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Heatwave insurance first in the world shields women workers with parametric payouts
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Pay out triggered by heat, not paperwork
A global NGO and its Indian partner have launched what they say is the world’s first parametric heatwave insurance for women labourers in India. Instead of lengthy claims, payouts are triggered by heatwave conditions, aiming to provide faster, more reliable financial relief when extreme temperatures become life threatening.
- Parametric payouts are triggered by heatwave conditions
- Designed to protect women labourers during extreme heat
- Claim process aims to be faster and less complex
- Presented as a first of its kind globally
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