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RMS: Winter storm losses to fall beneath top-end estimates

The modelling agency said it is still monitoring how factors such as demand surge and mould damage may impact claims.

Guy Carp: UK Supreme Court ruling not an out clause for reinsurers

Some had argued that the definition of occurrence used by judges could make it harder for insurers to aggregate treaty claims.

Tokio Marine looks for $150mn Kizuna cat bond

The deal would add to $200mn of ongoing cat bond cover for the insurer.

Lockton Re Bermuda confirms hire of Aon’s Parcell for retro unit

The broker was most recently global head of the ILW practice for Aon’s reinsurance solutions unit.

• Aeolus adds ex-RMS researcher Dailey to analytics team
• Palomar returns with $300mn Torrey Pines cat bond
• Texas Big Freeze: Why are the numbers so far apart?
• CoStar improves CoreLogic offer by $450mn
• Armour ILS legacy funds fell to major 2019 loss before wind-down
• PartnerRe third-party capital reaches $1bn

Opinion

When there is nothing average about cat losses, why benchmark to the mean?

ILS market enjoying spoils of post-Covid interest

Swiss Re's fund launch is a bigger ILS pivot than it may seem

Aon's new cat facility points to ILS ambitions from backers

Analysis

Evolving commutation practices tested by Covid and final Irma tie-up

While uncertainty over Covid may limit early commutations, isolated deals may have been struck, as 2017 contracts in some cases remain open.

Bilateral deals support sidecar growth at 1.1

One estimate suggested around $2bn of new capacity in private deals.

BI aggregation issues will need further testing

Fenchurch Law partner suggests "aggressive" initial claims adjustments will be unwound and the reinsurance context will need specific consideration.

Swiss ILS investment could shrink after recent loss years

Returns have disappointed some institutional investors, but prospective rates may attract fresh investment, sources said.

Supplements

(Re)Connect 2020 - ILS Roundtable

Covid-19 may have been the biggest talking point in the (re)insurance markets this year but arguably, the pandemic is being overtaken by several other factors – ILS market dynamics amongst them.

Investor Guide to ILS: H2 2020

Covid-19 and ILS strategies: locking down diversification benefits.