LIVA

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.

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

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

• M&A insurance brokerage
• Warranty indemnity insurance
• Transactional risk insurance
• Contingent risk insurance
• Specialty insurance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ecclesia GroupcoreOthersLIVA 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&AminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-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

Direct 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

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liva-partners
• Facebookfacebook.com/LivaPartners

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LIVA