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Asia steps into record cat bond boom as Global ILS hits new highs

Record issuance is contributing to softer reinsurance pricing worldwide, while Asia’s regulators and reinsurers push to capture more of the market.

By

Alfred Romann

September 1, 2025

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5 min read

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