Capital inflows, low cat losses to pressure Jan 1 rates, structural integrity the focus in ILS: Twelve Securis

An influx of capital inflows and low catastrophe losses are likely to pressure rates at the upcoming January renewals, which leads Twelve Securis’ Cahal Doris to note that structural integrity will remain a key focus for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market during the key season.

Speaking to Artemis around the 2026 Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) reinsurance industry event, Doris, who serves as Chief Investment Officer ILS at the specialist catastrophe bond and ILS investment management firm, highlighted that while the ILS market has continued to grow, discipline remains paramount.

Doris also added that heading into end of 2026 renewal negotiations and capital raising discussions, recent market expansion, while positive, makes rigorous risk selection increasingly critical.

FULL ORIGINAL PUBLICATION HERE