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Hannover Re & Parametrix launch world’s first cloud outage catastrophe bond
15th April 2024
Large European reinsurer Hannover Re has, in collaboration with Parametrix, issued the world's first cloud outage catastrophe bond, a $13.75 million privately placed transaction called Cumulus Re. Issued via Hannover Re's wholly owned Bermuda domiciled subsidiary, Kaith Re Ltd., the parametric cat bonds provide the reinsurer with incremental retrocession coverage against ... Read the full article
Hamilton secures $200m of named storm & quake retrocession with new cat bond
15th March 2024
Bermuda-headquartered Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has sponsored a new catastrophe bond, providing the firm with $200 million of retrocession from the capital markets to protect against U.S and territories named storm and North American earthquake risk. Easton Re Ltd. (Series 2024-1) is the second catastrophe bond sponsored by Hamilton Insurance ... Read the full article
Swiss Re purchases cyber market’s first retrocession ILW, brokered by Gallagher Re
16th January 2024
Global reinsurance firm Swiss Re has purchased the market’s first cyber retrocession industry loss warranty (ILW), securing $50 million of catastrophic US cyber insurance event protection. Cover also includes protection against widespread malicious ransomware or malware, prolonged catastrophic cloud outage and systemic data breach. Nick Meuli, Head of P&C Capacity Management at ... Read the full article
Athene reinsures Japanese life risks for FWD. Swiss Re provides mortality retro
27th November 2023
Life and retirement specialist Athene Holding Ltd., which is a Bermuda based subsidiary of global asset manager Apollo, has completed its first block reinsurance transaction in Japan, covering an in-force block of life insurance policies for FWD Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Japanese domiciled insurer FWD Life Insurance Co. Ltd. is part ... Read the full article
Non-marine retro market sees shift in focus towards pricing and coverage: Guy Carpenter
13th September 2023
Guy Carpenter, a global risk and reinsurance specialist, highlights the notable transformations and key trends in the non-marine retrocession market as 2024 approaches, shedding light on evolving strategies for buyers. One prominent trend identified in the non-marine retrocession market is the availability of excess capacity at the upper end of programs, ... Read the full article
Mid-year retrocession renewals reflect orderly market conditions: Gallagher Re
4th July 2023
In the global non-marine retrocession market, mid-year renewals have exhibited a greater sense of orderliness compared to the dislocation witnessed during January 1, according to Gallagher Re's 1st View renewals report. Market participants benefited from increased clarity on business plans, improved inwards rating environment, and a better understanding of market requirements. These ... Read the full article
The reinsurance market has “caught up somewhat” with the retro market: Conduit Re’s Roberts
17th May 2023
During Conduit Re’s media call that took place earlier this afternoon following the release of the company’s Q123 results, Chief Underwriting Officer, Greg Roberts responded to a question asked by Reinsurance News in regards to the firm’s retrocession tower, as well as dynamics in the retro market. He said: “We made ... Read the full article
Limited retro capacity causes turbulent renewals in accident reinsurance market: Aon
3rd May 2023
The recent renewals in the Accident, Health, and Life (A&H) reinsurance market have been marked by turbulence due to limited retro capacity in some lines of business, according to Aon's Accident (Re)Insurance April 2023 report. The report highlights that some reinsurers were forced to pay over 100% more in retrocession costs, ... Read the full article
Munich Re downsizes retro program for 2023
23rd February 2023
Munich Re has disclosed details of its retrocession program for 2023, showing that it shrunk its coverage somewhat amid the capacity squeeze of the January renewals. The reinsurer cited “a very challenging market environment” at 1/1 but said that its retro placement nevertheless remained “robust”. Details of the program were released alongside ... Read the full article
Hannover Re and Stone Ridge in $100m retrocession cyber quota share
19th January 2023
Hannover Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers, has, for the first time, transferred cyber risks to the capital markets via a proportional reinsurance solution, with New York-based Stone Ridge Asset Management supporting the transaction with USD 100 million of capital. The German reinsurer has created an additional retrocession tool that enables ... Read the full article
ARPC finalises $3.5bn terrorism retro program for 2023
18th January 2023
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), which administers the country’s terrorism insurance scheme, has renewed its $3.5 billion retrocession program for 2023 at the same price as 2022. The retrocession, which totals around $3.5 billion, in addition to ARPC’s net assets and the $10 billion Commonwealth guarantee, provides over $14 billion ... Read the full article
CCR Re launches 157 Re sidecar for 2023 with 40% more capital raised
18th January 2023
CCR Re, the French state-owned reinsurer, has sponsored the fifth renewal of its 157 Re 23 sidecar vehicle, increasing the capital raised on the previous year despite an extremely tight retrocession marketplace. According to the reinsurer, it succeeded in increasing the capital raised by over 40% when compared to 2022, ... Read the full article
Retro capacity “materially constrained” at Jan 1, says Gallagher Re
6th January 2023
Non-marine retrocession capacity was "materially constrained" at the January 1st, 2023, reinsurance renewals, with widespread pressures on attachment levels as sellers' concerns around inflation and frequency of losses contributed to a challenging environment, according to Gallagher Re. The retro market has been constrained for some time, and reinsurance broker Gallagher Re's ... Read the full article
SCOR renews €300mn catastrophe / mortality contingent capital facility
19th December 2022
Global reinsurance giant SCOR, has announced the renewal for three years, of a contingent capital facility that will provide the firm with additional capital of up to €300 million of coverage against extreme natural catastrophes or life events impacting mortality. The facility takes the form of a contingent equity line, and ... Read the full article
Underwriting margins to improve in 2022 and retrocession use remains steady: S&P
1st September 2022
Analysts at S&P Global expect underwriting margins to improve in 2022, which “would add resiliency to the sector”. Yet mark-to-market investment losses could weaken reinsurers’ ratings positions. In addition, as retrocession use holds steady, despite higher rates, analysts think that reinsurers aiming to further derisk in 2023 will need to find ... Read the full article