End of week Artemis update - March 6th 2026

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Web version |  Update preferences |  Forward End of week Artemis update - March 6th 2026 End of week Artemis update Here's our latest Friday wrap-up of key news from the week. Watch the first video from our recent ILS NYC 2026 conference. Since our last end-of-week update two new catastrophe bonds have joined the pipeline. First, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance is back with a $100m Kizuna Re quake cat bond. Second, Olympus Insurance Company entered the catastrophe bond market for the first time, targeting a $100m Abacab Re. Also this week, the Andover Companies priced its second cat bond to provide $250m of reinsurance, so its largest sponsorship to-date. While the NCIUA's latest cat bond sponsorship is now targeting an upsized up to $600m of limit. And Plymouth Rock is targeting lower pricing for its debut Tremont Re cat bond issuance. We also reported today on a new $100m private cat bond issuance from Eclipse Re. We also reported that Florida Citizens plans to call $1.1bn of 2024-1 cat bonds early, expecting to replace around half of them at better pricing given market conditions. In other stories this week, Nephila Capital contributed an impressive $159.2 million in fund management revenues to its parent Markel in 2025. Beazley's CEO said the firm's next step is to transition into securitisation and transformation of cyber risks, with its dedicated cyber ILS fund planned for later this year. Executives speaking at the AIFA event this week said it would take a single $100bn insured loss event to derail the ILS, catastrophe bond, and reinsurance markets. Elementum Advisors entered 2026 with its assets under management increased to $3.8bn. Munich Re announced that Leonie Schubert has stepped into the role of Global Head of Capital Partners from March 1st. RenaissanceRe Capital Partners third-party investor AUM reached a new all-time high of just over $9 billion at the end of 2025. Chubb ceded more risk to ABR Re in 2025, while the reinsurance commission benefits earned from the entity continued to increase. Swiss Re executives told us that proprietary catastrophe models allow the firm to analyse a wider range of risks, helping to expand the investable ILS universe. Finally, if you haven't seen them, Artemis has a wealth of data and analytics on the catastrophe bond and broader ILS market. View our charts and Deal Directory. Catch up on our video interviews with ILS market leaders here. If you prefer to listen, subscribe to our podcast series for audio interviews & additional special episodes. We'll be back next week with more regular coverage. We hope you have a safe & relaxing weekend. Featured Conferences & Events Artemis London 2026,   September 1st Our annual catastrophe bond and ILS conference in London returns on September 1st 2026. Please save the date! Please save the date - September 1st 2026 Reinsurance News Reinsurance News is a our sister service which delivers the reinsurance news that matters directly through our responsive website and by email to your inbox. This single daily email contains the most important reinsurance news, hand selected by an experienced team of researchers and journalists with years of reinsurance industry experience. Sign up here to receive your daily Reinsurance News. Stay in touch with Artemis Please get in touch if you would like to submit news, events or information for publication. We welcome submission of useful market data which we can publish to help expand your reach. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. With a large audience of 60,000+ readers every month Artemis is the perfect place to showcase your specialty to ILS industry professionals. Contact us for more details. You can unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time using the link at the foot of this email. We hope you won't and promise to only send market update and news, or relevant updates related to our services. Best wishes and enjoy Artemis. Steve Evans. Owner, Editor - Artemis E-Mail: steve@artemis.bm Tel: +44(0)7711-244697 If you enjoy this newsletter and find it useful please pass it on and share it with your colleagues. If you've been forwarded this but want to subscribe, visit artemis.bm.     Our Sponsors             ADVERTISE YOUR BRAND OR SERVICES HERE DEAL DIRECTORY View details of almost 1,000 catastrophe bonds and related ILS deals CHARTS & VISUALISATIONS View our range of catastrophe bond market charts and visualisations CAT BOND MARKET REPORTS Download our quarterly cat bond market reports VIDEOS & PODCASTS Watch video interviews, panel discussions and listen to our podcast EVENTS CALENDAR View details of and register for our next ILS market conferences

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The Daily 3: Your $56 Social Security raise is really $38 after Medicare's cut; how one retiree hit $4,000/month; and more

Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

March 06, 2026   |   Read Online Friday briefing: Medicare cuts Social Security increase; disability backlog slashed; waiting until 70 pays off; 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 Friday, March 6, 2026: 1: Your $56 Social Security increase is really only $38 after Medicare takes its cut (Image credit: Adobe Photo) COLA doesn't match senior expenses: The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment added $56 monthly on average in 2026, but retirees spend more on healthcare and housing that rise faster than the CPI-W formula measures — the formula tracks urban wage earners, not retirees, costing seniors thousands over their retirement years. Medicare Part B ate $18 of your raise: Part B premiums jumped $17.90 (from $185 to $202.90 monthly) and are automatically deducted from your Social Security check — turning your $56 benefit increase into just $38 of actual additional money each month. Wrong formula costs you money: Congress has been asked repeatedly to switch from CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners) to CPI-E (Consumer Price Index for the Elderly) which better reflects senior spending, but each bill has been met with resistance — the current formula systematically undercounts how much retirees' costs actually rise. ➜ Read the full story from Yahoo Finance 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 2: Social Security slashes disability claims backlog by 30% — faster decisions for applicants (Image credit: AP Photo) Backlog cut dramatically: The pending backlog of initial disability claims dropped over 30% from 1.27 million in June 2024 to less than 830,000 now — average processing time is 45 days shorter than this point in 2025, and claims clearances are up 10%. How they did it: SSA consolidated 52 state-level Disability Determination Services and 160 federal hearing sites under a single Chief of Disability Adjudication reporting directly to the commissioner, reducing layers of bureaucracy — plus medical files are now converted to searchable computer text, speeding up evaluations. What you'll receive if approved: More than 8.6 million Americans currently receive disability benefits totaling $12.9 billion monthly — the average disability payment in January 2026 was $1,816 per month, and faster processing means less time waiting for desperately needed support. ➜ Read the full story from AL.com here. 3: Retiree explains why waiting until 70 for Social Security boosted his benefit to $4,000/month (Image credit: Dreamstime) Waiting nearly doubled his monthly check: By claiming at 70 instead of 62, the author receives just under $4,000 monthly compared to what would have been $2,242 in today's dollars at age 62 — a 78% increase that maximizes the survivor benefit for his wife who is 6+ years younger. How he bridged the gap: He and his wife relied on her full-time job for health insurance, his contract work income, penalty-free IRA distributions starting at age 60, paid-off mortgage, and dividend income from investments — plus they lived frugally (drove a 2003 Toyota for 22 years, shopped on senior discount days). Break-even is age 81-82, but no regrets: While about 90% of Americans claim Social Security before age 70, he doesn't regret waiting even though he won't break even until his early 80s — the larger monthly benefit provides peace of mind and better financial security for his household. ➜ Read the full story from the Barrons here. Here's What You Missed on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube videos for Friday, March 6th. BIG Social Security Change Starts March 7th — Here's What You Need to Do! This Social Security Scam Just Cost Americans $50 Million — Don't Be Next! This Social Security Scam Just Cost Americans $50 Million — Don't Be Next Visit our YouTube Channel The Daily 3 Deal List—Week of March 2nd 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