This panel discussion took place at the Artemis ILS Asia 2023 conference in Singapore on July 13th.

This was the final session of the day and saw three experienced insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment managers take to the stage, moderated by Steve Evans, Artemis' Owner and Editor.

The panellists taking part were: John DeCaro, Founding Principal, Elementum Advisors, LLC; Peter DiFiore, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman; and Stephan Ruoff, Head of ILS, Schroders Capital.

The panel session discussed the current state of the catastrophe bond and ILS market from the vantage point of experienced asset managers focused on this marketplace.

The group explored what the current attractions are for investors to look at the ILS asset class, particularly those in the Asia Pacific region.

In addition, a discussion was had as to how further institutionalisation of the ILS asset class could help it to deliver on its growth potential.

Pricing in catastrophe bonds was also discussed, with panellists opining on the softening of prices that has been seen through recent weeks.

Overall, investor appetite for ILS is viewed as increasing, but with the market still needing to prove out the improvements to the product and underwriting or structural changes that have been made, as well as to deliver the reinsurance-linked returns investors are expecting.

Listen to this full episode to learn more about the state of the cat bond and ILS market from the viewpoint of experienced ILS asset management experts.