Our outlook on the industry

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Founder and CEO at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional saw a continued increase in primary representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) rates-on-line globally, with July premium rate in North America over 50% higher than in the […]

  Earlier this year, we surpassed $1.5 billion in claims paid to our clients. When we started underwriting RWI policies in 2016, there were significant questions about whether insurers would really pay large claims.  Today, we are proud to say that we have averaged […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Executive Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. The global tax insurance market continued its strong trajectory during the second quarter of 2026. Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, demand for tax insurance […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Founder and CEO at Euclid Transactional. Happy 4th of July Weekend!  Halfway through 2026 and our representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data appears to indicate increasing use and acceptance of RWI. Euclid […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional saw a record-setting month of April for global representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) submission volumes and policies bound, demonstrating a strong start to Q2 following a historically […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Kit Westropp, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional.  Deal activity across EMEA and APAC transactional risk markets continued at pace in Q1 2026, building on the strong momentum Euclid Transactional established through 2025. Traditionally a quieter part […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Executive Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional’s global tax insurance team entered 2026 with strong momentum, and the first quarter reinforced the durability and continued expansion of the tax insurance market. […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. In Q1 2026, Euclid Transactional saw the most global representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) submissions and policies bound for any first quarter in our history. This Q1 reflects a […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. December 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data wrapped up a record-setting quarter for global RWI submission volumes and global RWI policies bound as 2025’s hot M&A market continued.  […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Carl Christian Rösiö, Principal at Euclid Transactional. Q4 2025 closed with clear momentum in the EMEA and APAC transactional risk markets, bringing an end to a record year for Euclid in EMEA and APAC. We saw higher […]

We are pleased to present Euclid Transactional’s third annual Global Representations & Warranties Insurance (“RWI”) Claims Study and the critical insight and perspective it will provide for stakeholders and participants involved in the M&A or transactional liability insurance ecosystem. View/download the North America version […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. With 2025 in the books, the global tax insurance market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and expansion.  The year was defined by unprecedented submission volumes, record-breaking bound […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. October 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data reflected a record-breaking month for global RWI submissions, evidencing an increasingly strong M&A market. Average enterprise values for global RWI submissions […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. This September, Euclid Transactional wrapped up its two strongest quarters ever for global representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) submissions.  M&A markets were buoyed by interest rate cuts and a […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. A major takeaway from the third quarter is that resilience creates opportunity.  The global economy weathered headwinds and opened the door to renewed growth.  That momentum translated […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional‘s August 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data reflected a high level of M&A activity as we wrapped up a record-setting summer.  Despite macroeconomic uncertainty and continuing […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional‘s July 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data shows another record month of robust M&A activity. We saw resiliency in the M&A market despite macroeconomic uncertainty as […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. June 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data shows an exceptionally strong month for M&A activity, wrapping up a record Q2 2025 for RWI submissions. Despite expectations of M&A […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. Uncertainty defined Q2, fueled largely by pending tax legislation and renewed global trade tensions. Yet, amid the noise, one thing is clear – the demand for tax […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. May 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data showed continued momentum in the M&A market, with strong submission and bound policy activity. The market remains resilient, supported by rising […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Our April 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data reveals only a slight cooling of robust M&A activity as participants absorb the implications of recent US tariff actions and […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Our March 2025 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) data suggests a surprisingly resilient M&A market thus far as buyers and sellers continue to monitor and internalize the impact of […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. Euclid Transactional’s tax team entered 2025 with high expectations for increased volume and Q1 did not disappoint. The first quarter has been defined by strong demand, deepening […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Submission volume maintained positive momentum in February despite daily headline risk within the broader economy.  Euclid Transactional received 744 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) submissions globally in February, our […]

The following interview is from a Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Alumni Spotlight featuring Managing Principal Jay Rittberg. This Q&A with Jay Rittberg offers insights into his career journey, beginning with his role in Schulte’s Corporate department, where he developed key skills in finance […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. Q4 2024 was one of the most active M&A quarters in recent memory – will that momentum continue in 2025? Euclid Transactional received 715 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. 2024 was a year of growth and milestones for the global tax team at Euclid Transactional – and we believe the tax insurance industry is entering 2025 […]

