Market Intelligence

The industry-standard free resource for catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities market data cat bond deal directory with full terms, quarterly ILS market reports, outstanding market size tracking, and post-event loss development relative to cat bond triggers. Every practitioner working at the intersection of cat modelling and capital markets reads Artemis.

PCS designates catastrophe events in the US market assigning an official industry loss estimate that triggers reinsurance contracts, cat bonds, and industry loss warranty (ILW) products structured on PCS industry loss triggers. The number every US property cat underwriter watches after a major event. PCS designation announcements are publicly available; the detailed industry loss development data is a subscription product.

Aon's annual reinsurance market outlook covering global cat reinsurance pricing trends, capacity developments, cedant demand drivers, and market structure changes at the 1 January, 1 April, 1 June, and 1 July renewal seasons. Standard reference for understanding the reinsurance rate environment for each major cat class and territory.

Guy Carpenter's Global Property Catastrophe Rate on Line (ROL) Index tracks the overall price change in global property catastrophe reinsurance from year to year — the standard benchmark for measuring the direction and magnitude of market rate movement. Published annually in Guy Carpenter's market reports. The reference index cited in virtually every reinsurance market cycle discussion.

Gallagher Re's annual global reinsurance market report covering pricing trends, capacity, cedant buying behaviour, and cat loss experience by class and territory. Also publishes a Natural Catastrophe Report with detailed analysis of annual cat losses. Strong coverage of emerging markets and non-peak territories useful context for practitioners working on India, Middle East, and Southeast Asia portfolios where Aon and Guy Carpenter reports are less granular. Free download.

Aon's annual catastrophe report a comprehensive review of natural and man-made catastrophe losses globally with insured and economic loss totals, event-by-event summaries by peril and region, and trend analysis. One of the most widely read free publications in the global reinsurance market required reading for any practitioner wanting a structured annual review of global cat loss experience. Free download, no registration.

PERILS publishes industry-wide insured loss estimates for European natural catastrophe events the most authoritative benchmark for European windstorm, flood, and hail. Expanding coverage to Japan and New Zealand SCS from 2025. The European equivalent of PCS used for ILW trigger verification, reinsurance commutation, and model validation.

Munich Re's annual review of global natural catastrophe losses published each January covering the previous year's events with insured and economic loss totals, event rankings, and regional analysis. Accompanied by a press conference with data visualisations and commentary from Munich Re's geo-risk scientists. The most widely cited annual cat loss summary in the global reinsurance industry.

Swiss Re's annual sigma report on natural and man-made catastrophe losses, the industry benchmark alongside Munich Re for annual loss totals. Provides insured and economic loss by event, peril, and region with trend analysis and commentary. Required reading for anyone working in global cat reinsurance.

Lloyd's publishes annual market-level financial results, syndicate performance data, class of business performance, and aggregate market statistics covering premium volume, combined ratio, investment return, and capital position at the market level. The Syndicate Business Forecasts and quarterly performance reports provide more granular data for practitioners interested in market positioning. Used by senior underwriters for competitive positioning analysis and by capital providers and investors assessing the Lloyd's market cycle. All publicly available on lloyds.com.