Facilitator Guide

Warranty & Indemnity Insurance

Facilitator Guide

Warranty & Indemnity Insurance

Topic: M&A Basics (UK)

What’s covered

What is W&I insurance?
Coverage and exclusions
Limits and thresholds
Securing W&I insurance
The claims process

Before the session

Prepare the Attendees

Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.

https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/warranty-indemnity-insurance/attendee

Prepare Yourself

Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.

Course

Warranty & Indemnity Insurance (UK)

An explanation of what W&I insurance is and how it protects parties in UK M&A transactions. The course covers the key features of W&I policies, including what's covered and excluded, policy limits and thresholds, how to secure coverage, and the claims process.
Exercise
PDF

During the session

Part 1: Knowledge Check

Ask attendees these questions to ensure they understand the topic:

In simple terms, what does W&I insurance do in an M&A deal?
What are policy limits, retentions, and de minimis thresholds, and how do they affect claims?
Who is typically involved in obtaining W&I insurance?
What are the key steps in making a claim under a W&I insurance policy?

Part 2: Group Exercise

Lead a group discussion based on the exercise. To encourage collaboration, divide the attendees into groups to discuss the exercise, then have a representative from each group summarise their views to the larger group. Call on people to share their thoughts and ask others to respond.

Tip for remote sessions: use your web conferencing system’s breakout room feature to divide people into groups.

Part 3: War Stories and Firm Specifics

Share your own experiences and guidance, including:

Anecdotes and war stories (e.g., about a near-disaster or a tough negotiation)
General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
Firm-specific guidance and practices

After the session

To continue their learning, attendees can check out related courses in Hotshot’s M&A Basics (UK) topic.

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