Euclid Transactional’s claims team delivered a strong finish to 2024 for our clients, settling five claims in December and bringing the total amount paid since our program began 8 years ago to just under $995 million.  As we look toward 2025 and surpassing $1 […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. As we kick off 2025, Euclid Transactional‘s 4th quarter and December global numbers show a strong finish to 2024, fueling optimism that global M&A momentum will continue this year.  Euclid Transactional […]

  The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for a slew of M&A deal makers!  M&A continued on a strong trajectory in […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional.  M&A stayed hot in October 2024 as Euclid Transactional saw monthly increases in submissions, bound deals and average deal sizes.  We set a monthly record for October, binding 127 representation and […]

We are pleased to present Euclid Transactional’s second annual Global Representations & Warranties Insurance (“RWI”) Claims Study. View/download the North America version of the study here. View/download the EMEA version of the study here. Last year’s Study was well-received and we are pleased to […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. The bar was set high after Q2 2024, but Q3 managed to surpass it, highlighting the growing demand and impact of tax insurance across industries. The upward […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional.  2024 has been the busiest summer for global M&A deals in Euclid Transactional’s history.  We set monthly records in both June and July 2024, binding 112 and 169 representation and warranty/warranty […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. The numbers are in and the second quarter of 2024 has shattered all expectations, setting the stage for an even more promising second half.  The tax insurance […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional.  Euclid Transactional set monthly records in both April and May 2024, binding 103 and 139 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) policies globally.  The volume of RWI policies bound in […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal at Euclid Transactional.  In Q1 2024, Euclid bound a Q1 record high 247 representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) policies globally, 4% more than the prior record for any Q1. We received […]

The following is a LinkedIn Article written by Justin Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. With the first quarter of 2024 now behind us, it’s a perfect time to reflect and take stock of the tax insurance market since I […]

Managing Principal Jay Rittberg highlighted trends in the representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) market through January 2024. Read more in Jay’s recent blog (linked here) or view the full text below. Euclid Transactional R&W/W&I Insurance February 2024 Update On this rare Leap […]

Although 2023 was a down year for global M&A volumes, the same cannot be said for Euclid Transactional’s global claims team, which helped facilitate over $225 million of payments by our carriers to help make clients whole for breaches of representations and warranties in […]

We are pleased to present Euclid Transactional’s first Global Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) Claims Study. View/download the North America version of the study here. View/download the EMEA version of the study here. Many hours went into the deals, policies, and claims that underlie […]

Managing Principal Jay Rittberg highlighted trends in the representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) market through September 2023. Read more in Jay’s recent blog (linked here) or view the full text below. Euclid Transactional R&W/W&I Insurance October 2023 Update As we approach the […]

We sat down with the NY team’s Summer Analysts, Alyvia Bruce, Cambrie Luce, Kathy Luan, Luke Wergeles, and Owen Hale, to learn about their experience and takeaways after their 10-weeks at Euclid Transactional. Euclid: Can you tell us about some of the most valuable […]

Managing Principal Jay Rittberg highlighted trends in the representation and warranty/warranty and indemnity insurance (RWI) market through August 2023. Read more in Jay’s recent blog (linked here) or view the full text below. Euclid Transactional R&W/W&I Insurance September 2023 Update With the recent passing […]

While a general decline in deal size and volume has been a common theme over the last year and half, certain areas of the market remain busy. A recent article in Institutional Investor states that lower middle market investments in founder-owned businesses have been “chugging along” […]

Summer may be winding down, but if July is any indication, our claims team is gearing up for what promises to be a busy end of the year.  As discussed in our previous post, Euclid underwrote a record-breaking number of policies in the second […]

As predicted in our Q1 2023 Claims Update, the first half of 2023 has proven to be another busy period for our claims team.  In the first five months of 2023 alone, Euclid Transactional reached settlements for claims totaling over USD 100 million. This […]

