TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Slide Insurance announced today that it has secured a $175 million senior credit facility led by Regions Bank in its capacity as Administrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger, and Joint Bookrunner. Synovus Bank and Texas Capital Bank, through its TCBI Securities Inc. division, also supported the transaction as a Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner.
Use of proceeds for the transaction includes refinancing a bilateral senior credit facility previously provided by Regions, in addition to providing incremental capital to support various organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
“This is a significant milestone for Slide and further demonstrates our strong financial strength and solvency,” said Bruce Lucas, Founder and CEO of Slide Insurance. “We are continuing to grow the company while offering affordable, and much needed, solutions to our policyholders. This is one of the largest loans ever made to a Florida insurer and will provide additional reserve capital to continue our growth trajectory.”
Over the past few months, Slide has completed several deals to solidify its financial strength heading into hurricane season and the second half of 2024. In May, Slide announced the successful completion of its $1.86 billion reinsurance program for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, exceeding all regulatory and rating agency requirements and protecting the insurance company to the 175-year return period.
In April, Slide finalized pricing for its $210 million Purple Re Ltd. (Series 2024-1) catastrophe (cat) bond, expanding the company’s Florida and South Carolina named storm and hurricane reinsurance protection. Slide has earned and maintained a Demotech Financial Stability rating of “A” (Exceptional).
About Slide
Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for modern consumers to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets. Slide's cutting-edge technology leverages artificial intelligence and big data to optimize and streamline every part of the insurance process. Based in Tampa, FL the company was founded by Bruce and Shannon Lucas, insurance insiders with a deep understanding of how technology can be applied to achieve better underwriting outcomes. Slide launched operations in February 2022 and has quickly grown to become a leading coastal P&C insurance company.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $155 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
