6 February 2013Alternative Risk Transfer

ILS issuance hits new heights

Last year saw the second highest level of catastrophe bond issuance on record signalling strong growth in the market, according to Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA). At year end, $5.9 billion of catastrophe bonds had been issued – a 37 percent increase over 2011, according to the unit’s latest Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) market update.

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