Transaction Overview
On December 22, 2021, Farmers closed their first 144A Cat Bond through Topanga Re Ltd.
- Farmers inaugural 144A Cat Bond issuance
- Bermuda domiciled special purpose insurer providing reinsurance protection to Farmers
Innovative and first of its kind extension subrogation mechanic included in Cat Bond
$100mm 2021 1 Class A Notes provide Per Occurrence, indemnity triggered event coverage
- Four year risk period
- Perils include US named storm, earthquake, severe weather and fire
- AIR expected loss: 1.49% (sensitivity case)
- Final investor spread: 4.75%
$60mm 2021 1 Class B Notes provide Annual Aggregate, indemnity triggered coverage
- Two year risk period
- Perils include US named storm, earthquake, severe weather and fire
- AIR expected loss: 1.03% (sensitivity case)
- Final investor spread: 15.00%
TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory Role
TCMA acted as Joint Structuring Agent and Co-Manager
- Presented innovative structuring ideas and helped to finalize the structures
- Advised on creation of detailed historical loss data set and refined reporting allowing investors to especially analyze the Annual Aggregate Class B Notes
- Assisted in all aspects of the structuring and placement including, but not limited to:
- Structuring and coordination with legal counsel and other service providers
- Finalizing investor presentation, risk analysis results, and offering documents
- Investor roadshow and marketing process