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ILS

Share buybacks indicative of tough market

Levels of share buybacks among Bermuda cat players reflect tough market conditions, with the renewals likely to be shaped by the influx of convergence capital.   17 December 2013

ILS

Cat bond rally losing momentum

The latest figures from ILS Advisers and Eurekahedge show a slowing in the strong rally achieved in the cat bond market since June this year, with the market up 0.17 percent in October.   29 November 2013

ILS

Convergence making underwriters increasingly invaluable

The quality of underwriting talent is set to become increasingly important in the face of rising levels of convergence capital, as teams are deployed across traditional and alternative reinsurance structures.   25 November 2013

ILS

BMA welcomes three more SPIs

The BMA welcomed a further three special purpose insurers (SPIs) in October, bringing the total number of SPIs formed this year to 32.   25 November 2013

ILS

2013: Bermuda outpaces Cayman in ILS

Bermuda has outpaced Cayman in the ILS space for the first time in 2013, by both the value of ILS issuance and the number of bonds issued, according to a new report released by the BMA.   25 November 2013

ILS

Greater focus on underwriting discipline and new perils

The industry will need to pay attention to price discipline in response to the influx of new convergence capital, and as it struggles with troubled investment returns.   14 November 2013

ILS

Residual markets are a result of inconsistent price signals

Residual markets such as in Florida are a result of inconsistent pricing signals from traditional reinsurers. Convergence capital can help to smooth rate changes and in turn reduce the regulatory burden.   14 November 2013

ILS

New capital will drive M&A and innovation

The influx of convergence capital, which will top $100 billion over the next five years according to Bryon Ehrhart, will drive M&A and a push to source new risks for a growing pool of traditional and alternative capital.   13 November 2013

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Convergence capital is sophisticated and here to stay

Industry veteran, Dennis Mahoney--stressing his views are strictly his own personal opinions--believes convergence capital is here for the long haul.   12 November 2013

ILS

Rate environment encouraging retail growth

Significant rate reductions at the mid-year renewals may signal a tough January for reinsurers, and will likely encourage global multi-line players to consider insurance lines more closely.   6 November 2013

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