McDermott represents Vouch in the sale of its Insurtech business

McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm

DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT / PRESS RELEASE

McDermott represents Vouch Inc. in the sale of its specialist Insurtech business to the Hiscox Group

August 6, 2025

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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Vouch Inc. (Vouch), in the sale of its specialist insurtech business to Hiscox Group, the Bermuda based and London Stock Exchange listed (LSE:HSX) global specialist insurer. In the transaction, Hiscox is set to acquire Corix Insurance Services, LLC, Vouch’s technology-enabled MGA and Vouch Insurance Company, an Illinois-domiciled stock insurance company. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Hiscox is accelerating its growth through this strategic acquisition that enhances its broker platform with cutting-edge technology. As part of the deal, Vouch will remain independent and will focus on risk management for tech-forward industries, while partnering with Hiscox in a multi-year distribution agreement.

The McDermott team was led by Michael Halsband with invaluable assistance from Chris Stacker and Katie Yonover, and included Mike Byrne, John Lutz, Andrew Granek, Wondha Cadet, Nickou Oskoui, Heidi Steele, Jeffrey Holdvogt, Scott Kenkel, Brian Mead, David Saunders, Sarah Bro, Brad Cohen, Alivia DuQuet, Yuxin Jin, Alexa Sakni, and Alexis Biegen.

Read Vouch’s press release.

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Michael R. Halsband

Partner

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

Christopher Stacker

Partner

Chicago

Katie Yonover

Partner

Chicago

H. Michael Byrne

Partner

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

John T. Lutz

Partner

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

Andrew M. Granek

Partner

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

Wondha Cadet

Associate

Chicago

Nickou Oskoui

Partner

Dallas

Heidi J. Steele

Partner

Chicago

Jeffrey M. Holdvogt

Partner

Chicago

Brian Mead

Partner

Chicago

David P. Saunders

Partner

Chicago

Sarah Bro

Partner

Orange County, Los Angeles

Bradley A. Cohen

Counsel

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

Alivia Combe-DuQuet

Associate

Chicago

Yuxin Jin

Associate

New York – One Vanderbilt Avenue

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