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Zeta could become Cat 2 before Louisiana landfall near New Orleans

The storm has gained strength after earlier forecasts put it at a Cat 1 landfall strike.

Asian reinsurer looks to expand as prices increase.

Hurricanes Isaias and Sally were "full retention events" and the firm took 2,000 new Irma cat claims in Q3, the company said.

Markel's ILS revenue dropped 30% amid Catco run-off and growing side-pocketed assets at Nephila.

Repeated pelting from smaller cat losses presents a host of challenges for carriers.

Greater investor demand is being supported by a focus on liquidity and defined perils – but sources caution against over-hyping the shift.

Buyers are out early ahead of a challenging renewal, with retro rate hikes set to outpace reinsurance increases.

If reinsurers prevail in limiting insurers from aggregating BI claims, this will shield retro markets.

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