Aon says alternative reinsurance capital hits record $144.5 billion in ILS report

PUBT · 1d ago
Aon says alternative reinsurance capital hits record $144.5 billion in ILS report
  • Aon’s ILS Annual Report (Aug. 2026) flagged alternative capital at a record $144.5 billion, up about 8.3% annually over five years.
  • Catastrophe bond issuance hit $24.9 billion in the 12 months to June 30, 2026, up 15% from the prior record.
  • Outstanding catastrophe bond volume rose 17% to $63.4 billion, implying an estimated 11.6% decade-long compound annual growth rate.
  • Sidecar capital outstanding reached about $23 billion across property and casualty, up about 50% from year-end 2024.
  • Catastrophe bonds returned 12.5% over the period, supported by coupon income; indemnity triggers accounted for 80.9% of issuance.


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