News & Analysis as of August 4, 2025

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International Association of Insurance Supervisors Consults on Structural Shifts in the Life Insurance Sector

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/24/2025

Key Points - - The IAIS has issued a detailed analysis of the structural shifts in the life insurance sector related to the increasing allocation to alternative assets and prevalence of asset-intensive reinsurance...more

Private Debt Explosion: Breaking New Ground

Paul Hastings LLP on 3/5/2025

In the last 12 months, we have seen private debt markets take off over other strategies. In particular, there are now more creative ways of bringing in new types of investors to this asset class, including insurers, pension...more

Developments in W&I Insurance in Asia

Goodwin on 3/11/2024

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

2024 Insights: Corporate Trends

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/22/2023

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage...more

W&I Insurance Likely to Play Increasing Role in Energy and Infrastructure

Latham & Watkins LLP on 11/28/2023

Stapled W&I policies and synthetic policies will likely be increasingly common features of E&I transactions, although their feasibility should be assessed case by case. Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I) is a...more

Opportunities and Challenges for Private Equity Investment in the Insurance Sector

Latham & Watkins LLP on 11/30/2018

Recent private equity investments in high-profile deals, such as Bain Capital’s acquisition of esure and Apollo’s acquisition of Aspen Insurance, have brought European insurance sector deal values to record highs. Regulatory...more

Warranty and Indemnity Insurance – Is the Silver Bullet Beginning to Tarnish?

Latham & Watkins LLP on 12/29/2016

Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance products have been marketed as a “silver bullet,” which can bridge the gap between a buyer’s wish to receive proper deal protection and a seller’s aim of a clean exit. However, as the...more

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