
Protecting both sides in M&A
Howden’s W&I team has a strong track record of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. We’ve helped to pave the way for multi-billion dollar transactions, working with some of the largest multinationals, real estate funds, private equity firms, and developers.
As well as being one of the largest W&I insurance teams within the market, we have a reputation for providing best-in-class service, no matter the size or complexity of the transaction.
Our solutions have helped our clients:
- Increase liquidity by removing the need to place funds in an escrow and other securities
- Enhance protection with increased survival periods and warranty caps
- Facilitate more favourable deal terms by offering sellers a ‘clean exit’
- Preserve commercial relationships between both parties
- Access more funding from lenders
80+
specialist W&I brokers around the world
£19bn
limit placed in 2024
1462
policies placed in 2024
Why choose Howden for W&I?
Proactive risk management
Deep expertise
Insurance insights
Redrawing the boundaries of W&I insurance
From beginning to end – how Howden M&A delivers on claims
Our Legal, Technical & Claims team is made up of expert insurance litigators and professionals – with proven experience in achieving positive outcomes for policyholders.
Being in-house means that we are always close at hand throughout the policy term, at no additional cost. Our team will support you during every step of a claim, anticipating potential roadblocks and helping you avoid them.
