Farmers Sponsored Topanga Re Ltd. (Series 2021 1) Notes

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