Podcast | Faster Than the Storm: How Parametric Insurance Is Shaping the Future of Climate Risk

What if protection came before the paperwork?

 

As climate volatility increases, the need for fast, transparent insurance solutions is more urgent than ever. In this episode of Building Tomorrow’s Insurer, host and Kanopi CEO Nigel Fellowes-Freeman sits down with Lynn Roehrig, Head of Business Development at Descartes Underwriting, to explore how parametric insurance is reshaping the industry.

Together, they unpack how this data-driven approach is shifting the focus—from lengthy loss adjustments to real-time data, pre-agreed payouts, and greater clarity for brokers and clients.

🎧 Listen in to learn:

  • Why parametrics are complementing—not replacing—traditional insurance
  • What clients and brokers are asking for amid rising NatCat risk
  • How underwriting is evolving with AI, satellite data, and automation
  • Why speed, transparency, and simplicity are becoming non-negotiables

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in commercial lines, reinsurance, or product innovation—especially those navigating the realities of natural catastrophe risk.

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