Willis launches Merger Protect for US antitrust review costs in M&A
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Updated · Insurance Journal · Apr 30
Willis launches Merger Protect for US antitrust review costs in M&A
6 articles · Updated · Insurance Journal · Apr 30
The policy reimburses defined costs when the FTC or Justice Department issues a Hart-Scott-Rodino Second Request, and may extend to related enforcement actions.
It is structured early in reportable deals and can cover external lawyers, economists, consultants, e-discovery, data hosting, document review, production and witness preparation.
Willis said the product sits within its broader transactional risk offering, with coverage tailored to deal size, sector and regulatory exposure for buyers, sellers and advisers.
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