W&I Insurance In Egyptian M&A

Warranty and Indemnity ("W&I") insurance has become a well-established feature of global M&A practice, providing an effective means for allocating transactional risk between parties and insurers. In the Middle East, the product first gained traction in the United Arab Emirates and has since begun to appear selectively in Egyptian transactions. While W&I insurance is not yet a regular component of local M&A practice, its potential value is increasingly recognised, especially in cross-border and large-cap deals involving international investors and an Egyptian component.

According to PwC's TransAct Middle East 2025 Mid-Year Update, the region recorded 271 announced deals in the first half of 2025, indicating a 19 percent increase on the prior year, with Egypt nearly doubling its tally to 86 transactions. Such momentum, driven by cross-border activity, has raised the relevance of risk-transfer tools such as W&I insurance, particularly where foreign buyers seek