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Private M&A Trends

Brian Hendry, Head of M&A and Anjali Anthony, Director of M&A and Head of Tax Insurance at Paragon are pleased

June 12, 2020

Hard Facts

It will come as no surprise to hear that the market is changing. However, this changing market has been dramatically

June 10, 2020

Returning to the Office – What to Consider

We are pleased to share our final White Paper, in partnership with The Strategic Partner, addressing the issues introduced by

May 29, 2020

M&A Insurance for Distressed Targets

In the current market there are some key issues to consider when undertaking the sale of a distressed business. Click

May 27, 2020

Appointment of Rupert Newman

Paragon are delighted to announce the appointment of Rupert Newman as Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. Rupert will report into Brian

May 19, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on Company Tax Residence and Permanent Establishments and Tax Insurance Solutions

The significant business interruption and travel restrictions which have been imposed as a result of Covid-19 pandemic may present some

May 5, 2020

Diversion of Resources

We are pleased to share the next article of our risk management Covid-19 series. This discusses the issues to consider

May 1, 2020

London Market Update – Covid-19

Aside from the shock to our daily lives and the emotional stresses created by Covid-19, it is also clearly changing

April 22, 2020

Coming out of the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 crisis will have undoubtedly forced changes in your firm and you should now assess those changes. Is there

April 21, 2020

Appointment of Rebecca Watkins

Paragon are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Watkins as Senior Claims Executive. Working with Simon Witham and Stefan

April 16, 2020

Vernae Outerbridge joins Paragon

Paragon are delighted to announce that Vernae Outerbridge has joined Paragon Brokers, Bermuda as Vice President. Vernae brings over 17

April 14, 2020

Maintaining Registers as Evidence of Compliance

There are a number of ways in which a law firm can evidence their compliance with the codes of conduct,

April 9, 2020

Vote now for Paragon Advisen Ltd.’s Cyber Risk Awards

Vote now for Paragon Advisen Ltd.’s Cyber Risk Awards, recognizing the leading professionals & companies in the cyber risk arena.

April 8, 2020

Covid-19: Actions and Considerations for Law Firms

One of Paragon’s preferred risk management partners, The Strategic Partner, has released a useful paper covering a range of topics

April 3, 2020

COVID‐19 Crises Fraud and Scams

It is a sad reality that in times of crises there are people who will seek to exploit others and

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Paragon International Insurance Brokers continues to adapt to the evolving challenges, changes and uncertainty presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 20, 2020

Limiting the Risk of PI Claims During the C19 Pandemic

In addition to the immediate health ramifications of the C19 pandemic, limiting the risk of PI claims during a time

March 19, 2020

Solicitors’ PI insurance renewal – Top 4 questions answered

Over the past 18 months, a number of ‘established’ insurers have left the Professional Indemnity insurance (PII) market. Ten years

March 12, 2020

What is Silent Cyber?

Cyber risk is a systemic challenge for most organisations, including insurers. In addition to their own risk management efforts, insurers

February 12, 2020

Airmic welcomes Paragon as a new sponsor

Paragon has become an official Preferred Service Provider of Airmic, a UK-based association promoting the interests of corporate insurance buyers.

February 6, 2020

Anjali Anthony joins Paragon

Paragon are delighted to announce the appointment of Anjali Anthony as Head of Tax Insurance. She will work with Brian

February 4, 2020

Paragon welcomes John Wadsworth

Paragon are delighted to announce that John Wadsworth has recently joined Paragon’s Healthcare & Life Science team with a specific

January 31, 2020

Employment Practices Claims

The Non-Employee Exposure As news broke this week that Deborah Dugan, former President and CEO of the Recording Academy and

January 24, 2020

Cyber insurance for Investors

Merger & Acquisition (M&A) insurance is an important part of the transaction process with Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance, aiming

January 22, 2020

Paragon welcomes Ryan Senior

Paragon are delighted to announce that Ryan Senior will be joining our UK Professions team as a Senior Vice President.

January 13, 2020

Edward Ventham at New Statesman Cyber Security 2019

Yesterday Edward Ventham spoke at the second edition of the New Statesman Cyber Security in Financial Services event. He gave

November 28, 2019

Lyndsey Bauer at Cyber Risk Summit 2019

Lyndsey Bauer, Partner at Paragon, will join a group of panellists and share her insights on Fines and Penalties at

November 22, 2019

Money Laundering Regulations and their application

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been raising concerns about the application of Anti-Money Laundering regulations in law firms and specifically

November 13, 2019

The evolution of M&A Insurance

In the 20th anniversary of the Real Deals publication, Dean Andrews looks at the origin and development of M&A insurance

October 31, 2019

Paragon Prime at Insurance 3.0

Edward Ventham from Paragon International Insurance Brokers was proud to team up with Kaspersky at Insurance 3.0 on a scenario-based

October 17, 2019

Join the Finance and Business forum on 6th November

Paragon’s UK Professions team are pleased to again be supporting The Law Society’s Law Management Section as Principal sponsors of

October 15, 2019

Rhys James will be speaking at Intelligent InsurTECH Europe

Paragon’s Head of Executive Risks, Rhys James will be speaking at Intelligent InsurTECH Europe on October 14, London. He will

October 11, 2019

Double winner at the Insider Cyber Rankings Awards 2019

Paragon are absolutely thrilled to be a double winner at the Insider Cyber Rankings Awards 2019! – Rob Layzell won

October 1, 2019

Announcement: Jeff Hanson to join Paragon’s Executive Risk team

Paragon is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Hanson to our Executive Risk team. Jeff has over thirty years

September 24, 2019

Digital Broker of the Year award

We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Digital Broker of the Year award at the Broker Innovation Awards. Our

September 6, 2019

Ceremony for the 2019 Broker Innovation Awards is fast approaching

For the first time, Paragon has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories: Digital Broker Award and Cyber Risk

August 30, 2019

Cut Through The Jargon – Cyber Talks

Unless a business has previously experienced a business interruption claim, the process of calculating the associated loss of profit can

August 19, 2019

Complimentary membership to The Strategic Partner for six months

Our engagement with The Strategic Partner is part of our commitment to assist our clients through innovation.

