Strategic M&A Liability Underwriter

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

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.