Ep169 How Transaction Insurance Reduces Risk for Franchise Buyers & Sellers with Paul Benjamin

Key Takeaways: Why transaction insurance is becoming a game changer for Australian business sales How buyers and sellers can both benefit from additional protection during a business acquisition Why this insurance has traditionally only been available for large corporate mergers and why that's changing How the product can reduce financial risk and improve buyer confidence Why franchise businesses are particularly well suited to this type of protection How lenders, accountants, lawyers and business brokers can benefit from understanding this new solution TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome from the Melbourne Franchising Expo and introduction to Paul Benjamin founder of Benjamin & Benjamin Insurance 0:40 Introducing a new transaction insurance product for buying and selling businesses in Australia 1:06 Why transaction insurance has traditionally only been available for business sales above $100 million 2:12 How warranty and indemnity insurance protects both buyers and sellers during a business sale 3:42 Why transaction insurance is particularly valuable for franchise businesses and resale transactions 4:13 How lawyers, brokers and insurers work together throughout the transaction process 5:35 Reducing transaction risk improving buyer confidence and supporting business finance approvals 6:02 Why this insurance product has only recently become available for Australian small and medium businesses 7:03 Making due diligence simpler while still protecting buyers from hidden risks 8:28 How claims are handled and why the policy provides confidence after settlement 9:56 Helping buyers protect significant investments and retirement savings when purchasing a business 11:18 Working with accountants lawyers brokers and the Franchise Council to bring the product to market 11:56 Final thoughts on how transaction insurance can improve business sales across the franchise industry   Buying or selling a business is a major financial decision, and in this episode of the Franchise Everything Podcast, Glenn Walford speaks with Paul Benjamin, Founder of Benjamin & Benjamin Insurance, about a new transaction insurance product now available for Australian small and medium-sized business sales. Previously only used in large corporate mergers and acquisitions, this solution is designed to reduce risk and provide greater confidence for both buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process.   Paul explains how transaction insurance can benefit franchise businesses by protecting investments, supporting finance approvals, and providing greater certainty after settlement. The discussion also highlights the important role of accountants, lawyers, brokers, and franchise advisers in bringing this innovative solution to market, making it a valuable episode for anyone involved in buying, selling, or advising franchise businesses.   Listen or Watch on; Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y48b9bw7 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4cb5fkht Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/48mpjk2u YouTube: https://youtu.be/spCHggS7P9M   Appear on our Podcasts HERE https://www.franchiseeverythingpodcast.com.au/