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AM Best: Cat bond issuance hits record $17.3bn as ILS capacity fuels softening

2026-08-31T07:18:00+01:00

Abundant capital and record cat bond issuance are contributing to softer reinsurance pricing, with ILS capacity expected to continue growing through 2026, according to ratings agency report

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