Bermuda fund generates 19.7% in first full year
Reinsurance veteran Don Kramer’s latest Bermuda start-up venture has got off to a flying start. In its first full year of operations, ILS Capital Management […]
Source: The Royal Gazette
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As asset class correlations rise, attraction to ILS & cat bonds increases
Managers of large multi-asset class investment funds are showing signs of concern that correlation levels between asset classes may break down, with their portfolio adjustments […]
Source: Artemis
Appleby picks up award for ARC work
Law firm Appleby has been recognised at a UK awards ceremony for its work involving a progressive transaction to provide African Union member countries with […]
Source: The Royal Gazette
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Bermuda to fight for title of ILS domicile of choice
Hamilton, Bermuda: January 28, 2015 – Bermuda has been the domicile of choice for 57% of Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) during 2014, and the island is committed to retaining its top position for the creation, listing and servicing of the vehicles in 2015. Bermuda was an early leader in embracing […]
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In its second year, this unique networking event sets itself apart from other industry events, bringing leaders together from the alternative reinsurance, convergence and insurance linked securities marketplace. Supported by the most respected organisations in the ILS sector, this two-day event seeks to attract investors and industry participants to Bermuda, the leading jurisdiction for ILS.
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Hosted at PIER 6 on Front St, this invitation-only event is distinctively different from other industry events, providing a unique platform for networking. Register now to confirm your attendance.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
This year’s keynote and industry speakers will give valuable insight into the ILS market and frank discussion on the industry’s hottest topics. Speaker announcement to follow shortly.
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Bermuda fund generates 19.7% in first full year
Reinsurance veteran Don Kramer’s latest Bermuda start-up venture has got off to a flying start. In its first full year of operations, ILS Capital Management […]
READ MOREAs asset class correlations rise, attraction to ILS & cat bonds increases
Managers of large multi-asset class investment funds are showing signs of concern that correlation levels between asset classes may break down, with their portfolio adjustments […]
READ MOREA turbulent year
Insurers are anticipating that 2014 will be the most expensive year for the aviation market since 2001 and global air travel is likely to double again […]
READ MOREAppleby picks up award for ARC work
Law firm Appleby has been recognised at a UK awards ceremony for its work involving a progressive transaction to provide African Union member countries with […]
READ MOREKPMG in Bermuda: ILS and the impact on traditional markets
In this Podcast, we sit with Jason Carne, Head of ILS, to discuss Insurance Linked Securities and its impact on the traditional market.
Bermuda Hosts a Unique African Catastrophe Insurer
A new multi-country pool based in Bermuda will insure drought, weather cats and other large-scale risks that have been chronic problems in Africa. Organizers call it a "hybrid mutual" and say it was built to be moved.
Catastrophe (Cat) Bond
A cat bond is a bond with an embedded option.
Barney Schauble Nephila Capital: Investing in reinsurance and weather risk
Barney Schauble is a managing director of Bermuda based Nephila Capital, a leading investment manager specializing in the reinsurance industry investing in insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, and weather derivatives.
Investing Book Summary: The Handbook of Insurance-Linked Securities
This is the summary of The Handbook of Insurance-Linked Securities (The Wiley Finance Series) by Pauline Barrieu, Luca Albertinini.
The ABCs Of Rating CAT Bonds
Insurance-linked securities, specifically catastrophe bonds, are receiving more investor attention as an attractive alternative investment. In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor's Director Gary Martucci explains what ILS are and how we look at CAT bonds, and gives an outlook on the market.
Details of investment funds, catastrophe bond funds, hedge funds and fund managers who deal in insurance-linked securities, risk-linked securities and catastrophe bonds in Bermuda.
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