Tag: reinsurance

BlackRock Report: Insurers Embrace Reinsurance Sidecars and Private Markets Amid Inflation Concerns

BlackRock's Global Insurance Report reveals 67% of insurers plan to use reinsurance sidecars, with a growing focus on private markets and sustainability amid inflation risks.

Florida's Hurricane Fund Retention Formula Inflates Insurance Premiums

Florida's automatic increase in the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund retention contributes to higher homeowners insurance premiums by driving up reinsurance costs. Resetting the retention threshold could lower premiums and improve market stability.

Bitcoin Life Insurer Raises $82M to Expand BTC-Denominated Insurance Products

Meanwhile, a Bermuda-regulated Bitcoin life insurer, raised $82M to expand BTC-based life insurance, annuities, and savings products, addressing inflation and currency risk with institutional backing.

SiriusPoint Sells Arcadian Stake to Lee Equity for $139M with Capacity Deal

SiriusPoint sells 49% stake in Arcadian Risk Capital to Lee Equity for $139M; deal includes extended capacity agreement through 2031, boosting specialty underwriting platform.

Athene Expands Reinsurance with Sony Life in $19B Japanese Insurance Block Deal

Athene partners with Sony Life in a $19B block reinsurance deal, highlighting growing reinsurance activity and cross-border capital flows in the Japanese insurance market.

TD Cowen Highlights Mixed Outlook for Casualty Insurance Market

TD Cowen's recent field trip reveals mixed views on casualty insurance pricing, specialty lines potential, reserve adequacy concerns, and cyber risk underwriting challenges.

2025 Monte Carlo Reinsurance Roundtable Highlights Market Discipline & AI Impact

Insightful analysis from the 2025 Monte Carlo Reinsurance News Executive Roundtable reveals market discipline, capital trends, casualty challenges, and AI's growing role in U.S. reinsurance.

Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs Transform U.S. Housing Market Dynamics

Rising homeowners insurance costs driven by climate risks reshape the U.S. housing market. AI and tech innovations enhance risk management amid market imbalances.

InEvo Re Expands US Life Reinsurance, Industry Sees Major Deals and Market Stability

InEvo Re expands into the US life and annuity reinsurance market with a $1 billion deal, as the broader reinsurance sector shows major transactions and market stability in 2024.

Reinsurers Lag in Reflecting Florida Tort Reforms in Catastrophe Models

Reinsurers have yet to fully incorporate Florida's recent tort reforms into catastrophe models, affecting risk assessment and underwriting in the homeowners insurance market.