Why Catastrophe Bonds Yield 12%. Should You Invest?
Wed Jan 28 2026
A new ETF allows individuals to earn income by insuring against natural disasters through investing in catastrophe bonds. We break down the historical returns, risk, fees, and structure of this intriguing investment opportunity.
Topics covered include:
What types of natural disasters are increasingHow insurance companies use reinsurance and cat bonds to protect against extreme lossesWhy home insurance premium increases should be lower in 2026How cat bonds are structured and what makes them a unique fixed income securityWhat to consider in deciding to invest in cat bonds.
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Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF (ILS)
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Show Notes
Miami Is Entering a State of Unreality by Mario Alejandro Ariza—The Atlantic
Historical Hurricane Tracks—NOAA
LA fires dominated insured losses of $127bn in 2025, says Aon by Eva Xiao and Lee Harris—The Financial Times
2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight—AON
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 2002 ANNUAL REPORT—Berkshire Hathaway
When, Where and How Often Insurers Fail—PACICC
Climate change presses on: Devastating wildfires and intense thunderstorms exacerbate losses for insurers—Munich RE
Reinsurance buyers experience market softening as reinsurers grow capital following strong returns—Guy Carpenter
Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks by Lee Harris and Ian Smith—The Financial Times
Swiss Re Global Cat Bond Performance Index returns 11.40% for 2025—Artemis
Catastrophe Bonds by Alexander Braun and Carolyn Kousky—Wharton
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A new ETF allows individuals to earn income by insuring against natural disasters through investing in catastrophe bonds. We break down the historical returns, risk, fees, and structure of this intriguing investment opportunity. Topics covered include: What types of natural disasters are increasingHow insurance companies use reinsurance and cat bonds to protect against extreme lossesWhy home insurance premium increases should be lower in 2026How cat bonds are structured and what makes them a unique fixed income securityWhat to consider in deciding to invest in cat bonds. Sponsors Gelt - Taxes Done Right Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of Us Plus Investments Mentioned Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF (ILS) Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fund (SHRIX and SHRMX) Show Notes Miami Is Entering a State of Unreality by Mario Alejandro Ariza—The Atlantic Historical Hurricane Tracks—NOAA LA fires dominated insured losses of $127bn in 2025, says Aon by Eva Xiao and Lee Harris—The Financial Times 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight—AON BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 2002 ANNUAL REPORT—Berkshire Hathaway When, Where and How Often Insurers Fail—PACICC Climate change presses on: Devastating wildfires and intense thunderstorms exacerbate losses for insurers—Munich RE Reinsurance buyers experience market softening as reinsurers grow capital following strong returns—Guy Carpenter Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks by Lee Harris and Ian Smith—The Financial Times Swiss Re Global Cat Bond Performance Index returns 11.40% for 2025—Artemis Catastrophe Bonds by Alexander Braun and Carolyn Kousky—Wharton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.