Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
About Howden Private Capital
Howden Private Capital is the transactional risk arm of Howden, one of the world’s leading independent insurance brokers. We advise private equity sponsors, corporates, and law firms on Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI), Tax Liability Insurance, Contingent & Structured Risk, and Credit Insurance across North America and globally. Our team executes complex M&A and capital markets transactions, providing tailored risk transfer solutions to support efficient deal execution and capital protection.
We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial Vice President to join our RWI practice. This role sits at the center of transaction execution, combining technical underwriting coordination, legal analysis, and client advisory. The Vice President will lead or heavily support the placement of RWI policies across a high volume of complex M&A transactions, collaborating closely with clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders. This role also plays a key part in client relationship management and broader platform integration across transactional insurance products.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deal Execution & Insurance Placement
• Lead or support end-to-end execution of RWI placements across multiple concurrent transactions
• Coordinate underwriting processes with insurers, including managing timelines, diligence flow, and negotiations
• Review transaction documentation (SPAs/APAs), structure submissions, and prepare underwriting materials (including NBI reports)
• Draft and negotiate RWI policy mark-ups, ensuring alignment with transaction risk allocation
• Drive efficient execution to meet tight deal timelines and client expectations
2. Risk Advisory & Coverage Analysis
• Advise clients and deal teams on transaction-related risks and insurance solutions
• Analyze due diligence reports to identify key exposures and inform insurer engagement
• Interpret purchase agreement provisions (reps, indemnities, baskets, caps) and assess implications for coverage
• Evaluate insurer terms, exclusions, and pricing to develop optimal coverage solutions for clients
3. Client Management & Relationship Development
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, law firms, and counterparties during deal execution
• Build and maintain relationships with private equity sponsors, corporates, and key legal advisors
• Contribute to business development efforts, including supporting pitches, maintaining relationships, and identifying opportunities alongside senior brokers
• Support cross-selling of broader transactional risk solutions (Tax, Contingent/Structured, Credit)
4. Platform Integration & Internal Collaboration
• Collaborate with Tax, Structured Solutions, and Credit teams to deliver integrated risk solutions
• Share market intelligence, insurer feedback, and deal insights across the platform
• Contribute to internal best practices, templates, and execution standards 2 5. Team Development & Culture
• Mentor and support Analysts/Associates on deal execution and technical development • Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture
• Provide guidance on diligence review, underwriting strategy, and client communication
Qualifications Education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• JD, Bar Admission, CFA, or other relevant transactional/M&A credentials strongly preferred
Experience
• 4–7 years of experience in M&A (law firm preferred), transactional insurance, or related financial services sectors
• Strong understanding of M&A transaction mechanics, including purchase agreements and private equity structures
• Experience supporting or leading complex deal execution processes •Exposure to RWI or other transactional risk products is strongly preferred
Core Capabilities
• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing legal documents, diligence materials, and deal structures
• Ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable advice
• Strong stakeholder management skills across clients, insurers, and advisors •Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Commercial mindset with interest in client relationship development and deal origination
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) •Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment & Benefits
• Hybrid Model: 3–4 days/week in-office in Boston with periodic travel
• Compensation: $215,000 – $250,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
From launching with just three employees in 1994, we’ve grown to over 23,000 people around the globe. Together, our expertise span the full spectrum of insurance: broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits.
We rise to any challenge and are determined to use insurance as a force for good.
