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Top 5 Catastrophe Bond Market Trends

As 2013 begins, and the catastrophe bond market strives to meet another year of high expectations, here's a look at the five most important trends in this space reveals the convergence not just of capital but of innovation and practicality.

By Gary Kerney | Updated on March 15, 2013

Editor’s Note: Gary Kerney is assistant vice president, Property Claim Services (PCS), a member of the Verisk Insurance Solutions group at Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq:VRSK).You can follow PCS on Twitter at@PCSnews.

Innovation is at the heart of catastrophe bonds. From their origin—an exercise in innovation itself—through the development of new triggers and diverse structures, these instruments have brought increased capital flexibility to the insurance and reinsurance industry. To be successful, however, innovation must remain a practical matter, addressing the needs of a wide range of carriers.

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