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15/10/2026

The World Bank has now confirmed that it has partnered with Nepal to explore the issuance of a parametric earthquake catastrophe bond for the country. The

13/10/2026

Winter'27 (20th) cohort intake is open. Early bird discount until 17th December. An unparalleled blend of knowledge and networking opportunities, 60 UK CPD hours, and the Certified ILS Specialist (Cert ILS®) designation upon passing the qualifying exam. Join us at the Insurance-Linked Securities education programme.

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09/10/2026

https://www.artemis.bm/news/nepal-government-approves-world-bank-earthquake-cat-bond-mandate-agreement/

According to reports from Nepalese news sources, the country’s government Council of Ministers has approved signing a Mandate Agreement for the Nepal

06/10/2026

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, or CalPERS as it is better known, is exploring ways to increase its exposure to insurance-linked

01/10/2026

Applications for the CLIMER Young Professionals Network are now open!

Are you an early-career professional working on, or interested in, Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI)? Then CLIMER is the place for you.

CLIMER is a global programme and network that brings together young professionals from different sectors and regions to build knowledge, exchange perspectives, and connect with others working on climate and disaster risk.

CLIMER takes a holistic approach to professional development, combining:

• Technical knowledge: deepen your understanding of CDRFI and its applications
• Connections: learn from experts and connect with peers across sectors
• Group projects: collaborate with other CLIMERs on a practical project
• Professional skills: develop skills in areas such as communication, leadership and advocacy

If you work in areas such as climate finance, insurance, risk management, policy, research, development, or climate adaptation, CLIMER offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge and network within the CDRFI community.

📅 Applications close: November 30th
🔎 Find out more: https://www.climer.org/
🔗 Apply: climer.org/apply

Please share with young professionals in your network who may be interested.

For any questions, reach out to [email protected]

Apply now to join CLIMER, a global network for young professionals in CDRFI. Deadline: 20 October 2024. Shape the future of CDRFI and connect with peers dedicated to redefining financial mechanisms for climate change adaptation.

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

A trend towards smaller catastrophe bond issues becoming more feasible as market infrastructure improves has been highlighted by the Organisation for

29/09/2026

24/09/2026

https://www.artemis.bm/news/ils-can-play-a-broader-role-in-narrowing-the-global-protection-gap-moodys/

As the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events continue to grow, addressing the protection gap remains an important focus, which has led

24/09/2026

Institutional investors that have not yet chosen to allocate capital into insurance-linked securities (ILS) should be considering to do so given the