This podcast episode features the third panel session of the day at our Artemis ILS NYC 2025 conference, which was held on February 7th in New York City.

ILS NYC 2025 was Artemis' eighth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference held in-person in New York and saw more than 425 registered attendees enjoying insightful debates from our expert speakers, as well as valuable networking opportunities throughout the day.

Attendees from across the globe assembled to hear thought-provoking insights from insurance-linked securities (ILS) market leaders, all under the theme of "Capturing opportunities (established & new)."

Our next podcast from the ILS NYC 2025 conference features the third panel discussion of the day, which was focused on the catastrophe bond market and explored how it can find a balance to support the ongoing needs of both sponsors and investors.

The panel discussion was moderated by Philipp Kusche, Global Head of ILS, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory.

He was joined by: Zhak Cohen, Managing Director, Gallatin Point Capital; Jennifer Montero, Chief Financial Officer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; Chin Liu, Director - Insurance Linked Securities, Fixed Income Solutions, Amundi US; and Peter Miller, Senior Vice President, Neuberger Berman.

Significant growth is forecast for the catastrophe bond market, with the panellists stating that they believe 2025 could be another record year for issuance.

Investors emphasised the importance of long-term profitability and the need for rate and premiums to remain adequate for the risks being assumed through catastrophe bonds.

Sponsors on the panel also shared their experiences, noting the difficulty in securing full capacity requirements at times and so the importance of strategic planning and management of the cat bond pipeline.

Listen to the full episode of this catastrophe bond market focused panel discussion at ILS NYC 2025, for unique insights into how sponsors and investors think about balancing priorities, while ensuring the cat bond instrument continues to deliver to both constituencies.