Warranty and Indemnity Insurance | Specialist M&A Transaction Protection
Artemis provides specialist warranty and indemnity insurance solutions for businesses, investors and advisers involved in mergers and acquisitions. Also known as W&I insurance, this cover helps protect against financial losses arising from breaches of warranties, inaccurate representations and unknown liabilities discovered after a transaction completes.
As an independent warranty indemnity broker, Artemis works with deal teams, legal advisers and businesses to understand transaction risks and arrange suitable protection through specialist insurers.
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Who Needs Warranty and Indemnity Insurance?
Warranty and indemnity insurance is commonly used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions to protect buyers and sellers against financial losses arising from breaches of warranties, inaccurate representations or undisclosed liabilities. W&I insurance helps businesses manage transaction risks by providing additional protection where unknown issues may arise after completion.
From corporate buyers and private equity firms to sellers, investors and professional advisers, different parties may use warranty and indemnity insurance UK solutions depending on the structure and requirements of the transaction.
W&I Insurance Explained
What Is Warranty and Indemnity Insurance?
Warranty and indemnity insurance is a specialist insurance solution used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions to protect against financial losses arising from breaches of warranties, inaccurate representations or undisclosed liabilities. Also known as W&I insurance, it allows buyers and sellers to transfer certain transaction risks to an insurer rather than relying solely on contractual protections.
During an acquisition, sellers typically provide warranties about the business being sold, covering areas such as financial information, contracts, tax matters, employees and legal compliance. If these warranties are later found to be inaccurate, the affected party may face financial losses. A suitable W&I insurance policy can provide protection against these risks, subject to the policy terms.
At Artemis, we help businesses, investors, private equity firms and professional advisers arrange suitable warranty and indemnity insurance UK solutions through specialist insurers, providing support throughout the transaction process.
Need Specialist Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Advice?
Manage M&A risks with specialist warranty and indemnity insurance advice from Artemis.
Our brokers help businesses, investors and advisers arrange suitable W&I cover based on their transaction requirements.
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How It Works
Warranty and Indemnity Insurance in 4 Simple Steps
Arranging warranty and indemnity insurance requires a clear understanding of the transaction, potential risks and the protection required. At Artemis, we work with businesses, investors, private equity firms and advisers to simplify the process and arrange suitable W&I insurance solutions through specialist insurers.
From reviewing transaction details to arranging cover and providing ongoing support, our brokers guide you through each stage of the process.
Whether you are acquiring a business, managing an investment or advising on an M&A transaction, Artemis helps simplify the process of arranging warranty and indemnity insurance with specialist guidance and tailored solutions.
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Understand Your Transaction
The first step is understanding the structure of your merger or acquisition and the risks involved.
Our team reviews key details such as the transaction type, parties involved, business sector and warranty requirements to understand the protection needed.
03
Arrange Suitable W&I Insurance
As an independent warranty indemnity broker, Artemis helps clients access specialist insurers and arrange suitable W&I policies.
We explain the cover available, policy terms and exclusions to help you make informed decisions before completing your transaction.
02
Review Warranty Risks
Every M&A transaction carries different levels of risk. We assess the warranty package, due diligence information and potential exposures to identify suitable insurance requirements.
This helps determine the right approach for your warranty and indemnity insurance UK solution.
04
Support Throughout the Transaction
Our support continues beyond arranging the policy. We work alongside businesses, investors and professional advisers throughout the transaction process.
Whether you need guidance before completion or support after a claim arises, Artemis provides ongoing broker assistance.
Quick Answer
Common W&I insurance claims involve inaccurate financial information, undisclosed tax liabilities, warranty breaches, contractual issues, employment matters and regulatory risks discovered after an acquisition completes. Warranty and indemnity insurance helps protect against covered financial losses arising from these transaction risks.
Types of W&I Cover
Types of Warranty and Indemnity Insurance
Different M&A transactions involve different levels of risk, which is why warranty and indemnity insurance can be structured around the specific needs of buyers, sellers and investors. From acquisitions and private equity investments to complex business transactions, W&I insurance helps parties manage potential liabilities arising from warranties, representations and undisclosed risks.
At Artemis, we help businesses and transaction advisers explore suitable W&I insurance UK solutions based on the structure, size and requirements of each deal.
Quick Answer
The main types of warranty and indemnity insurance include buy-side W&I insurance, seller-side warranty insurance, private equity W&I insurance, M&A transaction insurance and tax liability insurance. The right option depends on the transaction structure, risk profile and objectives of the parties involved.
Arrange Your Warranty and Indemnity Insurance With Specialist Support
M&A transactions involve complex risks that require specialist guidance. Artemis helps businesses, investors and advisers arrange suitable warranty and indemnity insurance solutions tailored around their transaction requirements.
Whether you need W&I insurance, private equity transaction cover or support with warranty-related risks, our experienced brokers can help you find suitable protection through specialist insurers.
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WHY CHOOSE ARTEMIS FOR WARRANTY AND INDEMNITY INSURANCE?
When arranging warranty and indemnity insurance, businesses, investors and advisers need specialist support to navigate complex M&A transactions and transaction-specific risks. W&I insurance requires an understanding of deal structures, warranty packages, due diligence findings and the requirements of all parties involved.
Artemis helps buyers, sellers, private equity firms and advisers access suitable W&I insurance solutions through specialist insurance markets. Our experienced brokers provide guidance throughout the process, helping clients arrange cover that aligns with the specific requirements of each transaction.
M&A transactions require specialist advice to understand complex warranty risks, transaction structures and insurance requirements. An experienced warranty indemnity broker like Artemis helps buyers, sellers, private equity firms and advisers navigate the W&I insurance process, access specialist insurance markets and arrange suitable cover aligned with the transaction.
From private equity acquisitions to corporate mergers, Artemis provides specialist support throughout the warranty and indemnity insurance process, working alongside clients and their advisers to help manage transaction risks effectively.
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Arrange Warranty and Indemnity Insurance With Specialist Support
M&A transactions involve complex risks that require expert guidance. Artemis helps businesses, investors and advisers arrange suitable warranty and indemnity insurance solutions tailored around their transaction requirements.
Whether you need W&I insurance, private equity transaction cover or support with warranty-related risks, our specialist brokers help you access suitable protection through trusted insurance providers.