Multi-Year PI run-off cover
Exclusive multi-year professional indemnity (PI) run‑off cover designed to simplify and de‑risk M&A.
WHO IS THIS POLICY DESIGNED FOR?
TARGET DEAL SIZES: Professional service companies of all types with enterprise values ranging from £2 million to £200 million.
Key beneficiaries:
- Private equity investors
- Corporate M&A lawyers
- M&A advisers
- Integration specialists
- Sector-specific consultants
- Acquisitive industry groups
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WHY PURCHASE A MULTI-YEAR RUN-OFF POLICY?
- Generate cost savings - One upfront premium for the full duration of the policy term (1-6 years) represents substantial savings against annual premiums payable on a traditional annually renewable policy.
- True deal finality with long‑term protection - One to six years of continuous cover under a single policy removes annual renewals, reduces admin and eliminates ongoing post‑completion obligations.
- Budget certainty and predictable coverage - Multi‑year PI run‑off avoids unexpected premium increases, non‑renewal risks and the need for escrow, giving you stable, long‑term cost control.
- More efficient group insurance outcomes - Ring‑fencing legacy liabilities supports smoother integration and strengthens negotiations for the group PI programme, while reducing time spent on reps, warranties and indemnity caps.
- Strong, reliable underwriting capacity - Backed by A‑rated insurers, ensuring dependable, high‑quality protection throughout the run‑off period.
- Faster, more efficient risk management - A single multi‑year policy cuts down admin, speeds up the entire process and delivers ongoing peace of mind with far less hassle.
- Seamless integration across the M&A cycle - Easily deployed during M&A strategy, due diligence and post‑deal integration, providing consistent protection at every stage of the transaction.
HOW DOES PI MULTI-YEAR RUN-OFF COVER WORK ACROSS THE M&A DEAL CYCLE?
1. During M&A Strategy
The cover strengthens early‑stage deal planning by isolating past professional liabilities. This gives buyers confidence that legacy risks are contained, allowing them to focus on strategic fit, operational synergies and cultural alignment rather than inherited exposures.
2. During Due Diligence
Run‑off cover can be implemented before deal completion to provide assurance over unknown historical liabilities. By formalising this protection within the SPA, buyers benefit from a smoother transition as future liabilities are integrated into their group insurance programme.
3. During Post‑Deal Integration
For acquisitions requiring novation or restructuring after completion, multi‑year run‑off ensures complete closure on past liabilities. This protects the consolidated entity from legacy claims and supports a clean, efficient integration process.
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WHY IS A MULTI-YEAR RUN-OFF SOLUTION SUPERIOR?
For sellers:
PI run-off cover is commonly required in SPAs.
Our solution eliminates post-acquisition administration, reduces indemnity obligations, can help justify higher valuations and boosts buyer confidence by ensuring seamless risk transfer.
For buyers:
Buyers historically faced two choices for managing past liabilities: absorbing them into the group PI programme or relying on annually renewed run-off policies.
Our solution removes these challenges, ensuring buyers are not left exposed or burdened.
GET IN TOUCH
James Clowes
Director - Professional and Financial Risks +44 (0) 20 7031 2422 [email protected] Read more
Kate Page
Associate Director - Professional and Financial Risks +44 (0) 20 7031 2078 [email protected] Read more
Amanda Armitage
Associate Director - Business Development - Professional and Financial Risks +44 (0) 20 7031 2493 [email protected] Read more
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director - Joint Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Solutions (MASS) +44 (0) 20 4614 0030 [email protected] Read more
Edwina Charlton
Executive Director - Joint Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Solutions (MASS) +44 (0) 20 4614 0027 [email protected] Read more
Rupert Newman
Director – Head of Broking, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Solutions (MASS) +44 (0) 20 7031 2147 [email protected] Read more
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