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Are we close to a billion-dollar cyber risk loss year?
Tom Johansmeyer, head of PCS at Verisk, investigates the chances of the ILS market’s hitting a $1 billion cyber risk loss this year.
Guernsey demonstrates agility and innovation in ILS market
Dominic Wheatley, chief executive of Guernsey Finance, explains how recent developments in Guernsey have left the jurisdiction stronger and ready for growth in insurance-linked securities and reinsurance.
Investors draw breath
ILS investors have been battered by a series of trials in recent years including losses, loss creep, trapped capital and disappointing rate increases. Some may have paused for thought, but there is no sign of the majority walking away yet. Intelligent Insurer reports.
Resisting the seduction of models
The nat cat loss experiences of 2017 and 2018 have shown the weaknesses of relying upon a standardised external model without internal enhancement through the application of expert judgement and actuarial technique. Dirk Lohmann of Schroders investigates the solutions.
Where ILS and ESG intersect
The Bermuda Stock Exchange has launched an environmental, social and governance initiative that aims to enable sustainable and responsible growth for its member companies and the wider community. Greg Wojciechowski caught up with Intelligent ILS to explain what this means for the exchange and the ILS markets.
Models: what really matters
William Dubinsky, managing director & head of ILS at Willis Towers Watson Securities, takes a look at model clarity and other issues facing the ILS market.
ILS market navigates stormy waters
A number of new reports on the global ILS market point to increasing signs of stability after a tough start to the year. Intelligent ILS investigates.
Willis Re underlines importance of ILS relationships
A report published this month by Willis Re Securities claims that relationships are important as the ILS market returns to a more normal environment.
Investors ponder the future of ILS
A flight to quality is underway in the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, following disappointing performance in 2017 and 2018 according to a new survey by Intelligent Insurer’s sister publication Bermuda:Re+ILS.
CCR interview: why understanding the wider impact of CSR is crucial for re/insurers
Corporate social responsibility has changed aspects of the risk transfer industry over time, but it is now becoming more important than ever for re/insurers to understand its wider consequences, Laurent Montador of CCR tells Intelligent Insurer.
