It is no secret that a representations and warranties (R&W) insurer’s underwriting focus is informed by industry-specific risks and claims experience. For manufacturing businesses, aligning the buyer’s diligence plan and the...more
In recent years, the number of insurers offering M&A insurance (known as warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance) in Asia has doubled. This is ushering in a new era for risk allocation in M&A that is more favorable to buyers...more
3/11/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Asia ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
EU ,
Hong Kong ,
Indemnity Insurance ,
Insurance Industry ,
Mergers ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Limits ,
Premiums ,
Private Equity ,
Representations and Warranties Insurance ,
Underwriting
As buyers seek acquisition opportunities worldwide, they often encounter sellers resistant to accepting meaningful (if any) liabilities for potential pre-closing exposures, causing buyers to look to the insurance market for...more
11/10/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Cross-Border ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
EU ,
Indemnity Insurance ,
Mergers ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Underwriting ,
Warranty Insurance