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Reducing Risk in M&A: An Insurance Perspective on Demand
February 23, 2026
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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.
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