Beyond Delivering “More with Less” - Scaling Anticipatory Disaster Insurance

22 Oct 2026
Innovative Finance Pavilion and Conference
Tearfund and Global Parametrics are scaling a portfolio-based insurance model that pools climate risk across countries in Africa and Asia. Global Parametrics’ Water Balance Index and satellite data trigger financing without waiting for post-disaster damage assessments, while local partners determine how payouts support communities. Since 2024, triggered payouts have supported local provision of food, water, seeds, irrigation repairs and livestock vaccinations. The next phase aims to expand from four to six countries, add excess rainfall alongside drought, and triple coverage to 150,000 people through a combination of capacity-building “build” capital and premium “fuel.”
Speakers
Jak Chowdhary
Jak Chowdhary, Senior Natural Disaster Fund (NDF) Programme Manager - Global Parametrics
Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald, Humanitarian Innovative Finance Lead - Tearfund