New Insurance Pays If AI Takes Your Job—How Parametric Policies Are Creating a Safety Net for Workers

Artificial Intelligence Took Your Job? There’s a Parametric Insurance Policy for That

AI-driven automation is reshaping employment, and some workers face real risks of job displacement. Singularity, backed by Y Combinator, has introduced a parametric insurance product called SingularityShield Income Cover. This policy specifically protects workers whose roles are eliminated by AI automation.

With AI adoption speeding up across industries, traditional income protection may not address this new kind of risk efficiently. SingularityShield uses data-driven parametric triggers to deliver quick, transparent payouts when a job loss occurs due to AI disruption.

The Growing Risk of AI-Driven Job Loss

• A World Economic Forum study estimates 92 million jobs could vanish by 2030 due to technology disruption, mainly AI automation.
• McKinsey reports generative AI can automate 60-70% of current employee tasks.
• PwC found that 25% of CEOs expect workforce reductions of 5% or more this year because of generative AI.
• Surveys reveal over half of US workers and about a quarter of UK workers worry about AI’s impact on their employment.

These statistics highlight the urgent need for income protection solutions that reflect the realities of AI-driven displacement.

How SingularityShield Income Cover Works

The policy uses a dual-trigger system based on Singularity’s proprietary AI-Displacement Risk Index (AIDR) and proof of involuntary job loss. For a payout to occur:

• The AIDR must exceed a pre-agreed threshold indicating significant AI impact on the occupation.
• The policyholder must provide evidence of job separation, such as a layoff notice.

This parametric approach eliminates lengthy claims assessments. Once triggered, policyholders receive confirmation and benefits on their regular payday—no paperwork delays.

Parametric Payout Details

Once activated, the policy pays up to 50% of net income on scheduled paydays. Coverage terms can be 3, 6, or 12 months. This structure offers workers timely financial support during transitions caused by AI-driven layoffs.

The AI-Displacement Risk Index is updated regularly using data from corporate filings, earnings calls, government sources, and market signals. Singularity publishes weighting and update details openly, ensuring transparency and trust in the trigger metrics.

Expanding Coverage and Industry Collaboration

Currently, SingularityShield is available to knowledge workers in the US and UK. Plans exist to expand to other countries and sectors. The company intends to collaborate with established insurers and reinsurers, including Lloyd’s and US admitted carriers.

This product is one of the first to apply parametric triggers to personal income protection against AI-related job loss, showing how insurance can adapt to emerging workforce risks.

Key Takeaways for Insurance Professionals

• Parametric insurance can speed up claims processing and reduce disputes by automating trigger conditions linked to objective data.
• AI job displacement is a tangible risk that demands innovative protection products.
• Reliable, transparent indices like the AIDR enable data-driven underwriting and claims management.
• Collaborating with tech-focused startups can help insurers develop new products that meet evolving customer needs.

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