Global data center expansion presents clear role for ILS and capital markets: Aon
With growing capacity demands within AI and other cloud computing services leading towards a surge in data centers, this rapid expansion also presents a clear role for insurance-linked securities (ILS) and the capital markets, according to broker Aon. In its recent reinsurance renewals report, Aon outlined that the rapid expansion of data centers represents a […]
Nuveen to acquire Schroders for ~£9.9bn, creating $2.5tn asset group. Brand to be retained
This morning it has been announced that Nuveen, a US asset manager subsidiary of TIAA, is set to acquire Schroders for around £9.9 billion, creating a significant global group with around US $2.5 trillion of assets under management, but notably for our market with the Schroders brand to be retained. Schroders is, of course, a […]
Cat bonds among most compelling instruments in alternative investments: Neue Bank
A recent commentary from Neue Bank AG hailed catastrophe bonds as one of the most compelling financial instruments within the field of alternative investments, with the firm particularly emphasising their capacity to offer significant diversification opportunities for investors. Neue Bank AG is a private bank based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specialising in personalised wealth management, investment […]
Malta eases accounting requirements for reinsurance special purpose vehicles
Malta has streamlined the accounting requirements for Reinsurance Special Purpose Vehicles (RSPVs), a move expected to significantly bolster the country’s insurance-linked securities (ILS) market. According to Malta-based law firm Ganado Advocates, these changes offer a more proportionate regulatory environment for complex risk vehicles. For context, Malta introduced regulatory frameworks for RSPVs and securitisation several years ago. The […]
Why the short-tail nature of parametric risk is reshaping third-party capital: CelsiusPro CEO
In the increasingly volatile world of catastrophe risk, the primary hurdle for third-party capital has rarely been the risk itself, but rather the tail; the years-long process of loss adjustment and trapped capital that follows a major event. However, CelsiusPro is making the case that parametric insurance offers a cleaner alternative for institutional investors, according […]
Addressing widening protection gaps with public-private insurance programmes: GA
With disaster risks accelerating faster than societies can adapt and protection gaps widening, well-designed public-private insurance programmes (PPIPs) aligned with national resilience strategies can strengthen risk reduction, according to a recent report by the Geneva Association. The report highlighted that natural and man-made disasters are becoming more frequent, more costly, and harder to absorb. These […]
Hannover Re grows retro at January renewals, adds parametric earthquake cover
Large European reinsurer Hannover Re expanded its retrocession protections by around 17%, or EUR 200 million to EUR 1.4 billion at the January 1st, 2026, reinsurance renewals, with increased capacity for its capital markets backed K-Cessions quota share sidecar facility, and a new parametric earthquake cover. Today, Hannover Re has reported total premium growth of […]
Twelve Securis partners with UBP to develop and launch new Mosaic ILS Fund
Specialist insurance-linked securities (ILS) manager Twelve Securis has announced the launch of its new Mosaic ILS Fund, jointly developed with Swiss private bank, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), building on their established working relationship. The Mosaic ILS Fund will be managed by Twelve Securis and UBP will act as strategic partner in both the development and […]
Cat bonds a sustainable opportunity. Private ILS gaining investor momentum: JANA
As the catastrophe bond market continues to expand, these particular financial instruments continue to offer a sustainable opportunity for investors, while interest in private insurance-linked securities (ILS) is increasing as investors seek to further diversify within the asset class, according to Chris McAvoy, Head of alternatives research at JANA Investment Advisers Pty Limited. Writing in […]
IFSCA Chairman outlines new SPI sidecar framework to attract global capital to India
Speaking last week in Mumbai, India at the 2026 IFSCA-IRDAI Global Reinsurance Summit, Shri K. Rajaraman, chairman, IFSCA, highlighted how the regulator is working on a framework that would enable re/insurers to set up reinsurance sidecars in a special purpose insurance (SPI) framework, and standardise parametric solutions to attract global institutional capital. This heavily implies […]