Vice President - RWI

## Vice President - RWIApplylocations:
San Francisco – 345 California Sttime type:
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July 15, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0018160#
** Who are we?
** 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 resentations & Warranties Insurance Vice President

Location:

San Francisco, CA Employment Full-Time Howden Private Capital 44 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104

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.

Job Summary 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 counter parties 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 2
• Share market intelligence, insurer feedback, and deal insights across the platform
• Contribute to internal best practices, templates, and execution standards
5. Team Development & Culture
• Mentor and support Analysts/Associates on deal execution and technical development
• Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture
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