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24 March 2025Insurance

Heathrow shutdown could be litmus test for parametric insurance

The sudden closure of Heathrow Airport on Friday (March 21) due to an electrical fire could serve as a litmus test for the role of parametric insurance in mitigating the impact of such disruptions.

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