Strategic M&A Liability Underwriter

Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - Dutch Branch; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - Dutch Branch in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Transactional Liability Underwriter to optimize underwriting strategies for M&A deals, manage risk, and build strategic partnerships with brokers and clients.

The role requires a bachelor or master in finance, business, or risk management, 5+ years in financial or M&A underwriting, and licenses such as state P&C; CMAA or RPLU are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management.
• 5+ years of work experience in Financial or M&A Underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements underwriting strategies, manages risk appetite, and optimizes profitability for assigned accounts per the M&A underwriting strategy.
• Identifies inefficiencies and ensures compliance with taxation requirements under pre- and post-deal structures.
• Shares expertise on warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance, guiding complex risk assessments.
• Analyzes contracts, insurance policies, and binder agreements to inform underwriting decisions.
• Fosters strategic partnerships to drive new business and provide tailored client solutions.
• Tailors coverage terms to meet client needs while balancing risk and profitability.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to resolve underwriting issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitors changes in transactional liability laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk management

Contract analysis

Regulatory awareness

Client collaboration

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - Dutch Branch in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Transactional Liability Underwriter to optimize underwriting strategies for M&A deals, manage risk, and build strategic partnerships with brokers and clients.

The role requires a bachelor or master in finance, business, or risk management, 5+ years in financial or M&A underwriting, and licenses such as state P&C; CMAA or RPLU are a plus.