Before work
Crews, equipment and bookings are committed.
The work can stop before anything breaks.
High wind can interrupt a lift, a charter or an event while the day’s costs continue.
The cost of an interrupted day
Crews stand down. Expenses don’t.
From the morning setup to the final shift, wind can change the economics of a working day.
Wind increases
The operator may need to suspend the activity.
The day ends
Payroll, rentals and other costs can remain.
SUSTAINED WIND
An average over time.
GUSTS
Brief peaks.
They are different measurements. Location, height and time window also need to match the exposure being evaluated.
The measurement matters
Define the reading before the risk begins.
- Sustained wind speed at a named station
- Gusts above a set speed during working hours
- Days above a wind-speed threshold over a season
Explore a parametric insurance policy or a financial contract built around this measurement.
How the structure is chosenWho it’s for
Where this becomes relevant.
Contractors and crane operators
Crane lifts and roofing stop above set wind speeds, delaying jobs while crews are paid and rented equipment sits idle.
Marinas and charter operators
High winds cancel charters, rentals and lessons and keep boaters off the water.
Explore the industry perspectiveOutdoor events and venues
Wind can close tents and stages and cancel fireworks, cutting ticket and vendor revenue.
Before we talk
A few useful answers.
Is it measured as sustained wind or gusts?
Either, but they are different numbers. Sustained speed is an average over a minute or more; gusts are brief peaks. Work limits may be set on either, so the contract should use the one that stops your work.
How does wind protection fit with my existing insurance?
We review your property, marine or equipment coverage alongside the payroll, rentals and revenue exposed to high wind. Measurement-based protection adds a payment tied to wind speed to that wider plan.
Your next step
Start with your exposure.
Bring us the question. We’ll help you understand the exposure and the options available.
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- Your business locations and risk period
- Revenue, costs and weather-related interruptions
- Existing insurance and relevant weather records
You don’t need everything ready to get in touch.