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The model becomes the second in the state to get approval to affect ratemaking applications. -
Mercury’s recovery from the guaranteed percentage of losses is $47mn.
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This comes in at the lower end of the initial spread guidance of 725-775 bps.
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The Californian insurer had a private deal, Randolph Re, that provided pure wildfire protection.
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Up to nine million acres of US land are considered likely to burn.
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The CEO said private ILS funds can generate additional returns of 10%-20%.
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Private ILS would benefit from extension spreads to manage investor concerns, the CEO argued.
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The insurance industry has experienced mounting losses from severe convective storms.
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Premiums ceded to the ILS vehicle increased by 76% to $433mn.
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Commissioner Lara also proposed a $500mn cash infusion from parent State Farm.
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Island appetite remains stable, but early 2025 loss activity has injected fresh uncertainty.
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The bond was trading at around 12.3c on the dollar in the secondary market last month.
