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Understanding parametric insurance
2 questionsHow is parametric insurance different from traditional insurance ?
Parametric insurance pays when a predefined event happens, not when physical damage is assessed. If wind speeds exceed a defined threshold, for example, the policy pays automatically. A traditional property policy would first require damage inspections, repair estimates, and claims review.
This makes parametric faster, more transparent, and more flexible, as the table below summarizes.
What types of financial losses can parametric insurance cover?
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Coverage & use cases
1 questionHow do different industries use parametric insurance?
Different industries use parametric insurance based on the perils that threaten them most and the financial impact of those perils:
- Agriculture and viticulture: drought, excess rainfall, frost, hail, and crop yield shortfalls. Used to stabilize revenue across volatile seasons.
- Energy (renewable and conventional): lack of wind for wind farms, lack of water for hydropower plants, extreme temperatures for grid load, and hurricane damage to coastal facilities. Often used for revenue protection rather than asset protection.