Non-life insurance premium growth may slow after this year, as the re-pricing of risk effect evens out. But, global reinsurer Swiss Re believes that rising exposure to natural catastrophe events is set to continue driving property insurance market premiums higher, resulting in a corresponding increasing need for reinsurance and risk transfer.Demand for property catastrophe reinsurance has been accelerating over the last few years and once again there are forecasts for at least $10 billion of incremental demand to be seen at the January 2025 renewals.
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On a relative basis, catastrophe bonds have rarely presented a more compelling investment opportunity than today, as despite spreads having tightened somewhat the cat bond asset class diversification offering can be at its strongest when other assets like equities are overvalued, fund manager Icosa Investments has said.Previously, the investment manager has explained that with catastrophe bond spreads remaining at historically elevated levels, it sees an attractive entry point to the asset class for investors.
In its latest insight, specialist cat bond fund manager Icosa Investments has explained further reasons why it sees catastrophe bonds as a particularly compelling alternative asset class at this point in time, highlighting...
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China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the financial industry regulatory agency under the State Council of the People’s Republic, is continuing to promote Hong Kong as a venue for insurers and reinsurers to sponsor catastrophe bonds.Speaking at a conference...
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According to the American Medical Association, people in the U.S. spend more than
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KatRisk, the catastrophe risk modelling software provider and the third-party risk modelling agency for the NFIP’s FloodSmart Re catastrophe bonds, has been acquired by...
More than $112 billion was lost to retail shrinkage in a recent year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Retail loss, or “shrinkage”...
Highlighting the still wide-range of uncertainty in insurance market loss estimates after hurricane Milton, catastrophe bond investment manager Icosa Investments AG has noted that the cat bond market seems not to have discounted prices as widely to account for...
If you’re dealing with a wet basement or a soggy lawn, you might want to look into installing a French drain. While it’s not necessarily a “quick fix,” a French drain can be a smart investment to keep your...
The U.S. economy will feel the effects of the coronavirus for the next several months and beyond, with many individuals already feeling the sting in their own wallets. If you are one of 47 million Americans who are expected...
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Last Updated on April 6, 2022 by adminIn response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality and tourism industry have pulled together to produce protocols across all sectors, including specific Covid-19 Holiday Let Cleaning Guidance for self-catering properties. The Covid-19...
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Virtual reality, or VR for short, may have some limited applications outside of video games and entertainment, but major US insurer Allstate Insurance Company believes there is potential in the technology for use in the insurance industry. Last week...
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A trip to the grocery store probably feels a little different today than it did a few years...
Hurricanes can be among nature’s most destructive events.
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, though storms can take place outside of those dates. Take steps to minimize damage and speed...
Sharing a meal from the grill is a great way to kick off the summer this holiday weekend.
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Just as you would before any important purchase, do some research before buying insurance.
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Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by adminBoshers Insurance is headed by Jason Jackson, who has worked in the insurance industry for 36 years. Jason is an avid history fan and enjoys travelling both abroad and within the UK....
Health insurance plans each have their own rules, benefits and drawbacks. These can be tricky enough to work out when you're buying health insurance for just yourself, but when you're looking for a plan to provide employee benefits, a...
China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the financial industry regulatory agency under the State Council of the People’s Republic, is continuing to promote Hong Kong as a venue for insurers and reinsurers to sponsor catastrophe bonds.Speaking at a conference...
Vacation is for fun and relaxation. Help save yourself some worry about what could be happening at home by protecting it from theft and damage while you are away. Here is a checklist we have developed to help you have...
Nothing says fall fun like a few hours at the stadium of your favorite sports team enjoying a pre-game tailgate party. It’s a tradition as old as football itself and one that’s grown in popularity over the years. Following...
The “Magnificent 7” refers to a group of leading tech companies — including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), Tesla, and Nvidia — that have shown exceptional growth and market performance. While...
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