W&I
Covers the insured (buyer or seller) for losses in M&A transactions arising from breaches of warranties and or claims under a tax indemnity for unknown matters.
Products have evolved. Insurers have evolved. Clients have evolved. Broking has not.
We have.
Experts in M&A law, broking and underwriting, we identified inefficiencies in the M&A broking model. Using technology and innovation, we've modernised the M&A insurance placement.
Our bespoke placing platform connects our clients to insurers, using technology to streamline and handle the heavy lifting of the M&A placement process providing:
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Increased speed and efficiencies
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Market leading cover
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Cost efficiency
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Full transparency
All with our experienced team providing support every step of the way.
One size fits all
does not fit.
Windemnity Service Tiers
Driven by client choice, our broking options provide clients with tailored solutions for every deal with full transparency over the services and efficiency benefits.
Windemnity's Traditional Broking
We also offer a traditional level of M&A broking service if clients require; to cater for any deal, of any size.
M&A Insurance helps buyers and sellers involved in deals to more effectively manage potential risks, assist in deal negotiations and improve deal dynamics. The following are the products placed by Windemnity.
Tax
Covers losses arising out of M&A transactions, ordinary course business, or restructurings / divestments re-organisations.
Contingent
Covers losses from identified risks. Cover varies based on the circumstances of the risk but usually includes damages awards, settlements and other litigation/arbitration.
Fundamental Top Up
Fundamental Top Up Covers SPA warranties relating to title, capacity and insolvency. Competitively priced insurance capacity is available up to the deal's full consideration and can be offered for 10 year policy periods.
Title to Shares and Title to Property (Unknown Risks)
Cover any pre-sale unidentified issues around -sellers' ownership/solvency/capacity to sell the shares.
Title to Shares and Title to Property (Known Risks)
Cover any known risks identified in the due diligence relating to ownership/solvency/capacity etc.
Leadership Team
Miren Patel - Founder
Miren is the founder of Windemnity, and has a unique blend of legal, broking and technology- focused experience.
Initially a M&A lawyer at Hogan Lovells, before later moving into transactional insurance broking at Howden M&A with additional experience at RenaissanceRe.
Email: miren@windemnity.com
Nuala Read - Broking Director
Nuala is one of the most experienced members of the M&A insurance community, with a wealth of expertise in placing tailored insurance solutions for our clients' transactions.
With a background in both underwriting and broking, Nuala was previously the head of UK W&I at insurer Tokio Marine HCC; and a director in Aon's W&I team for 15 years.
Email: nuala@windemnity.com