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Alternative reinsurance capital fell 4% to $91bn in Q1 2020: Aon
Having returned to growth in the fourth-quarter of 2019, alternative reinsurance capital, for deployment into insurance-linked securities (ILS), collateralised contracts and catastrophe bonds, declined 4% to $91 billion in the first-quarter of 2020, as the impacts of Covid-19 further dented already constrained supply, according to broker Aon. At the same time, traditional reinsurance capital levels…
Read MoreRisk of large San Andreas quake up 3 to 5-fold since Ridgecrest: Temblor
The Ridgecrest, California sequence of earthquakes has increased the risk of a major San Andreas fault earthquake event occurring, according to newly published research. The paper published by Ross Stein of specialist seismic hazard catastrophe modelling company Temblor, Inc. and Shinji Toda of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) at Tohoku University in…
Read MoreAon’s Randolph Re platform issues $50.25m private cat bond
A $50.25 million private catastrophe bond transaction has been issued around the July renewal by broker Aon’s private catastrophe bond issuance and placement platform Randolph Re. This is the first transaction to have come to light from Aon’s Randolph Re platform and likely saw the broker helping a cedent to access sources of capital markets…
Read MoreHow Banks Can Mitigate Credit Losses
Without question, the economic impact caused by COVID-19 has rocked companies and consumers across the globe. Big companies are drawing heavily on credit lines. Mom and pop shops are struggling to stay afloat, despite the government funding small business loans to the tune of $659 billion, of which $130 billion is still unclaimed. Companies are […]
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Read MoreGeorge Soros pledges $220m to “black communities”
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations announced $220 million in investments to help emerging organizations and leaders who are building power in black communities across the U.S. The foundation is supporting the movement toward “racial justice”. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more George Soros’ Open Society Foundations announces grants Of the pledged amount, the […]
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Read More5 Benefits of Renting a Fully-Furnished Apartment
If you’re looking for a place to stay but don’t want to set down permanent roots, an apartment can be an excellent option. After all, many renters have a much easier time making ends meet to pay rent as opposed to dealing with a mortgage and property taxes each year. Plus, renters get to take […]
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Read MoreBill Gates calls for equitable coronavirus vaccine distribution
Microsoft founder Bill Gates warned against distribution of the coronavirus vaccine starting with those who can pay the most. He made the remark during a remote COVID-19 conference hosted by the International AIDS Society. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Bill Gates on coronavirus vaccine distribution CNBC reports that Bill Gates said coronavirus […]
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Read MoreTesla Gaining Market Share; Stock Jumps 10%+
Whitney Tilson’s email to investors discussing Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stats; You cold; Elon Musk’s big tech bubble ride isn’t forever; Tesla continues to gain market share in China and around the world. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Tesla Stats 1) Another day, another 10%+ jump in Tesla’s stock. Truly unbelievable. I’ve only […]
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Read MoreThe Complete Breakdown of Berkshire Hathaway’s Subsidiaries
In 1965 Warren Buffett’s partnership, then known as the Buffett Partnership, took control of a textile company named Berkshire Hathaway. The company was destined to go out of business, but at the time was selling for below the company’s working capital; a classic cigar butt. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Rather than […]
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