Beyond peak risk – The expanding spectrum of diversification in ILS: Artemis London 2026 video

This new video features the third panel discussion of the day at our recent Artemis London 2026 catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities conference, a session focused on achieving diversification within the cat bond and ILS asset class and what that actually means for investors.

Our Artemis London 2026 conference, the fifth in the series, was held on September 1st and around 220 attendees came through the door on the day to hear a range of insightful discussions from insurance-linked securities and reinsurance market leaders.

Attendees to the conference came from across the marketplace and around the globe, representing ILS specialists, insurance and reinsurance buyers, specialist ILS market service providers, end-investors and more, with over 120 organisations there.

This third panel session of the day was titled “Beyond peak risk: The expanding spectrum of diversification in ILS.”

The discussion was expertly moderated by Harry White, Head of PCS, Verisk Insurance Solutions.

Joining him on stage were: Andre Rzym, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Man Group; Connie Tregidga, Managing Director, Global Structured Solutions, Marsh Re; Chris Wilson, Managing Director, ILS, Cedar Trace Advisers Limited; and Rick Pagnani, Managing Partner & CEO, King Ridge Capital Advisors.

Beginning the discussion, the audience heard that novelty alone is not sufficient reason for diversifying within the cat bond and ILS asset class, as speakers said new products must provide marginal contribution and enhance risk-adjusted returns.

The panel discussed a range of strategies for achieving and maintaining diversification within the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market.

Key points raised included the definition of boundaries for diversification, balancing novelty against economic value, and the effectiveness of different risk-adjusted return profiles.

Experts explored the evolution of diversification within property, casualty, cyber, and terrorism risks, while highlighting the importance of structural and pricing discipline, as well as robust modelling deal with uncertainty.

Another topic of focus was the unique liquidity and tail-risk protection provided by catastrophe bonds and ILS, as well as how improvements in the existing structures have enabled the asset class to expand.

Watch the full video from our Artemis London 2026 conference to learn more about our speakers thoughts on what diversification means for investors within the catastrophe bond and ILS asset class and how it can be achieved.

Thank you again to everyone who attended Artemis London 2026, to our expert speakers and our supportive sponsors.

We will return to London next year and look forward to seeing many of you at our Artemis London 2027 conference.

Our Artemis ILS NYC 2027 conference will be held on February 5th next year. Tickets are available and selling fast.

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