S&P Revives Cat Bond Rating Then Promptly Sends it to Default
The $84.5 million series 1 class A-1 notes of Cayman-domiciled Carillon Ltd. entered into default after being
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Haiti Quake Payout $8 Million, Limited Insurance and Poor Construction Are Key
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Facility (CCRIF) will pay out under $8 million in response to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake
After a Difficult 2009, Bermuda Looks Towards New Year and ILS
Despite shares being off nearly 40 percent from the previous year, the Bermudian Stock Exchange (BSX) remains optimistic about growth
New Life Collateral Program “Rules Out” Cash
Bermuda-based Karson Management has launched a new collateral program for the Triple X securitization marketplace that the firm says
Haitian Quake Could Mean “Significant Payout” From CCRIF
Haiti will likely have a significant claim against the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) following the recent earthquake, according
Reserving, Yields Will Challenge P/C Earnings
Global property casualty reinsurers and carriers will need to make difficult decisions as limited reserves releases and declining bond yields
Aon: Cat Bonds, Collateralized Re to Grow in 2010
A combination of carriers topping out on their reinsurance programs and a better pricing environment will allow catastrophe bonds to
Despite Few ’09 Mega Cats, Data Shows Loss Trends Rising
Reinsurers have benefited from a favorable loss year but smaller and more frequent weather events are chipping away at the
Goldman Index Lacks Longevity
A tumultuous year for the life settlement industry is not taking a holiday after that Goldman Sachs announced that will
Aon Report: Biggest Cats Continue to Be Least Insured
The largest insured losses of 2009 occurred in the U.S. and Europe, but the developing world continued to suffer
Cat Bond Market Interest or Reinsurance Market Cost
The final tally on Travelers Co.’s Longpoint Re catastrophe bond is $500 million, twice the initial estimate and the
S&P Says Euro Insurance Struggles Will Continue Through 2012
European insurers and reinsurers have survived the financial storm but poor investment returns and Solvency II will hound earnings growth
