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Vario Partners and Hyperion X launch ILS product

Vario Partners, part of the Bermuda-based Vario Group, is partnering with Hyperion X, the technology and analytics division of Hyperion Insurance Group, to provide collateralised, whole account stop-loss reinsurance cover.   1 April 2020

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ILS and the effects of the COVID-19 crisis

The impact of the COVID-19 virus on the global economy has been profound. Greg Wojciechowski of the Bermuda Stock Exchange and the ILS Bermuda Thought Leadership team share their thoughts about the impact it has had, and is likely to have going forward, on the ILS business.   27 March 2020

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COVID-19 is generating increased interest in ILS: AkinovA

COVID-19 could ultimately lead to increased interest in ILS structures among investors, according to Henri Winand, CEO of AkinovA, the electronic ILS trading platform that operates in the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s regulatory sandbox.   24 March 2020

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Synpulse unveils dedicated ILS practice, led by Patrick Roder

Synpulse has created a new ILS practice to provide consulting services to clients that are active in this industry.   23 March 2020

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Canopius acquires Multi-Strat Holdings to build up ILS offering in Bermuda

Canopius Group, has taken a majority stake in Multi-Strat Holdings, the Bermuda-based reinsurance group that writes both prospective and retrospective casualty reinsurance sourced through select reinsurance intermediaries.   16 March 2020

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ILS market put to test by record cat losses

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market has provided reinsurance capital of between $88 billion and $93 billion, according to new AM Best’s Commentary, titled Insurance-Linked Securities Market Looks to Future After Servicing Record Cat Losses.   11 March 2020

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Resilience and sustainability goals drive interest in ILS

Collaboration between insurance and capital markets will promote innovative solutions for today’s big challenges, including that of climate change, says Greg Wojciechowski of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.   6 March 2020

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John Butler joins Kovrr advisory board to help develop cyber ILS strategy

John Butler, the head of Cohen & Company’s US insurance asset management platform and global ILS programme, has joined the advisory board at Kovrr.   5 March 2020

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Global reinsurer capital up despite falls in alternative capital: KBRA

Global reinsurer capital was up 7 percent to $625 billion in the first nine months of 2019, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).   21 February 2020

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ILS can be a $1trn market - if it embraces cyber risk: AkinovA CEO

The ILS market can grow tenfold by embracing standardisation and developing new products, particularly ones that offer cyber exposure, according to Henri Winand, CEO of AkinovA, the electronic marketplace for trading re/insurance risk.   13 February 2020

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