Seyfarth Into the Breach · Episode 24: RWI in Start-Up Nation: Utilizing Transactional Risk Insurance on Deals in Israel
Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O'Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting RWI and transactional risk insurance.
Continuing our international theme, Bryan and Gena kick off ITB's 2023 season with Joshua Begner, Head of Private Equity and M&A Israel at WTW, for a primer on how transactional risk insurance can be utilized on deals in Israel.
Topics discussed include:
- How Josh developed the first RWI brokerage shop based in Israel with WTW
- Why RWI is well positioned for Israel's "Start-Up Nation" mentality
- An explanation of the RWI policy structure in Israel and why this unique structure is the "best of both worlds" benefitting both insurers and insured
- How RWI policies are currently priced in Israel
- The foreign location where Josh thinks ITB should go "on the road" in a future international episode
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