At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess risks and prepare insurance policies for corporate transactions in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group with global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with professionals across Asia Pacific and develop valuable relationships.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced world of Transaction Risk Insurance.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in corporate M&A or relevant TRI underwriting experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in Australia, Singapore, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom among other locations. As an employer, we provide the strength and stability that comes from being a member of the 146 year-old Tokio Marine group, and the dynamic growth culture that is responsible for Houston Casualty Company’s over 40 years of sustained growth.
As an Underwriter, you will form part of a dynamic team of professionals that underwrite Transaction Risk Insurance (TRI), by assessing risk and preparing insurance policies which provide cover for breach of warranties given by the seller in corporate transactions. You will be primarily responsible for the technical risk assessment of M&A transactions across the Asia Pacific region, negotiation of drafting positions in our Policy and the commercial development of relationships with Broking partners. You will work alongside our Senior Underwriter based in Sydney, and report to our APAC Manager who is based in Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Follow underwriting guidelines and submit underwriting, pricing and negotiations recommendations to the underwriting committee of Transaction Risk Insurance
- Assist and oversee the performance of external legal counsel representing the company in each M&A deal
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and advising lawyers, and colleagues from Tokio Marine HCC offices worldwide
- Coordinate and/or participate in special projects including underwriting standards, best practices and legal compliance
- Attend off-site conferences, presentations, seminars and meetings
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a role focused on corporate M&A transactions, e.g. law firm or corporate legal department, investment banking, advisory roles in financial services, private equity; or relevant experience in TRI underwriting
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (fluency) a must
- Additional languages are a plus
- Basic knowledge of legal exposures in transactions (taxation, breaches, litigation, price adjustment, damages, etc.)
- Understanding of legal documentation, financial statements and tax documentation
- Specific experience with negotiating or mediating representations and warranties or other transactional risk insurance is a plus
Profile
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete on tight deadlines
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Entrepreneurial with good commercial skills
- Punctual, loyal and reliable
- Team oriented
Your success is our priority. In a world that is rapidly changing, TMHCC enables you to take on opportunities with confidence. At Tokio Marine HCC, we pride ourselves on hiring the smartest, most conscientious people, who want to make a difference no matter their background. And then we give them the support and trust they need. We’re always looking for curious, creative transformative thinkers who want to change the status quo and have a passion for doing the right thing.
Underwriter – Transaction Risk Insurance in Sydney employer: Tokio Marine HCC International
At Tokio Marine HCC, we offer a vibrant work culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration, particularly for our Underwriters in Sydney. Employees benefit from the stability of a 146-year-old global group while enjoying dynamic opportunities to engage with international teams and develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to supporting innovative thinkers ensures that every team member can make a meaningful impact in the field of Transaction Risk Insurance.
Contact Details:
Tokio Marine HCC International Recruitment Team
