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Ryan Specialty, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is seeking an accomplished Transactional Liability Underwriter in New York. The role focuses on optimizing underwriting strategies, managing risk, and underwriting liability policies linked to M&A transactions.

You will collaborate internally to resolve complex issues, monitor regulatory changes, and tailor coverage for deal-specific requirements. Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and 5+ years in Financial or M&A Underwriting, with a State P&C license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management required.
• 5+ years of work experience in Financial or M&A Underwriting; or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• State P&C and/or surplus line license required; CM&AA or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop underwriting strategies, manage risk appetite, and optimize profitability for assigned accounts per M&A underwriting strategy.
• Identify inefficiencies and ensure tax structures support a positive deal outcome.
• Share expertise on warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance, guiding complex risk assessment.

Skills

Underwriting strategy

Risk management

Contract analysis

Financial analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Risk Management

5+ years in Financial or M&A Underwriting (or 3+ with Master’s)

Tools

State P&C / surplus line license

CM&AA or RPLU (plus)

Job description

Position Summary

The Transactional Liability Underwriter is responsible for optimizing underwriting strategies, managing risk, and fostering strategic partnerships for profitable deals. The role collaborates internally to resolve complex issues, monitor regulatory changes, and underwrites liability insurance policies in connection with M&A transactions. They shape the portfolio direction, analyze intricate contracts, and tailor coverage to meet deal requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements underwriting strategies, manages risk appetite, and optimizes profitability for assigned accounts as per the M&A underwriting strategy.
• Identifies inefficiencies and proposes actionable solutions to ensure taxation requirements are met and are based on pre-deal and post-deal tax structures to deliver a positive deal outcome.
• Shares expertise on warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance, guides on complex risk assessment, and empowers associates to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Analyzes intricate contracts, insurance policies and binder agreements, assesses potential liabilities, and identifies hidden risks to inform underwriting decisions.
• Fosters strategic partnerships to drive new business, secures profitable deals, and provides customized client solutions depending on business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction and indemnification obligations.
• Tailors coverage terms and conditions to meet specific client needs while balancing risk considerations and profitability.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to resolve complex underwriting issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitors changes in transactional liability laws and regulations to ensure compliance and adapt underwriting practices accordingly.
• Stays ahead of industry trends, conducts research of new sectors, and develops innovative coverage solutions to expand the portfolio.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management required. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
• 5+ years of work experience in Financial or M&A Underwriting with a Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years of work experience with a Master’s degree.

Licenses & Certifications

• State P&C and/or surplus line license is required.
• Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ryan Specialty is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities.

Accommodation Statement

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.

Salary and Benefits

Target salary range: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.