Despite the popularity of reps and warranties insurance (RWI), many common misconceptions about this insurance product still exist. For example, while it’s often believed that RWI is too expensive or unsuitable for a specific...more
Hosts Lynda Bennett and Eric Jesse build on their recent discussion with Lowenstein M&A Chair and Transactions & Advisory Group co-Chair Marita Makinen about the current state of play in the M&A and private equity space. The...more
In today’s episode of Don’t Take No For An Answer, hosts Lynda Bennett and Eric Jesse are joined by Marita Makinen, Partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Mergers & Acquisitions group and Co-chair of its Transactions & Advisory...more
As we emerge from the COVID pandemic and the risk environment for corporate America remains high, now is a good time to revisit a question critical to private equity firms and strategic buyers in the mergers and acquisitions...more
Today on “Don't Take No for an Answer,” co-hosts Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse of the Insurance Recovery Group at Lowenstein Sandler discuss the upcoming publication of their second report on reps and warranties insurance...more
In 2020, Lowenstein Sandler released a groundbreaking report, authored by Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse of Lowenstein’s Insurance Recovery Group, based on results of a survey that sought to answer a key question about reps...more
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
Lynda, joined by Douglas Worth, SVP, Regional Claims Leader at Willis Towers Watson, and Eric Jesse, Partner in the Insurance Recovery Group, start off the new year taking a deep dive into the practical elements of the...more
Continuing the discussion about representations and warranties insurance (RWI) from last week’s episode, Lynda, joined by Eric Jesse, Partner in Lowenstein’s Insurance Recovery Group, and Emily Maier, Senior Vice President...more
Popular in the M&A world, representations and warranties insurance (RWI), is now more than just a way for buyers to stand out in an auction process, but a requirement to stay competitive within it. In today’s episode, Lynda...more
Representation and warranty insurance has changed the M&A market. The popularity of reps and warranties (R&W) insurance—which provides indemnity to buyers for breaches stemming from seller misrepresentations in acquisition...more
It requires time and effort on the part of policyholders, but claims under representation and warranties (R&W) insurance policies do, in fact, get paid.
That was one of the top findings from a new survey report by national...more
Do Reps and Warranties Insurers Pay Claims? Yes–With Caveats, New Survey Finds-
During the last decade, intense deal activity spurred the growth of R&W insurance–an alternative risk-transfer mechanism to indemnify buyers...more