The Artemis ILS NYC 2025 conference, held on February 7th, 2025, in New York City, brought together over 415 attendees to explore opportunities in catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS).
This year’s event, the ninth in the series, focused on both established and emerging segments of the ILS asset class. With reinsurance rates remaining high, the ILS market is positioned to capitalize on growing demand for efficient risk capital.
Expanding Opportunities in a Growing Market
Unlike previous years, the 2025 agenda included discussions on parametric investments and casualty ILS, showcasing the market’s evolution. Experts like Lorenzo Volpi of Leadenhall Capital Partners and Martin Malinow of Parameter Climate led panels on these emerging areas.
The event also featured a final Q&A session with moderators from the main panels, providing a full overview of the day’s discussions. Attendees included senior executives from reinsurance companies, ILS fund managers, and institutional investors.
Networking and Practical Insights
In addition to panel discussions, the conference offered networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception. Sponsors showcased their services in a dedicated expo area, and quiet spaces were available for private meetings.
The first panel, led by Lorenzo Volpi, examined private ILS strategies, while the second, moderated by Martin Malinow, focused on the parametric investment opportunity. These sessions showed the market‘s shift toward innovative risk solutions.
Panel Discussions and Expert Insights
The four main panel sessions at Artemis ILS NYC 2025 covered a range of topics, each led by industry experts. The first panel, moderated by Lorenzo Volpi, explored private ILS strategies, featuring insights from Eveline Takken-Somers of PGGM, Mark Booth of Vantage Risk, George Evans of Aksia LLC, and Aditya Dutt of Aeolus Capital Management.
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The second panel, led by Martin Malinow, looked into the parametric ILS investment opportunity, with contributions from Sandra DeSilva of Mythen Re Ltd., Tanguy Touffut of Descartes Underwriting, Urs Ramseier of Twelve Capital, and Sandeep Ramachandran of Pier61 Partners.
The third panel, moderated by Philipp Kusche, addressed catastrophe bond market balance, featuring Zhak Cohen of Gallatin Point Capital, Jennifer Montero of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Chin Liu of Amundi US, and Peter Miller of Neuberger Berman.
The fourth panel, led by John Seo, focused on the casualty ILS investment opportunity, with insights from David Ni of Enstar Group, Andras Bohm of BMS Group, Amy Stern of Ledger Investing, and Bob Forness of MultiStrat Group.
Closing Session and Networking
The day concluded with a final Q&A panel, featuring the moderators of the main sessions: Lorenzo Volpi, Martin Malinow, Philipp Kusche, and John Seo. This session provided a full wrap-up of the day’s discussions, offering attendees a chance to reflect on key takeaways.
Following the panels, attendees gathered for a cocktail reception, supporting further networking opportunities. The event’s dedicated expo area remained open, allowing sponsors to showcase their services throughout the day. Quiet spaces were also available for private meetings, ensuring a productive and engaging environment for all participants.
Videos of the sessions are now available for viewing, offering a valuable resource for those unable to attend. For sponsorship inquiries, interested parties can contact [email protected].
Event Design and Networking Focus
The event concluded with a cocktail reception, offering attendees a chance to meet speakers and peers, reflecting on the day’s discussions in a relaxed setting.
