Transaction Overview
On February 21, 2024, Tower Hill Insurance Exchange (“Tower Hill” or the “Exchange”) sponsored its first 144A Cat Bond issuance through Winston Re Ltd., marking a significant milestone for Tower Hill
Winston Re Ltd. provides the Exchange per occurrence, indemnity-triggered event coverage across two tranches of Notes
The Notes are the largest ever Florida Cat Bond sponsored by an insurer, a top 5 issuance in terms of size for a first-time indemnity sponsor, and the largest Cat Bond transaction over the last twelve months1
Class A Notes: Florida Named Storm
- Expected Loss (WSST): 1.80%
- Initial Size: $100mm Final Size: $250mm (150% increase)
- Initial Price Guidance: 10.00% – 11.00% Final Pricing: 10.25%
Class B Notes: Florida Named Storm
- Expected Loss (WSST): 2.29%
- Initial Size: $100mm Final Size: $150mm (50% increase)
- Initial Price Guidance: 11.75% – 12.75% Final Pricing: 11.75%
Howden Tiger Capital Markets & Advisory Role
Howden Tiger Capital Markets & Advisory (“HTCMA”) acted as Sole Structuring Agent and Sole Bookrunner
- Developed all structuring ideas related to the Notes
- Identified a variety of institutional investors interested in supporting the Exchange through this transaction
- Led all aspects of the structuring and placement including, but not limited to:
- Structuring and coordinating with legal counsel and other service providers
- Producing investor presentation, finalizing risk analysis results and offering documents
- Investor roadshows and marketing process
- Acted as Initial Purchaser of the Notes