JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 15, 2025

When a buyer in a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transaction seeks to obtain representations and warranties insurance (RWI), one of the key steps is the underwriting call. This call is a critical part of the insurers diligence process, where the underwriters assess the risks involved in the deal before issuing the policy.

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Underwriting Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers Acquisitions 161

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Scott Seaman, Co-Chair of Hinshaw’s global Insurance Services Practice Group, moderates a panel of transaction insurance professionals, including Global Co-CEO of Aon's M&A and Transaction Solutions practice Gary Blitz, Managing Directors Vip Patel and Ed Conlon, and Senior Vice President Anthony Dragone.

Insurance 155

Insurance Underwriting M&A Management 155

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 took effect on January 1, 2024, adding new filing requirements for many companies that may find themselves involved in mergers and acquisitions. In the below legal update, the Seyfarth RWI Underwriting Counsel team describes the new filing.

Corporation 172

Corporation Underwriting Mergers and Acquisitions Insurance 172

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 14, 2023

Given the current state of the market, deal flow is down and, therefore, so is the number of submissions getting sent to representations and warranties insurance (RWI) underwriters. Underwriters are poised to strike when the market picks back up again but, in the meantime, where does that leave us? By: Woodruff Sawyer

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Insurance Underwriting 130

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

From the dynamics of larger deals to the increasing prevalence of minority investments and earn-outs, the video sheds light on a diverse range of deals that have captured the attention of underwriters as well as the outlook for premium and retention rates. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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Underwriting Insurance M&A Investment 161

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 5, 2024

It is no secret that a representations and warranties (R&W) insurer’s underwriting focus is informed by industry-specific risks and claims experience. By: Goodwin

Manufacturing 149

Manufacturing Underwriting Insurance Securities 149

Cooley M&A

MAY 23, 2024

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers navigate challenging market conditions. As deal flow has dwindled, competition has increased among carriers, and minimum floors largely have fallen away.

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Insurance M&A Underwriting Financial Statement 52