Senior Transactional Liability Underwriter

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: Barcelona - Spain - Paseo de Gracia

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting strategies, manage risk appetite, and optimize profitability for assigned accounts as per the M&A underwriting strategy.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose 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.
• Share expertise on warranties & indemnity, tax & contingence insurance, guide on complex risk assessment, and empower associates to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Analyze intricate contracts, insurance policies and binder agreements, assess potential liabilities, and identify hidden risks to inform underwriting decisions.
• Foster strategic partnerships to drive new business, secure profitable deals, and provide customized client solutions depending on business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction and indemnification obligations.
• Tailor coverage terms and conditions to meet specific client needs while balancing risk considerations and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve complex underwriting issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor changes in transactional liability laws and regulations to ensure compliance and adapt underwriting practices accordingly.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, conduct research of new sectors, and develop 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 (CMAA) or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.