Japan: Catastrophe bonds dodge quake payout

9.0 quake didn’t trip parametric triggers; Reinsurers struggle to absorb losses

“Earthquake triggers on most cat bonds with Japan exposure tend to be measured in terms of geographic position and ground acceleration, usually severe ground motion in or around Tokyo. If the event does not meet these parameters as defined by the reinsurance contract, investors face no losses”

Sandro Kriesch, Twelve Capital

The costliest natural disaster of all time could drive further growth for the $12.9 billion ­catastrophe bond market, according to specialist investors who expect greater awareness of cat bond risk-adjusted returns to attract new capital into the sector.

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