24 October 2023Insurance

Cat bonds compete outright for top layers, no longer just an add-on

Cat bonds may have what it takes to dominate an ever-larger portion of the upper layers of property-cat reinsurance programmes heading into the next renewals cycle—possibly even replacing some capacity available from traditional reinsurers and the insurance-linked securities (ILS) vehicles they offer.

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