Features

ILS

ILS: in pursuit of diversity

Convergence transactions have traditionally been dominated by US-centric perils, but improved pricing and greater model granularity are encouraging a rise in the number of diversifying perils.   18 July 2013

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Strategic change inevitable

Rising levels of convergence capital will require a change of strategy among reinsurers, with those that lack an identifiable brand or the underwriting expertise likely to be left behind.   17 July 2013

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Risk pools and convergence capital: getting comfortable

Convergence capital is proving increasingly attractive to state risk pools as the interest shown by capital markets in the cat space shows no sign of waning.   2 July 2013

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BSX: a centripetal force

BSX CEO Greg Wojciechowski explains why Bermuda and the exchange are increasingly acting as a home for insurance-linked securities and alternative forms of capital.   11 April 2013

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Acquiring a taste for cat

With the capital markets acquiring an increasing appetite for cat risk, we explore the nuances of investor interest in the space.   11 April 2013

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Changing the landscape - collateralised re

Collateralised reinsurance has proved to be an increasingly attractive proposition. We explore its implications with Tokio Millennium Re’s Edwin Jordan and Tokio Solution Management’s Kathleen Faries.   1 November 2012

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Unlocking the full potential of ILS

The creation of an investable index that understands the nuances of the market looks set to act as a further spur to growth of ILS. Stefan Kräuchi and Aljosa Bilic detail the steps taken to make an investable index for ILS.   1 November 2012

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ILS moves towards the mainstream

We discuss the development of the investment environment for insurance-linked securities with Kathleen Faries and Edwin Jordan at Tokio Millennium—with the two providing perspectives from an ILS market specialist.   1 October 2012

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Tackling complexity in the energy market

The offshore energy market poses many unique risk management challenges. Matthew Maddocks, product manager for Russell Group, discusses what is required to enable this market to move forward successfully.   1 October 2012

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Innovation in triggers helps drive ILS market

Developments in indices and trigger types have helped to encourage growth in non- peak insurance-linked securities issuance, while creating greater transparency for investors, as Martin Bisping explains.   1 October 2012

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