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Preparing for a Representations and Warranties Underwriting Call in a Merger and Acquisition Transaction

JD Supra: Mergers

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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[Video] Hinshaw Insurance Law TV – Transaction Insurance Solutions

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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FAQs on the Q3 2023 Reps & Warranties Insurance

JD Supra: Mergers

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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Important RWI Considerations under the Corporate Transparency Act

JD Supra: Mergers

Given the breadth of standard representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) policies, carriers and underwriters should be aware of these new requirements and their impact on RWI policies issued in 2024 and beyond. In the below legal update, the Seyfarth RWI Underwriting Counsel team describes the new filing.

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[Video] Navigating Reps and Warranties Insurance in 2024: Smooth Sailing or Rough Seas Ahead?

JD Supra: Mergers

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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5 Essential Tips for Tailoring Your Diligence Plan to Secure R&W Insurance in Manufacturing Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

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

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Protecting your big ideas with intellectual property insurance

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These intangible ideas could be exceptionally valuable and underpin future growth and financial success – and they should be covered by intellectual property insurance. What is intellectual property insurance? Cases like these only serve to show why IP insurance is so important in today’s business environment.

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