Rates
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Twia’s analysis showed existing rates were inadequate.
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The broker estimated ILS capacity reached a record $107bn as cat bond interest surged.
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The proposal now goes to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for review.
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The ratings agency noted robust profit margins for reinsurers.
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Top layer competition is an added pressure on ILS firms, but the impact can be overstated.
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The firm received a long-term ICR of a- and the outlook for both ratings is stable.
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European rates on line increased by 7.60%, while in the US prices were up 5.25%.
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The broker’s report also hailed the best risk-adjusted margins for ILS investors in a decade.
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The broker’s 1st View report predicted that cat bond issuance should remain elevated until at least Q2 2024.
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Reinsurers are making some adjustments to secure target signings but appetite to grow is finely balanced.
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Projected 2024 ILS returns remain historically high, but signs of increased appetite for top-layer cat risk and top-end retro raise questions over how long this will last.
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Anticipations of a tug-of-war around a ‘flat to slightly up’ pricing renewal have indeed come to fruition.