Transaction Liability Underwriter
This role can be based in Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid or London
As a Transaction Liability Underwriter within CFC’s award-winning W&I team, you’ll focus primarily on the French market while also contributing to our wider EMEA underwriting activity. You’ll work closely with brokers, lawyers, private equity sponsors and corporate clients to deliver bespoke insurance solutions that support M&A transactions across a range of sectors and deal sizes.
This is a highly commercial, client-facing role that offers real variety, autonomy and exposure to complex, high-profile transactions.
Department Transaction Liability Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location ES - Barcelona Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Oliver Berridge
About the role
Our TL Underwriters deliver an exceptional level of service within the fast-paced context of live M&A transactions.
As a new member of our highly succesful TL practice your responsibilities will include:
1. Underwriting Warranty & Indemnity insurance for M&A transactions across EMEA, with a predominant focus on France.
2. Reviewing transaction documentation including SPAs, disclosure letters, tax deeds and due diligence reports, with particular attention to French law and market practice.
3. Actively developing broker and client relationships, including regular engagement with legal advisers, private equity sponsors and corporates.
4. Supporting business development activity, including travel to target markets and participation in networking opportunities.
5. Contributing to thought leadership, research and the development of best practice within the Transaction Liability team.
About you
You’ll be a fluent French and English speaker with experience in W&I underwriting or a background as a qualified lawyer, M&A professional or accountant with exposure to transactional work, and a desire to build long-term expertise within the W&I market.
Given your professional background, we expect you'll:
6. A strong understanding of M&A documentation and deal dynamics, particularly within the French market.
7. Strong relationship management skills, with confidence engaging with senior external stakeholders.
To thrive here, you'll have a proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Noting this role requires a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required by transaction timelines.
About CFC
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.
Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1100 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.
At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.
CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
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