Parametric insurance enters the mainstream as climate risks surge

Once seen as a niche tool for specialized risks, parametric insurance is accelerating into the mainstream insurance market, driven by rising climate volatility, better data, and a growing appetite for clear, fast-payout protection.

That was the consensus among senior underwriting and technology leaders speaking at the Insurance Innovators Summit 2025 in London this week. During a panel discussion about climate risks and long-term insurability, they described parametric as a now-maturing solution reshaping insurance product design.

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