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The bond will provide protection against US wind with a PCS trigger.
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The cedant’s current deal is due to mature at the end of January 2026.
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Spreads on USAA’s latest deal priced below comparative issuances in 2023-2024.
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Investor interest is warming up following a colder spell over the past several years.
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The funds will combine credit and ILS holdings.
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The hire is the hedge fund manager’s third ILS appointment in the past year.
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Key topics include private ILS growth prospects and the longevity of longtail interest.
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Returns from cat risk investments stood at 20.1% for the year to 30 June 2025.
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The insurer of last resort currently has $2.15bn of cat bond protection on risk.
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The alternative asset manager was founded in 2021 with offices in London, New York and Abu Dhabi.
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Sources have said $1bn+ of fresh capital from the region is expected to be deployed in 2026.
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The figure comprises 5.48% of insurance discount margin and 3.96% of risk-free rate.
