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Insurers pile into deals allowing banks to offload default risk

Written by Insurance Nerds Editorial Team | Aug 26, 2026, 5:22:01 AM

Insurers Expand Role in Synthetic Risk Transfers

The market for synthetic risk transfers has experienced significant growth in recent years, with insurers now providing banks with unfunded structures. These arrangements allow banks to offload default risks to insurers. This development is part of a broader trend of increased insurer involvement in such financial transactions.

Original Source: https://www.ft.com/content/04bad7f3-1b5d-4982-9967-229886be0beb?syn-25a6b1a6=1