Episode 45: Across the Atlantic: How W&I Insurance Differs from North American RWI
In this episode of Into the Breach, Bryan O’Keefe and Gena Usenheimer are joined by Markus Rasner, partner at Oppenhoff in Frankfurt and co-head of the firm’s warranty and indemnity insurance practice, for a deep dive into the European W&I insurance market. Markus shares how the German market has evolved over the last two decades, discusses key differences between European W&I and North American RWI policies, and offers insights into pricing, underwriting practices, claims trends, and where the market may be headed next. Topics discussed include: • The evolution of the German and European W&I insurance market over the last 25 years • Key differences between European W&I and North American RWI policies • Data room disclosure concepts and the growing use of data room and report “scrapes” • Standard and deal-specific exclusions • The shift from underwriting calls to written underwriting processes • Claims activity, litigation trends, and evolving approaches to damages and multiples coverage • Why lower mid-market transactions are more commonly insured in Europe • Markus’s outlook for the W&I market and advice for professionals entering the industry • A quick guide to memorable day-trip destinations near Frankfurt, including Riesling country and the Nürburgring Read the full transcript here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/Into-the-Breach-Episode-45-Markus-Rasner.pdf
