Electronic trading of catastrophe risk
The free trading of catastrophe risk on electronic platforms could be a major disruptor to the reinsurance market, says Clive O'Connell of McCarthy Denning.
Trigger happy?
Clear and unambiguous wording of trigger clauses in ILS contracts is vital to their success, says Clive O’Connell of McCarthy Denning.
Can London take the lead role?
The ILS sector is still growing fast, and the London Market should be at the forefront of its development, but there are problems to overcome says Clive O’Connell of McCarthy Denning.
This time it’s different
Tom Johansmeyer, assistant vice president, reinsurance services, marketing at ISO/Verisk Insurance Solutions, debunks the five top myths of exchange-traded risk, an idea whose time has come once again.
How to Make Exchange-Traded Risk Work
Tom Johansmeyer, AVP – reinsurance services, marketing at ISO/Verisk Insurance Solutions, takes a look at the issues surrounding exchange-traded risks and the best way to make the market in them work.
Commercial Property and Data Quality
With big data now a hot topic for insurers, Zack Schmiesing, director of thought leadership at Verisk Commercial Property, takes a look at some of the pitfalls that await the unwary.
1/1 Renewal "To do" list
With the end of year renewals approaching, Tom Johansmeyer, AVP – reinsurance services, marketing at ISO/Verisk Insurance Solutions, lists what the ILS industry needs to have on its "To do" list.
Will ILS go global?
In this month’s insurance-linked securities (ILS) blog, Clive O’Connell, partner, Goldberg Segalla, talks about the scope of the ILS market, and whether it is destined to remain a niche offering.
Would you buy insurance on your neighbour’s home?
Exchange-traded risk can be a complex area, but one which is proving a key talking point among the industry, as Tom Johansmeyer, AVP – reinsurance services, marketing at ISO/Verisk Insurance Solutions, explains in this month’s insurance-linked securities (ILS) blog.
ILS: are risks and returns being assessed prudently?
In this month’s ILS blog, Gary Martucci, director and Maren Josefs, associate director at rating agency Standard & Poor's, discuss the impact of adapting to the influx of alternative capital by providing innovative solutions and lower prices to reinsurance purchasers.
