M&A Liability Underwriting Associate

Ryan Specialty, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC in the United States is seeking a Transactional Liability Underwriter Associate to build relationships with stakeholders and support M&A deal execution through underwriting knowledge and effective communication with brokers and clients.

The role involves handling files, preparing policy wording, and contributing to risk analysis while collaborating with lawyers, private equity firms, and deal principals to ensure seamless transaction progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management required.
• 1+ year of work experience in Financial or M&A Underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Supports underwriters in managing files and reviewing documents, assists with quoting, and preparation of policy wording, non-binding indication letters and binder agreements.
• Compiles data and reporting on the transactional liability portfolio, generates valuable insights for risk management and strategic decision-making in line with the M&A underwriting strategy.
• Reviews and drafts deal transaction documents, ensures accuracy and alignment with underwriting objectives specifically for representations and warranties insurance, tax liability insurance and contingent liability insurance products.
• Collects relevant underwriting information from sources, assesses factors such as business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction, and indemnification obligations to make decisions.
• Fosters relationships with insurance brokers, lawyers, private equity firms, M&A deal principals, and internal colleagues for successful deal execution.
• Communicates policy details, updates, and resolves policy issues with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders, building trust and loyalty.
• Liaises with internal and external legal counsel when needed, facilitates smooth and transparent communication and efficient resolution of legal matters within transactions.
• Utilizes comprehensive training programs to gain deep knowledge of transactional liability underwriting principles, best practices, and industry trends.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives, brainstorms innovative solutions, and contributes to shaping the future of the transactional liability underwriting team by leveraging understanding of warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance.

Education

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

Job description

Ryan Specialty, LLC in the United States is seeking a Transactional Liability Underwriter Associate to build relationships with stakeholders and support M&A deal execution through underwriting knowledge and effective communication with brokers and clients.

The role involves handling files, preparing policy wording, and contributing to risk analysis while collaborating with lawyers, private equity firms, and deal principals to ensure seamless transaction progression.