Seyfarth Into the Breach · Episode 29: Striking the Right Balance – Archer Transactional Enters the RWI Space
Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O'Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting RWI and transactional risk insurance.
Episode 29: Striking the Right Balance – Archer Transactional Enters the RWI Space
Archer Transactional, a Balanced Partners Program, recently launched in the RWI space, with long-time transactional risk leader Ben Welch at the helm. In this episode, Bryan and Gena are joined by Ben for a discussion of Archer's birth and how this new carrier will seek to become the best RWI platform in the United States by marrying underwriting efficiency with strong claims handling experience.
Topics discussed include:
- How Ben's background in litigation, claims, and underwriting prepared him for his current role
- How Archer obtained capacity and still launched despite the challenging M&A environment
- Background on the team that Ben has assembled at Archer
- The continuing strong demand for contingent risk insurance
- The importance of claims and Archer's approach to claims handling
- How AI can factor into transactional risk insurance in the future
- Ben's favorite moment as a newspaper journalist in his career before RWI
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