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» Q3 2017 Cat Bond Market Report - Parametrics dominate an average but diverse quarter
In total, Q3 2017 saw six catastrophe bond transactions consisting of nine tranches of notes issued, totaling $873.71 million of risk capital across these deals.

The average level of new catastrophe bonds issued in Q3 2017 was still enough to support further outright market growth, in a quarter dominated by parametric triggers. Download the report here.

» 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2017 Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane season is now underway. Track the season as it develops on our dedicated page; with forecast information, storm by storm updates, tracking maps, satellite imagery and more.

» Artemis ILS Asia 2017 post-conference report
An audience of 170+ attended our second ILS Asia conference at the Marina Bay Sands convention centre, Singapore in July 2017.

Speakers noted the need for robust modelling and use of innovative structures, alongside further educating the investor and sponsor community, to broaden the remit of ILS in Asia.
Download the report here.

» Mexico M8.1 earthquake puts Fonden 2017 catastrophe bond at risk

» ILS losses expected. It’s how the market reacts that matters

» Maria: How big is it really & are reinsurance rate rises likely?

» Billions of catastrophe bonds at risk from Hurricane Irma

» Maria turns 2017 cat losses into a capital event for some reinsurers: Fitch

» New capital may not be willing to replace trapped collateral: Albertini, Leadenhall

» Live cat trades at $80 bn on hurricane Irma threat

» Half of hurricane Harvey loss could fall to reinsurance: J.P. Morgan

» Munich, Swiss, Berkshire are reinsurers most exposed to Harvey: RBC

» NFIP or bust? The reinsurance layer certainly is, but once or twice?

» Cyber cat bonds will be a reality within two years: Jean-Louis Monnier, Swiss Re
It is only a matter of time before cyber risk is transferred to the capital markets in a meaningful way.

» Fragmented market complicates Irma loss: SCOR’s Victor Peignet
Victor Peignet, CEO SCOR Global P&C, discussed the uncertain impact of hurricane Irma on the softening market.

» Returns could be lower than traditionally anticipated: Beale, Lloyd’s CEO
Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale discusses the state of the reinsurance market and expectations for the cycle.

» Irma tests ILS, but opens up opportunities: Dirk Lohmann, Secquaero
Hurricane Irma is a test for the insurance-linked securities market. Lohmann discusses the fallout of the event.

» New capital may not be willing to replace trapped collateral: Albertini, Leadenhall
Luca Albertini said that new capital flowing into the market after event may require higher rates to be paid.