{"id":23708,"date":"2026-05-27T05:01:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/?p=23708"},"modified":"2026-05-27T05:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:02:25","slug":"mitigating-risks-in-business-sales-and-purchases-is-warranty-and-indemnity-insurance-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/mitigating-risks-in-business-sales-and-purchases-is-warranty-and-indemnity-insurance-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitigating risks in business sales and purchases: Is warranty and indemnity insurance essential?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When buying or selling a business, one of the most negotiated points is the package of warranties and indemnities (W&amp;I). It\u2019s also often the area where buyer and seller expectations differ the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyers typically want broad, unqualified warranties to ensure that if something unexpected surfaces post-completion, they can seek recourse. Sellers, on the other hand, usually try to limit those promises as much as possible to reduce their exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This natural tension is where W&amp;I insurance can help smooth the path to a deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-warranty-and-indemnity-w-amp-i-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is warranty and indemnity (W&amp;I) insurance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W&amp;I insurance is a specialist insurance product used in private M&amp;A transactions, most commonly in higher-value deals running into several million pounds. It is designed to protect against financial losses arising from a breach of warranties or indemnities given in the sale agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although W&amp;I cover was initially designed with sellers in mind, today it is predominantly buyer-focused while often allowing sellers to exit cleanly without significant ongoing liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-benefits-of-w-amp-i-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of W&amp;I insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W&amp;I insurance can help bridge the gap between what buyers want and what sellers are comfortable offering. Key benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deal certainty:<\/strong> Buyers gain comfort knowing an insurer backs the warranties if something goes wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean exit for sellers:<\/strong> Sellers have a clean exit with a reduced risk of exposure to liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Covenant strength concerns removed:<\/strong> If the seller\u2019s financial standing is uncertain, insurance can provide a level of comfort for buyers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preserves relationships:<\/strong> Useful where buyers are reluctant to claim directly against sellers who will remain involved post-completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-limitations-and-considerations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitations and considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A misconception is that W&amp;I insurance policies cover known issues; however, this is not the case. The standard buyer-side policy is designed to cover only unknown issues in areas which have been the subject of due diligence and any areas which the insurer has agreed to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical exclusions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known issues identified during diligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyer fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase price adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary tax liabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension underfunding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, as with any insurance policy, there will be deal-specific exclusions. These could include specific indemnities, forward-looking warranties, warranties relating to adequacy or sufficiency and areas that should be covered by existing insurances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-w-amp-i-insurance-essential\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is W&amp;I insurance essential?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether W&amp;I insurance is essential is linked to the specific deal; one downside is that it can be costly, however, it can be worthwhile in mid-market and large M&amp;A transactions where W&amp;I insurance has increasingly become a deal-making tool. It is considered crucial for mitigating risk and facilitating deals by transferring liability to an insurer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that insurers still require appropriate due diligence as a condition of offering cover. Insurance does not replace diligence; it supports it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-alternatives-and-risk-mitigation-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives and risk mitigation tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If W&amp;I insurance isn\u2019t appropriate, buyers and sellers sometimes turn to contractual protections such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Escrow or retention accounts:<\/strong> A portion of the purchase price is held back for a period to cover potential claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced due diligence:<\/strong> The most effective way to uncover and address risks early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust legal support:<\/strong> Experienced advisors can ensure warranties, indemnities, and disclosures are properly structured to reduce uncertainty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-about-the-author\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zarenna Porter is a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial department. Her work spans a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions and disposals, share buybacks, company reorganisations and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements. 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