MAPFRE RE Issues $125M Catastrophe Bond to Enhance U.S. Protection

MAPFRE RE has successfully structured its first catastrophe bond issuance, a significant step in enhancing its retrocession protection against natural disasters. Issued by Recoletos Re DAC, an Irish special-purpose vehicle, this Series 2024-1 bond provides multi-year coverage from January 2025 to December 2027. Designed to offer protection against losses caused by tropical storms and hurricanes in the United States, the bond’s payout is triggered based on reported industry losses, ensuring a responsive and effective financial safeguard.

The structuring and placement of this catastrophe bond were jointly managed by AON Securities and GC Securities. Initially set at $100 million, the bond saw its size increased to $125 million due to robust investor demand. This demand also allowed for reduced pricing, further highlighting the bond’s attractiveness in the market. Such financial instruments offer collateralized reinsurance protection and serve as a complementary alternative to traditional reinsurance. They are particularly appealing to large capital market investors seeking attractive returns within a diversifying asset class, further ensuring that necessary protections are in place for areas susceptible to significant natural events.

MAPFRE RE’s CEO, Miguel Rosa, expressed satisfaction with the new protection, emphasizing its strategic benefits. He noted that the catastrophe bond enhances the company’s capacity to expand business operations in the United States. It also diversifies MAPFRE RE’s reinsurance sources, thereby strengthening its global market positioning. This inaugural issuance has received a positive reception from the market, reflecting strong investor confidence in the viability and profitability of catastrophe bonds as investment opportunities. The success of this initiative not only bolsters the company’s ability to manage disaster-related risks but also underscores the growing significance of catastrophe bonds in the broader reinsurance and financial markets.

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