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The sidecar was launched today by the Bermudian reinsurer and investment firm Carlyle. -
The capital will provide retro cover for life-focused reinsurer Fortitude Re.
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Investor interest is warming up following a colder spell over the past several years.
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Key topics include private ILS growth prospects and the longevity of longtail interest.
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A cat-focused vehicle is “the missing piece” of Hannover Re’s ILS offerings, said Silke Sehm.
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It is understood around $1bn of premiums could be ceded to the proposed vehicle.
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The Bermuda reinsurer has been active in ILS since launching in 2007.
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The sidecar will support five programs providing specialty frequency coverages.
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Sources said that the carrier has held preliminary talks with private debt investors.
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Fleming’s attempt follows those of other legacy carriers that have had recent successes raising capital.
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Ryan Alternative Capital Re was launched in partnership with Axis Capital.
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The vehicle will be capitalised by an asset manager with more than $100bn in AuM.
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