About this episode

The episode revisits the exploration of catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities in the context of climate change and disaster risk management.

This week, we're revisiting a standout episode from 2025 whose themes are even more relevant today. As climate change and El Niño-driven weather events continue to influence global catastrophe risks, Tom and Drew explore one of the most fascinating and fast-evolving areas of alternative investing: insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds, where finance meets the forces of nature.   Joined by Tim Yip of ILS Advisers and Steve Smith of Maybole Capital, they explore how investors manage disaster risk, earn uncorrelated returns, and build resilience in a changing climate. Tune in as they unpack what lies ahead for this unique asset class as a new hurricane season approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom, Drew

Guests: Tim Yip, Steve Smith

Topics covered

• catastrophe bonds
• insurance-linked securities
• climate change
• alternative investing
• disaster risk management
• uncorrelated returns

Keywords

• catastrophe bonds
• insurance-linked securities
• climate change
• El Niño
• disaster risk
• alternative investing
• hurricane season

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ILS Advisers, Maybole Capital

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