Industry loss cat bonds show significant relative value: Twelve Capital
Given spread widening has been seen to be more considerable with index-linked, or industry loss triggered, catastrophe bonds, compared to indemnity deals, investment manager Twelve Capital says there is significant relative value in them and as a result it advises being overweight to the index trigger cat bond category. Twelve Capital, the Zurich headquartered investment […]
Global Natural Catastrophe & Hazard Review. Analysis & Insurance Implications
During past year, the world saw another year of impactful natural catastrophe events that once again emphasized the need to better account for the growing risks that these hazards bring, according to Gallagher Re Natural Catastrophe Report. Contents: Global natural catastrophe overview Global Natural Hazard: Notable Statistics Global Natural Catastrophe Event Summary Natural catastrophe summaries by […]
One of the best entry points for investors in decades: Twelve Capital’s Ramseier
The global insurance and reinsurance market, including insurance-linked securities (ILS), currently offers “one of the best entry points for investors in decades” according to Twelve Capital CIO and Founding Partner Urs Ramseier. Writing in a letter to investors, Urs Ramseier explains that the insurance and reinsurance markets have faced and continue to face multiple risks, […]
Использование Производных страховых инструментов (ILS) для устойчивого развития критической инфраструктуры транзитных стран инициативы «Пояс и Путь»
НАЖМИТЕ НА КАРТИНКУ ДЛЯ ПРОЧТЕНИЯ Глава из коллективной монографии Института Бизнеса БГУ Коллективная монография, подготовленная международным коллективом учёных, посвящена анализу различных аспектов устойчивого развития общества: экологическим, рыночным, социальным, информационным, технологическим, транспортным и ряду других. Одним из центральных аспектов издания является интеграционная компонента устойчивого развития различных секторов экономики разных государств для нашего общего будущего. Издание рекомендуется […]
Risk Pool CEO Global Risk Dialogue
Securing access to financial resources before a disaster strikes through sovereign catastrophe risk pools allows countries to respond quickly to disasters and reduce their impact on people and their livelihoods. Risk Pools like ARC Ltd., CCRIF, PCRIC and SEADRIF are an innovative DRM mechanism enabling countries to pool risks in a diversified portfolio and transfer […]
Twelve Capital gets Art 9 SFDR classification for Climate Transition Equity Strategy
Twelve Capital, the Zurich headquartered investment manager with a focus on insurance-linked securities (ILS), insurance and reinsurance linked investments, has had its Climate Transition Equity Strategy classified under Article 9 of SFDR. The strategy focuses on the environmental aspects of climate sustainability, while also considering social and governance aspects. It is employed to operate an […]
Risk pools ARC, CCRIF and PCRIC agree to partnership at COP27
Global risk pools African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.), CCRIF SPC (formerly The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) and Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) have agreed to a partnership at the recent COP27 climate conference. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt to […]
Cat bond spread levels double since the start of 2022: Tenax
Spread levels in the catastrophe bond market may have doubled since the beginning of 2022, as the market reprices return expectations in the wake of hurricane Ian, according to Tenax Capital. Tenax Capital, the London based hedge fund that was founded by its CEO Massimo Figna and offers a UCITS catastrophe bond fund to its […]
Investors in Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) Are Seeking Innovation and Improve Disaster Relief
Investors in ILS are seeking innovation—they may find it in Africa where a combination of transnational bodies, better data and a desire to structure improved disaster relief could combine with new ILS domiciles. Contents: A growing pipeline of risks could soon be transferred Investors used World Bank bonds as a diversification traditional capital Why 97% […]
Parametric Catastrophe Bonds and Alternate Risk Transfer Mechanisms for China’s Market
Even as countries across the globe grapple with climate change, alternate risk transfer mechanisms like parametric solutions are emerging as the best option. A parametric transaction uses the physical characteristics of a catastrophe event as the trigger. A catastrophe bond (CAT) is a high-yield debt instrument that is designed to raise money for companies in […]