11 April 2012
Amlin, the insurance company, has bought more cover against hurricanes and earthquakes in the US and Europe through a $150m bond.
The deal has seen Bermudian company Tramline Re take on the re-insurance contract then package it up into "principle-at-risk" three-year variable rate notes or bonds.
The proceeds from these notes will make up the collateral for Tramline Re's obligations to Amlin.
Charles Philipps, chief executive of Amlin, said: "The protection afforded under this bond will complement our traditional reinsurance programme and protect the group from frequency of major catastrophe losses."
Amlin shares have fallen 24% so far this year.
