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
After being squeezed out of the R&W insurance market in 2021, deals in the healthcare services sector have regained interest from insurers and are seeing lower rates and greater competition....more
3/22/2023
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Rates ,
Life Sciences ,
Market Participants ,
Policy Terms ,
Private Equity ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Representations and Warranties Insurance ,
Underwriting
As we head into the second half of the year, where deal flow is expected to be even more congested, R&W (representations and warranties) insurance may take more time, money and effort than you may remember from previous...more
With the continued disruptions to businesses and the economy generally resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal landscape is continually changing, and insurance is no exception. Since the beginning of the outbreak,...more
4/15/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
Business Losses ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Terms ,
Proposed Legislation