ILS structures such as segregated accounts companies (SAC), protected cell companies (PCC), catastrophe bonds or collateralized (re)insurers are predominantly established for the purpose of risk transfer within the (re)insurance market. Structuring options are continually evolving which influences the rationale for selecting one solution over another.
Many of the higher-level considerations are similar, while the nuances will differ by type of business venture and intended speed-to-market. View the full article below to explore the several of the main considerations when establishing an ILS vehicle.
The right choice of domicile is also critical to success. We explore this in a separate article, below.
Selecting the Appropriate Domicile to Establish an Insurance Linked Securities Vehicle
Explore various domiciles and key considerations when selecting the appropriate one for an ILS vehicle.