ILS managers would be wrong to give away structural improvements at renewals: Doris, Twelve Securis
As discussions begin regarding the upcoming January reinsurance renewals, the question of how disciplined ILS managers will remain on contract structures looms, with Cahal Doris, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Private ILS, at Twelve Securis suggesting that ILS managers would be wrong to give away structural improvements at 1/1. Artemis spoke to Doris around the Monte […]
Capital markets key for cyber reinsurance market growth: Lockton Re
According to a new report released by Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of the privately held independent insurance broker, the capital markets are a critical aspect for the continued growth of the cyber reinsurance market. As per Lockton Re, the cyber insurance market is projected to more than double by 2030, with conservative estimates suggesting […]
RVS Roundtable: ILS sentiment positive, importance of alignment and transparency stressed
Sentiment for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) space is positive across all segments and there’s increasing interest from new investors and optimism around the private side of the market, while alignment and transparency remain key, according to industry experts. Artemis held its sixth Monte Carlo Executive Roundtable at the 67th Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monaco […]
Alternative reinsurance capital only going to become more relevant: Swiss Re ACP leaders
In the wake of its announcement that Swiss Re is bringing together its insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment management operations under the Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Advisors Corporation (SRILIAC) brand, Artemis spoke with senior executives from the Alternative Capital Partners (ACP) division of the reinsurance company. We spoke with Chris Minter, Head Alternative Capital Partners, and […]
Cat bonds strategic for Japanese sponsors, AM Best says. But M&A could influence issuance
Japanese reinsurance cedents continue to access the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market for capacity with the catastrophe bond the preferred structure, underscoring the strategic role of cat bonds, AM Best has said. But changes coming to the Japanese insurance market through M&A could influence the amount of risk flowing to the ILS market, at least for […]
Attractive underwriting market to persist, provide opportunities for ILS investors: Parry, RenRe
The reinsurance market continues to provide attractive conditions for underwriting and Chris Parry, the Global Head of Capital Partners at RenaissanceRe told us the company expects this to provide ongoing opportunities for ILS investors, which will help the insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector to keep growing. Speaking with Artemis around the time of the 2025 Monte […]
Cat bond spreads are tighter, but still adequately compensate for the risk: Pagnani, King Ridge
Speaking during a webinar held in August by the team behind the Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF (ILS), Rick Pagnani, co-founder of King Ridge Capital Advisors LLC, the firm that manages the cat bond ETF portfolio, said that while spreads have tightened in the space he believes they still adequately compensate for the risk. Alongside Pagnani […]
Florida state pension puts specialty and quota share ILS strategy allocations in its pipeline
The Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, which is administered by the Florida State Board of Administration, has new insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund allocations in its pipeline, with specialty and quota share strategies now being assessed for their suitability to add to the portfolio. When we last covered a meeting of the Florida State Board’s Investment Advisory […]
ILS still in a good spot where attractive returns can be made: HCMA CEO Madea
Speaking with Artemis at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous event, Jarad Madea, Chief Executive Officer, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory explained that the insurance-linked securities (ILS) asset class is “still in a good spot” with attractive returns possible for investors and a clear evolution in the market’s discipline. Leading Howden Group’s activities in capital markets structuring, […]
Education and acceptance fuel wave of new sponsors in cat bond market: Adderley, Appleby
With the catastrophe bond market seeing eleven new sponsors enter the space so far this year, the trend highlights how involvement in the market has become more acceptable, and how sponsors are increasingly comfortable with cat bonds overall, according to Brad Adderley, Partner at global law firm Appleby. Artemis spoke to Adderley at RVS in […]