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At current pricing levels, it would take a $30-50bn ground-up property loss to reverse the slide in traditional property cat reinsurance rates, according to Aon Re Global. The broker forecast rate-on
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East Lane Re II US insurer Chubb Group’s $200mn cat bond, East Lane Re II, was over-subscribed, proving that a “strong” proposition can still compel investors despite the recent rel
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Risk modelling firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS) has launched the Paradex Europe Windstorm index – the first parametric index for assessing European windstorm insured industry losses. The in
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Bermudian (re)insurer Max Capital Group has purchased two seasonal maximum hurricane derivative contracts for North Atlantic and Florida wind on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) which are based
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Risk modelling firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS) has confirmed the launch of the first parametric index for assessing European windstorm insured industry losses, as predicted by our sister public
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Imagine getting paid for a catastrophe loss before it has even happened? It’s the dream scenario for many cat exposed insurers but, according to Neil Eckert, is also one of the reasons why his
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The continued development of catastrophe derivatives trading will be fuelled by the “flexibility of the over-the-counter (OTC) markets”, according to Rob Turner of newlylaunched derivativ
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Despite strong interest in Industry Loss Warranty products in the last three months, the volume of closed transactions has been low, with pricing continuing to come under pressure. “November, D
