Alternative Capital
The emergence of a $30bn global marketplace for insurance-linked securities has served as evidence of the increasingly prominent role third-party capital now plays in risk transfer. Over the medium to long-term this sector is expected to continue its growth as investors take advantage of the low correlation insurance has with other asset classes. This section brings together Insurance Day’s coverage of alternative capital and the way it is helping reshape global insurance markets.
MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re capacity to more than $90m
Latest issuance represents a 12.5% uplift in capacity from 2024
California fires to generate minimal catastrophe bond losses: Fitch
Fires will result in partial loss of principal for certain catastrophe bonds but aggregate losses not expected to cause a curtailment of issuances
London Bridge hits $1.92bn deployed capacity
Lloyd’s protected cell vehicle had established 19 cells by the end of 2024 with committed capital of more than $2.5bn
Catastrophe bond issuance hits record $17.7bn in 2024
Outstanding issuance in global catastrophe bond market climbs to new high of $49.5bn, according to Artemis
Catastrophe bond market poised for record issuance in 2024
More than $14.6bn issuances have completed for the year to date
Australia reforms might open up ILS market: Fitch
Apra proposes cutting reinstatement requirements, which could help ILS
Asia is poised to be the next ILS growth hub
The region’s vast and fragmented market holds unparalleled diversification potential
UK launches captives and ILS consultations
Consultations come as chancellor Rachel Reeves says re/insurance is one of five 'priority growth opportunities' for the UK
Reinsurers’ catastrophe budgets ‘can withstand $50bn Milton industry loss’
Double blow of hurricanes Helene and Milton could threaten smaller carriers focused on Florida, analysts warn
Starwind launches $270m Fractal Re sidecar
Programme manager partners with Stone Point Credit on casualty-focused collateralised reinsurer
Aon names Schultz reinsurance solutions global vice-chair
Schultz has been Aon Securities chief executive since 2012
UK ILS reforms are good start but not game-changing
UK issuers would like faster approvals, but rival jurisdictions have big advantages, experts say
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