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The Actuary’s Gamble: Unlocking Passive Income from Life Settlement Portfolios

1. Introduction: Investing in Statistical Certainty In the universe of alternative investments, few asset classes are as non-correlated, misunderstood, and potentially lucrative as life settlements. This is the secondary market for life insurance policies, where investors purchase existing policies from individuals who no longer need or want them. For the passive investor, participating through a …

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The Pollinator’s Profit: Passive Income from Leasing Beekeeping Hives

1. Introduction: The Smallest Livestock with the Biggest Impact 🐝 When you think of leasing, you might think of cars or property. But what about leasing a colony of 50,000 tiny workers that are essential for our food supply? Commercial beekeeping and pollination services are a vital part of European agriculture. For a passive investor, …

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Riding the Storm: Passive Income from Weather Derivatives & Catastrophe Bonds

1. Introduction: Investing in the Atmosphere Itself 🌪️ What if you could generate income based on whether it rains more or less than average, or if a hurricane doesn’t hit Florida? Welcome to the esoteric world of weather-linked securities. By investing in specialized financial instruments like weather derivatives and catastrophe (CAT) bonds, sophisticated investors can …