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» Q1 2018 Cat Bond Market Report - Market buoyant despite 2017 catastrophes
Q1 2018 saw a record $4.24 billion of new risk capital brought to market from 23 tranches of notes via 17 deals, in a robust start to the year as the market bounced back from its losses.

The outstanding market size at the end of the first-quarter of 2018 hit $32.83 billion, which represents growth of almost $1.8 billion since the end of 2017. Download the report here.

» Reinsurance renewal coverage
Read our reporting, insight and analysis of the January 2018 reinsurance renewals, when a large proportion of global reinsurance program terms are renewed and repriced. Reinsurance rates are slated to rise at 1/1, but pressure from the weight of reinsurance capital could remain a factor. Read our reinsurance renewal coverage here.

» Artemis ILS Bermuda Executive Roundtable 2017
At our third annual Artemis ILS Bermuda Executive Roundtable participants discussed a mix of challenges and opportunities for the sector as it continues to expand its remit and push for growth, on the back of an extremely active loss year for sponsors and investors.
Download the report here.

» Business as usual is not sustainable, says Lloyd’s Chairman

» Re/insurers face challenges as they spend their way into the future

» AXA confirms XL acquisition, cites diversification & access to alt capital

» The reinsurer of the future is here today, but costs still need to be cut

» Arch’s Freddie Mac mortgage risk deal. A glimpse of the future?

» SoftBank closing on Swiss Re, Chaucer & Aspen on the block

» XL wasn’t expensive, positions AXA for insurance market change: AXA CEO

» FEMA planning mid-year NFIP reinsurance placement, exploring ILS options

» Willis Towers Watson launches global insurance facility for resilience

» Lassa fever outbreak an “Eligible Event” for pandemic cat bond: World Bank

» ILS an important, enabling part of our business: Blerina Essen, myLotto24
myLotto24’s Managing Director, Blerina Essen, discussed with Artemis the company’s participation in the ILS space.

» Kinesis sees more opportunities and is ready to take them
Kinesis Capital Management has seen more opportunities in the market following the 2017 catastrophe events.

» World Bank looking to “push the boundaries” of ILS capital: Michael Bennett
The World Bank's capital-at-risk notes program sets a foundation for continued innovation and expansion, as it looks to “push the boundaries” of ILS market risks.

» 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.