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KeyNotes - W&I Insurance
In the first of our series of M&A KeyNotes, we focus on warranty and indemnity insurance.
18 November 2021
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What is Buyer W&I Insurance?
It is warranty and indemnity insurance: an insurance policy under which a
buyer can claim against the insurer for a breach of warranty and/or under an
indemnity (including in respect of tax) in the context of an acquisition, instead
of claiming against the seller(s).
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