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Chart: 144A Catastrophe Bonds Reach All-Time High Despite Capacity Concerns

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In 2022, 42 different bonds were brought to the 144A market, totaling more than USD 9 billion in limit placed, taking the total outstanding notional amount to an all-time high of more than USD 34.5 billion. Although there was strong interest in utilizing the 144A market, diminished capacity available constrained the issuance total.

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