Artemis Live - Insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds (cat bonds), reinsurance

This podcast episode features the first panel discussion of the day at Artemis London 2025, a session focused on the private insurance-linked securities market segment, from our fourth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference in the City of London, UK, held on September 2nd 2025. The panel, titled Private ILS: Enhancing Flexibility, Managing Complexity, Scaling with Investor Confidence, was moderated by Luca Albertini, Chief Executive Officer, Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP. He was joined by: Chantal Berendsen, Hedge Fund IDD Senior Analyst, Insurance Specialist, Albourne Partners; Niklaus Hilti, Chief Investment Officer, Euler ILS Partners; and Stefan Knab, Managing Director, PG3 Insurance Core AG. Our expert speakers discussed the evolution and current state of private insurance-linked securities investments, contrasting them with catastrophe bonds. Key points raised during the session included the diverse investment opportunities available in private ILS, offering greater geographic diversification and a broader range of risk profiles for investors. Panellists highlighted the importance of transparency, communication, and long-term relationships between managers and investors. They noted the challenges of illiquidity and complexity in private ILS, but also its potential for higher returns through leverage and customisation. Additionally, the discussion touched on the impact of reinsurance market conditions, the appetite of investors, and the strategic importance of maintaining relationships through market cycles. Listen to the full podcast episode from our Artemis London 2025 conference to learn more about the state of play in the private insurance-linked securities (ILS) marketplace.

This was the opening keynote of the day at Artemis London 2025, our fourth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference in the City of London, UK held on September 2nd 2025. We began the day with a keynote speech by Nylesh Shah, Head of Insurance Supervision, London Market, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) at the Bank of England. Speaking on the topic of “A vision for the future of UK ILS”, Shah emphasised the role of the regulator in maintaining financial stability and fostering a competitive marketplace for ILS within the UK.  Recent reforms have streamlined requirements, simplified approval processes, and allow for faster contract renewals.  He explained that the PRA aims to balance innovation with credibility and will ultimately look to upgrade PCC rules to allow them to handle multiple contracts, which has been a key ask from the industry. Shah also said that the PRA aims to be a nimble regulator supporting ILS market growth, with a focus on quick authorisations and engagement with participants, and he was the first to highlight the importance of transparency and communication.  He also noted that success will be measured by an increase in the number of ILS transactions and a stated desire to contribute to reducing under-insurance around the world. Watch the full video to learn more about the Bank of England PRA's vision for insurance-linked securities (ILS) in the United Kingdom.

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending September 14th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: Swiss Re's moves to consolidate its ILS management platform while its executives explained that alternative reinsurance capital can only become more important; major reinsurers Everest Re, Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, and Mapfre Re all signal stability for attachments and terms is desired; Gallagher Re says property aggregate limit is becoming more available; the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan has specialty and quota share ILS opportunities in its pipeline; Lorenzo Volpi, Deputy CEO of Leadenhall Capital Partners explains that manager selection needs to consider more than just performance; our roundtable in Monaco saw executives with a positive outlook; Aon calls on the re/insurance market to optimise its capital stack and align it with strategy; and more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending September 14th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: a divergence of opinions on third-party capital and ILS among major reinsurers in Monte Carlo; discussions on a measured softening ahead; the use of liquidity solutions to provide exits and finality for ILS investors; a new Lloyd's syndicate backed by ILS manager Nephila Capital; the ILS recruitment marketplace; legacy market roles for ILS players; the retrocession market and anticipated demand; as well as casualty ILS and much more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 31st 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: a new CEO for Nephila Capital; Sompo acquiring Aspen Insurance Group; Enstar Group launches its first sidecar; Munich Re exec cautions on staying power of ILS capital; PartnerRe Capital Management hires Benjamin Baltesar; Aon says alternative capital hits $121bn record high; Twelve Securis appoints Paul Larrett as Head of Private ILS; AM Best on expectations for the cat bond market to continue growing and reinsurance efficiency; and Howden Re's David Flandro on the reinsurance cycle. 

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 24th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: Hannover Re launching a new Bermuda ILS platform; Swiss Re taking over from Munich Re at the top of AM Best’s ranking of the world’s largest reinsurers for companies that report under IFRS 17; JP Morgan saying cat bonds are not the main source of price pressure; AM Best on the soft but still profitable reinsurance market; how cat bonds are assuming more wildfire risk; VP Bank saying ILS remains one of the best diversifying asset classes; Antares CEO commenting on the property retro space; Howden Re on property cat pricing; life and annuity sidecar expansion; and more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 17th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: industry CEO's comments on the soft market and the state of returns in natural catastrophe reinsurance; catastrophe bond fund performance year to date; growth in capital under management at RenaissanceRe and the latest projection for ILS capital in reinsurance from AM Best and Guy Carpenter; strong continued traction in Bermuda as more new ILS structures are registered in the first-half of the year; and more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 10th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: Munich Re's CEO commenting on price pressure from ILS being non-existent; Progressive adding parametric aggregate convective storm reinsurance; the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) discusses early redemptions for cat bonds as its funding needs change; Blackstone backs an F&G life sidecar with $1bn; Fermat Capital Management closes the long-standing GAM FCM Cat Bond Fund and replaces it with its own-brand offshore cat bond strategy; Berenberg analysts say reinsurance attachments are worth a 20-30% pricing benefit; Swiss Re highlights the significant catastrophe loss burden from the first-half; cat bond returns boosted by the return of seasonality in July; and more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a handy recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 3rd 2025. Listen to a recap of our most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: Nephila Capital's catastrophe premium growth; new hires in the industry; Aon's CEO commenting that his firm is unlocking new capacity for clients with parametrics and ILS; SageSure's CEO on his firms first reinsurance sidecar deal Seawall Re; Ascot on its debut casualty sidecar Wayfare Re; Swiss Re Capital Markets on catastrophe bond market momentum; Allstate buying a new homeowners aggregate reinsurance arrangement; The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power returning for its third wildfire catastrophe bond; Japan Post Insurance making a significant investment alongside Global Atlantic; and more.

Listen to this podcast episode for a handy recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending July 27th 2025. Listen to a recap of our most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: the expansion of the catastrophe bond sponsor base and the fact more cat bond sponsors are returning to layer on more deals; commentary from RenaissanceRe's CEO that investors are disciplined and return-focused; news of new ILS investments being made from Eaton Vance's mutual fund line-up; the continued expansion of the UCITS catastrophe bond fund sector; Munich Re signalling that loss activity was lower in Q2 and what that means for results; plus more on RenRe's results and growing ILS fee income haul.