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Transactional Risk Insurance – Helping Private Equity Unlock Value, Even Without Transactions

Posted on 09/15/2023

M&A activity has slowed down in 2023, but that doesn’t mean PE firms should adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach. They can actively seek value within thei...

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Contingent Liability Q&A with Connor Williams

Posted on 08/15/2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, navigating risks has become more complex than ever. We recently sat down with Connor Williams, Vanbridge’s Contingent Risk Liabi...

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Managing Transactional Risk

Posted on 07/25/2023

In the fast-paced world of M&A, stakeholders understand the ever-changing landscape of risk factors. Buyers are well aware that every deal involves inherent risks, not only...

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Not To Be Forgotten, The Interplay of Other Insurance in Reps and Warranties Claims

Posted on 05/08/2023

Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) essentially takes the place of traditional indemnification provided by sellers to buyers and can improve the overall negotiation...

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Life Insurance Strategies Group Tier One Interview: Vanbridge’s Andy Brim

Posted on 10/09/2022

Life Insurance Strategies Group CEO, Jay Judas, sits down with Andy Brim, Vice President of Business Development & Distribution at Vanbridge Life & Executive...

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The Hidden Dangers in No or Low Indemnity M&A Deals

Posted on 03/16/2017

Many M&A transactions now use R&W Insurance as a substitute for seller indemnity. This article briefly discusses considerations for M&A practitioners when confronte...

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A Closer Look at Tax Insurance

Posted on 01/26/2017

As a follow-up to our blog post addressing the disconnect between reps & warranties policies and identified tax exposures in a transaction, a recently published Bloomberg a...

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The Seller’s Role in a Buyer’s Reps & Warranties Insurance Claim

Posted on 11/29/2016

The idea that seller is “fully removed” from any post-closing liability as a result of an R&W insurance policy is incorrect. Unless the deal is structured as a “no survival...

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When Is Reps & Warranties Insufficient For Tax Exposures?

Posted on 06/27/2016

A Discussion with Concord Specialty Risk Regarding the Coverage Afforded Under R&W Policies v. Tax Indemnity Policies Tax indemnity coverage is no longer sitting in the sha...

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Familiarizing Yourself with M&A Terminology

Posted on 04/29/2016

There are many articles, seminars and blogs available on the internet addressing the developments and mechanics of R&W insurance. Familiarity with the insurance product (te...

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Real Estate Transactions Utilize Transactional Insurance

Posted on 08/25/2015

Real estate transactions, in particular REITS, bring a unique set of risks in an M&A transaction that are properly addressed by using a hybrid R&W and Tax Indemnity pol...

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What Representations and Warranties Doesn’t Cover

Posted on 03/17/2015

A key driver behind the use of R&W insurance has always been the reduction or elimination of a seller’s escrow. By allowing sellers immediate access to the sale proceeds fr...