Our latest video features the opening panel discussion of the day at Artemis ILS NYC 2026, , from our tenth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference in the ILS NYC series, held on February 6th 2026 in New York.With over 450 people attending, was our busiest conference ever, with the majority of the insurance-linked securities market represented, numerous protection buyers, our biggest ever contingent of end-investors, asset managers and investors seeking education and contacts as they consider the asset class, as well as many of the ILS market’s leading service providers.The first panel session of the day focused on the private insurance-linked securities market segment and was titled This private insurance-linked securities panel discussion was kindly moderated by , Deputy CEO and Managing Partner, Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP.He was joined on stage by: , CEO, Nephila Capital; , Partner/Portfolio Manager, LGT ILS Partners Ltd.; s, Head of Insurance Linked Investments, PGGM; and , Investment Managing Director, Global Head ILS Research, Cambridge Associates.

, which has been particularly impressive in recent years.They noted the still healthy premium environment, despite recent softening in reinsurance markets, believing strong performance can continue as long as portfolio discipline is maintained.The discussion also covered , the importance of transparency and trust, as well as in educating new investors, or those looking to move on from cat bond strategies.

Speakers also noted that , than for pure cat bond funds.But there was a general belief that conditions continue to improve and the track-record of private ILS fund strategies is now attracting increasing attention from institutional investors.Watch the full video from our Artemis ILS NYC 2026 conference to .

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