As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the appropriate amount and type of insurance for each stage of their life cycle is one of them. However, with some smart preparation and the expertise of the right advisors, insurance can go from being a necessary burden to a strategic asset.

Woodruff Sawyer is a market leader for placing directors and officers (D&O) insurance for SPACs and SPAC targets that are going public through a de-SPAC. Woodruff Sawyer is also a nationally recognized leader when it comes to representations and warranties insurance (RWI), something that can play a critical role in the SPAC M&A process.