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NHC warns on potential cyclone from Gulf to Florida panhandle

Tropical storm and storm surge warnings are in effect for the region.

Catco reveals loss reserves for Dorian and Faxai

The investment manager, which is currently in run-off, is also monitoring the impact of Typhoon Hagibis.

Arch closes $577mn Bellemeade Re transaction

Arch Capital has concluded its fourth mortgage ILS deal this year.

UPC predicts $61mn of Q3 cat losses and creep

The insurer disclosed $46mn of losses for the quarter and $15mn in adverse reserve development from cat events in prior years.

• Guatemala joins CCRIF with rainfall cover purchase
• CNA appoints James as chief risk and reinsurance officer
• Hagibis leads to trapped capital fears
• Everest Re estimates $280mn Q3 cat losses led by Dorian and Faxai
• Analysts: AIG could have exhausted Japanese reinsurance cover after typhoons
• RenRe sets Q3 cat losses at $155mn

Opinion

What are the likely ILS vote-winners in the Lloyd's Blueprint?

Debate within the convergence market is splintered – but could this help growth prospects?

Cracking into a crème brûlée will always make me think in passing of reinsurance

Investors will want evidence from carriers that they believe in the retro business case

Analysis

Will the direct ILS investment trend pick up?

The availability of new capital – or the lack thereof – was a hot topic at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous.

Battle of the auction platforms

Aon’s plan to launch an auction platform in time for 1 January 2020 suggests a struggle is underway in the reinsurance space for the position of auction technology market leader.

ILS market expected to escape significant Faxai hit

Typhoon Faxai losses are unlikely to have a significant impact on the ILS markets, based on current industry estimates.

Ratings agencies highlight retro reliance

Ratings agencies remain positive on reinsurers boosting their use of retrocession to grow, despite this year’s capacity crunch in the retro segment.

Supplements

Monte Carlo Roundtable 2019

Reconstruction in the ILS market continues, with ongoing concerns about investor sentiment, capacity growth and the impact of retro rates

Investor Guide to ILS: H2 2019

Reinsurance conditions began moving in investors’ favour in mid-year 2019, marking a delayed reaction to 2017-2018 losses.