The catastrophe bond market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, marked by record-breaking growth, expanding risk coverage, and rising global participation. These themes were explored by industry leaders during a panel session at the World Bank’s Innovating for Impact: Scaling Outcome Bonds and Catastrophe Bonds event in Luxembourg.
Moderated by Alexandre Delacroix, Executive Director at reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, the session featured Andy Palmer, Head of ILS Structuring for EMEA & APAC at Swiss Re Capital Markets; Joanna Syroka, Director of New Markets at Fermat Capital Management; and Madjer Dehar, Associate Director, Insurance Linked Investments at PGGM Investments, the asset manager for the Dutch pension fund PZFW.
During the panel, Palmer reflected on the market’s early beginnings and the remarkable acceleration it has seen in recent years.
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