Underwriters of Complex Risk

Founded in 2014, we are leading specialty underwriters focused on transactional liability risks, including representations, warranties and indemnities given in merger and acquisition agreements, tax exposures and contingent liability. Through each of the insurance products we underwrite, we provide unique solutions to bridge gaps, restructure risk and facilitate more capital efficient transactions.

We are passionate about delivering first-rate service to our insureds and broker partners in this complex and dynamic market.

Transactional Liability Risk (TLR)

is at the intersection of Law, Finance and Insurance

Insurance

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Finance

transactional liability products underwritten by VALE Insurance Partners
transactional liability products underwritten by VALE Insurance Partners

Transactional Liability Risk (TLR)

is at the intersection of Law, Finance and Insurance

Who We Are

VALE Insurance Partners is a global managing general agency specializing in transactional liability risks, including representations, warranties and indemnities given in merger and acquisition agreements, tax exposures and contingent liability. Based in New York, London, continental Europe, and Asia Pac—we cover the global transactional liability risk market.

global managing general agency (MGA) specializing in transactional liability risks

What We Do

We focus on transactional liability insurance products that require highly technical underwriting expertise.

Representation & Warranty Insurance (RWI)

Representation & Warranty Insurance (RWI)

VALE’s Rep & Warranty Insurance product, as it is referred to in the US, is a custom insurance policy that provides protection to buyers or sellers against losses arising from the breach of a representation or warranty made in the purchase agreement of an M&A transaction.
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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance (W&I)

Warranty and Indemnity Insurance (W&I)

Warranty & Indemnity insurance, as it is referred to outside the U.S., can be purchased by a Buyer or a Seller in an M&A transaction to protect against financial loss arising from an unknown or undisclosed matter that is covered by the warranties or tax indemnity.
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Intellectual Property Solutions

Intellectual Property Solutions

VALE IP provides various solutions for complex risks involving intellectual property valuation, infringement, or litigation, including specific indemnity coverage in commercial contracts and IP collateral protection insurance.
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After the Event Insurance (ATE)

After the Event Insurance (ATE)

Part of Contingent & Litigation Risk, ATE insurance generally covers a party to litigation in a costs shifting jurisdiction from the risk of becoming liable for the other side’s costs. The risk of adverse costs may also arise where the parties have agreed by contract or by virtue of adopting certain arbitral rules of procedure that the loser in any dispute between them will be liable for the other party’s costs. LEARN MORE
Tax Indemnity Insurance

Tax Indemnity Insurance

Tax Indemnity Insurance may be used by a party to protect against a tax authority successfully taking a position contrary to that adopted by the insured in its tax filing. The product is primarily used by private equity funds and publicly listed corporations. LEARN MORE
Contingent & Litigation Risk Insurance

Contingent & Litigation Risk Insurance

VALE provides complex risk solutions for identified contingent legal risks, which involve adverse judgment risks, contractual disputes, title risks, and portfolio risks, for various participants exposed to the risks of litigation or arbitration. LEARN MORE
Tax Credit Insurance

Tax Credit Insurance

Tax Credit Insurance may be used by a party to protect against a tax authority successfully challenging the validity or quantum of the tax credits generated in renewable energy projects or other types of tax credit programs LEARN MORE
Capital Protection Insurance

Capital Protection Insurance

Capital Protection Insurance may be used to protect the capital investment in certain transactions such as a portfolio of litigation interests and IP-backed loans. These products are designed to facilitate capital efficient transactions for funders, lender and investors.
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transactional liability products underwritten by VALE Insurance Partners

Claims Handling

Attentive and effective claims handling is a critical component of the transactional liability products underwritten by VALE. We work closely with our carrier partners to provide a responsive and clear claims handling process.