Opinions

A test case equivalent is needed for Covid retro disputes

by Fiona Robertson | August 18, 2020

Earlier this month, we recapped some of the issues causing rising tensions in the retro market, where providers are pushing for release of capital trapped in connection to Covid-19 claims.

Prolonging trapping debate could have knock-on impacts

by Fiona Robertson | June 22, 2020

Like with Hurricane Irma, the pandemic loss is the kind of disaster that does not highlight the strengths of the collateralised reinsurance and retro model.

Reinsurers need a back-up plan to avoid post-Covid fundraising bubble

by Fiona Robertson | June 15, 2020

To what extent does the business opportunity for new start-ups rely on BI losses that the industry is vigorously rebutting?

Will the ILS market lose out to a reinsurer class of 2020?

by Fiona Robertson | May 18, 2020

If Covid-19 is a slow-growing loss, fundraising may not come in through fast-access ILS routes.

Coronavirus outbreak may open up ILS opportunities

by Fiona Robertson | March 9, 2020

The event could drive greater interest in buying cover for pandemic and contingency risks.

Redefining the USP of ILS

by Fiona Robertson | February 24, 2020