Festival organisers ‘must bolster adverse weather plans amid insurance scrutiny’

Jane Brady says the goal for event planners should be to prepare early and manage risks effectively (Kenneth O’Halloran/Mediaconsult/PA)

Summer festival organisers are being urged to bolster their weather contingency plans as climate-related events fuel heightened scrutiny from insurers and local authorities.

Cancellation and curtailment insurance, which covers unforeseen disruption beyond organisers’ control, is becoming an essential part of cover in Ireland, according to an industry expert.