Operational considerations in insurance-linked securities: A trustee’s perspective from HSBC
As the global insurance-linked securities (ILS) market evolves and expands, so too do its operational complexities and counterparty risks. This evolution elevates the trustee from a mere administrator to an essential partner, providing the stability and confidence that allows market participants to thrive in an increasingly demanding landscape, HSBC Bank explains. The Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) […]
Growing opportunity in Latin America for catastrophe bonds and ILS: Fitch Ratings
There is a growing opportunity for further use of catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS) in Latin America, with Brazil’s first ILS deal recently setting a positive example, Fitch Ratings has explained. Commenting on reinsurance market opportunities in Latin America, Fitch said, “Fitch Ratings estimates the Latin American reinsurance market from USD18 billion to USD22 […]
Auckland Future Fund (AFF) approves catastrophe bonds as part of target allocation
The Auckland Future Fund (AFF), a New Zealand based investment entity that was established in 2024 as part of Auckland Council’s long-term plan, can now add catastrophe bonds to its nascent portfolio as its governing board approved an investment policy that includes cat bonds as an allowable alternative asset class. The Auckland Future Fund (AFF) […]
Hannover Re sets-up “future ready” ILS & retro structure, as Ludolphs steps back
Hannover Re has announced a leadership transition within its Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) and Retrocession team, confirming that long-term ILS head Henning Ludolphs will transition into an advisory role effective today October 1st, with Patrick Horstmann succeeding him as head of the unit to ensure continuity and support future growth. At the same time, Hannover Re […]
Climate change to fuel reinsurance volumes, spur demand for alternative capital: Morningstar DBRS
As per a new report from Morningstar DBRS, climate change is expected to be a meaningful primary long-term driver of reinsurance volumes. However, while the reinsurance market is currently at overcapacity, this is setting the stage for softer conditions in the medium term, the analysis states. Analysts also suggest that as demand for reinsurance continues […]
A vision for the future of UK ILS, Nylesh Shah, PRA: Artemis London 2025
This video features the opening keynote of the day at Artemis London 2025, a speech by Nylesh Shah of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), from our fourth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference in the City of London, UK, held on September 2nd 2025. Over 220 attendees joined our Artemis London 2025 conference to hear […]
Risk modeling advances unlock new opportunities in ILS: Acton & Harris, Moody’s
As the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market continues to evolve, both catastrophe and non-catastrophe models are critical components for trading, particularly in the 144A format, according to executives at Moody’s, who told Artemis that they view the ILS sector as a “very important element” of the re/insurance market. Artemis spoke with Charlotte Acton, Senior Director- Advisory […]
Steady increase in Asian ILS transactions, regionally tailored cat bonds expected: Fitch
Asia is expected to see a steady and continuing increase in insurance-linked securities (ILS) activity, with regionally tailored catastrophe bonds likely to become more of a feature, as heightened climate awareness drives a need for risk transfer and reinsurance, Fitch Ratings has said. 2025 has not seen a particularly significant amount of Asian risk ceded […]
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 […]