Cyber Risk in Reinsurance
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In the previous article, we have already seen what an indexation clause in reinsurance contracts is. We are now aware of the purpose behind having indexation clauses in reinsurance contracts. We also know the various variations of the indexation clause which are common in the marketplace.
However, before taking a final decision on whether or not indexation clauses are helpful, it is important for any student of reinsurance to completely understand the pros and cons of the issue. In this article, we will present some of the important pros and cons of indexation clauses which can help better understand their utility.
An indexation clause is widely used in reinsurance contracts because it provides a lot of utility to both parties. Some of the common benefits have been listed below:
The indexation clause enables an automatic reset of the important financial limits within a reinsurance contract. This means that the negotiations do not have to take place every year and that the contract can continue to stay current in real money terms even if it goes on for a decade.
Even though indexation clauses have been appreciated by most players in the reinsurance industry, there are still several critics who point out the issues related to indexation clauses. Some of the drawbacks have been listed below:
As a result, if one party wants to hedge their inflation risk, they can simply buy a derivative as per their need. There is no need to introduce complexity in the reinsurance contract. This is said to be one of the reasons why America, which is one of the largest derivative markets in the world, is also the market where indexation clauses are very rare in reinsurance agreements.
It is possible that the inflation rate may not reflect the true picture in the market. Hence, both insurance companies are reinsurance companies may end up being exposed to this basis risk that the increase in their liabilities does not correspond to the increase in the reinsurance limits.
The fact of the matter is that indexation clauses have their pros and cons. They need to be carefully considered to understand whether it is appropriate to add this clause to a reinsurance contract.
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