Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and then moved over Cuba and the southern Bahamas into the open Atlantic. The hurricane caused severe damage, particularly in Jamaica, and led to a default of a catastrophe bond in the market. The portfolios of the...

Cyber Cat Bonds

Our latest market commentary addresses the topic of cyber cat bonds, as this risk class within the cat bond universe will gain importance in the medium term. Risks associated with failures or vulnerabilities of computer systems or entire networks have long been...

Outlook on the Hurricane Season 2025

The linked presentation takes a closer look at the topic of hurricane season forecasts. Hurricanes are the most important peril type for all ILS funds. This makes it all the more important for managers to carry out detailed and in-depth analyses and, if necessary, to...

ILS in volatile times

The U.S. government’s announcement of massive tariffs on imports to the U.S. led to severe distortions in global equity markets. In times of high volatility, few asset classes can escape the general downturn. Due to their structural independence from the general...