Liberty Mutual Sponsored $278mm Limestone 2018-1 Class A Notes

Transaction Overview

Liberty Mutual announced the issuance of $278mm 2018-1 Class A Notes by Limestone Re Ltd.

  • Latest transaction issued from Limestone Re, an integral part of the Liberty reinsurance strategy
  • Provides investors with access to a diversified range of risks originated by Liberty Mutual:
    • U.S. Property Catastrophe Reinsurance
    • U.S. Homeowners Insurance
    • Global Property Reinsurance
  • Transaction closed on June 25, 2018; terms of the transaction were undisclosed

Limestone Re Ltd. is a special purpose Bermuda-domiciled segregated accounts company

  • Formed by Liberty Mutual in December 2016 to allow investors to efficiently access risk
  • Provides nearly $700mm of total collateralized capacity to Liberty Mutual following this issuance
  • Previously sponsored the innovative ~$160mm Limestone Re Ltd. 2016-1 Note offering
    • Included unique risks including U.S. Homeowners and London Market Specialty insurance

Liberty Mutual is a leading diversified global insurer and reinsurer

  • Third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2017 direct written premium
  • Presence in 30 countries and economies with 50,000 employees in over 800 offices worldwide(a)

TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory Role

TCMA acted as exclusive financial advisor to TAL; key transaction steps led by TCMA include:

  • Assistance in valuation analysis
  • Identification of potential acquirors
  • Leading a focused auction process
  • Assistance to TAL in negotiation of final transaction terms and conditions
  • Providing objective advice and acting as a sounding board to the seller throughout the process

Further solidifies TCMA’s position as a leading advisor in MGA sell-side M&A

(a) As of the time of the transaction.