CEA's risk transfer hit 36% from cat bonds

It's the largest contribution that the catastrophe bond market has made to the California Earthquake Authority's reinsurance tower ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web version |  Update preferences |  Forward CEA's risk transfer hit 36% from cat bonds CEA risk transfer limit grows slightly to $7.912bn, with catastrophe bonds now 36% The California Earthquake Authority's (CEA) reinsurance program grew slightly to include limit of $7.912 billion at the end of 2025, while the catastrophe bond market was providing its largest share of the risk transfer tower ever, at 36% of total limit. Of that $7.912 billion at Dec 31st 2025, around $5.087 billion of limit was from the traditional or collateralized reinsurance markets, while the remaining $2.875 billion was from the catastrophe bond market. Our chart in this article shows how the sourcing of risk transfer has changed over time, with cat bonds playing an increasing role. Read the full story. Other articles: CalPERS ILS investments hit $1.451bn at YE 2025, with Tangency, Integral, Swiss Re allocations.   Despite lower expected return, ILS risk premium remains attractive: VP Bank.   Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ILS allocation value rises 9% in 2025, to US $1.44bn. Please share this with colleagues and friends if you think they would like to receive it. If you've been forwarded this but want to subscribe, visit Artemis.   You may be receiving this because you recently attended an industry event we partnered with, giving us permission to email you. If you don't want to receive our weekly ILS, catastrophe bond and reinsurance capital newsletter please Unsubscribe  or Edit your subscription here . © Steve Evans Ltd. - Artemis.bm

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March 11, 2026   |   Read Online Wednesday briefing: DOGE worker takes $500M Social Security records; married couples tax trap; March COLA clues; and more Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most. What to Know for Wednesday, March 11, 2026: 1: Former DOGE worker allegedly took Social Security data of 500 million Americans (Image credit: Getty Images) Your personal data may be at risk: A former DOGE engineer allegedly took two highly restricted Social Security databases on a thumb drive containing records for over 500 million living and dead Americans — including Social Security numbers, birth dates, citizenship, race, ethnicity, and parents' names. Planned to share with private employer: The engineer allegedly told colleagues he wanted to "sanitize" the data and upload it to his new company's systems after leaving government work, and claimed he expected a presidential pardon if his actions were illegal — the Social Security Inspector General is now investigating. Part of broader DOGE data breach concerns: This follows separate complaints that DOGE members improperly uploaded Social Security data to digital clouds and shared data through unapproved third-party services — the worst-case scenario is "there could be one or a million copies of it, and we will never know now," according to the former chief data officer. ➜ Read the full story from the Washington Post here. 2: Mark your calendar: Two March dates offer clues about your 2027 Social Security COLA March 11th and 18th are key dates: On March 11th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases February's Consumer Price Index numbers showing inflation trends — on March 18th, the Federal Reserve meets to decide interest rates, signaling whether they believe inflation is rising or under control. Early insight into 2027 COLA: While the official 2027 COLA won't be announced until October (calculated using third-quarter 2026 CPI-W data), these March dates give you early clues about which way the economy and inflation are trending for next year's adjustment. Why inflation data matters: Your COLA is directly based on inflation — when the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W) shows year-over-year cost increases, beneficiaries receive a check increase equal to that percentage jump, making inflation tracking critical for projecting future benefits. ➜ Read the full story from the U.S. Sun here. 3: Married couples face $44,000 tax trap that makes 85% of Social Security taxable (Image credit: Getty Images) The outdated threshold hits hard: Once your combined income (AGI + nontaxable interest + half your Social Security) exceeds $44,000 for married couples filing jointly, up to 85% of your Social Security becomes taxable — this threshold hasn't been adjusted since 1983, so inflation has eroded protection that once helped middle-income retirees. Example: $38,400 in benefits triggers the trap: A couple each collecting Social Security ($1,800 and $1,400 monthly = $38,400 annually) plus modest $20,000 retirement withdrawals lands well above the $44,000 threshold — most of their Social Security check becomes federally taxable, creating an unexpected tax bill of thousands per year. The solution: Roth conversions and strategic timing: Convert traditional IRA balances to Roth accounts before both spouses claim Social Security since Roth distributions don't count in the combined income formula — and never claim both benefits simultaneously without modeling the tax impact first, as the gap between planned and unplanned approaches can cost several thousand dollars annually. ➜ Read the full story from 24/7 Wall Street here.   Free Medicare Help with Chapter 90% of American seniors are on the wrong Medicare plan. Thankfully, Chapter is here to help! They can help you switch to the right plan and save $$$. Chapter saves the average senior $1,100 per year! Plus, it is 100% risk-free! Give them a call to find out how much you could save: 539-205-2147. askchapter.org/insider Here's What You Missed on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube videos for Wednesday, March 11th. Social Security and Taxes: Do THIS Before April 15th or You'll Owe the IRS Social Security and Taxes: Do THIS Before April 15 or You'll Owe the IRS 7 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You $149,000 7 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You $149,000 Visit our YouTube Channel The Daily 3 Deal List—Week of March 9th This newsletter is for information only. Always confirm your options directly with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or a qualified advisor before making big decisions about your benefits. *View our Advertising Disclosure   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Benefits Insider 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Terms of Service

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