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Opinion and observations from life risk industry insiders, academics and policy makers
The European Life Settlement Association (“ELSA”) was established in May 2009 to set standards for the European life settlement industry…
Geronta Funding v. Brighthouse Life Insurance Company On August 25, 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court adopted a fault-based analysis framed…
Many years ago, my 85-year-old mother and 90-year-old father were at dinner with my wife and I. When the meal…
In a welcome move, the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) has simplified the authorisation requirements for Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment…
ESG has moved forward in the financial markets dramatically in the last few years. ILS and (re)insurance are a part…
Today, according to research firm Conning, an estimated $22bn is currently “in-force” in the life settlement asset class. That is…
Over the years, we have witnessed the successful commoditisation of several risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk and property…
A “life settlement” is the sale of an in-force life insurance policy to an unrelated party, typically for investment. That…
Estate of Ann Rink, by its Executor, Michael Rink v. VICOF II Trust On May 17, 2022, a jury verdict…
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska v. Estate of Phyllis M. Malkin On May…