Assurance IPO

Protect your company and your leaders during an initial public offering on a French or foreign market.

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The introduction on a stock market is subject to heavy regulation strictly governing the numerous obligations regarding financial information. The design and communication of these financial documents therefore engage the responsibility of the issuer, its management teams and/or the selling shareholders of the securities being offered on the market, as well as the market intermediaries.

In the event of a dispute, regulatory authorities, such as the AMF for example, can conduct investigations and impose heavy penalties and sanctions on the company as well as on the executives as individuals.

It is therefore important to consider the proper coverage of these risks from the start of the roadshow, at the time of the first IPO, and during secondary offering operations.

What are the main risks?

Here are the main risks that your activity could be exposed to:

  • Incorrect or incomplete information
  • Information not conforming to reality
  • Risk of litigation brought before regulatory authorities
  • Right of initiative
  • Incorrect or misleading information
  • Omission or failure to fulfill an obligation to provide information
  • Risk of non-compliance with local legislation when listing on a foreign market: fine or prohibition from operating.
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What are the main guarantees?

Here are the main guarantees of a dedicated contract for covering your initial public offering on a stock market:

  • Defense costs, damages and interest in case of professional misconduct for:
  1. The insured individual
  2. The insured legal entity
  3. The designated shareholders of the issuing company
  • Reimbursement of compensation paid to a market intermediary.
  • Additional guarantee ceiling dédié pour les administrateurs indépendants du souscripteur (1.000.000 EUROS par période d’assurance )
  • Pre-approved emergency fees (20% du montant des garanties)
  • Communication fees in case of rescheduling or market operation. et de frais de gestion de crise
  • Extension of guarantees to intermediaries

Who is covered?

The leaders by law and/or in fact

The issuing company

The people participating in financial communication, especially the Chief Financial Officer.

The selling shareholders of the securities that are put on the market.

Market intermediaries

Why choose Howden?

  • Understanding your challenges: une connaissance précise de votre secteur d'activité et des risques encourus par les entreprises
  • Global approach: An approach that integrates advice, investment, management, and support in case of claims.
  • Expertise: une équipe de spécialistes en Introduction en Bourse intégrée aux équipes de service de nos clients à tout moment
  • Responsiveness & Availability:  Des équipes expertes dans leurs domaines respectifs. L’expérience individuelle de chacun est à votre disposition pour piloter vos expositions et optimiser vos protections assurancielles. 
  • Support at all stages of your development: From the starting point through your international development, up to the listing on a French or foreign market.
  • Adaptation & Network: une expertise de proximité grâce à nos implantations régionales et un accès à notre réseau international intégré Howden One Present in more than 100 countries
  • Defense of your interests: engagement de délais de règlement courts, approche juridique solide pour garantir la protection de vos droits et intérêts, un réseau de gestionnaires sinistres spécialisés en France et à l’étranger

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Paul Huchet

Director of the Insurance and Financial Risks Department
Photo of Paul Huchet

Paul Huchet

Director of the Insurance and Financial Risks Department

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