Catastrophe Risks
Florida Property Insurance Market Sees Improvement Amid High Reinsurance Dependency
Florida property insurers exhibit high dependency on reinsurance, exceeding the broader property segment, says A.M. Best report. Learn More
Parametric 144A Cat Bonds: Innovating Risk Transfer
Explore captive insurance, parametric risk trading, and blockchain innovations with Dr. Marcus Schmalbach on the latest IRMI and Captive.com podcast. Learn More
WTW Collaborates on Parametric Earthquake Policy for Papua New Guinea
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) collaborates on a parametric earthquake policy for Papua New Guinea, fortifying critical infrastructure insurance. Read More
Reframing Cyber Risk: Opportunity or Serious Threat?
A recent Howden report explores the evolving cyber-reinsurance market, highlighting untapped opportunities and advocating for a balanced approach to cyber-risk underwriting. Read More
World Bank Issues $175M Catastrophe Bond for Mexico's Pacific Hurricanes
The World Bank issues a $175M catastrophe bond for Mexico's Pacific hurricanes, expanding disaster coverage to $595M in 2024 through innovative financial protection. Read More
Fitch Ratings Weighs in on Jamaica's Catastrophe Bond
Fitch Ratings has released an analysis of the recent catastrophe bond issued by the World Bank for the benefit of Jamaica. Read More
World Bank Partners with Jamaica for Catastrophe Bond Renewal
The World Bank has joined forces with Jamaica to provide financial protection against named storm events through a newly priced catastrophe bond totaling $150 million. Read More