14 November 2012Alternative Risk Transfer

All quiet on the ILS front: but why?

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market has been quiet of late but the industry appears split on why this is. Some blame nervousness following Hurricane Sandy, while others argue it is typical for this time of year.

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