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Reps & Warranties Insurance: Our 2024 Guide

The use of representations and warranties insurance (RWI or R&W) has become increasingly mainstream. An estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of larger strategic acquirers use it. Woodruff Sawyer’s R&W team...more

Guide to D&O Insurance for SPAC IPOs, 2024 Edition

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...more

Managing Transactional Risk in 2024: A Strategy Guide

As we move further into 2024, we have a clearer perspective on where 2023 ended in the private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. We predict more of the same throughout 2024, but there are bright signs for...more

The Impact of Underlying Insurance Policy Types on Reps and Warranties Insurance and M&A

Most forms of insurance fall into one of two categories: claims-made or occurrence-based. This distinction is crucial when you are acquiring a new company and deciding how best to merge the target’s existing insurance...more

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

Explore the landscape of the M&A Market and its impact on RWI with Woodruff Sawyer’s Emily Maier and Yelena Dunaevsky in this video. They examine both the broader trends and finer nuances shaping the Reps & Warranties...more

M&A Looking Ahead Guide 2024: Trends and Predictions

The Turbulent Deal Landscape Continues in 2023, but the Future Appears Brighter - As predicted in last year’s Looking Ahead Guide, 2023 has proven to be a tough year for dealmakers. Through the first half of 2023, the...more

[Virtual Event] Looking Ahead to 2024: Trends in M&A and Private Equity - October 24th, 10:00 am - 10:30 am PT

Join us for a lively 30-minute discussion where our head of transactional insurance and the head of our private equity practice discuss top trends in M&A and PE. We'll cover: - The rollercoaster of RWI pricing - The RWI...more

Guide to Representations & Warranties Insurance - 2023 Edition

The use of representations and warranties insurance (RWI or R&W) has become increasingly mainstream; it is used in an estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of the time by larger strategic acquirers. Woodruff...more

Do You Need Insurance for Green Tax Credits?

The federal government offers two primary incentives for renewable energy projects: an investment tax credit for eligible investments in property, such as solar panels, and a production tax credit for electricity from...more

M&A Insurance: 2023 First Quarter Roundup

With March now squarely in the rearview mirror, we thought it was time to look at the first quarter of 2023 from a historical perspective in terms of pricing and retentions and to discuss some emerging trends....more

Transactional Risk in 2023: A Guide to Insurance Trends and Due Diligence

As we move deeper into the 2023 deal landscape, one thing is abundantly clear: Deal flow has experienced a significant slowdown over the last few quarters. According to PWC, private equity deal volume declined 22% during the...more

M&A Minute: What’s the Minimum Deal Size for RWI?

Clients and potential clients often ask me, “What is the smallest deal you can work with?” I explain that representations and warranties (R&W) insurance usually doesn’t have to do with the deal size; it has everything to do...more

1% Excise Tax, SPACs, and Independent Director Personal Liability: The Rock and the Hard Place

Being stuck between the choice of either disappointing investors or facing potential personal liability is the very definition of being caught between a rock and a hard place. Tax liability insurance can take you to a more...more

Representations and Warranties Trends for 2023

With 2022 fully in the rearview mirror, we would like to highlight some trends we expect to see continuing into 2023. The economy continues to face tremendous uncertainty. According to the World Bank’s Global Economic...more

Minority Investments and RWI: Choosing the Right Policy

In 2022, we saw a higher percentage of minority investments from our strategic company and private equity clients. We expect this trend to continue in 2023. Investing less in an individual company lessens the potential...more

Looking Ahead to 2023: Trends in Private Equity and M&A Insurance

When we look across our client base of 375+ funds and our advisory work on 150+ middle market growth equity, private equity, and strategic M&A US-based transactions in 2022, we see a wide variety of issues that are...more

M&A Minute: When R&W Insurance Works to Cover Interim Breaches

Reps and warranties insurance (RWI) ensures the policyholder is covered for breach of contract for mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Failures in diligence or fraud on the part of the seller can result in breaches of...more

M&A Minute: Do I Need Both an R&W Policy and a D&O Policy?

As someone who seeks to minimize my clients’ risks associated with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity, I often field some of the same questions. One of the most common questions my clients have is, “Why do I need a...more

ESG is All The Rage, but How Does It Intersect with the D&O and RWI Insurance Markets? [Audio]

In today’s episode, host Lynda A. Bennett and her guests examine the evolving standards for corporate ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives and the impact on corporate insurance. Their discussion addresses...more

The RWI Market Is Rapidly Evolving: Get the Latest Figures

Although the Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) market is relatively small, it’s rapidly developing. In this market update, we will review the latest figures on pricing and quote rates, discuss challenging deals...more

Guide to Representations & Warranties Insurance

The use of Representation and Warranties Insurance (RWI or R&W) has become increasingly mainstream; it is utilized in an estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of the time by larger strategic acquirers. Woodruff...more

Insurance For SPACs Just Got a Lot Better

With all the current doom and gloom in SPACland, a ray of sunshine from an unlikely corner—D&O insurance carriers—is making our day a lot brighter. For over two years, we have been making the case that representations and...more

Reps & Warranties: Spring 2022 Trends to Watch

Insights Emily MaierSenior Vice President, National Group Leader - M&A InsuranceEditor, Mergers & Acquisitions May 26, 2022 /Mergers & Acquisitions We know it’s essential to keep our clients as up to date as possible in the...more

Environmental Liability Insurance versus RWI Environmental Coverage in M&A Transactions

A growing concern in many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is the potential for environmental risks. Whether you are looking to acquire a manufacturing site or even just a tract of land for future construction, some...more

Reps and Warranties Insurance 2022: First Quarter Round-Up

Now that the first quarter of 2022 is at an end, we will show you quarter-on-quarter comparisons on the broader picture around RWI Pricing. Let’s look at a recap on some of the emerging trends impacting M&A activity and how...more

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