We are working with a leading transactional risk insurance platform to appoint a Warranty & Indemnity (W&I;) Underwriter to support private equity and corporate M&A; transactions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The role offers exposure to complex, cross-border transactions and close collaboration with private equity sponsors, corporates, law firms, and brokers operating across key regional markets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting W&I; insurance policies on buy-side and sell-side transactions throughout MENA. This includes reviewing transaction documentation, assessing legal and commercial risk, structuring policy terms, and pricing risk appropriately. You will work closely with brokers and insureds during live deal processes, participate in client and advisor calls, review due diligence materials, and negotiate coverage positions in fast-moving, deal-driven environments.
Candidates are likely to come from a background in W&I; underwriting, transactional risk, M&A; insurance, or corporate/M&A; law with a strong interest in underwriting. A solid understanding of M&A; transactions and sale documentation is essential, alongside the ability to assess risk pragmatically and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. Arabic language capability is desirable but not required, and English fluency is essential.
This is an opportunity to join a growing transactional risk platform with a strong and expanding footprint across the MENA region. The business offers exposure to high-quality deal flow, genuine ownership of underwriting decisions, competitive compensation, and long-term development opportunities, with flexibility around location and visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates.