Bond insurance is a safety net that guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond if the issuer defaults. If the ...

"We've seen all buyers participate in deals with insurance across many different sectors, many different rating categories, and across the credit spectrum," said Paige Litten, a director at Assured ...

"More insured bond volumes overall suggest better financial metrics for the companies themselves, plus improved liquidity for insured paper," said Matt Fabian, a partner at Municipal Market Analytics.

When it comes to investing, there are various ways to assess risk versus reward, depending on the asset class. Unlike evaluating corporate stock risks, which involve similar variables, municipal bond ...