New York, New York, United States · On-site
$150k–$175k/yr
About Ethos Specialty Ethos Specialty’s Transactional Liability team offers multiple solutions including Representations and Warranties (R&W) and Tax insurance. This is an opportunity to join Ethos Specialty Insura…
Skills: M&A Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Financial Statement Analysis
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
About Ethos Specialty Ethos Specialty’s Transactional Liability team offers multiple solutions including Representations and Warranties (R&W) and Tax insurance. This is an opportunity to join Ethos Specialty Insura…
Skills: M&A Underwriting, Transactional Risk Analysis, Due Diligence, Legal Drafting, Negotiation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
Ethos Specialty Insurance Services LP - [New York, NY] This is an opportunity to join Ethos Specialty, a Bishop Street Underwriters Company Ethos Specialty Insurance Services is a specialty Managing General Underwriter (…
Skills: M&A Underwriting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Written Communication, Oral Communication
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
Ethos Specialty Insurance Services LP - [Toronto, ON] This is an opportunity to join Ethos Specialty, a Bishop Street Underwriters Company Ethos Specialty Insurance Services is a specialty Managing General Underwriter (M…
Skills: M&A Underwriting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Written Communication, Oral Communication
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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The AVP Underwriter is responsible for evaluating M&A transactional risks by reviewing agreements and due diligence materials. They will draft insurance policies, negotiate with clients and brokers, and manage transaction workflows for R&W and Tax insurance products.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of transactional experience at a law firm, Big Four accounting firm, or professional services environment. A law degree (J.D.) and experience in M&A advisory or corporate law are strongly preferred.
Ethos Specialty’s Transactional Liability team offers multiple solutions including Representations and Warranties (R&W) and Tax insurance.
This is an opportunity to join Ethos Specialty Insurance Services LP. Ethos Specialty is a leading Managing General Underwriter (MGU) that develops industry-specific insurance programs and provides specialized underwriting services on behalf of high-quality carrier and syndicate partners. Ethos has developed, and is the underwriting manager for, Transactional Liability insurance, including Representations & Warranties (RWI) and Tax insurance products.
Ethos Specialty is owned by Bishop Street Underwriters, an insurance platform that partners with MGUs and niche underwriting teams. Ethos benefits from an extensive underwriting track record, with deep capabilities and underwriting expertise that matches risk to multiple sources of capital, while providing the highest quality, independent underwriting service to its industry partners and capital providers.
This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong interest in mergers and acquisitions who thrives in a client‑facing, fast‑paced environment and enjoys evaluating transactional risk. As an Assistant Vice President, you will work closely with Ethos Specialty’s senior underwriting team, benefiting from hands-on mentorship and structured on-the-job training. The role offers exposure to a wide range of M&A transactions and transactional liability products providing a strong foundation for growth in a sophisticated underwriting discipline.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The AVP Underwriter position will be responsible for underwriting M&A transactional risks and supporting Ethos Specialty’s Transactional Liability product offerings. Among other things, the Underwriter will:
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Estimated Travel: 10–15%
Location: New York City metropolitan area; other locations will be considered
Bishop Street Underwriters
Offices: Chicago , IL, US · Louisville , KY, US
Bishop Street Underwriters
Offices: Chicago , IL, US · Louisville , KY, US
