M&A Underwriter Benelux

M&A Underwriter Benelux
Region: Amsterdam
Required experience: 3 years
Environment: Company
Ref: VL/BE/3926/24
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)
Inhouse lawyer Corporate law M&A / Private equity
Offered by Vialegis
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Company description

Transact Risk Partners is a specialist underwriting team that provides transactional insurance solutions, including Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) and Tax Insurance.

Transact Risk Partners offers tailored W&I solutions primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the Benelux, France, DACH, CEE, and Singapore. They understand that M&A processes, conventions, and transaction risks differ from region to region, and their underwriting approach reflects this.

More about Transact Risk Partners

Description of the vacancy

As an M&A Underwriter at Transact Risk Partners, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting a portfolio of M&A transactions, ensuring that its clients receive the most comprehensive and tailored solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with brokers, legal advisors, and clients to underwrite M&A transactions, assess transaction related risks, continue to develop the W&I product and Transact brand, and manage claims.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessment for M&A transactions on a 360° view basis (i.e. including from a legal, financial and tax perspective).
  • Prepare quotes and pricing indications for brokers/clients interested in insuring M&A transactions
  • Underwrite W&I policies, ensuring terms are competitive and meet clients’ needs.
  • Negotiate policy terms and conditions with commercially and legally sophisticated brokers, advisors and clients.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, lawyers, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor and manage a portfolio of M&A insurance policies.
  • Provide expert advice and support to clients and internal teams regarding transactional insurance solutions.
  • Stay updated on market trends, developments, and industry best practices.
  • Participate in business development activities to promote Transact Risk Partners’ services.

Profile

We are looking for a lawyer or M&A professional wanting to make the move to a more commercial and entrepreneurial environment. Some of the required skills are:

  • Up to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably at an international law firm, Big 4, or similar, in the Netherlands or Belgium.
  • Proficient in drafting legal and commercial documents, with the ability to negotiate with commercially and legally sophisticated advisors and clients. No previous insurance or underwriting experience is required.
  • Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent command of both Dutch and English.
  • Enthusiastic and committed team player who can challenge other team members and work collaboratively in a dynamic and skilled work environment.

Offer

  • Competitive salary package 

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