Catastrophe bonds
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The deal will expand the region and perils covered by Merna Re bonds.
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Pricing increased by 28% on the Class A notes and 22% on the Class B notes.
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The carrier has previously tapped capital markets with Cape Lookout Re transactions.
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The carrier currently has $1.15bn of Merna Re cat bond limit on risk.
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The coverage will be indemnity, annual aggregate for Florida named storm.
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The new global bond fund can take a ‘marginal allocation’ to cat bonds.
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The carrier’s Armor Re deal upsized by 33%.
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The bond will cover named storms, North American earthquakes and European windstorms.
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The World Bank-backed deal is structured with a parametric trigger.
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The reinsurer said it hopes to grow the size of the $13.75mn deal over time.
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The coverage will be for named storm and quake.
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The sponsor’s debut cat bond upsized by 25%.
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The bond is the second transaction from the sponsor to target per occurrence coverage.
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The bond will cover named storms in the state of Florida.
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The mega bond has upsized to more than twice its initial target.
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The coverage will be parametric based on the central pressure of the storm.
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This came as the broker earmarked “material softening” of minimum traditional rates on line.
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Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund sustainable development projects.
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The multi-peril coverage was due to expire in June 2026.
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The carriers are seeking $130mn of Class C named storm coverage.
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The carrier has priced the Class A tranche at 525 bps.
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A diverse investor base is among market characteristics seen as important for growth.
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