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.
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
PRA to consult on ILS reforms
UK regulators will defer more to Lloyd’s in overseeing managing agents, official says
Reinsurance may be ‘at the peak of the market’: Priebe
Signs of ‘moderation in pricing’, but strong profits are still expected, Guy Carpenter chair, David Priebe, says
Ascot Group launches capital management platform
Bermuda-based carrier builds-out third-party capital business with Leadline Capital Partners launch
Property cat bond issuance hits record in Q2
Appearance of new sponsors and the upsizing of renewals drives growth, according to AM Best
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