Natural catastrophes (Nat Cats)
Swiss Re obtains $150m of earthquake protection through issuance of cat bonds
Swiss Re has obtained $150m protection for California earthquake risk through the Redwood Capital XI catastrophe bond programme.
Cycle management critical to London market
Fitch highlights importance of underwriting discipline
Scor confirms Atlas VI cat bond
Scor has confirmed the closing of a sixth Atlas Cat bond offer
Total catastrophe losses fall in 2009
The total cost of natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2009 fell to $52bn from $267bn in the 2008, a survey from Swiss Re has shown.
Energy rates to soften in 2010
More competition and capacity spells good news for energy firms
Flagstone Re launches Cat Bond
Flagstone launches new hurricane and earthquake Cat Bond Montana Re