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Insights, analysis, and updates on catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities

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Parametric vs Indemnity Triggers — What Investors Need to Know

February 20, 2026 Risk Analysis Team 4 min read

A clear comparison of parametric and indemnity trigger mechanisms in catastrophe bonds, including payout speed, basis risk, and when each type is used.

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The Most Famous Cat Bond Defaults and Non-Payments

January 27, 2026 Risk Analysis Team 8 min read

Learn from history's most significant cat bond events—from Hurricane Katrina's record payouts to Jamaica's controversial non-payment despite Hurricane Beryl's devastation.

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