Insurance M&A & Reinsurance Counsel – P&C Insurance
We are representing a confidential organization within the Property & Casualty insurance sector seeking an experienced M&A & corporate counsel to support ongoing strategic growth initiatives, reporting to the General Counsel. This role reports into senior legal leadership and sits within an in-house legal team supporting corporate, transactional, and commercial matters across the business.
The position is well suited for a legal professional with deep P&C insurance corporate experience and direct insurance-specific M&A exposure. This role is not applicable to candidates whose transactional experience is limited to non-insurance industries.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Insurance Transaction / Insurance-specific M&A Expertise
- Structuring and negotiating acquisitions, divestitures, renewals, and portfolio transfers
- Conducting legal due diligence (policies, liabilities, regulatory exposure)
- Advising on insurance-specific deal issues (reserves, reinsurance, distribution, regulatory approvals)
- Program & Distribution Agreement Expertise
- Drafting and negotiating program administrator / program carrier agreements
- Experience with MGA / MGU structures, authority grants, and underwriting frameworks
- Managing profit-sharing, commission, performance, and termination provisions
- Reinsurance & Risk Transfer Knowledge
- Drafting and negotiating reinsurance agreements (treaty & facultative)
- Understanding allocation of risk, collateral, recoverables, and cut-through provisions
- Aligning reinsurance structures with program and transactional strategies
- Regulatory, Licensing & Compliance Acumen
- Navigating multi-state insurance regulatory requirements
- Advising on licensing, appointments, and producer/MGA compliance
- Supporting filings, approvals, and change-of-control requirements
- Strategic Business Advisory / Stakeholder Support
- Advising underwriting, finance, claims, and executive teams
- Translating legal and regulatory risk into practical business guidance
- Supporting product, distribution, and program initiatives
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):
- MUST HAVE Juris Doctor & Bar Admission USA
- MUST HAVE 3-5+ years of direct experience handling M&A transactions in the insurance sector (insurance-specific M&A required) and/or corporate legal experience within the P&C insurance industry.
- Note: Candidates with M&A experience exclusively outside of the insurance industry will not be considered.
Job Specifications:
- Salary: $225-250k base salary + bonus + wider benefits
- Work Mode: Remote potential
- Location: NYC Metro
