New York, NY improves post-flood financial resiliency for low-income households with insurance pilot
New York, NY post-flood financial resiliency insurance pilot
The New York City Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency has partnered with the the Center for New York City Neighborhoods and the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania to improve post-flood financial resiliency for low-income households. The project uses innovative parametric insurance program pilots and capacity building within the city to harness risk-transfer markets and ensure disaster victims are paid quickly and effectively.
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Building Resilience for Low-Income New Yorkers Post-Disaster
A New York City project seeks to improve the post-flood financial resiliency of low-income households with parametric insurance programs so disaster victims are paid quickly and can spend money where it’s needed most.
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