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Peak Perils & Attractive Yields: Catastrophe Bonds in 2025

With most catastrophe bond funds generating low-teens annualised returns over the last 24 months it is evident that the asset class has been in a ‘sweet spot’. The next obvious question is: what are the forward-looking return prospects for the asset class? We believe that the setup remains compelling, as a confluence of supply, demand, and structural dynamics continue to positively support the return profile of cat bonds.

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