16 September 2025 • 1 min read

iTOOsday: Solar vs Hail – Pivoting Away From Danger

This iTOOsday examined hail as one of the most significant risk exposures facing solar photovoltaic projects worldwide, drawing on insights from AXIS’s latest Solar vs. Hail: Pivoting Away from Danger report. Presented by Tim Topham and Sophie Draper from AXIS Global Energy, the session explored claims data, risk mitigation...

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Hailstorms are one of the biggest risk exposures facing solar photovoltaic (PV) projects worldwide.

As a leading global insurer of renewable energy, with over 15 years of experience providing speciality solutions for solar technology, the AXIS Global Energy team has released a new report: “Solar vs. Hail: Pivoting Away from Danger.”

With insights from industry experts and cutting-edge claims data, the report deepens the understanding of hail risk in solar PV projects and explores strategies to manage and mitigate these exposures.

AXIS experts Tim Topham (Onshore Renewable Energy Underwriter) and Sophie Draper (Renewable Energy Engineer) present the key findings. They’ll also share how these insights influence AXIS’s underwriting approach, with a special focus on the South African market.

Represented by: Tim Topham & Sophie Draper