Are there differences in the way in which weather derivatives and weather insurance are taxed? Yes. Weather insurance products, including parametric insurance, are taxed as insurance; and derivatives ...

Rain, rain go away — or give me my pay. Travel companies are now offering weather insurance policies as climate change has pushed extreme weather to become one of the biggest factors causing ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortex Weather Insurance is pleased to introduce RainSureSM, the latest addition to the company's line of parametric rain insurance products.

The suitability of insurance products often depends greatly on individual circumstances. This paper examines the challenges of heterogeneity in a relatively new product, weather-indexed insurance.

Extreme weather events and natural disasters are colorblind. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires strike red states like Florida and blue states like California. In turn, we should let the market do ...

The frequency of natural disasters is increasing, and the cost to rebuild a home is at record highs. It’s essential to maintain accurate records and document any impacts from extreme weather to ...

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