More corporates seek shelter from the weather
The weather risk management business is in good health and poised for further growth, leading market participants tell Graham Cooper
European energy companies enter market
Leading weather risk specialists see hedging demand growing from energy companies in Europe and the agriculture sector in the US. Joe Walsh reports
Innovation increases in static market
While Hurricane Matthew attracted most attention, 2016 also saw some significant innovation in the cat bond market, says Joe Walsh
A maturing market
The catastrophe bond market saw growth slow in 2015, but demand for other risk transfer mechanisms remains strong, says Peter Cripps
Renewables and El Nino shake up the weather risk market
The rapid growth of renewable energy and a strong El Nino were major influences on the weather risk hedging market in 2015, says Graham Cooper
Growing demand, whatever the weather
The weather risk management market continues to grow, and is extending its reach into new regions. Mark Nicholls reports
A record-breaking year?
The catastrophe risk management market has been buoyed by an influx of capital in 2014, writes Peter Cripps