Parametric insurance has existed for over 20 years, but its use has grown recently due to new technologie...
Increased frequency of natural catastrophes spells uncertainty for (re)insurers
Natural catastrophes occur with greater frequency and severity, Miguel assesses the implications for (re)insurance carriers and the impact on clients...
Natural catastrophes occur with greater frequency and severity, Miguel assesses the implications for (re)insurance carriers and the impact on clients...
Article / 2 months ago
Skyfora updates AI-powered tropical cyclone model, gets ILS adoption
Skyfora, a Helsinki-based weather intelligence startup that utilises artificial intelligence to derive tropical cyclone intensity forecasts...
Skyfora, a Helsinki-based weather intelligence startup that utilises artificial intelligence to derive tropical cyclone intensity forecasts...
Article / 3 months ago
Q1 2022 Catastrophe Bond & ILS Market Report
Outstanding market hits new high after strong first quarter...
Outstanding market hits new high after strong first quarter...
Report / 3 months ago
Re2 Capital climate risk venture launched by Nephila alumni
Re2 Capital has been launched by three well-known former employees of ILS manager Nephila Capital, with a mission to structure innovative climate risk...
Re2 Capital has been launched by three well-known former employees of ILS manager Nephila Capital, with a mission to structure innovative climate risk...
Article / 3 months ago
Fermat & ICEYE collaborate on satellite insights for ILS
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment fund manager Fermat Capital Management has entered into a partnership with ICEYE...
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment fund manager Fermat Capital Management has entered into a partnership with ICEYE...
Article / 4 months ago
Philippines cat bond triggers on typhoon Rai (Odette) winds, $52.5m payout due
The Philippines government will make a recovery under the terms of its World Bank issued IBRD CAR 123-124 catastrophe bond, as we've learned that the...
The Philippines government will make a recovery under the terms of its World Bank issued IBRD CAR 123-124 catastrophe bond, as we've learned that the...
Article / 5 months ago
Consortium to explore parametric bonds & instruments for systemic risk transfer
A newly formed public-private research consortium intends to explore innovative financial instruments that can be used for transferring systemic risks...
A newly formed public-private research consortium intends to explore innovative financial instruments that can be used for transferring systemic risks...
Article / 6 months ago
Swiss Re CorSo makes parametric payout to utility after typhoon Rai (Odette)
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the large commercial risk specialist unit of the global reinsurance firm, settled a parametric insurance claim within days...
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the large commercial risk specialist unit of the global reinsurance firm, settled a parametric insurance claim within days...
Article / 6 months ago
Danish Red Cross' volcano catastrophe bond listed in Guernsey
The first parametric catastrophe bond to cover pure volcanic eruption risk, which was brought to market for the Danish Red Cross and is the first cat bond...
The first parametric catastrophe bond to cover pure volcanic eruption risk, which was brought to market for the Danish Red Cross and is the first cat bond...
Article / 7 months ago
Acorn Re parametric quake cat bond target raised to $475m
The target size for the second renewal of the parametric catastrophe bond that provides earthquake related workers compensation...
The target size for the second renewal of the parametric catastrophe bond that provides earthquake related workers compensation...
Article / 8 months ago
