ILS

As ILS players such as Vesttoo seek to grow beyond cat risk, Trading Risk looks at some of the questions surrounding how casualty ILS deals will operate and the amount of risk transfer undertaken to date.

ILS is rated four out of five with a recommendation of an “overweight” strategy from the Liechtenstein-based private bank.

Howie was a principal in Mercer’s hedge fund boutique where his areas of coverage included ILS.

The firm assigned a neutral outlook overall to ILS but is strongly positive on many non-life risks as it seeks diversifying strategies that can withstand inflation.

The hardening rate environment in Florida provided a mid-year opportunity for some, but overall there was little growth.

The consultant will be heading up manager research at the legacy carrier.

He was previously principal, portfolio manager for four years.

The regulator has proposed several changes to enhance the regime for insurance special purpose vehicles which, in turn, could boost the UK ILS market.

Envelop anticipates that cyber ILS could hit $100mn of GWP within four years

Collaboration should help protect against greenwashing fears but the industry should start with leaving behind the issue of the sector’s “inherent ESG” appeal.

Private ILS strategies boosted overall sector performance as cat bonds continued to lag.

Marsh McLennan’s Bermuda platform issued $68.3mn in private deals last year.