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Transaction Liability Insurance - Sample Overview

This document provides a sample overview of Transaction Liability Insurance, commonly used in
mergers and acquisitions (M&A;). 1. Definition: Transaction liability insurance protects parties in a
business transaction from financial losses arising from breaches of warranties, tax liabilities, or
specific known risks discovered after closing. 2. Main Types: - Warranty & Indemnity (W&I;)
Insurance - Tax Liability Insurance - Contingent / Specific Risk Insurance 3. Purpose: - Reduce
negotiation friction between buyers and sellers - Limit escrow or holdback requirements - Transfer
risk to an insurance provider - Facilitate smoother deal closures 4. Example Use Case: A private
equity firm acquires a company and purchases W&I; insurance to protect against misstatements in
financial disclosures made by the seller. 5. Key Market Participants: Insurance brokers such as
Aon, Marsh McLennan, and Willis Towers Watson arrange coverage with specialist insurers. This is
a simplified educational sample document.

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