# Associate Underwriter

[Ryan Specialty](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ryan-specialty.md) · New York · United States · [Insurance & Actuarial](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/insurance-actuarial.md)

Ryan Specialty is hiring a Associate Underwriter in New York. Posted 2026-09-03; applications close 2026-11-02.

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Posted 2d ago.

## Role details

## Position Summary

The Transactional Liability Underwriter Associate is responsible for building relationships with stakeholders, underwriting successful M&A deal execution, and communicating effectively with brokers and clients. The role manages files for underwriters and prepares policy wording, non-binding indication letters, insurance policies, and binder agreements to ensure seamless transaction progression. The associate compiles data for portfolio reporting, reviews critical transaction documents, and assists with risk analysis.

## What will your job entail?

### Job Responsibilities

  
- Supports underwriters in managing files and reviewing documents; assists with quoting and the preparation of policy wording, non-binding indication letters, and binder agreements.
  
- Compiles data and reporting on the transactional liability portfolio, generating insights for risk management and strategic decision-making in line with the M&A underwriting strategy.
  
- Reviews and drafts deal transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with underwriting objectives for representations and warranties insurance, tax liability insurance, and contingent liability insurance products.
  
- Collects relevant underwriting information from sources and assesses factors such as business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction, and indemnification obligations to support decision-making.
  
- Fosters relationships with insurance brokers, lawyers, private equity firms, M&A deal principals, and internal colleagues to support successful deal execution.
  
- Communicates policy details and updates and resolves policy issues with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to build trust and loyalty.
  
- Liaises with internal and external legal counsel as needed to facilitate smooth, transparent communication and efficient resolution of legal matters within transactions.
  
- Utilizes comprehensive training programs to develop deep knowledge of transactional liability underwriting principles, best practices, and industry trends.
  
- Participates in process improvement initiatives, brainstorms innovative solutions, and contributes to shaping the future of the transactional liability underwriting team by leveraging understanding of warranties & indemnity, tax, and contingent insurance.

## Work Experience and Education

  
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management required. Related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
  
- 1+ year of work experience in Financial or M&A Underwriting.

## Licenses & Certifications

  
- **Prescribed:** Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses.
  
- **Preferred:** Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

## Eligibility

  
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ryan Specialty is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

## Target Salary Range

The target salary range for this position is $81,840.00 - $102,300.00 annually.

## Applying to this role

This Associate Underwriter role at Ryan Specialty runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications.

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