Mergers and Acquisitions insurance

Why choose Aviva Mergers and Acquisitions​

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) cover is underwritten by a dedicated team of experts.​

• We offer cover to many different sectors and industries such as private equity funds, venture capital funds, major corporations, trade / strategic enterprises, individuals and charities
• We can offer cover to a person or company buying or selling a business or asset through a corporate sale under which the seller is giving contractual warranty statements
  
• Through our products such as W&I, Tax Liability and Contingent Liability insurance options, we can offer protection throughout the M&A process
   

What does the cover do?​

Warranty and Indemnity

The main purpose of warranties and indemnities cover is to protect a company which is involved in a merger or an acquisition from a financial loss or liability. Our W&I insurance provides cover for historic unknown liabilities arising from a warranty breach by the seller, which results in loss to the buyer. A warranty breach is where one or more of the statements was untrue when given by the seller. This cover can be purchased by either the buyer or the seller.​ A seller may actually make buyer’s W&I cover a condition of an acquisition, as it can safeguard the seller against any liability following the sale. It can demonstrate a show of faith by the buyer, especially if the seller will be remaining with the business after its sale.

Tax & Contingent Liability

This provides cover in the event that the legal interpretation of a tax requirement or other liability is challenged or overturned, resulting in a demand for payment. 

Multinational Capabilities

We can lead global insurance programmes worldwide through our London-based Multinational Hub and our partner network covering 170 global territories. We strive to provide a seamless, client-focused end-to-end service – creating controlled master programmes for corporate clients.