At the end of Q1, 2023, Reuters reported that global M&A had suffered its worst quarter in a decade. A perfect storm of recent bank failures, rising interest rates, inflation, fears of recession, increasingly robust antitrust review, and global political tension spooked private equity […]

2022 was another great year for Euclid Transactional’s global claims team as we continue to ensure that the size, experience and quality of the team, and its deep connection to our underwriters, allows us to deliver the most consistent, thoughtful, and proactive claims process […]

Managing Principal Jay Rittberg highlighted January’s record-breaking numbers in a recent blog. Read more about Euclid Transactional’s success in his blog (linked here) or view the full text below. Euclid Transactional R&W/W&I Insurance February 2023 Update January was a record month at Euclid Transactional, […]

While economic markers continue to produce mixed signals, M&A saw continued growth in Q2 relative to Q1 of 2022. Our results demonstrate continued strong demand for R&W with an increase in submissions and policies bound compared to the first quarter. A Look at Our […]

The outlook for the M&A market appears murky for the second half of 2022, but the same cannot be said for RWI/W&I insurance claims. After record-breaking M&A volume from the end of 2020 through 2021, there are more RWI/W&I policies outstanding today than at any […]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sweeping economic sanctions that followed have upended economic growth, oil prices, commodity markets – and, as a result, introduced uncertainty to 2022’s business outlook. In our market, we are watching developments closely and advising clients as they navigate […]

Despite the horrible challenges created by the war in Ukraine and some uncertainty in the world of M&A, our 2022 first quarter results demonstrate a strong start to 2022 with submissions and policies bound exceeding 2021’s first quarter. A Look at Our Numbers While […]

Deal sizes are continuing to grow, and excess policies are becoming more necessary to secure sufficient limits on M&A transactions. Our team has paid almost $50M in excess claims, and we estimate that over 50% of the deals we underwrote in 2021 had an excess policy.

Although February saw uncertainty in the M&A industry and challenges created by the war in Ukraine, Euclid Transactional bound a record 83 R&W/W&I insurance policies worldwide, 6% more than February 2021. The average transaction value also increased to just over $450 million.

This past year was marked by shifting narratives and unexpected outcomes.  The early optimism of new vaccines and a promising economic outlook was dampened by new coronavirus variants, supply chain constraints and pressure from inflation. Amidst this uncertain economic environment, M&A managed to post […]

10,000 requests for R&W/W&I insurance in a single year seemed unlikely in the past, but November’s M&A activity led to a couple of weeks where Euclid Transactional hit that pace with an average of over 200 submissions per week. In a record November 2020, we […]

Were you very busy with M&A transactions in October? Continuing on how Covid-19 is changing the landscape for M&A, below are Euclid Transactional’s stats through October on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. After a summer which the Financial Times described as “the […]

Continuing with our monthly updates on how Covid-19 is changing the landscape for M&A, below are Euclid Transactional’s stats through September on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. Consistent with articles like this one in the Financial Times describing the summer of 2020 as […]

Continuing with our monthly updates on how Covid-19 is changing the landscape for M&A, below are Euclid Transactional’s stats through August on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. In August, policy submissions increased, finally returning to 2019 levels after dropping around 70% […]

Continuing with our monthly updates on how Covid-19 is changing the landscape for M&A, below are Euclid Transactional’s stats through July on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. In July, we were glad to see an increase in policy submissions and bindings […]

Following up on our last post on how Covid-19 is drastically changing the landscape for M&A, below are our latest stats on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. After weekly submissions dropped by over 70% in April and May, we saw an increase in […]

Last month, Verizon announced plans to acquire videoconferencing firm Blue Jeans for under $500 million. The deal stands out as one of the few upper middle market transactions announced in the US since the coronavirus pandemic began to significantly impact the economy. In recent months, the […]

With Covid-19 drastically changing the landscape for M&A, you may find Euclid Transactional’s data on R&W/W&I insurance helpful. Below are our stats on global R&W/W&I insurance submissions and policies bound for 2020. Among other things, weekly submissions dropped by over 70%, average deal size decreased considerably […]