On May 13th, 100WF Singapore hosted an insightful evening of education and networking in collaboration with SCOR Investment Partners, exploring the growing significance of Insurance-Linked Securities in today’s volatile market.
Moderated by 100WF Singapore Committee member, Jaclyn Kaur, Managing Director, Haitong International Securities, the panelists, Jordan Brown, Managing Director, Aon Securities, Sophie Jarry, Senior Relationship Manager, SCOR Investment Partners, and Steve Smith, Co-Founder & Investment Committee Chair, Maybole Capital Partners , brought together diverse perspectives to unpack why ILS is moving from the fringes of “alternatives” into the core of resilient, low-correlation portfolios.
Key Takeaways from the discussion:
- The Power of Low Correlation: Understanding why ILS remains one of the few asset classes that stays decoupled from traditional market stress.
- The Rise of Catastrophe Bonds: Discussing the staggering 20% growth in the Cat bond market and what is attracting new capital in 2026.
- Market Resilience: Debunking the myth of “the big wipe-out” by analyzing historical data -specifically how the market absorbed and recovered from shocks like Hurricane Ian.
- The Future Frontier: Exploring the intersection of ESG, Sustainability labels, and the expansion into Cyber and Pandemic risk modeling.
The evening concluded with an exceptional networking reception featuring an exclusive tasting of Troplong Mondot (First Growth of Saint-Émilion) and canapés, generously hosted by SCOR Investment Partners.
We are grateful to the panelists for sharing their time and expertise and to SCOR for hosting the event.