Catastrophe Bonds Remain “Niche” Unless New Perils Emerge, Costs Fall
The catastrophe bond market will be able to sustain up to $8 billion in annual volume, but it will find
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Italy at Most Risk of Quake, but Least Prepared to Pay for It
The Italian government has lost its ability to act at the “insurer of last resort” for earthquake coverage under the
Crop Insurance Grows All Weather Profits Despite Drought
Despite the warnings that multi-peril crop insurers may face its largest loss in several decades, it’s unlikely carriers will
Joplin Tornado Sparks New Reinsurance Requirement
The near failure of several Missouri insurers following the May 2011 Joplin tornado has prompted state regulators to require local
Catastrophe Modelers Historic Loss Estimates Flawed: Clark
Modern day coastal development is making U.S. hurricanes more potent, but catastrophe modeling firms may be applying “incomplete” historic
Assured Delays Life Fund Audit
Life settlement vehicle Assured Fund said that it’s delaying the audit of its 2011 financial statements in order to
