Damian Cilmi is joined by Dr. John Seo, a trailblazer in the Catastrophe Bond market and co-founder of Fermat, as they discuss the fundamentals of catastrophe bonds, their typical maturities, the types of natural disasters they cover, and the returns they offer. Dr. Seo provides insight into the roles insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as government agencies, play in issuing these bonds.

They discuss the market's evolution into a $100 billion industry which is characterised by liquidity, transparency, and non-leveraged investments. Learn how these bonds are tracked and valued, and understand their primary and secondary liquidity dynamics.

Damian and Dr. Seo delve into the growing appeal of catastrophe bonds, especially in the face of rising reinsurance costs and increasing natural disasters in urban areas. Dr. Seo discusses the critical intersection of population growth, urban density, and significant financial stakes for insurers. The conversation also addresses inflation and interest rates' impact, driving demand for catastrophe coverage and diversification opportunities in investment portfolios.

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