Transaction Overview
On May 23, 2024, Palomar Specialty (“Palomar”) sponsored its fifth 144A Cat Bond through Torrey Pines Re Ltd.
Torrey Pines Re Ltd. provides Palomar per occurrence, indemnity-triggered event coverage across a three-year Risk Period for the Class A and Class B Notes and a two-year Risk Period for the Class C Notes
Palomar’s impressive underwriting track record resulted in the transaction receiving significant investor support, allowing the deal to upsize and price within initial price guidance amidst a capacity constrained Cat Bond market
- The $420mm transaction represents Palomar’s largest 144A Cat Bond to date
Class A Notes: California Earthquake
- Expected Loss (Time Dependent): 1.58%
- Initial Size: $200mm – Final Size: $215mm
- Final Pricing: 6.00%
Class B Notes: California Earthquake
- Expected Loss (Time Dependent): 2.34%
- Initial Size: $125mm – Final Size: $130mm
- Final Pricing: 7.25%
Class C Notes: California Earthquake
- Expected Loss (Time Dependent): 3.32%
- Initial Size: $75mm – Final Size: $75mm
- Final Pricing: 9.00%
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Role
HCMA acted as Joint Structuring Agent and Joint Bookrunner
- Assisted in all aspects of the structuring and placement including, but not limited to:
- Structuring and coordinating with legal counsel
- Refining and finalizing offering documents
- (Virtual) Investor roadshow and marketing processes