Vortex Weather Insurance, a provider of parametric weather insurance solutions, has launched direct access to HailSafe, its parametric hail insurance product.
HailSafe can now be purchased directly from Vortex by brokers and weather-exposed businesses, including open car lots, solar farms, commercial roofs, and agricultural operations, after previously being available only through third-party vendors.
HailSafe policies placed through Vortex rely on an independent third‑party hail measurement source, utilising a combination of radar, National Weather Service data, storm reports, and expert meteorologists.
“We’re excited to formally launch direct access to HailSafe,” said Andy Klaus, VP of Business Development for Vortex. “Brokers and businesses can contact us directly to put tailored hail protection in place, using independent data sources that many insureds and carriers already know and trust.”
HailSafe is a 12-month parametric hail insurance policy that delivers fast, predictable payouts when hail of a recorded size hits a covered location. If the policy pays out, there is no claim adjustment, damage inspection, or deductible.
Clients can use the proceeds as they choose, whether to repair damage, cover lost revenue, fund higher deductibles, or invest in resilience.
Standard HailSafe policies can trigger with hailstones as small as 1.0 inches in diameter, with custom trigger options available to match a client’s risk profile or risk-transfer strategy.
HailSafe is designed to complement traditional property coverage and help commercial P&C brokers differentiate their offerings for weather-exposed accounts. It can also support dealers and fleet operators in protecting open-lot inventory, as well as owners of solar farms and critical rooftop assets in managing hail exposure, while helping agricultural operations hedge financial risk linked to hail damage.
“HailSafe is a strong fit for businesses looking to protect solar panels, crops, roofs, and open‑lot merchandise like vehicles,” Klaus added. “Payouts are typically issued within about a week after the triggering hail event, giving our clients peace of mind through the entire storm season.”
