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Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI)

RWI insurance transfers M&A deal risk to an insurer and protects against breaches of representations and warranties.

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Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI)

Representations and Warranties Insurance protects buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions when statements made about a company during the deal process turn out to be inaccurate after closing.

RWI helps:

  • Reduce post-closing disputes
  • Limit seller indemnification obligations
  • Transfer transaction risk to an insurer
  • Strengthen competitive bids in M&A deals

This Representations and Warranties Insurance program is designed for:

  • Buy-side RWI placements
  • Enterprise value from $30 million to $5 billion
  • Primary focus on mid-market M&A transactions ($100 million to $1 billion)
  • US named insureds
  • US governing law

Why Choose Distinguished for RWI

  • Deep M&A insurance expertise
    • Underwritten by veteran mergers and acquisitions attorneys with leadership experience across top Representations and Warranties Insurance platforms
  • Flexible underwriting for complex deals
    • Creative structures designed for unique transaction dynamics
  • Strong carrier backing
    • Policies supported by an AM Best rated A (Excellent) carrier
  • Efficient claims handling
    • Transparent process built for post-closing transaction issues
  • Reliable deal execution
    • Responsive underwriting aligned with tight M&A timelines
  • Proven performance under pressure
    • Experienced team accustomed to fast-moving transactions

Our Features

  • Limits available up to $15 million

  • Policies written by Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by AM Best, Financial Size Category XV.

  • This Representations and Warranties Insurance program is designed for:

    • Buy-side RWI placements
    • Enterprise value from $30 million to $5 billion
    • Primary focus on mid-market M&A transactions ($100 million to $1 billion)
    • US named insureds
    • US governing law
    • Private equity firms
    • Corporate acquirers
    • Strategic investors
    • Middle-market mergers and acquisitions transactions
    • Protecting buyers from unknown liabilities
    • Replacing or reducing escrow requirements
    • Supporting competitive bid strategies
    • Facilitating smoother post-close transitions
  • Available in all 50 states.

  • Send submissions to: [email protected]

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