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Tower Hill Insurance Exchange Sponsored Winston Re Ltd. (Series 2024-1) Class A and Class B Notes

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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
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