, academia and society. In this context,   to the available insurance solutions before, during
           insurance has become an important tool for         and after situations of vulnerability.
           adaptation, helping to bridge the protection
           gap through prevention, a diversified portfolio    Building a more resilient society requires
           of solutions, and the expansion of distribution    reliable information, solutions that are aligned
           channels.                                          with emerging risks, and channels capable of
                                                              expanding access to protection. The insurance
           Prevention: The sector can act as an active        sector plays a strategic role in strengthening
           partner in anticipating and managing risks. At     regions’ capacity to adapt and supporting a more
           Grupo Bradesco Seguros, initiatives such as        resilient future.
           the “Our Climate, Your Health” guide highlight
           how climate change impacts health and              www.bradescoseguros.com.br/clientes
           provide practical prevention guidance. Likewise,
           campaigns targeting customers in the motor
           and home insurance sectors help to disseminate
           preventive information during periods of
           heightened climate vulnerability.

           Portfolio of Solutions: Addressing climate-related
           challenges requires the continuous development
                                                                                      Strengthening
           of solutions tailored to emerging risks. Among the
                                                                               insurance awareness is one
           initiatives undertaken by Grupo Bradesco Seguros,
                                                                             of the most effective strategies
           the following stand out:
                                                                            for building communities that are
           •   Climate Event Coverage, which resulted in BRL                resilient to the impacts of climate
             70.93 million in claims payments related to                    change. Through prevention, the
             flooding.                                                    development of solutions tailored to
                                                                           emerging risks, and the expansion
           •   Weather Monitoring and Special Response                       of channels providing access to
             Operations, supported by more than 48 climate
                                                                          protection, the insurance sector can
             bulletins issued in 2025 to assist responses to
                                                                            help to reduce the protection gap
             five monitored extreme weather events. When
                                                                               and support a society that is
             activated, the operation provides policyholders
                                                                                 better prepared to face
             with rapid assistance, guidance and dedicated
                                                                                      extreme events.
             support.
           •   Telemedicine, which complements these efforts
             by expanding access to healthcare, particularly
             in remote regions or situations where local
             infrastructure has been affected.


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