

18 March 2026 | Paradox Sydney, Australia
Unlocking Institutional Capital, Risk Transfer and Returns in a Volatile Climate
In today’s volatile investment landscape, marked by rising natural disasters, increasing market unpredictability, and the growing demand for climate resilience, institutional investors are actively seeking alternative strategies to deliver attractive yields and manage risk effectively. At the forefront of these solutions is the market for catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS). For the re/insurance sector, this market presents a strategic opportunity to issue ILS products that align with institutional investors’ demand for uncorrelated returns, while providing access to new capital and diversifying risk exposure.
Join us at the Catastrophe Bonds & ILS Summit, Australia’s only dedicated event for institutional investors, asset managers, superannuation funds, and re/insurers to explore how ILS and catastrophe bonds can provide uncorrelated returns, robust portfolio diversification, and effective risk transfer. Gain the clarity you need to evaluate risk, meet fiduciary obligations, and build exposure through actionable insights from investors already active in the ILS market. Connect with global leaders and key decision-makers, providing the knowledge and strategies to successfully navigate and capitalize on this rapidly evolving market.


Reasons To Attend
Learn how NZ Super Fund have scaled diversification to deliver stable, risk-adjusted returns across longer market cycles.
Discover approaches to align ILS strategies with climate risk and diversification goals to support long-term sustainable investment strategies.
Understand how MLC Investments have built a resilient ILS portfolio and strategy through a multimanager approach in public cat bonds and private reinsurance.
Gain insights from QIC, Super Trustees Australia and Challenger on their investment stance for cat bonds and ILS from a market, portfolio construction and ESG lens.
Learn how to align ILS and CAT bond investments with fiduciary duties, governance standards, and responsible investment mandates.
Uncover the practical access points to primary issuance, pooled ILS strategies, and secondary market deals.
Influence how institutional investors approach ILS investments by sharing expertise on pricing, risk transfer, and structuring to ensure alignment with investor goals and market demands.
Understand how catastrophe bond structures, including attachment points and triggers, impact institutional investment strategies and portfolio construction.

Who Should Attend?
The Summit brings together institutional investors and market participants, including superannuation funds, government investment funds, asset managers, major asset consultants, family offices, insurers, investment banks, law firms, fund & trustee services, with responsibilities...
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Asset allocation and investment strategy
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Portfolio management (alternatives, fixed income, credit, debt)
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Responsible investment and ESG
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Disaster risk financing and capital markets
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Reinsurance, risk transfer, actuaries and underwriters
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Catastrophe risk and exposure management
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Risk modelling, analytics, and scenario testing
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Institutional advisory, product selection, deal structuring and execution
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Structured finance, Origination and fund administration
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Capital raising and investor relations

Venue
18 March 2026 | Paradox Sydney, Australia
Address: 27 O'Connell Street, NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia
Room: Marble Room



