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Wintry weather in U.S. increases interest in snowfall derivatives

News 3rd February 2011

It’s two years since the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) launched its snowfall derivative contracts giving market participants a way to hedge the risks of there being too much snowfall and that impacting their business and profits. The snowfall contracts have been gaining traction and increasing interest especially since the recent snow storms have struck the […]

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Weather refund promotions still all the rage

News 22nd December 2010

At this time of year retailers all over the world are hoping it doesn’t snow. If you’re a UK retailer you may be a little disappointed and be glancing up at the sky nervously. Why? Well there’s a chance you’re running a weather refund promotion which means you could be literally giving your products away […]

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Weather refund promotions taking off in the UK

News 5th November 2010

Finding ways to smooth your revenue stream whatever the weather is becoming easier with more types of weather risk transfer and weather insurance products available than ever before. Finding ways to refund your customers if the weather’s bad and not lose out yourself is increasing in popularity too it seems.

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Now whole countries can guarantee the weather…

News 6th May 2009

…Although it helps when you’re only 165 square miles in area. The Barbados Tourism Authority has become the latest travel related organisation to utilise Weatherbill’s coverage to offer a weather guarantee to holiday makers and visitors to their island. As with all of these deals the idea is to stimulate bookings by attracting people to […]

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Sporting events can offer weather refunds too

News 6th April 2009

Weather refund promotions and weather insurance are common these days, holidays, festivals and retail outlets are all offering money back or discounts if the weather is inclement. Sporting events seem like a natural avenue for the weather risk management companies to venture down. However, consider football (soccer for anyone in the U.S.). In the UK […]

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