Source: https://www.wtwco.com/, September 18, 2024
By: Chris Strong

Every business making an acquisition needs to have a complete picture of what they are getting for their money – including risk as well as opportunity. Environmental risk is one example of the former that has sometimes been overlooked in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.

Buying a business exposes the acquirer to the target’s environmental liabilities. These need to be planned for carefully to avoid jeopardising the deal, with insurance potentially having a significant part to play. Read more.