Opinion
Narrative matters more than numbers when it comes to the great ILS reload
Last year’s catastrophe losses were exactly the kind of disaster event that made it easy for ILS managers and reinsurers to pitch to investors for fresh capital and to succeed in delivering the “great ILS reload” at the year-end of 2017.
The RenRe-TMR deal shows why ILS managers are acquiring rated paper
The world of so-called collateralised reinsurance has always been a bit of a misnomer as significant volume is transacted behind several rated fronts.
A certain loss is preferable for many in the industry than the cloud of possible liability
Hurricane Michael’s losses will contribute to a scrappy year for reinsurers and ILS firms.
Third-party capital motives will continue to influence M&A
M&A is once again at the forefront of industry minds, as Scor and RenaissanceRe have been fending off bidders and activist investors in recent weeks.
Lime Street’s gloomy pubs can benefit from daylight
A gloomy pub in Lime Street, EC3 – the kind where light barely penetrates stained glass windows, hiding any grubby floors – is an apt metaphor for the opacity of the reinsurance markets.
Trading Risk view: Broker facilities may attract ILS capital but fee structures must be aligned
Broker distribution facilities have made a comeback in recent years as intermediaries seek new ways to streamline operations and boost fee income.
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