This study investigates the value of two variance components and variance jumps in the pricing of VIX derivatives. In an attempt to significantly reduce the computational burden, we propose an efficient numerical technique for the pricing of VIX derivatives under the affine framework. Our...

This study develops a structural framework to value insurers’ contingent capital with counterparty risk (CR) and overcomes the problem of price endogeneity (PE) in the valuation model. Our results on the focal contingent capital instrument – catastrophe equity put option (CatEPut) –...

Catastrophe (CAT) swaps are bilateral contracts through which CAT losses can be transferred between two counterparties. They do not require collateral upon initiation, making them default-risky, have an average maturity of 3 years and may use index triggers, which suggest the valuation model...