Connecting buyers and sellers.
With nearly 900 deals facilitated in 2022 for some of the world’s largest investors, our track record in ensuring smooth M&A transactions through well-crafted insurance solutions is well-established.
Our team comprises experts in law, accountancy, tax, banking, private equity, and insurance, providing diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to address complex challenges. We go beyond traditional brokerage roles, offering advisory services that proactively identify risks and devise effective solutions.
We collaborate directly with clients and their representatives, including finance professionals, corporate advisors, and legal counsel, to deliver top-tier service.
- Why Choose Howden?
1,262+ policies placed in 2022 M&A - 101+ successful $1bn+ deals since 2013
- 160+ expert M&A colleagues
Who We Work With
We serve buyers and sellers of businesses, assets, properties, and portfolios across various sectors, offering out-of-the-box thinking and exceptional client service. Our typical clients include:
- Lawyers
- Investment funds (private equity, real estate, hedge funds)
- Corporate finance houses
- Corporate businesses
What We Do
Each deal and client is unique, so we tailor our approach to address specific issues and needs:
- Warranty & Indemnity (W&I): Provides financial protection against warranty breaches and tax indemnity claims.
- Contingent Risks: Covers losses from identified risks, including damages and settlements.
- Title & Real Estate Risks: Covers known and unknown title risks in real estate and shares.
- Tax Risks: Manages tax risks associated with various corporate structures and transactions.
- Environmental Liability: Protects against losses from pollution events and contaminated land.
- Insurance Due Diligence & Advisory: Helps buyers assess insurance risks and opportunities in M&A.
- Lenders’ Insurance Advisory: Protects lenders’ interests in project financing, particularly in infrastructure and renewable energy.
- Balance Sheet Optimisation: Creates bespoke solutions to optimize balance sheets and capital use.
- SPACs: Arranges multi-year policies for directors’ liabilities and post-DE-SPAC insurance.
- POSI (Public Offering of Securities Insurance): Offers tailored coverage for IPOs and other public securities offerings.
What Sets Us Apart
- Client-Centric Approach: As a multinational, employee-owned business, our specialists are invested in delivering impactful solutions.
- Technical Excellence: We invest heavily in training to ensure our team meets the highest standards.
- Innovation: Our team’s industry experience drives innovative, pragmatic solutions.
- Market-Leading Claims Service: Our extensive claims team provides comprehensive support and uses market knowledge to achieve optimal outcomes.
For personalized risk solutions and exceptional service, trust Howden to guide you through complex M&A transactions.
