LIVA
LIVA is a London-based M&A insurance broker placing Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, Title, Environmental, Litigation, IP, and Contingent Risk cover for corporate acquirers, private equity firms, and investors across Europe and 75+ jurisdictions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What LIVA does
LIVA is a London-headquartered specialty insurance broker focused on transactional risk insurance for M&A. It places Warranty & Indemnity (R&W), Tax, Title, Environmental, Litigation, IP, and Contingent Risk cover for corporate acquirers, private equity firms, and investors, and also provides full-policy-period claims services. The firm operates as part of the Ecclesia Group, one of the largest European commercial insurance brokers, and runs regulated entities in the UK (LIVA Limited, FCA reference 965050) and Germany (LIVA GmbH, registered as a Versicherungsmakler), with additional staffed offices in Frankfurt, Milan, Rome, and Warsaw covering the DACH, Italian, and CEE markets respectively. A co-operation partnership with Kube M&A extends reach into France.
LIVA's stated technical edge rests on a 'data-driven insurance analytics platform' that combines historical analysis of policy wordings across the entire M&A insurance market since its inception with transaction-specific process design. Pricing is structured as a percentage of insured limit of liability (0.5%-1.2% for operational W&I, 0.1%-0.3% for title, 2%-10% for contingent risk, etc.), paid as a one-off commission at policy inception. The team is composed of ex-investment bankers, ex-M&A lawyers, and insurance professionals with claimed experience across more than 3,000 transactions in 75+ jurisdictions.
The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct advisory relationships rather than intermediated distribution. The firm does not disclose revenue, headcount is reported as 11-50, and ownership is held within the Ecclesia Group, whose own ultimate shareholders include charitable foundations; specific cap-table data is not publicly available. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary underwriting models are disclosed.
LIVA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LIVA
- Legal name
- LIVA Limited
- Website
- https://liva.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LIVA is a London-based M&A insurance broker placing Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, Title, Environmental, Litigation, IP, and Contingent Risk cover for corporate acquirers, private equity firms, and investors across Europe and 75+ jurisdictions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LIVA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- M&A Insurance Brokerage / Transactional Risk Insurance
- NAICS
- Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)
- SIC
- Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Professional Liability (E&O) (FSAJAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Professional Umbrella / Excess (E&O/D&O Wrap) (FSAJANAH)
Keywords
Where LIVA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
LIVA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Insurance Brokerage Commission: LIVA is an insurance broker of Transactional, Specific Contingency and Intellectual Property Insurance. The company receives a commission for each insurance policy written from insurers unless agreed differently with a client. This is standard brokerage compensation in the insurance distribution industry.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Warranty & Indemnity Insurance - Operational targets |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Warranty & Indemnity Insurance - Renewable/Real Estate |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Tax Insurance |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | Title Insurance |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Environmental Insurance - Legacy Pollution |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Environmental Insurance - Composite Legacy and Operational |
| Other | Multi-year contract | IP Insurance |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contingent Risk Insurance |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Litigation Insurance - Pre-Issue |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Litigation Insurance - Post-Issue |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
LIVA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LIVA is an international specialty M&A insurance broker that places bespoke transactional risk insurance policies—principally Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, Title, Environmental, Litigation, IP, and Contingent Risk—for buyers, sellers, and investors in M&A transactions. The firm structures and negotiates cover with insurers on behalf of clients, drawing on team experience from more than 3,000 deals across 75+ jurisdictions, and supports clients through policy inception and claims.
Product overview
LIVA is an M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) Insurance Specialist offering a comprehensive suite of transactional risk insurance products. The core product portfolio consists of Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance as the primary offering, complemented by specialized products including Tax Insurance, Title Insurance, Environmental Insurance, Litigation Insurance, IP Insurance, and Contingent Risk Insurance. These products are designed to transfer specific risks to insurers during M&A transactions. LIVA also provides dedicated Claims Services where the same team that placed the policy assists clients through the claims process. The company operates as part of the Ecclesia Group and provides services across 75+ jurisdictions with local expertise and language capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance Covers financial loss arising from a breach of warranty or claim under a tax indemnity in an SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement), also known as Representation and Warranty (R&W) insurance. Insures buyers or sellers against unknown risks or innocent misrepresentations in M&A transactions.
- Tax Insurance Covers specific identified tax issues that fall outside normal W&I coverage, providing protection against adverse tax authority determinations including additional taxes, defence costs, interest, fines, and penalties.
- Title Insurance Covers unknown defects in title to shares or property, as well as identified specific issues related to underlying title. Protects ownership of assets or companies by covering title to property and shares.
- Environmental Insurance Covers existing pollution conditions (legacy liabilities), new pollution conditions (operational insurance for potential new issues), or both. Provides cover for gradual or sudden pollution including asbestos.
- Litigation Insurance Includes Litigation Buy-Out Policy (during M&A transactions) replacing seller indemnities for on-going disputes, and Litigation Defence policies for defendants in existing litigation proceedings.
