American Coastal Insurance Renews Key Catastrophe Reinsurance Agreements

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American Coastal Insurance Corporation successfully renewed its critical catastrophe excess of loss and aggregate excess of loss reinsurance agreements, securing substantial coverage against future loss events.

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• AOP CAT Agreement Renewed

  The All Other Perils Catastrophe Excess of Loss (AOP CAT) agreement was renewed, providing up to $95.6 million in coverage for non-windstorm/earthquake catastrophe events, with a $10.0 million company retention. The cost is approximately $11.4 million.

• CAT Agg Agreement Renewed

  The Catastrophe Aggregate Excess of Loss (CAT Agg) agreement was renewed, offering $40 million in aggregate limit (with a $20 million per occurrence cap) for all catastrophe loss events, including named windstorms, after a $40 million annual aggregate deductible. The cost is approximately $4.9 million.

• Enhanced Risk Protection

  These renewals secure critical risk transfer for the company, significantly limiting its exposure to large catastrophe losses for the full year ending December 31, 2026, and bolstering its financial stability.

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The successful renewal of these two key reinsurance agreements is a positive development for American Coastal Insurance Corporation. As an insurance company, securing adequate reinsurance is fundamental to managing risk, protecting capital, and ensuring financial stability. These agreements provide significant coverage against various catastrophe losses, including named windstorms and other perils, which de-risks the company's balance sheet and provides clarity on its exposure for the upcoming year. This reduces uncertainty for investors regarding the company's ability to absorb potential large claims.