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The lure of rated paper

A year ago, there were rumours that some ILS funds were mulling launching rated carriers. Now, a number are openly discussing how this would work with regulators and investors. Bermuda:Re+ILS examines the drivers behind what appears to be a potential game-changer for the ILS sector—and why Bermuda could take centre-stage.   20 October 2019

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The road ahead for Bermuda

A burgeoning life reinsurance market and the anticipated upward trajectory for ILS are two of the biggest potential growth areas for Bermuda, while cyber risk remains both an opportunity and a challenge. PwC’s Arthur Wightman and Andy Moore discussed with Bermuda:Re+ILS what might be influencing Bermuda as it heads into 2020.   19 October 2019

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Five inspirational leaders

Bermuda:Re+ILS brings you the second instalment of its Bermuda’s Risk Transfer Hall of Fame—in every issue we profile five individuals who have contributed significantly to Bermuda’s journey as a global risk transfer hub.   19 October 2019

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ILS could benefit from ESG prominence

As environmental, social and governance considerations become increasingly important to investors, this could benefit insurance-linked securities as an asset class, say John Seo, co-founder and managing director and Joanna Syroka, director of business development of Fermat Capital Management.   17 October 2019

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The dominant force in ILS

Bermuda remains the world’s number one ILS hub by some distance. But as the ILS landscape grows and evolves, Bermuda must also adapt and lead, Greg Wojciechowski of the Bermuda Stock Exchange tells Bermuda:Re+ILS.   17 October 2019

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Markel CATCo portfolio managers to launch new fund with Markel seed capital

Rick Montgomerie and Charlie Vaughan, the portfolio managers for Markel CATCo Investment Management’s Aquilo Fund, are leaving the company to establish a new investment manager and fund, along with Elizabeth Simmons, Aquilo's underwriter.   13 October 2019

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Convergence: ILS market must broaden its horizons

The ILS market must broaden the risks that it covers, according to Des Potter, managing director at GC Securities.   13 October 2019

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Convergence: Industry needs better understanding of nat cat event frequency

The ILS market must get better at understanding natural catastrophe event frequency, according to a panel at Convergence 2019.   11 October 2019

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Convergence: Insurance open protocol reporting will benefit the whole industry

The introduction of insurance open protocol reporting (IOPR) can benefit the whole industry, according to Michael Hamer partner & senior analyst at Albourne Partners.   11 October 2019

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Convergence: ILS no longer a threat to traditional capital

ILS is no longer seen as a threat to traditional capital, according to Kathleen Faries, the chair of ILS Bermuda.   10 October 2019

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