- IP Insurance Protects the entire IP portfolio or unique products and services of a company. Covers financial losses from IP infringement lawsuits, IP invalidation proceedings, and contractual indemnification claims.
- Contingent Risk Insurance A tailored solution which transfers an identified or contingent risk to an insurer's balance sheet. Covers a broad range of specific known risks beyond standard insurance coverage.
- Claims Services Full-service claims processing for the policy period including assistance with drafting claim notices, leveraging in-depth knowledge of transactions, warranties, and due diligence conducted.
Quantifiable outcome
- Renewable energy deals of over 4.6 GW advised, offsetting significant CO2 over lifetime
Companies that use LIVA
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
LIVA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
LIVA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ecclesia GroupcoreLIVA is part of the Ecclesia Group, one of the largest European commercial insurance brokers. Together with associated offices, they provide a full and global M&A insurance offering. Ecclesia Group provides the infrastructure and network for LIVA's international operations.
- Kube M&AminorCo-operation partnership with Kube M&A, led by Founding Partner Andras Haragovitch (French qualified lawyer and Solicitor with 21+ years M&A experience) and Partner Valentin Moreau (W&I broker with cross-border transaction expertise). Kube M&A serves the French market under this arrangement.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LIVA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Howden M&A: Howden's specialist M&A insurance division placing W&I and transactional risk policies across Europe, including a French team previously led by Andras Haragovitch (now at LIVA's partner firm Kube M&A). Direct competitor for the same European mid-market deals.
- Mergers Acquisitions and Buyout Solutions (MAB Solutions): Boutique UK-based M&A insurance broker placing W&I, tax, and warranty policies for European private equity and corporate transactions. Comparable niche specialist model competing for similar mandates.
- Lockton M&A: Lockton's transactional liability and M&A insurance practice placing W&I policies for mid-market and large-cap deals globally. Competes directly with LIVA for cross-border European deals.
- Risk Strategies M&A Solutions: Specialist M&A insurance practice within Risk Strategies focusing on W&I and related transactional risk products for middle-market deals in Europe and the US. Comparable specialty-broker model.
- Kube M&A: French M&A insurance broker founded by Andras Haragovitch and Valentin Moreau as a co-operation partner of LIVA. Same niche and product focus, but specifically covering the French market; benchmarks for the model LIVA uses to extend into new jurisdictions.
Broad incumbents
- Marsh M&A (Marsh JLT): Marsh's dedicated M&A insurance practice; LIVA's leadership includes former Marsh JLT/Marsh executives (Alan Hands, Clemens Kueppers). Largest global risk broker with extensive reach and many of the same client relationships.
- Willis Towers Watson M&A: WTW's M&A insurance team, in which Clemens Kueppers was previously an executive director. Global broker with established W&I practice that competes for many of the same European mid-market deals as LIVA.
- Aon M&A Solutions: Aon's global transactional insurance group placing W&I, R&W and related products across all major jurisdictions. Largest incumbent competing with LIVA on large cross-border mandates.
Others
- Liberty Specialty Markets (Transactional Liability): Major underwriter of M&A / transactional liability insurance (W&I, tax, contingent). Not a broker but a key insurance carrier relationship on the supply side; comparable market position for transactional risk products.
- Ecclesia Group: Parent organisation of LIVA and one of the largest European commercial insurance brokers. Provides the infrastructure, capital, and partnership network through which LIVA distributes its M&A insurance offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LIVA social profiles
Digital presenceLIVA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
LIVA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LIVA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
LIVA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LIVA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LIVA
What does LIVA do?
LIVA is an international specialty M&A insurance broker that places bespoke transactional risk insurance policies—principally Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, Title, Environmental, Litigation, IP, and Contingent Risk—for buyers, sellers, and investors in M&A transactions. The firm structures and negotiates cover with insurers on behalf of clients, drawing on team experience from more than 3,000 deals across 75+ jurisdictions, and supports clients through policy inception and claims.
Is LIVA a public or private company?
LIVA is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was LIVA founded?
LIVA was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LIVA based?
LIVA is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does LIVA make money?
One revenue line is on record: insurance Brokerage Commission.
Who are LIVA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Howden M&A, Mergers Acquisitions and Buyout Solutions (MAB Solutions), Lockton M&A, Risk Strategies M&A Solutions and Kube M&A. Broad incumbents are Marsh M&A (Marsh JLT), Willis Towers Watson M&A and Aon M&A Solutions. Others are Liberty Specialty Markets (Transactional Liability) and Ecclesia Group.
Does LIVA have an API?
No public API is recorded for LIVA.
What industry is LIVA in?
LIVA's product category is M&A Insurance Brokerage / Transactional Risk Insurance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAJAGAC, Professional Liability (E&O), with a secondary code of FSAJANAH, Professional Umbrella / Excess (E&O/D&O Wrap). Its NAICS code is 5242 and its SIC code is 6411.