Descartes Underwriting partners with Nextpower on parametric straight-line wind cover for solar plants

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  • Nextpower partnered with Descartes Underwriting to launch an integrated parametric insurance product for straight-line wind risk at utility-scale solar plants.
  • Coverage uses wind-speed readings from Nextpower on-site meteorological stations to set triggers, aiming to cut basis risk and speed payouts.
  • Policy limits reach up to USD 80 million globally, rising to USD 100 million in the U.S.
  • Product can be bundled with Descartes tornado coverage and hail coverage to broaden severe convective storm protection.
  • Coverage is distributed through commercial (re)insurance brokers for eligible Nextpower customers worldwide.


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