ILS works as a diversifier but only a limited ‘safe haven’: academics

13 June 2019

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A new research paper from three German academics suggested that while cat bonds are an effective diversifier for investment portfolios, they may not fit the bill as a “hedge” or “safe haven”.

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Conduit to top up reinsurance due to $100mn-$140mn LA fires loss

Fresh limit of $525mn entered the cat bond market in the last week of March

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