Discover the path to insure your risk

We guide you through the complex terrain of the M&A Insurance market with our advisory and broking services for tailor-made insurance solutions.

About us

We are your M&A insurance experts

Pollux is an insurance broker and advisor specialized on tailor-made M&A insurance solutions such as W&I, Tax Liability, Title, Contingent Risk, Environmental and Intellectual Property Insurance.
Having worked in the M&A insurance market since the product’s introduction to Europe, we are your M&A insurance expert.

We are your M&A insurance experts

Pollux is an insurance broker and advisor specialized on tailor-made M&A insurance solutions such as W&I, Tax Liability, Title, Contingent Risk, Environmental and Intellectual Property Insurance.

The Founders

The two founders bring together over thirty years of combined professional experience as broker, M&A lawyer, and underwriting counsel.

This unique expertise enables us to deliver a comprehensive and tailored service to our clients, offering deep insights and innovative solutions for managing complex risks in M&A transactions. The founders‘ diverse backgrounds ensure that our clients receive true advice and support in navigating the complex landscape of M&A insurance.

Our Focus

At Pollux, we place our clients at the heart of everything we do. Our primary focus is to secure the best possible insurance coverage specifically tailored to our client’s individual risks and specific needs to ensure a comprehensive risk transfer.

We actually work on your transaction and offer experienced advice from the due diligence scoping to tailoring your purchase agreement and providing Insurance due diligence solutions.

Strong Relationships

Having worked in the M&A insurance market since the product’s introduction to Europe, we have built strong, lasting relationships with every insurance carrier.

We do not only know each carrier’s risk appetite, sweet spots, no-go areas and claims handling process by heart, but we also understand which risks to present to specific underwriters based on their experience and commercial approach. This deep industry knowledge allows us to expertly match risks with the right carrier and people, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients.

International Approach

Pollux directly operates across all of Europe, offering seamless and comprehensive insurance solutions throughout multiple jurisdictions.

For placements in Asia, the Middle East, North and South America and the UK, we collaborate with trusted partners who we have known for years and with which we can deliver a “one team” approach. This allows us to provide a seamless coordination, consistent service and the same level of expertise globally, while leveraging the local knowledge of our partners.

Service Commitment

At Pollux we arrange for a wide range of M&A insurance solutions and advice on such products. Our diverse background ensures that we provide valuable insights throughout every phase of the transaction process.

True Experts at no additional costs

You can take advantage of our true experts who are available for the structuring and wording of your warranties and tax indemnity to get the best insurance coverage and to secure a smooth transaction.

We actually work on your transaction

We see ourselves not only as an intermediary which is forwarding your requests! We actually want to relief your deal teams and deal advisors. Our true experts negotiate the policy to the greatest extent upfront and rather discuss the critical points with you.

Due Diligence Scoping

We help you in detail with your due diligence scoping in a cost-efficient way for the best coverage position.

Cost Transparency

We are not paid by the insurers. You agree with us on the fee structure that suits you best.

Condition Tracking

After the signing and closing of the deal we track the conditions under the policy to secure with you together that all required documents are sent to the insurer and the premium will be paid in time.

Our team

Nikola Pamler

Managing Director
Founder

With her background as German qualified lawyer and over a decade of experience as a broker specializing in Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance, Nikola stands out as the most seasoned  broker in the German M&A insurance market and has played a key role in developing M&A insurance in continental Europe.

Before founding Pollux, Nikola served as Managing Director at Deloitte Broker & Advisory GmbH and Head of Transaction Solutions at AON, where she established and led the M&A insurance Teams for several years. Prior to that, she gained substantial market knowledge as a senior M&A insurance broker with Marsh’s UK and German teams during the early days of M&A insurance.

Birgit Hübscher-Alt

General Legal Counsel
Founder / Authorized Officer

With over 20 years of experience in prominent international law firms, including Mayer Brown, King & Wood Mallesons, SJ Berwin, P+P Pöllath + Partners and Willkie Farr & Gallagher, thereof 10 years as partner for leading private equity and corporate transactions, Birgit has developed a comprehensive understanding of client’s needs.

Besides utilizing M&A insurance policies for her clients, Birgit has over 10 years of experience as underwriting counsel with various insurers and managing agencies, including AIG, Liberty, Zurich, Dual, and Amaniki.
Since 2022, Birgit has transitioned to the broking side, where she served as General Counsel for Deloitte Broker & Advisory GmbH, further broadening her expertise.