ILS Market Shows Robust Investor Appetite and Record Cat Bond Activity
What happened
Sidney Rostan, Head of Insurance-Linked Securities at SCOR Investment Partners, spoke at the Artemis Monte Carlo Executive Roundtable on October 6, 2026. Rostan stated that the market sentiment is positive, noting that the cat bond market continues to break record activity this year. He added that the total return of the cat bond market remains attractive at around 9% and that spreads have decreased.
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Why it matters
The strong investor interest and record activity in the cat bond market indicate robust appetite for Insurance-linked securities (ILS). This asset class is a significant source of alternative capital, suggesting continued confidence in the market's performance and returns.
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Who's involved
- Sidney RostanSpoke at the roundtable, highlighting strong investor interest in ILS.
- ArtemisHosted the Artemis Monte Carlo Executive Roundtable.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Everest ReSpeculative
Everest Re might see increased demand for reinsurance contracts due to strong performance in the ILS sector.
- BlackRockSpeculative
BlackRock may increase investment in alternative capital funds driven by strong performance in the ILS market.
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The entities involved
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Artemis
UK-based investment management firm
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