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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.

» 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2018 Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane season is just a month away. Track the season as it develops on our dedicated page; with forecast information, storm by storm updates, tracking maps, satellite imagery and more.

» Catastrophe bond market buoyant in record Q1 2018: Report

» “Significantly” above average 2018 hurricane season forecast by NC State

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

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

» Fidus Re Ltd., the first ever financial guarantee ILS deal targets $100m

» FEMA confirms intention to sponsor NFIP flood cat bond at July 1st

» Hopes for meaningful reinsurance rate increases dashed: Willis Re

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

» Further growth expected in 2018 as alternative capital hits $89bn: Aon Benfield

» Stone Ridge expands investment in Lloyd’s corporate vehicle

» As challenging today as it was 20 years ago: Frank Majors, Nephila
Frank Majors discusses the sector, saying there are still many challenges facing the wider re/insurance industry.

» 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.