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Natural Disaster Fund $100mn deal pipeline expected to double

Developing world insurance specialist Global Parametrics has risk transfer deals worth $100mn of limit in the pipeline...

Trading Risk / Article / 14 days ago
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Alternative Capital

Mercer: ESG offers ILS opportunities

ILS can offer sustainable investment opportunities but some industry transactions will be more impactful than others, according to US responsible investment leader at Mercer Alex Bernhardt...

Trading Risk / Article / 2 months ago
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Alternative Capital

Greenhouse gases could increase hurricane risks to US East Coast, say scientists

The effect of vertical wind shear (VWS) protecting the east coast of the US from hurricanes is eroded by greenhouse gases, according to research by scientists...

Trading Risk / Article / 3 months ago
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Property - North America

Nine insurers increase FHCF participations

Heritage, UPC and Florida Peninsula are among the major carriers to request more cover from the state reinsurance scheme...

Trading Risk / Article / 6 months ago
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Environment & Climate

Reframing ILS: the ESG angle

A growing focus on climate change, as well as the increasing breadth of the ILS market, means that investors are considering the argument for ILS as an ESG investment, as well as a diversifier...

Trading Risk / Article / 12 months ago
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Alternative Capital

Insurers must take lead on building resilience to climate change: IAIS

Insurance affordability and reputational risks are among the climate change-related issues facing the industry...

Trading Risk / Article / 1 year ago
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Directors & Officers

The key climate change issue for the insurance industry is more of an existential long-term issue than a short-term threat

A new research paper suggests there could be more cause for gloom if cover becomes more unaffordable...

Trading Risk / Article / 1 year ago
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Environment & Climate

ARC partners with UN to boost insurance coverage

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) has partnered with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa...

Trading Risk / Article / 2 years ago
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Strategy

Geneva Association highlights major COP21 outcomes

Insurance industry thinktank the Geneva Association said that last year's COP21 Paris Climate Conference has opened the doors for innovative insurance solutions covering...

Trading Risk / Article / 4 years ago
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Environment & Climate