Retro strategy differs for Big Four. Cyber cat bonds could be something they all agree on
While the retrocession strategies of Europe’s Big Four reinsurance companies may differ, the still relatively new retro option of sponsoring cyber catastrophe bonds may prove to be an area of commonality between them. It is AM Best that highlights the differences between the retrocession strategies of the four major European reinsurance giants, Hannover Re, Munich […]
Cambridge Associates ‘excited’ to add ILS capabilities with acquisition of SIGLO Capital Advisors
SIGLO Capital Advisors AG, a Swiss based alternative asset advisory specialist with an insurance-linked securities (ILS) practice, has reached an agreement to be acquired by Cambridge Associates, a global investment firm. Founded in 2010, SIGLO has around 40 asset management and advisory mandates on behalf of professional and institutional clients in Switzerland, and specialises in […]
Analyse the catastrophe bond maturity schedule, see when liquidity is coming
Catastrophe bond maturities are a significant source of liquidity and cash for the market, which is typically reinvested into new cat bond issues and as such the schedule of upcoming cat bond maturities is a key indicator for sponsors and broker-dealers, as well as cat bond investment fund managers. To help our readers understand what […]