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Velocity launches rated E&S insurer to accelerate MGA-carrier hybrid strategy

Velocity, the catastrophe exposed property insurance specialist managing general agency (MGA) and holding company operation, has now launched its new,.. Read More

Tail-risks can "differ tremendously" across cat bond funds: Plenum

While catastrophe bond funds might have similar return expectation metrics, the tail-risk inherent in each cat bond fund strategy can,.. Read More

US property cat reinsurance rate-on-line Index now up 35% YTD: Guy Carpenter

At the mid-year reinsurance renewals, US property catastrophe risk-adjusted rate increases were on average the highest in 17 years, with,.. Read More

Emilia-Romagna, Italy floods estimated as 377m industry loss: PERILS

The severe flooding event in Europe that particularly affected the Emilia-Romagna Region of Italy in May 2023 is now estimated,.. Read More

ILS Asia 2023: Just one week left to register!

, and so there are just seven days left to get a ticket if you want to join us. Please,.. Read More

Cyber reinsurance must triple by 2030, capital markets are key: Howden

Cyber reinsurance capacity needs to grow threefold by 2030 to support the cyber insurance segment in fulfilling its potential, and,.. Read More

Stable expands parametric scope beyond commodity risk, launches Bermuda insurer

Stable, a technology company that has built an impressive business on the back of its index-based platform for commodity hedging,,.. Read More

Steve Hearn to depart Inver Re and Ardonagh

Reinsurance broker Inver Re has announced that its CEO Steve Hearn is to depart the company and parent the Ardonagh,.. Read More

Cat bonds still the main source of ILS market growth: Aon Securities

While the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is now beginning to see broader growth resuming, with some successful capital raises across,.. Read More

Private ILS fund returns accelerate in May, beat cat bonds for first time in 2023

The returns of private ILS funds, so those that invest in privately transacted insurance-linked securities (ILS) including collateralised reinsurance and,.. Read More

Retro more orderly at mid-year, but rate increases of 60% seen: Gallagher Re

The retrocession market was more orderly at 2023’s mid-year renewal season, with capacity less constrained and as a result more,.. Read More

Global Parametrics expands One Acre parametric scheme with Howden support

Global Parametrics, the parametric and index-based disaster risk transfer company, has partnered with broking group Howden to deliver an expansion,.. Read More