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The programme introduces a Geothermal Risk Transfer facility to mitigate the risk of unviable wells and a training programme to build the capacity of local insurers in risk assessment and parametric insurance. Ten leading insurers have participated in the training, with GA Insurance planning to launch a geothermal risk insurance product within one to two years. 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