Planning
Reducing Risk in M&A: An Insurance Perspective on Demand
February 23, 2026
On Demand | Watch Now!
What happens after a deal closes? For many sellers, the biggest risk isn’t valuation or buyer interest—it’s the risks and exposures uncovered too late in the process.
Selling a business involves more thanjust finding the right buyer or achieving a strong valuation. Insurance and risk decisions made early in the M&A process can influence deal structure, negotiations, diligence timelines, and impact outcomes long after closing. When these issues surface late, sellers may face delayed closings or unexpected post-close liability.
Expert Perspectives on Insurance in M&A
This on-demand webinar, hosted by Clinton Johnston, a Board Member of Benchmark International, will feature insights from Kyle Helmus, Vice President, and Walter Viteri, Senior Vice President, at Marsh McLennan. Together, they share an insurance-focused perspective on today’s mid-market M&A landscape.
Attending live helps sellers prepare earlier, reduce uncertainty, and enter a transaction with greater confidence.
What You’ll Learn
Deal Readiness: What buyers look for from an insurance standpoint and why addressing it early matters.
Risk Transfer: How representations & warranties insurance (RWI) helps shift risk away from sellers during a transaction.
Post-Close Protection: What tail (run-off) coverage is and why it can protect sellers after the deal is done.
Forward Risk: Emerging risks buyers are underwriting, and steps sellers can take to reduce concern.
Whether you’re planning or considering a future exit, this on-demand webinar provides practical guidance so you can strengthen your position ahead of a sale.
Attend live to strengthen your position ahead of a sale and gain timely insight into risk management and insurance considerations in M&A transactions.
Gain exclusive insights, reduce risk, and receive guidance from M&A and insurance experts.
Share This Post
Categories
Get These Insights Delivered Directly To Your Email
Explore our curated collection today and stay ahead of the curve in M&A.
Related Posts
Benchmark International Attends Real Deals PE Live 2026 in LondonBenchmark International attended Real Deals PE Deals Live 2026, one of the private equity industry’s leading events, bringing together investors, corporate finance advisors, lenders, and dealmakers from across the UK and Europe. Held in London, the event provided a focused forum for thought leadership, market insight, and relationship-building within the mid-market M&A and private equity landscape.How to Protect and Support Employees During a SaleThe prospect of a merger or acquisition can create tension among employees involved in the transaction. However, this does not have to be the case. When managed thoughtfully, employees may find themselves looking forward to the upcoming changes rather than feeling anxious or uncertain. It is essential to evaluate how a deal might influence employee productivity and to adopt a leadership style that fosters motivation, open communication, and overall satisfaction during periods of significant transition. Try to empathize with your employees’ perspectives, recognizing their potential concerns about job security, alterations in their roles, and the emotional toll these changes may entail. There is a common perception that mergers frequently lead to job cuts, which can heighten stress levels. Nevertheless, layoffs are not an inevitable outcome of every merger; sometimes, the results can be quite the opposite. People should always remain a central focus during such transactions, and neglecting this aspect could lead to a significant drop in your business’s valuation, adversely affecting the overall deal. A vital practice in mergers and acquisitions is to assess how your employees will be influenced both prior to and after the completion of the transaction.