A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating R&W Insurance in Mergers and Acquisitions
This course provides an in-depth exploration into the nuanced world of Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI), a critical facet of modern mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Presented by RT ProExec, a leader in Executive, Professional, and Transactional Liability insurance, this curriculum is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of how RWI functions as a strategic tool in transactional liabilities, facilitating smoother acquisitions and sales of companies. Through detailed modules, participants will gain insights into the development of RWI, its strategic uses in making competitive bids, and how it serves as a shield against potential breaches in transaction agreements. Additionally, the course covers the underwriting process, claims management, and the roles of legal counsel in the RWI process. Emphasizing real-world application, this course includes case studies of RWI claims, providing learners with a pragmatic understanding of challenges and solutions in transactional risk insurance.
Broker at RT Specialty
Josh Hankin started in the industry as an Underwriter of Management Liability. After 7 years in various roles, he moved to the brokerage world to utilize his background and expand into other areas of coverage. In 2013, he joined RT Specialty to develop, manage and underwrite internal professional lines programs that included a Representation and Warranty Insurance (RWI) program. The experience gained underwriting RWI coupled with the explosive growth of the RWI industry over the last few years, provided the opportunity in early 2017, to change roles within RT Specialty and focus on brokering RWI placements for our partner agents.
