Parametric risk transfer interest drives innovation, but consolidation possible
Rising interest in parametric insurance and risk transfer has resulted in an influx of investor capital into the space, the development of new MGA’s and capacity, as well as new technology platforms. While this is driving innovation in the parametric risk transfer space, the market is only so big for parametric products at the moment […]
PRA to bring “flexibility & speed” to UK ILS, fast-track standard structures
The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) confirmed this morning that it is working on making changes to its insurance-linked securities (ILS) regime, with a view to bringing greater flexibility and speed to the regulatory process. Speaking at an event in London today, Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy at the Prudential Regulation Authority […]
Arkansas Teacher pension fund ILS allocation drops to $220m
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a state pension fund that provides retirement solutions to Arkansas education professionals, has seen its allocation to insurance-linked securities (ILS) shrink to roughly 1% of the fund, falling to $220 million. That’s down from a high of almost $290 million at the end of 2019 and $267 million at the […]
Divergent execution a sign of a mature ILS market: Swiss Re
Catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) market execution through 2021 was not uniform, which global reinsurance firm Swiss Re highlights is a sign of the market becoming increasingly mature. As you’d expect, the catastrophe bond market in particular is maturing fast and the way deals execute, as well as how they price both in primary […]
Bermuda SPI’s and collateralized insurers reminded on Russia-Ukraine
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has issued a call for insurance-linked securities (ILS) vehicles domiciled on the island to adhere to international sanctions related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and to disclose any relevant information or impact related to it as it continues. With international sanctions being layered on Russia after it […]
Philippines seeks cat bond event calculation for storm Megi (Agaton)
The Bureau of the Treasury of the Republic of the Philippines has issued a notice to the calculation agent of the World Bank issued IBRD CAR 123-124 catastrophe bond after the impacts of recent tropical storm Megi (locally known as storm Agaton), Artemis has learned. It’s the second calculation request the Philippines World Bank catastrophe bond […]
Ukraine conflict industry loss could exceed $20bn: PCS
The insurance and reinsurance industry loss from the conflict in Ukraine could exceed US $20 billion, according to Verisk-owned specialist claims and loss data unit PCS. Property Claim Services (PCS) has analysed data from its three most relevant product offerings, the PCS Global Aviation, PCS Global Marine and Energy, and PCS Global Large Loss services, […]
What’s behind South Africa’s flood disaster
South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised country, has largely escaped the tropical cyclones that regularly hit its neighbours. But last week, storms pummelled the east coast city of Durban, triggering heavy floods and landslides that killed more than 440. Here are the main questions behind the floods and devastation. FULL PUBLICATION HERE
Blackstone sees cat bonds & ILS as real estate risk transfer options
Investment giant Blackstone is increasingly focusing on the need to manage risks within its various real estate companies and assets, using risk transfer solutions, insurance and instruments such as catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS). Blackstone is one of the biggest investment groups in the world and has a global real estate portfolio that it […]
Cat bond momentum has carried over into 2022
Market momentum for catastrophe bonds continued through the first quarter after last year’s record new issuance. More than $3 billion of coverage has been issued in the 144A cat bond sectors since the beginning of the year, said Philipp Kusche, New York-based global head of ILS and capital solutions for TigerRisk Partners Inc. That follows […]