Investments
Leaving LIBOR: The Long Road to Choice of Interest Rate Benchmarks
As the 2021 deadline for replacing LIBOR approaches, the conversation among policy makers and market participants has shifted from which single benchmark will replace the scandal-ridden LIBOR to the value of multiple alternative benchmarks tailored to specific requirements. Regulators and capital markets participants are recognizing that borrowers and lenders need and will benefit from interest […]
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Read MoreWhy Bill Gates Is Betting Millions on Synthetic Biology
Beyond Meat (BYND) was one of last year’s hottest stocks. Shares of the plant-based meat company exploded 859% during its first three months out of the gate. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more “Fake meat” was all the rage: an instant favorite with Millennials (I personally prefer the real thing). And the industry’s still […]
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Read MoreSCOR in the market for 2021 retro, not expecting placement issues
French reinsurance group SCOR is not expecting any issues in placing its retrocession program this year and is already in active discussions with its lead markets as it continues to work towards an optimal placement, its senior executives said today. Speaking during a virtual media briefing today, held in place of the cancelled Monte Carlo…
Read MoreRocky S&P 500 Recovery from the Sharp Correction Goes On
Rocky, as in Rocky Balboa. Even if knocked down, rising to settle the score. Yeah, the bulls are made of steel – that’s still my opinion after looking at dozens of charts, and scrolling down the headlines. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Assessing the outlook yesterday, such were my observations: (…) Is […]
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Read MoreTrapped capital an unknown, but favourable trends to persist: Artemis Live
Positive rate momentum and the re-examining of terms and conditions (T&Cs) is expected to continue at the key January 2021 reinsurance renewals and beyond, while ongoing uncertainty surrounding another year of trapped capital will have an influence, according to industry experts. Artemis, in collaboration with sister publication Reinsurance News and in association with our partners…
Read MoreCrossing $12,000 in Dividend Income – Dividend Milestone ACHIEVED!
I’m excited to announce our family crossed a HUGE dividend investing milestone. Our family’s projected annual dividend income surpassed $12,000! This is a huge milestone, not just for me, but any dividend investor! Why? We now earn $1,000 per month in dividend income! I am very excited to share this news with the community. Achieving…
Read MoreU.S. weather & catastrophes drive over $23bn economic costs in August: Aon
Severe storms, convective weather and large hail across the eastern two-thirds of the United States from August 8th to 12th, including the Derecho that struck the Iowa and Illinois region, is estimated to have cost around $6.5 billion, with more than half of the total likely covered by insurance. The Derecho event swept through Iowa…
Read MoreHurricane Paulette to threaten Bermuda next week
Bermuda faces its first significant hurricane threat in the shape of intensifying storm Paulette which is expected to become hurricane Paulette within hours and is forecast to track very close to Bermuda early next week. Based on the latest forecasts Bermuda is expected to see hurricane force winds as hurricane Paulette passes nearby, but a…
Read MoreCalifornia & U.S. wildfires heading into multi-billion dollar loss territory
Wildfires burning across California continued their destructive paths in recent days, as hot and dry weather combined with strong winds fanned flames, while burns across other states including Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Utah all add to what is now anticipated to be a growing multi-billion dollar loss for the insurance and reinsurance industry. Image: Noah…
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