
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
11:00am EST | 8:00am PST
Selling a business involves more than just valuation and finding a buyer. Insurance and risk decisions made throughout the process can influence deal structure, negotiations, and outcomes long after closing. Join Benchmark International and Marsh McLennan for a focused discussion on insurance considerations sellers should understand when preparing for a sale. The conversation will cover deal readiness, risk transfer, post-close protection, and emerging risks buyers are increasingly underwriting, helping sellers approach a transaction with greater clarity and confidence.
What You'll Learn
Deal Readiness
What buyers look for from an insurance standpoint and why addressing it early matters.
Risk Transfer
How representations & warranties insurance (RWI) helps shift risk away from sellers during a transaction.
Post-Close Protection
What tail (run-off) coverage is and why it can protect sellers after the deal is done.
Forward Risk
Emerging risks buyers are underwriting and steps sellers can take to reduce concern.
Hosted by
Clinton Johnston
Speaker
Kyle Helmus
Speaker
Walter Viteri
Expert Guidance for a Smarter Transaction
Insurance and risk decisions play a critical role in shaping transaction outcomes. Learn what sellers should address before going to market and how early planning can help protect value. Attend live to strengthen your position ahead of a sale.

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Of Deal Transaction
Value Closed
Across Various Industries From Offices Around The World
Additional Benefits
Why Attend?
Direct Access to Industry Experts
Our Team
Made up of the brightest minds in the mergers and acquisitions space, our team prides itself on personalized service.
We employ over 350 seasoned merger and acquisition specialists, dealmakers, researchers, and analysts at Benchmark International. We represent business owners who are highly motivated and want to take the next logical step with their businesses. Whether they seek to grow, transition, or diversify their personal wealth, entrepreneurs from around the world rely on our large team of professionals and motivated buyer contacts to achieve their objectives.
What Our Clients Have to Say
How leading provider of medical equipment O'Flynn Group scaled market presence to new heights
Why business executive Tim Wood decided to sell to explore new opportunities
In Their Words
We have been working with clients around the world
Family Business
"We chose Benchmark International as our advisor in this process to ensure that we received best and highest value. The Benchmark International team played a pivotal role in terms of both deal structure, as well as guiding all parties through to a successful closing.”
Gina Gruenwald
CEO of Blue Wave
Perfect Fit
“The Benchmark International team did a great job finding and matching us up with a perfect fit in a partner for an acquisition. We look forward to a great future thanks to their efforts in finding a partner that fits us very well and offers unlimited potential for our company and team going forward, and we couldn’t have asked for a better result!”
Greg Galante
CEO of ACS
New Heights
"From our initial conversation through the final closing, Benchmark International was thoughtful, responsive, and clearly had our best interests top of mind. Thanks to them, we were able to find the perfect buyer for this next phase of our growth."
Meighan Newhouse
Co-Founder and CEO, Inspirant Group
Efficient M&A
“My thanks to the Benchmark International team. The process was far more complex than I ever thought it could be. They were right there every step of the way not only handling the issues but also walking me through the key points so that I could make the best decision for my employees, family, and customers.”
Luke Reinstetle
Founder and CEO of Morgan Wood
Perfect for Business Owners Who Are

Looking to retire
Looking to sell your business for retirement or move on to other business ventures.

Approached by a buyer
Approached by a buyer and want to ensure you receive a fair offer on your deal.

Looking for a partner
In need of a strategic partner or additional capital to grow your business and fit your needs.

Want to learn more
Interested in learning the value of your company in order to plan for the future.
