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In a move reflecting sophisticated risk management strategies within the reinsurance sector, Everest Re is seeking to raise at least $530 million through two new catastrophe bond series. According to reports, the company plans to utilize the Kilimanjaro III Re (Series 2026-1 and 2026-2) issuance to secure coverage against named storm and earthquake risks in North America. This initiative aims to strategically layer multi-peril protection by transferring specific catastrophe risks to capital market investors.
The new issuance is designed to replace a $330 million maturity due in April, potentially increasing Everest's total catastrophe bond protection to over $1.73 billion. This trend aligns with a broader surge in the ILS market, where global catastrophe bond issuance reached a record high of over $16 billion in 2023, per Artemis market data. Everest continues to compete with industry giants like Munich Re and Swiss Re, who are increasingly leveraging these instruments to mitigate the impact of major claims.
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Sign InInvestors are closely monitoring the pricing of these series as a gauge for risk appetite in the insurance-linked securities space. On the macro front, the market is looking toward the Fed Barr speech on June 6, 2026, for broader interest rate direction. Additionally, the upcoming U.S. Inflation Rate data on June 10, 2026, will be a critical catalyst for determining capital costs for major financial institutions like Everest Re.