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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Parametric

Igloo, DANA put parametric rain protection in Indonesian wallets
Igloo rolls out parametric rain protection for consumers in Indonesia
September 29 2026
The cover, sold through Indonesian e-wallet DANA for IDR500 (US$0.03), pays out when rainfall at the user's location reaches 2.5mm.
Solomon Islands receives US$250,000 PCRIC payout after excess rainfall trigger
PCRIC releases US$250,000 parametric payout to Solomon Islands after rainfall trigger
September 14 2026
The payment was triggered by early-August rainfall affecting Malaita and Makira-Ulawa.
Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment
Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment
September 10 2026
Pricing adequacy set the agenda for the US and Europe at RVS 2026, but APAC discussions centred on growth and innovation.
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Howden Re launches Alternative Solutions practice with parametric team
September 7 2026
Alexander Roth will lead the unit, which pulls structured reinsurance, analytics and capital markets specialists together to serve clients in Europe, Asia and other markets.
Flooded buildings in a tropical area, possibly in Thailand or Malaysia.
SEADRIF releases additional US$1.14m to Lao PDR, WFP as flood impacts grow
September 4 2026
The latest payout brings total disbursements for recent flooding to US$2.28m.
India’s NCDEX expands weather derivatives to hedge Chennai rainfall risk
India’s NCDEX expands weather derivatives to hedge Chennai rainfall risk
September 4 2026
The second contract extends weather risk management from Mumbai to Chennai, covering the country's two major monsoon seasons.
Generali GC&C, Descartes renew parametric insurance partnership for long-term
Generali GC&C and Descartes renew parametric partnership under long-term deal
September 3 2026
The agreement extends a seven-year collaboration combining underwriting capacity, climate analytics and data-driven risk modelling to support faster payouts for corporate and public-sector clients.
SEADRIF pays US$1.14m to Lao government and WFP after monsoon flooding
SEADRIF pays US$1.14m to Lao government and WFP after monsoon flooding
September 1 2026
The facility paid US$1m to the Lao government and US$137,500 to the UN agency after the official affected-persons count passed 200,000.
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Tonga secures US$8,400 insurance payout under PCRIC parametric cover
August 25 2026
The payouts release 20% of 'Eua's limit and 41% of Tongatapu's limit to support drought preparedness across both islands.
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KIRI urges insurers to make inclusive insurance a core business line
August 24 2026
As climate and demographic risks intensify, KIRI urged insurers to move beyond traditional compensation and support recovery efforts.
Green rice paddies flooded with water on terraced fields in a rural landscape
Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC
August 17 2026
The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.
Parched cracked earth with scattered tufts of green grass emerging between the cracks in a drought-affected field
Insurers face growing compound risk from heat and water stress, Moody’s warns
August 14 2026
Global water demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, sharpening pressure on insurers to model chronic climate risks.
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