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ARTICLE · 22 JULY 2021

‘Can-Do' Attitude Makes Guernsey A Natural Home For ILS Innovation

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The ‘can-do' attitude of Guernsey's insurance professionals and the willingness of the island's financial services regulator to find creative solutions to emerging problems are just two reasons...

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The 'can-do' attitude of Guernsey's insurance professionals and the willingness of the island's financial services regulator to find creative solutions to emerging problems are just two reasons why Guernsey is a natural home for Insurance Linked Securities business.

Cedric Edmonds of Replexus and Gus Majed of Paratus were guest speakers at the WE ARE GUERNSEY event ILS Insight 2021 where they revealed why they chose Guernsey as the launchpad for their innovative products.

Replexus' first transaction was a $3 million privately-placed issuance, sponsored by the Danish Red Cross, which was brought to market through a Guernsey-domiciled reinsurance structure, Dunant Re IC Limited – an Incorporated Cell of Replexus ICC (Guernsey) Limited.

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