Transactional Liability Underwriter
Key Skills
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.Location:
Amsterdam, NetherlandsWhat will your job entail?
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. Work Experience and Education: • 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.Disclaimer
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. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
Core Responsibilities
The Transactional Liability Underwriter develops and implements underwriting strategies to optimize profitability while managing risk for M&A transactions. They collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze complex contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and tailor insurance coverage to meet specific deal requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Risk Management, along with 3 to 5+ years of relevant M&A underwriting experience. A state P&C or surplus line license is required, and professional certifications like CM&AA or RPLU are considered a plus.
About Ryan Specialty
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) is an international specialty insurance firm that provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration and risk management services by acting as a wholesale broker and a managing underwriter. Our mission is to provide industry-leading innovative specialty insurance solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Ryan Specialty was founded in 2010 by Patrick G. Ryan, the widely respected insurance veteran, founder and former Chairman and CEO of Aon Corporation. Mr. Ryan saw the need in the marketplace for a specialty organization dedicated exclusively to creating sophisticated insurance solutions for risks that demand innovation, proven leadership, outstanding industry expertise and quality services on behalf of brokers, agents and carriers. For more information about Ryan Specialty, visit our website at ryansg.com. Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of society throughout the entirety of the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued 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. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions and benefits of employment.