August 1, 2019

PPI Claims In Probate Matters – How Can It Affect You As A Solicitor?

Christine Hyatali of Reynolds Colman Bradley LLP, a specialist dispute resolution law firm for insurance,

July 29, 2019

Finalist for the 2019 Broker Innovation Awards

Our Cyber team has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2019 Broker Innovation. Awards in two categories

July 23, 2019

Renewing your firm’s insurance – tips from a market broker

In this article, Martin MacHale explains the process of renewing your firm’s Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance – from the perspective

July 15, 2019

Exclusive Professional Indemnity Solutions

Are you happy with your Professional Indemnity insurance ? Separate to its open market relationships, Paragon is pleased to announce

July 10, 2019

2018 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Tax Insurance Global Review

We are delighted to share with you the 2018 Paragon M&A Global Review: Click here The review provides a comprehensive

April 23, 2019

Cyber Team: 2019 Cyber Risk Awards – CAST YOUR VOTE!

Every year Advisen host a globally recognised Cyber Risk Award ceremony which recognises the industry’s most influential cyber risk professionals–

March 26, 2019

UK Professions: The benefits of direct access to exclusive markets – competitive rates from specialist insurers

Featuring two insurer exclusives, and no cap on areas of practice, Paragon can provide terms unavailable to any other broker

March 14, 2019

Paragon is pleased to be part of the announcement of $100M digital asset insurance cover for BitGo

Paragon is pleased to be part of the announcement of $100M digital asset insurance cover for BitGo, the market leader

February 20, 2019

Improving Your Firm’s Online Presence

Nikki-Kim Yates, Marketing Director of FireTap Digital Marketing, and one of Paragon’s preferred marketing partners, explores the importance of having

February 18, 2019

Tax Warranties and Indemnities on M&A Transactions and Insurance

Click here to read the Bloomberg Law article on Tax Warranties and Indemnities on M&A Transactions and Insurance co-authored by

February 12, 2019

UK Professions: Make the most of our exclusive two and three partner Professional Indemnity facilities.

Paragon has two exclusive facilities designed to support two and three partner firms – both LawSelect and AIG are ‘A’

February 12, 2019

UK Professions: Law Firm Case Management System Selection

David Green, Co-founder of The Strategic Partner, and preferred risk management consultant of Paragon, has written a White Paper on

December 8, 2018

M&A Insurance – An Important Aspect of the M&A Transaction Process

The M&A market is as strong as it has ever been, driven by the ongoing cheap debt and continuing difficulties

November 13, 2018

If you’re always on the road, here are our key tips for staying secure

What would we do without the internet while we’re abroad? Whether it’s looking up directions to the next meeting or

October 26, 2018

How W&I insurance can facilitate a swift exit

How W&I insurance can facilitate a swift exit. Click Here For Further Information.

October 4, 2018

A Law Firm’s Exposure to Employment Practices Liability – An Insurer’s Perspective

PARAGON’S INTERVIEW WITH WAYNE IMRIE, MANAGEMENT LIABILITY UNDERWRITER AT BEAZLEY For more information, click here.

October 2, 2018

Announcement: Ian Rose to join Paragon as a Specialist Consultant

Paragon are pleased to announce that Ian Rose will be joining the Paragon team as a Specialist Consultant, advising Paragon’s

October 2, 2018

Announcement: Ian Rose to join Paragon as a Specialist Consultant

Paragon are pleased to announce that Ian Rose will be joining the Paragon team as a Specialist Consultant, advising Paragon’s

September 25, 2018

How to notify your DPA of a data breach

The IAPP has just provided a useful chart to assist companies meet their breach notification requirements under GDPR. This new

August 16, 2018

Paragon and Simmons & Simmons Risk Management Programme

Welcome to the Paragon and Simmons & Simmons Risk Management Programme, which can be provided as a service under your professional liability insurance. You should

June 27, 2018

New Member To The Paragon Team

Paragon are pleased to announce that George Kirby has joined the Paragon team.

February 14, 2018

Partnership announced between Paragon and Market Minds

Paragon International Insurance Brokers, one of London’s leading Cyber and Technology insurance specialists, has formed a strategic partnership with Market

February 1, 2018

Lawyers’ Acceptance of Digital Currencies

We are pleased to present for your review our latest article “Lawyers’ Acceptance of Digital Currencies: Nebraska Ethics Advisory Opinion

January 20, 2018

Privacy & Cyber

Cyber Alert: Protecting through Prevention – WM Morrison supermarkets PLC” landmark” data breach ruling could have implications for businesses across

January 1, 2018

The evolution of cyber risk and insurance

Paragon’s William Wright follows the journey of cyber insurance as a risk transfer tool, from a fledgling line of cover

December 1, 2017

Paragon App

Paragon has launched a new, free mobile phone app which has been designed to help clients enjoy the very best

September 12, 2017