With typical insurance covering your home or car, it can be like pulling teeth to get a claim paid. Unfortunately, that leads to skepticism about all types of insurance.

But in the experience of my guest Joe Finnerty, a litigation partner with law firm DLA Piper in New York City, companies are ready and willing to pay claims for Representations and Warranty insurance.

It’s one of the newest – and most effective tools – being used in mergers and acquisition deals today.

Insurance companies actually pay claims, says Joe. You, as the buyer, just need to help them out a bit.

Check our conversation to find out…

• Why you should be an “open book” with your insurer
• How to get your claim paid faster, with the maximum amount
• The “education” you need to give your insurer for them to pay a claim
• Ways a broker is an essential part of your claim
• And more