Transaction Overview
On December 18, 2024, American Family sponsored a 144A Cat Bond through Four Lakes Ltd.
- The 2024-1 Notes represent the fifth Four Lakes Re Ltd. issuance
- The Class A notes priced at 5.50%, ~10% below the mid-point of the initial price guidance
- The Class B notes priced at 8.25%, ~7% below the mid-point of the initial price guidance
- For each class, the investor spread tightened by 100bps from the wide end of the initial price guidance
The 2024-1 Notes received strong investor support, upsizing from the original target of $175mm to $275mm
- Class A Notes upsized from $125mm to $200mm and the Class B Notes upsized from $50mm to $75mm
- Four Lakes 2024-1 is American Family’s largest Cat Bond transaction to date
The Class A and Class B notes offer per occurrence, indemnity-based coverage for named storm, earthquake, severe thunderstorm, winter storm, and wildfire risks across the U.S.
The issuance consisted of Class A and Class B notes of differing risk profiles
- Class A Expected loss (AIR; WSST): 1.74%
- Class B Expected loss (AIR; WSST): 3.00%
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Role
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (“HCMA”) acted as Joint Bookrunner
- Provided advice through all stages of the process to drive an optimal outcome for American Family
- Identified a variety of institutional investors interested in supporting American Family through this transaction
- Advised in all aspects of placement including, but not limited to:
- Investor Presentation and narrative development
- Investor roadshow and marketing efforts
- Book building process and various distribution activities