Mergers and acquisitions: how much you should be concerned?

In this episode, Gediminas Dauksa and Brian Alexander discuss DSV's recent acquisition of DB Schenker. They focus on the risks associated with mergers and acquisitions from an insurance perspective. They explore the importance of Directors' and Officers' insurance, the role of crime insurance, and the potential for information security risks during such transitions. 

takeaways

• The acquisition of DB Schenker by DSV creates a logistic giant.
• Mergers and acquisitions carry significant risks that need to be managed.
• Directors' and Officers' insurance is crucial during mergers.
• Employee infidelity is a major concern in corporate crime.
• Crime insurance covers a wide range of corporate crimes.
• The likelihood of claims increases significantly during mergers.
• Organized crime may target employees during mergers.
• Mergers present both opportunities and challenges for companies.

Chapters

• 2:50 Understanding Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions
• 6:02 The Role of Directors and Officers Insurance
• 9:12 Crime Insurance in the Context of Mergers
• 11:53 Information Security and Employee Risks
• 15:06 Navigating Opportunities and Challenges